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.
This <$20 Amazon knife features a D2 steel blade with G10 handles and is clearly modeled after the popular Civivi Praxis design.
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.
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.
This knife gave me some early warning signs that had me thinking this might not go well, but sometimes first impressions can be deceiving.
This is a truly iconic knife that most people will recognize immediately thanks to that distinctive arrowhead blade shape that makes it stand out.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Today I’m checking out this Kershaw Iridium replica that our good friend John Emerson picked up on Temu for just $12.
While this knife continues to impress with its perfect size, shape, and comfortable ergonomics, the edge retention story is a bit more complicated.
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.
Today I’m checking out the Lightning Elite OTF – a dual-action automatic that’s been getting some serious praise for delivering premium action on a budget
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.
This beautiful titanium knife from AliExpress comes with some bold claims – D2 steel that’s been cryogenically treated with an HRC rating of 60+. That’s some serious performance talk for a replica knife.
Going into this, I wasn’t expecting miracles from the 9Cr18 steel, but sometimes these budget blades can surprise you. I came away pretty impressed with how it held up.
Today I’m putting one of my most-carried knives through the Redneck Cut Tests. I was pretty nervous about this one since it spends more time in my pocket than any other knife right now.
I had pretty high hopes for this premium steel, but the results left me scratching my head a bit.
After a disappointing first run with the Ontario RAT Model 1.5 in MagnaCut, I decided to give this knife a second chance.
When subscriber Joe Malone asked if Spyderco Shaman aftermarket pocket clips would fit the OK-229, I thought the answer would be straightforward… Until I discovered it’s not quite that simple.
This unique piece features a traditional plague doctor mask etched on the front scale and three virus symbols on the back – turning 2020’s chaos and toilet paper hoarding into something beautiful you can carry in your pocket.
This knife isn’t about tactical performance or serious cutting tasks. It’s about the joy of carrying something that reminds you of what matters most.
This replica takes the popular Sage 5 design and reimagines it with titanium scales, creating an intriguing EDC option at just $35.
This replica takes the popular Sage 5 design and reimagines it with titanium scales, creating an intriguing EDC option at just $35.
This beautiful new design from Spyderco combines the best features of the Shaman and the PM2 into one good looking knife!
Today I’m reviewing the OK-229 from OK Knives – their take on the Spyderco Shaman with some interesting tweaks to the original design.
I wanted to share an update my recent research into how the Chinese tariffs are creating significant shipping delays for replica (or any) knives coming into the US.
This “SMedium” sized knife surprised me with how perfectly the contoured carbon fiber scales fit my hands. In fact, the ergonomics might just outshine some much more expensive knives in my collection (Rosie?).
I wasn’t expecting much from this 9Cr18MoV steel in such an iconic design. The actual test results might surprise you as much as they surprised me.
I thought this $25 Spyderco Chaparral was a complete dud. On a whim, I gave it 10 minutes with some sandpaper – and discovered something surprising.