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Ganzo G7522 Review

Price: About $20
The Good: Comfortable handle, carries well, decent quality for only $20
The Bad: Jack of all trades but master of none. Somewhat underwhelming.
Bottom Line: An 'okay' EDC blade for the budget conscious but better options exist

Ganzo G753: A Step in the Right Direction

Price: About $20
The Good: Sexy, sleek, decent steel for the money
The Bad: Mediocre build quality, some blade play, handle lacks grip
Bottom Line: For under $20 it's tough to beat, but better options are within reach.

Rike Knife 1504B Review

Price: About $300
The Good: Well made from quality materials, functional, well executed blackwash finish
The Bad: Detent is a little too strong, may need some pivot tightening
Bottom Line: Solid flipper that both cuts well and looks good in your collection.

HEAdesigns Equilibrium Knife Review: Solid

Price: About $300
The Good: Despite such a unique presence, the Equilibrium holds firm as a genuinely useful knife
The Bad: Some quirks, inability to slice well against a cutting board, argumentative lockbar tension
Bottom Line: No finer flipper can be found at this price point which offers the ‘scimitar’ aesthetic

WE Knife 610 Review

Price: About $285
The Good: Impressive quality, striking design, action is smooth
The Bad: Some uncomfortable hot spots after prolonged use, strong clip needed two hands
Bottom Line: Beauty and quality at a very reasonable price in today's market

Rike Knife 1507s Review

Price: About $300
Pros: Impeccable production quality, first class deployment, beautiful aesthetics
Cons: Uncomfortable on the hands for harder use tasks, clip for tip up right side carry only
Bottom Line: Another outstanding mid-tech offering for those who don't mind the Made in China sticker

Spyderco LionSpy Review

Price: About $300
The Good: Incredibly well built, solid lockup, great steel, definitely a looker
The Bad: Miserable pocket clip, disappointing action due to heft/geometry/Teflon washers, heavy, pricey.
Bottom Line: Like all things metal and Italian: beautiful, pricey, and charismatic if slightly flawed.

How to Get Your Knives Razor Sharp

Knives are a common fixture in our everyday lives, be it in the kitchen, workplace or the great outdoors. What is fairly uncommon however, is someone who knows how to keep their knife sharp and how to discern what "sharp" really is. Hopefully this article will help to divulge a few secrets to the mystery that is making and keeping a knife sharp.

The Best Zero Tolerance Knives

Matt DavidsonWe independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Today, Zero Tolerance (or “ZT” for short) is considered to be one of the “big three” for mid-high end production knife brands, along with […]

Reate Horizon D: Top Quality, Top Dollar

Price: About $400
The Good: Superb fit and finish, M390 is the business, feels like a custom knife
The Bad: Right handed only
Bottom Line: Outstanding quality, stunning looks and first rate action. Bravo Reate!