Artisan Cutlery Hoverwing Review: M390 Titanium Frame Lock
The Artisan Cutlery Hoverwing is a full-size flipper built around a simple idea: give the everyday carrier a premium blade, a light titanium handle, and nothing that gets in the way. With an M390 ...
14C28N Steel Explained: Properties, Sharpening, and Best Uses
14C28N is a martensitic stainless steel made by Sandvik, and it has quietly become one of the best budget-to-midrange blade steels on the market. It is easy to sharpen, tough enough for hard use, a...
Recoil Lock Knife Mechanism: How Crossbar Locks Work
If you have been shopping for folding knives, you have probably noticed that most lock types fall into two camps: frame and liner locks that rely on a flexing piece of the handle, and button or cro...
Artisan Cutlery Blowback Review: Damascus Recoil-Lock Folding Knife
The Artisan Cutlery Blowback (ATZ-1822GD) is a landmark model for the brand: it is the first Artisan design to use the company's own Recoil-Lock mechanism, an ambidextrous crossbar-style lock that ...
Artisan Cutlery Mini Xcellerator Review: S90V Titanium Frame Lock
The Artisan Cutlery Mini Xcellerator (ATZ-1860GS) takes the oversized blade-and-ergonomic-handle formula of Mike Snody's original Xcellerator and scales it down into a pocket-friendly package. What...
Artisan Cutlery Pangolin Review: S35VN Titanium Frame Lock
The Artisan Cutlery Pangolin (ATZ-1826G) is one of the most visually distinctive folders in the brand's lineup, and it backs its futuristic looks with a capable S35VN blade and a full titanium fram...