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Coast DX126 EDC Utility Knife Closed in-Hand

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Coast DX126 Double Lock Razor Knife Review

Aug 11, 2021 Stuart 28 Comments

Here’s what I think so far about the Coast DX126 mini “pro razor pocket knife.”

Civivi Elementum EDC Knife Blue Handle

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Civivi Elementum Pocket Knife is a Fantastic Value

Sep 11, 2020 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a great $50 flipper folding knife.

Kershaw Link and Dividend Knives Made in USA

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, ~$42) – Still Awesome

Mar 27, 2020 Stuart 29 Comments

The Kershaw Dividend knife is proving to be a very good EDC knife.

Spyderco Clipitool Knife Multi-Tool in Hand

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Spyderco ClipiTool Standard Knife Multi-Tool Review

Aug 15, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 10 Comments

Anthony reviews the new Spyderco ClipiTool knife-based multi-tool.

Spyderco Chaparral FRN in Hand

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Spyderco Chaparral in FRN Knife Review – a New Benchmark in Value

Jun 8, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 21 Comments

Here’s a review of the Spyderco Chaparral, an excellent all-performance EDC knife.

Ruiko P801 Folding Knife Open

Knives

Ruike P801 Folding Knife Review – the New King of Budget Blades

May 22, 2018 Anthony Sculimbrene 28 Comments

The Ruike P801 is an excellent and practical flipper knife for $30, with no catch.

Buck Inertia Knife Flipper Lock

Knives

Buck Inertia Knife Review

Feb 7, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

The Buck Inertia is a USA-made assisted opening folding knife that looks better on paper and in photos than it feels in my hand.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Benchmade Mini Griptilian Knife with G10 Handles and Better Blade

Feb 23, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

The new Benchmade 555-1 Mini Griptilian is a FANTASTIC EDC folding pocket knife. But, for reasons I can’t quite pinpoint (maybe price), I’m not ready to declare it the “perfect EDC knife.”

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Bradford Guardian3 Fixed Blade Knife Review

Feb 13, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

Here’s our take on the Bradford Guadian3, a small USA-made fixed blade knife designed for everyday use.

Randall Zancudo Folding Knife Blade

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Zancudo Knife Review – a Good Folding Knife for ~$30

Jul 6, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

The Zancudo folding knife offers surprisingly good comfort and performance for a $30 knife.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Brous Blades Bionic 2.0 Knife Review: a Near-Perfect USA-Made Folder

Jun 30, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

I really liked a lot of things about the Brous Blades Bionic 2.0 folding knife, but one unfavorable feature prompted me to return it.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Zero Tolerance 0450 Knife Review – a Hard-Use Flipper with Soft Looks

May 19, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

The new Zero Tolerance 0450 flipper folding knife offers a great balance between form and function, without any obvious compromises, making it an excellent EDC knife.

Benchmade Mini Griptilian Knife Half Open

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Benchmade Mini Griptilian Knife Review – a Near Perfect EDC Folder

May 15, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s why you should pay attention to Benchmade’s mini-Griptilian knife.

Spyderco Techno Knife Side

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Spyderco Techno Folding Knife is Short, Wide, and Strong, Just Like a Tank

May 13, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

The Spyderco Techno folding knife is short and wide, but also strong and sturdy, making it an excellent EDC workhorse. Will this be your next knife?

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

The Wonderful Spyderco Domino EDC Folding Knife

Aug 20, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

The Spyderco Domino is a great EDC knife that offers a great balance between style, performance, and quality.

CRKT Snap-on Wrinkle Knife Open

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

CRKT Snap-on Wrinkle Knife Review

Jul 23, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

CRKT new Snap-on Wrinkle is a sharp-looking and well-performing pocket knife for daily use or even collecting.

Case Back Pocket Knife Handle

Knives

Case “Back Pocket” Knife Review

Feb 27, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Case’s Back Pocket knife is a traditional-style folder that won’t weigh you down or get lost in your pocket.

Spyderco Southard Knife Next to Zero Tolerance 550

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Spyderco Southard Knife Review

Feb 26, 2013 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s the review of my new favorite knife, the Spyderco Southard, a flipper folding knife.

Sog Flash II Knife Closed

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

SOG Flash II Knife Review

Feb 14, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

SOG’s Flash II is a rugged and handy assisted-opening folding knife. It’s great for tradesman, but perhaps a little large for everyday carry away from the jobsite or campsite.

CRKT Foresight Knife

Knives

CRKT Foresight Knife Review

Jan 10, 2013 Stuart Discuss

CRKT’s Foresight is a good-looking, great-performing folding, remarkably sturdy, and well built folding knife.

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