Headquarters: Oregon, USA
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is an American knife manufacturer based in the small town of Tualatin, Oregon. The company is well-known for its extensive lines of knives, tools and accessories, although it is primarily regarded as a knife maker, with several interesting and popular innovations to its name.
Knife Steel Composition Chart
As an extension of our Guide to the Best Knife Steel, we’ve compiled a reference table showing the most popular types of knife steel and their composition of the various elements. We also provide a summary of the most commonly used elements in steel production and their impact on the properties and overall quality of the steel.
Spyderco Sharpmaker Review
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.Knives need to be sharpened – period. You’ll find a bunch of sharpening systems that will set you back hundreds of dollars and they’ll put […]
How to Identify Fake 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. Like you, we here at Knife Informer are truly passionate about our knives. We are fortunate to have some really excellent knife manufacturers out there […]
Gerber Knives
Headquarters: Oregon, USA
In 1939, the birth of an enterprise known as Gerber Legendary Blades had made its way into the big business world. Growing from a small batch of handmade cutlery, their products would soon turn into thousands of retail accounts produced around the country. By the year of 1960, Gerber had become one of the most collected, trusted and appreciated brands in the industry.
Emerson Knives
Headquarters: California, USA
Emerson knives was founded in 1996 by Ernest and Mary Emerson. The company is based in Torrance, California, where Emerson had a been a longtime custom knife-maker, creating specialized designs for the collector’s market. Today, Emerson knives are renowned for their quality, unique design features and genuine, field-tested usefulness for military and police applications.
Finding the Best Hunting 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. Choosing the best hunting knife has been a difficult task since the dawn of man. While there is no way for us to truly […]
Kershaw Cryo Review
Price: About $30
The Good: Small, sleek and near perfect size for general use EDC. Nice finish and construction. Affordable.
The Bad: A little heavy for what it is. Some minor blade play. Average blade..
Bottom-Line: A decent but stylish EDC for those with low budgets
Victorinox Knives
Headquarters: Ibach, Switzerland
Victorinox, one of the world’s best known manufacturers of pocket knives and originator of the famous “Swiss Army Knife,” was founded in 1884 by Karl Elsener. Victorinox is best known for its small, multi-purpose pocket knives. For decades, Victorinox knives have been widely respected as useful tools for all kinds of situations.
Spyderco Tenacious Video Review
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.At long last we’re proud to present our very first video review. In this one we’re taking a look at the popular Spyderco Tenacious. […]