Artisan Cutlery Arroyo Review: AR-RPM9 Budget EDC Flipper
The Artisan Cutlery Arroyo ATZ-1845P is a compact flipper designed by Dirk Pinkerton, and it is one of the most accessible ways into Artisan's world. Built around the in-house AR-RPM9 powder steel ...
Artisan Cutlery Bombardier Review: S35VN Tanto EDC Knife
The Artisan Cutlery Bombardier ATZ-1812G is a mid-size folding knife with an aggressive design language and the specs to back it up. Chambered in CPM S35VN with a satin-finished tanto blade and a t...
S35VN Steel Explained: Properties, Sharpening, and Best Uses
S35VN has become one of the most common premium steels in modern EDC knives — and for good reason. It sits in a sweet spot between edge retention, toughness, and ease of sharpening that few steels...
Assisted Opening vs Manual Folding Knives: Pros and Cons
When you pick up a folding knife, the first question is usually about the blade steel or the lock. But the opening mechanism matters just as much: assisted-opening knives use a spring to finish th...
Artisan Cutlery Cutlass Review: S35VN Cleaver EDC Knife
Cleaver blades have moved from the kitchen to the pocket, and the Artisan Cutlery Cutlass is a strong argument for the trend. It pairs a 3.7-inch S35VN cleaver profile with a titanium handle finis...
Artisan Cutlery Predator Review: S35VN Titanium EDC Knife
The Artisan Cutlery Predator is built with a specific job in mind: being ready when you need it. Its 3.74-inch S35VN drop point rides in a TC4 titanium frame lock, and the design leans into the de...