What could have been an exciting larger version instead feels like a missed opportunity to preserve the magic of the original while adding some extra blade length.
Rosie XL Replica Review: When Bigger Isn’t Always Better
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Koenig Arius Style 55 Replica Review: How Does This D2 Version Compare?
In this video, I’ll share my straightforward observations about the build quality, action, and overall execution of this replica version of one of the most coveted knives in the EDC world.
The Vosteed Raccoon Top Liner Lock – A Perfect EDC Workhorse
This New Raccoon version introduces the Top Liner Lock (which is really a button activated compression lock) that takes both safety and fidget factor to new heights.
Strider SNG Monkey Edge Replica – Historic Military Design on a Budget
Today we’re examining this Strider SNG Monkey Edge Frag Pattern replica – a budget-friendly version of the iconic tactical folder that’s served military and special forces since 2003.
Hinderer XM-18 Replica: Experiencing an Icon Without Breaking the Bank
Today we’re taking a close look at this Hinderer XM-18 replica – one of the most iconic knife designs of the last 20 years that continues to dominate the high-end folding knife market.
WIN+ Cutting Test: World’s Fastest Manual OTS Crushes The Competition
Y’all aren’t gonna believe what this $35 Amazon knife just did in our Redneck Cut Tests!
Sencut Cybrix Cutting Test: 9Cr18MoV Steel Outperforms Higher-End Competitors
This sub-$50 wonder with its 9Cr18MoV steel started at a 10/10 out of the box and barely dropped to a 9/10 after all our abuse. That’s better than knives costing 3x the price with ‘premium’ steels!
Civivi Baklash Cut Test – Way Tougher Than Expected!
I ran this knife through cardboard, sisal rope, reinforced rubber tubing, and even a wooden stick, and this thing just kept on cuttin’ like it was born for it!
Budget Behemoth: The $30 Medford Praetorian Replica That Actually CUTS!
Today we’re taking a look at a $20-$30 replica of the legendary Medford Praetorian that typically sells for around $700.
This $35 Amazon Knife Has A LOCK That NO ONE Is Talking About!
Today we’re cracking open the Win+ Knife – a budget blade that’s flying under everyone’s radar while hiding a revolutionary secret!
Sencut Cybrix: The Sub-$50 EDC Knife That Punches WAY Above Its Weight Class!
With ergonomics so good it practically disappears in your hand, and a tall, slicey blade that’s begging to be put to work, this ain’t your typical budget folder.
Civivi Baklash Review: 6 Years Old and Still Kicking Other Knives
Today we’re slicing into the Civivi Baklash – the tactical-looking folder that’s been quietly kicking ass in pockets for 6 years now.
Cut Test: Oz Rosie/“Fosie” In 154CM vs Cardboard – Who Will Win?
I put this EDC knife through my Redneck Cut Test to see if it slices, dices, or just cries for help.
Vosteed Raccoon Knife Review – Does It Live Up to the Hype?
The Vosteed Raccoon has been making big waves in the EDC knife world, but does it really live up to the hype?
Cut Test: Demko Shark Cub Replica – Will It Even Hold Up?
Taking a closer look at the Vosteed Corgi with its unique “Trek Lock”. Let’s take this thing apart!
Vosteed Corgi Review – Let’s Take This Trek Lock Knife Apart
Taking a closer look at the Vosteed Corgi with its unique “Trek Lock”. Let’s take this thing apart!
Cut Test: Winterblade Factor B3 in M390
This Winterblade Factor B3 is cutting like a laser beam now that we’ve reprofiled it down to an 18 degree edge. So lets see how it compares against our other recent M390 blades.
Winterblade Factor Disassembly, Sharpening & Reassembly
I wanted to run this Winterblade Factor B3 through our Redneck Cut Tests, but it needed a good sharpening first.
Cut Test: CRK “Inkosi” Replica With Unknown Steel
This replica Inkosi doesn’t even mention the steel type! But I’m pretty sure the results from this test are going to shock you as much as it shocked me!
Cut Test: OK-223 (Para 3 style) in M390
I wanted to test this OK-223 (Para 3 style) knife back to back with the OK-81 because they’re both supposed to have the same M-390 steel. The results should be similar, right?
Cut Test: OK-81 (PM2 style) in M390
I reprofiled the edge down to a slicey 18 degrees, and it’s cutting paper like a laser beam! But how will it hold up in some real world tests?
Stop Maintenance 101 For Pocket Knives – Cleaning & Reloading The Compound
One of my strops was in need of a little maintenance, so I figured I would do a quick video showing how I clean and reload the stopping compound to get it evenly distributed across the entire surface of the strop.
Cut Test: Ontario RAT 1.5 in MagnaCut
I was actually a little disappointed in how this one performed today. But I think I know why…
Rosie? Fosie? Two Knives That Look Like An Oz Rosie
I picked up a couple of knives from AliExpress that look like the Oz Machine Co Roosevelt. How do these Rosies/“Fosies” compare to the real thing?
My Top 5 Knives in January 2025 – What I’m Carrying
These are the top 5 knives that have been getting the most attention from me in the month of January. One of these knives is not like the others.
Knife Sharpening For Dummies (Yes, I’m the only Dummy here!)
I needed to reprofile and sharpen the edge on the OK-223 knife that I want to test. So I thought I’d share the whole story of how a REAL amateur fumbles his way through knife sharpening on the Work Sharp Pro.
Cut Test: Sencut Pulsewave in 9CR18MoV
How well will this 9CR18 steel hold up to even moderate use? Can it hang with the big dogs? You might be surprised by the answer here!
Ontario RAT Model 1.5 Knife Review – The Prefect Bug Out Kit Knife!
If you’re looking for the perfect knife for an emergency or bug out kit, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better knife – or a better deal – than this one.
Cut Test: Spyderco Tenacious in 8CR13MoV
Although 8Cr13 gets a pretty bad reputation among most of the knife community, you may be surprised to see how well This Spyderco Tenacious came out in this cut test.
Vosteed Porcupine – Setting A Whole New Bar For EDC Greatness!
If the Moyarl and the Rosie had an illegitimate love child, this would be it! This is one you definitely don’t want to miss!
Cut Test: Sencut Serene in D2 Steel
Today I’ve got the Sencut Serene in D2 steel. So I have pretty high hopes for this knife.
Cut Test: CJJRB Pyrite Light in AR-RPM9 Steel
The CJRB Pyrite Light is one of the top rated EDC knives for 2024. I’m excited to see how this relatively new steel will hold up against some of the more well-known budget steels.