S90V Steel Explained: Properties, Sharpening, and Best Uses
If you have been shopping premium folding knives, you have seen the letters S90V stamped on blades that cost a small fortune. CPM S90V is one of the most edge-retentive stainless steels ever made, ...
Knife Terms Glossary: 50 Essential Knife Terms Explained
Every hobby has its own vocabulary, and knives have more than most. Whether you are shopping for your first EDC folder or trying to follow along with a collector's conversation, these 50 essential ...
Knife Lubrication Guide: Best Oils and Greases for Folding Knives
A drop of the right lubricant is the cheapest upgrade you can make to a folding knife. The pivot is where the whole design lives or dies: with proper lubrication the blade opens smoothly, closes co...
Artisan Cutlery Holm 1875 Review: S90V Steel Folding Knife
The Artisan Cutlery Holm 1875 is one of those lines that rewards a closer look. On one side, the flagship variants pair S90V steel with premium handle materials like titanium and fat carbon. On the...
How to Sharpen a Butterfly Knife: Balisong Sharpening Guide
Sharpening a butterfly knife — a balisong — is not much different from sharpening any folding knife once the blade is secure. The real challenge is the handle design: both handles swing freely arou...
Dagger vs Karambit: Two Blade Philosophies Compared for EDC
If you are weighing dagger vs karambit, you are comparing two of the most distinctive blade designs in the knife world — and two completely different philosophies about what a knife is for. A dagge...