Artisan Cutlery Simoon Review: AR-RPM9 Recoil Lock V2 Knife
The Artisan Cutlery Simoon is a budget-priced folder that packs the brand's Recoil Lock V2 mechanism into a lightweight G10 handle. At $49.99 with a 3.47-inch AR-RPM9 bowie blade, it is one of the...
Artisan Cutlery Mousebird Review: Thumb-Hole Top Liner Lock
The Artisan Cutlery Mousebird is a compact 3-inch folder that stands out for two reasons: a thumb-hole opening design and an unusual top liner lock. At 3.77 ounces with a full titanium handle, it ...
Artisan Cutlery Jungle Review: S35VN Titanium Frame Lock
The Artisan Cutlery Jungle is a full-size folding knife built around a 3.94-inch S35VN drop point blade and a titanium TC4 frame lock. At 6.17 ounces it is unapologetically substantial, which make...
Wharncliffe vs Sheepsfoot: Which Blade Shape Is Best for EDC?
Wharncliffe and sheepsfoot blades look similar at a glance, but they are two distinct shapes with different histories and different cutting personalities. Both are straight-edged utility profiles t...
S30V Steel Explained: Properties, Sharpening, and Best Uses
CPM S30V is one of the most established premium knife steels in the industry, and it deserves its reputation. Developed by Crucible Industries as a powder metallurgy stainless steel, S30V earned it...
Artisan Cutlery Littoral Review: S35VN Titanium Frame Lock
The Artisan Cutlery Littoral ATZ-1703G is a full-size frame lock folder built around a stonewashed S35VN drop point and a titanium TC4 handle. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense design — the kind...