ARTICLE – The pocket knife industry has spent the last few years in an arms race over steel types, lock mechanisms, and blade shapes. Spyderco just took a different path entirely. The Charisma, designed by Eric Glesser and built at Spyderco’s Golden, Colorado headquarters, strips a folding knife down to 0.8 ounces. The profile is […]
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Most pocket knives want you to forget they’re there. ActMax’s LINKFIN takes the opposite approach. It’s a titanium EDC knife you’ll pick up to feel it move, then reach for again five minutes later. That sliding-link mechanism connecting blade to handle isn’t a gimmick bolted onto an ordinary folder. Price: $113 Where to Back: Kickstarter,
A pocket knife that moves like a chain and folds like a puzzle Read More
There’s a quiet rebellion happening in the EDC community, and it starts with a confession: folding knives are a compromise. They fold because pockets demand it, not because the design is better. A fixed blade doesn’t negotiate with physics. No hinge to wobble, no locking mechanism to second-guess, no spring tension wearing out after three
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Every EDC brand wants to sell you a knife. The category treats sharpening like a personality trait, and most tools try to do everything while compromising everywhere. Steel rusts after a few months of real carry. Locks fail quietly after a year of rattling against keys. What almost nobody builds is a tool that treats
The EDC Scalpel That Might Replace Your Pocket Knife Read More
Knife companies love putting “heritage” on the box. They’ll print “since 19-whatever” on the label, change everything about the blade inside, and hope you don’t notice. The outdoor market keeps chasing wild new shapes and fancy steels when some of the best blade designs were sorted out a hundred years ago. Grab an original Old
This 1920s Hunting Knife Just Got Its First Real Upgrade Read More
ARTICLE – Every keychain has dead weight. Most people carry at least one clip, fob, or attachment that looked useful in the store and turned useless within a week. Miniature flashlights die and stay dead. The promise of practical keychain gear has burned people enough that most of us stopped trusting the category entirely. Funbro’s
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Thumbstuds became default because they worked across every lock type Benchmade and Spyderco tested in the 1990s, not because they’re fastest or most intuitive. That inheritance stuck around long enough that most people assume it’s the only reliable way to open a folder one-handed. It isn’t. Crossbar mechanisms deploy from two grip positions, front flippers
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ARTICLE – Most multi-tools fail before they’re ever used. They’re too heavy, too bulky, or too awkward to carry daily, so they end up in a drawer or a glove box, waiting for an emergency that never comes at a convenient time. The tool you actually have on you beats the perfect one sitting at
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REVIEW – I love knives of all sizes, but I love pocket knives most of all. They’re versatile, easy to carry, and Vosteed makes a ton of great ones. They have some in all price ranges. Today I’m talking about a new release, the Vosteed Psyop. It’s made with some primo materials, and the specs
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REVIEW – Vosteed is back for another review! If you’re a long-time reader of The Gadgeteer, you’re probably already familiar with Vosteed, but if you’re new, Vosteed is a knife manufacturer that makes a variety of high quality blades in different styles. Today’s review is looking at the Kroc, a top-liner lock pocketknife with a
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REVIEW – A short time ago, Leatherman teased that new products were coming to their lineup. There was a lot of speculation about what that might be. There was mention of a budget-friendly Arc or maybe Magnacut blades in some of their other multitools. I think it’s safe to say most people who follow Leatherman
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REVIEW – I’m murdering onions tonight with the TACRAY Folding Kitchen Chef Knife! Designed for the kitchen and the campground, this beastie folds up for stowing like a pocket knife but boasts full-sized performance for your food prep needs. Don’t feel bad for the onions (they know what they did). To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to
TACRAY Folding Kitchen Chef Knife review – An odd design that works surprisingly well! Read More
REVIEW – A utility knife is a great EDC option because if the blade gets dull or damaged, it can be replaced with a fresh blade. Generally, the handle and opening/closing mechanisms of utility knives are inexpensive. The OKNIFE U1 Ultra utility knife changes this with a precision blade lock and quality materials. I have
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NEWS – There’s something truly special about a tool that holds a touch of history and gives you the chance to leave your own mark. That feeling hits home for me with the new Scrimshaw Henry Collection from WESN and P&Co., two brands that know a thing or two about craft and storytelling. Their latest
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REVIEW – I’ve carried a small knife for the last 20 years or so, but I’ve never considered myself a “knife guy.” More of a “guy with a knife.” In fact, I’ve carried the same knife for the last 20 years. (Well, not the exact same knife because I lose stuff, but the same
Vosteed Corgi V EDC knife review – A fidgetable knife with a built-in smiley face! Read More
REVIEW – We’re looking at a piece of history today! It is said that the Gerber LST pocketknife changed the EDC knife game back in the early 1980s. Fast-forward to 2025, and we’re looking at the latest edition of this lightweight workhorse. I’ve got this knife’s standard and mini versions for evaluation, just in case you
REVIEW – Hi, my name is Zack and I have a knife problem although I’d prefer to call myself a knife aficionado. I just reviewed the very expensive Benchmade Bugout 535-09 and of course it’s hard not to love a knife of that quality but sometimes you just need something cheap but reliable. The original
Gerber MiniSada 3.13″ folding knife review – a budget blade under $50 Read More
REVIEW – I have wanted a Benchmade knife forever! I’ve never had one. I’ve only ever gotten my hands on them in stores specializing in outdoor sports. So when The Head Gadgeteer In Charge told us there were a couple of offers to review them, I jumped as high as my 51-year-old body could muster
Benchmade Adira knife review – Sitting on the dock of the bay in Magnacut, baby! Read More
REVIEW – Vosteed has gotten quite a reputation for offering great EDC pocket knives at exceptional prices. And if you didn’t know, they also love to name most of them after animals. One of my favorites is the Raccoon I reviewed last year. Now they’ve released the Porcupine. How does it measure up? Is it
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REVIEW – The other day I counted all my folding knives and I got to 24 which includes my well used Benchmade Bugout 535BK-2 CF-Elite. My partner said I have a knife problem. We counted how many pairs of shoes she had and we got to 98 so I figured I would get another knife.