While not a “traditional” outdoor knife, the Opinel N⁰08 Outdoor Knife is a quirky quality tool. Opinel then and now Joseph Opinel invented the now famous Opinel folding knife in 1890 in Savoie, France. And they’ve been making essentially the…
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Böker Plus Wasabi Cocobolo
by Brian •
The Böker Plus Wasabi Cocobolo is equal parts art and utility. While we like Böker for their sleek EDC knives and durable outdoor blades, the Wasabi is in a different class. Brought to us by designer Kansei Matsuno, it’s distinctively Japanese. So…
Ruger Accurate Folder From CRKT
by Brian •
If you’re looking for a modern folder with old-school touches, check out the Accurate™ Folder from CRKT. It’s from their Ruger collection, and was designed by Bill Harsey, of Creswell, Oregon. Bill is one of those guys that values function…
Spyderco Polestar Affordable Quality-Long Term Review
by Mark •
I got my hands on a Spyderco Polestar at the Outdoor Retailer show last summer. The knife has been with me, riding in my pocket every day since then and I plan to continue with it there. I carry a…
Work Sharp Knife Sharpeners
by Brian •
Work Sharp knife sharpeners make it easier for anyone to get a razor sharp edge on their favorite blade. With all the knife reviews we’ve done, it only made sense that we’d reach out to them. For this review, we’re…