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
The Best EDC Folding Knife
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. Here at Knife Informer we’ve compiled our list of the best EDC knives for every budget. Remember, your EDC is not intended to be […]
Spyderco Endura 4 Wave Review
Price: About $80
Pros: Emerson opener attracts attention, remarkably light, cheap compared to a real Emerson
Cons: Can attract the wrong kind of attention, waving opening can damage the lock, no forward choil
Verdict: Decent option if you’re set on a Wave opener, but consider the drawbacks.
An Introduction to Damasteel
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.Several readers have asked us about Damasteel – what is it? how is it created? who’s using it? and how is it different from Damascus steel? […]
Hogue EX-04 Review
Price: About $220
The Good: Top notch build quality, excellent button lock, smooth action, neat handle design
The Bad: Blade shape compromises performance, no forward choil, could use a steel upgrade
Bottom Line: A fascinating knife, emphasis on aesthetic/tactile appeal than practical applications
Aegis Knife Works Hoplite Mid-tech Review
Price: About $400
The Good: Superb ergos, performance and aesthetics. Perfect homage to the custom version.
The Bad: A little heavy for EDC use; somewhat expensive
Bottom Line: Solid mid-tech offering for those who want a beefy blade that looks and feels like a custom
Interview with Niagara Specialty Metals
We interviewed Bob Shabala, President of Niagara Specialty Metals (NSM). New York based NSM has been hot rolling sheet for the knife industry now for decades. If your knife blade was made from a CPM alloy or 154-CM the chances are it was from steel rolled and distributed by the team at NSM. In this interview we learn more about the company, their facility and how the whole process works.
Interview with Knifemaker Matthew Lerch
We jumped on the opportunity to interview knifemaker Matthew Lerch of Lerch Custom Knives based in Wisconsin, USA. Matthew has been designing and making knives for over 30 years now, focusing on custom knife creations as well as some interesting collaborations with big names like CRKT and ProTech. Read the full interview to learn more.
LionSteel Mini 8200 Review
Price: About $110
The Good: Classic styling, oozing with charm, solid lockup
The Bad: Average ergonomics, could be sharper out of the box
Bottom Line: Well made EDC that nicely blends both classic and modern styling
Spyderco Native 5 (S110V FRN) Review
Price: About $110
The Good: Outstanding S110V blade, lightweight, classic design, value for money
The Bad: Handle is only so-so, no love for the pocket clip
Bottom Line: Decent EDC option for those looking for a lightweight knife with ‘super-steel’
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