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Crossbar Lock Knives: From the AXIS Lock to the DuraLock

Posted by Jacob Miller on June 22, 2023June 23, 2023, in Knife Anatomy, Uncategorized

Tags: AXIS Lock, Benchmade, Crossbar Lock

A New Type of Lock – The History of the Crossbar Lock If you look at the knives available today, you’re bound to notice the abundance of locking mechanisms manufacturers use to keep their folders from closing on your fingers. Since the invention of the lockback, locking blades have been a staple of folding knives.... Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Paragon Warlock Gravity Knives

Posted by Jacob Miller on June 16, 2023June 30, 2023, in Model, Uncategorized

Tags: Gravity Knife, Paragon, Warlock

The Warlock, The Phoenix, and the Dreddlock – The Trinity of Gravity This is the story of a knife that almost wasn’t made. The Paragon Warlock knife, produced by Asheville Steel, is a gravity knife that took the knife world by storm upon its release. Though the best known, the Warlock is one of three... Read More

Best Tanto Knives

Posted by Michelle Hubbard on June 2, 2023June 16, 2023, in Best of, Style

Tags: Automatic Knives, Pocket Knives, Tactical Knives, tanto blades

Tanto knives find their origin in the Land of the Rising sun. In Japanese, the word tanto means short-sword or knife. In modern times like ancient times, a tanto blade was distinguished by its multi-faceted grind and prominent secondary edge. In this article, we look at some amazing tanto knives from some of our best brands, why you would use them over other knives with other blade shapes and what makes each one unique to itself. Read on to see our Best Tanto Knives. Let’s go!... Read More

Best Butterfly Trainers

Posted by Jacob Miller on May 15, 2023June 16, 2023, in Best of, Type

Tags: Butterfly Knife

We explain what you should look for in your trainer, and offer viable solutions to everyone from the prospective bali flippers on a budget to the seasoned enthusiasts looking for the best. In the trainers I analyze below, I’ll list some pros and cons and talk about them in the context of these relevant factors: visual appeal, weight, balance, handle texture, handle shape, affordability, toughness, and ease of maintenance. ... Read More

Mother’s Day: Popular Knives for Women

Posted by Michelle Hubbard on May 10, 2023May 18, 2023, in News

Tags: Gifts, girls, guide, knife, Knives, popular, Rescue, safety, tools, women

Thinking of getting Mom a knife for Mother’s Day? You should! Women’s knives make a perfect gift. Personally, I’d rather have a good, solid knife than flowers because flowers die, and it often seems like little or no thought is put into posie purchases. Like, “Hey, I was in 7-11 picking up my Big Gulp... Read More

High-Quality Knife Brands from China

Posted by Jacob Miller on April 6, 2023April 7, 2023, in News

Tags: Budget Knives, Chinese knives, High quality knives, Inexpensive knives

“Made in China” For many in the knife community, those words indicate an inexpensive, low-quality knockoff pocket knife—but is it time for us to reconsider the prejudice against knives made in China? It’s true that many knives made in China were fakes and poorly built; on top of that, other concerns about materials authenticity, labor... Read More

Knife Handle Materials: From Pocket Knives to Fixed Blades, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Michelle Hubbard on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023, in Knife Anatomy, Learn

Tags: Knife handle materials

Maybe you’re like me. When I was getting started with my knife collection, I knew what materials I liked best, but I didn’t know why. But I wanted to know. Or, maybe you’re already a seasoned expert, but you’re always up to learning more. Or maybe you’ve just been pretending to know the difference between... Read More

Top 10 Best Fixed Blade Knives

Posted by BladeHQ on March 24, 2023March 24, 2023, in Best of, Type

Tags: Fixed Blade Knives

Fixed blades are more durable than folding knives. There’s no lock to fail. If you’re camping, hunting, or tend to abuse your blades, you MUST have a fixed blade in your collection. Which one makes the best fixed blade knife... Read More

Swiss Army Knife: Everything You Need to Know About This Iconic Tool.

Posted by Mitch Jensen on March 16, 2023March 20, 2023, in Learn

Tags: Multi-Tools, Swiss Army Knife, Victorinox

From malfunctioning space stations, European battlefields, to tv action heroes, the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife has been trusted for over a century to solve unexpected problems. Take a look at the incredible story behind the iconic red scales and white seal.... Read More

Kershaw Lucha Review

Posted by Jacob Miller on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023, in Model, Reviews

Tags: Balisong, Butterfly Knife, Flipping, Kershaw, Knives, Lucha

The Kershaw Lucha has solidified its place in the butterfly knife community as a must-have flipper for everyone, from beginners to pros. In this review, we’ll look in-depth at the Kershaw Lucha, what makes it such a fantastic and sought-after balisong, and why you should pick one up. ... Read More

Button Lock Knives: What They Are and Why They’re So Popular

Posted by Kendal Clawson on March 9, 2023March 15, 2023, in Uncategorized

There’s something irresistible about pushing a button. The satisfying nature of making something happen with just a push can be addictive and wonderfully fun. From ordering food to taking pictures, buttons are everywhere—including your next pocket knife? ... Read More

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