At this price point, I wasn’t expecting too much, but this is actually a nice little knife that delivers solid value for the money.
Bfonder Button Lock Review: Amazon’s $10 Budget Surprise
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Reviews
Willumsen Copenhagen Red E Review: Cleaver Blade Wins Me Over
While this is likely a replica version that John found somewhere in the nether regions of the internet, it’s actually put together really well.
Ozark Trail Nimbus Review: Classier Version of the $10 D2 Legend?
Everyone remembers that orange D2 steel knife Ozark Trail released last year. Let’s see if this one is as good.
Kershaw Flyby Replica Review: $10 AliExpress Assisted Knife
While the specs on this one differ a bit from the original, it’s overall a pretty good-looking replica of this discontinued Kershaw design.
Temu Kershaw Bel Air Replica Review: $10 EDC Worth It?
I don’t think Kershaw ever actually made a real Bel Air in plastic scales with steel liners, but I’m sure someone will let me know if I’m wrong about that.
Spyderco Positron Replica Cut Test: Sometimes Looks Aren’t Deceiving
As I mentioned in my review video, I was pretty disappointed overall with the quality of this knife – it just looks and feels like maybe an older replica from back before manufacturers really started getting these things dialed in.
Spyderco Native 5 G10 Replica Review: Mixed Feelings on This One
I picked this one up from OKK because I absolutely love their carbon fiber version of the Native 5 and wanted to see how the G10 model compared.
Foresail CF Flipper Review: John’s Gift Has Hidden Surprises
Today I’m reviewing the Foresail Carbon Fiber Flipper knife – a special gift from my good friend John Emerson who’s been sharing his knives with the channel for the past year.
BM Taggedout Replica Cut Test: Ultralight Hunter Holds Its Edge?
This knife has some impressive specs – real carbon fiber contoured scales that feel amazing in hand and one of the best blade-to-weight ratios I’ve ever seen at 3.5 inches of cutting edge in just 2.5 ounces.
Chaves Redencion Replica Cut Test: All Show, No Go?
Time to put the Chaves Ultramar Redencion 229 Kickstop replica through our Redneck Cut Tests and see what this big, beefy badass can really do.
Ouroboros Replica Cut Test: Mystery Steel Delivers Surprise Results
Time to put the unique Spyderco Ouroboros replica through our Redneck Cut Tests and see what this automotive engineer-designed blade can really do.
Spyderco Kapara Replica Cut Test: Will the Gentleman’s PM2 Hold Up?
Time to put the Spyderco Kapara replica through our Redneck Cut Tests and see if this beautiful knife can back up its looks with solid performance.
Spyderco Positron Replica Review: Am I Being Too Harsh?
I always try to give you folks a balanced view of both the good and the bad with every knife I review, but this little Spyderco has a bit more on the disappointing side than I was hoping for.
Spyderco Kapara Replica Review: The Gentleman’s PM2 for $25
This knife checks all the right boxes – beautifully ergonomic, feels great in hand, lightweight carry, and doesn’t eat up much pocket space despite offering 3.3 inches of cutting edge.
Spyderco Ouroboros Replica Review: The Unique Design That Deserved Better
This unique blade was created back in 2016 by automotive engineer Paul Alexander. And while it features an incredibly distinctive design with a thin, slicey blade, it never quite got the market appreciation it deserved.
Chaves Ultramar Redencion Replica Review – A Real Man’s Knife
Today I’m checking out the Chaves Ultramar Redencion 229 Kickstop Tanto replica – what I like to call a real man’s knife.
Spyderco Manix 2 LW Replica Cut Test: $20 Temu Knife Reality Check
I picked this one up from Temu just over a year ago for under $20 and finally got around to seeing what it’s made of.
Spyderco Chaparral replica Cut Test: From Rough Stuff to Fidgety Favorite
Time to put my Spyderco Chaparral replica through our Redneck Cut Tests.
Barrysail Cut Test: Cheap Amazon Knife Delivers Big
If you’re in the market for a world-class beater knife that you don’t have to baby, this budget blade might just surprise you – as long as you can live with its one fatal flaw.
Barrysail Knife Review: $20 Amazon Find with One Big Issue
This <$20 Amazon knife features a D2 steel blade with G10 handles and is clearly modeled after the popular Civivi Praxis design.
Tac Force Stiletto Cut Test: What Just Happened Here?!
With unknown 440 series steel and a sub-$8 price tag, my expectations were pretty much on the floor. But I don’t think any of us expected what happened here.
Tac Force Stiletto Review: Slightly Scary, Very Pokey, Barely $8
This is probably about as close to a real gas station knife as we’re gonna get around here. And since I love all things pokey and stabby, I thought I’d share my thoughts on it.
Microtech Stitch Replica Cut Test: Mystery Steel Surprises!
This knife gave me some early warning signs that had me thinking this might not go well, but sometimes first impressions can be deceiving.
Microtech Stitch Replica Review: Iconic Design, Budget Price
This is a truly iconic knife that most people will recognize immediately thanks to that distinctive arrowhead blade shape that makes it stand out.
Civivi Mini Praxis Cut Test: Small Knife, Big Performance
This has been a very popular model for Civivi that’s really stuck around for a while, and after running it through our tests, I think you’ll see why.
Lightning Elite OTF Cut Test: 440 Steel Proves Its Worth!
Today I’m putting the Lightning Elite OTF through our Redneck Cut Tests to see how this dual-action automatic holds up under real cutting tasks.
Spyderco Military 2 Replica Cut Test: Can This $15 Temu Giant Deliver?
This $15 Temu find from our good friend John Emerson has already impressed me more than I expected – but can it back up that screaming sharp edge with solid performance?
Spyderco Military 2 Replica Review: Temu’s $15 Oversized Surprise
I’m not usually a fan of these oversized knives – they’re just too big for my taste most of the time. But there’s something about this particular knife that really speaks to me.
Kershaw Iridium Replica Cut Test: $12 Knife Shocking Results!
Going into this test, I had pretty modest expectations for a knife that costs less than most people spend on lunch. But sometimes these budget blades can really catch you off guard.
Kershaw Iridium Replica Review: $12 Temu Find Worth It?
Today I’m checking out this Kershaw Iridium replica that our good friend John Emerson picked up on Temu for just $12.
Spyderco Sage 5 Titanium Cut Test: Great EDC, Disappointing Edge Retention
While this knife continues to impress with its perfect size, shape, and comfortable ergonomics, the edge retention story is a bit more complicated.
Civivi Mini Praxis Review: My First Civivi & Still a Favorite
Today’s video is a little different – I’m taking y’all knife shopping with me on Temu to see what’s still out there and available.