Oknife Duron Review: A Lightweight Frame Lock That Deserves A Spot In Your Pocket

Oknife Duron Review: A Lightweight Frame Lock That Deserves A Spot In Your Pocket

I bought the Oknife Duron because I wanted to see if it was good enough for my Best EDC Knives roundup. Plenty of knives look impressive until you start actually cutting with them. So I carried this one for weeks, used it harder than I normally would, and treated it like a tool instead of a collectible.

Gerber Scout Review | A Great Design Held Back by the Wrong Steel

Gerber Scout Review | A Great Design Held Back by the Wrong Steel

Gerber has been on a slow upward climb over the last few years and the Scout is one of the clearest examples of how close they are to making truly competitive knives again. The design is excellent. The feel in hand is fantastic. The lock and mechanics rival knives that cost twice the price. But all of that momentum hits a wall when you look at the blade steel. At around sixty dollars the Scout should have been a home run. Instead it lands squarely in the almost category good enough to use but not good enough to recommend without a major asterisk.

CIVIVI Elementum Utility Knife Review: A Classy Box Cutter That Missed Its Shot

CIVIVI Elementum Utility Knife Review: A Classy Box Cutter That Missed Its Shot

The CIVIVI Elementum Utility Knife feels like the gentleman’s take on a box cutter — slim, fidget-friendly, and well-built. It carries better than any $10 Home Depot utility blade, but the deal-breaker is obvious: blade swaps require a T8 driver. That one design choice turns an otherwise excellent tool into an “almost.”

Civivi Concept 22 Fixed Blade Review — When Cool Design Trips Over Itself

Civivi Concept 22 Fixed Blade Review — When Cool Design Trips Over Itself

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I wanted to love this knife. It looks great, feels fantastic in hand, and came wicked sharp. But the blade geometry kills it. The “cool factor” is undeniable, yet the design just doesn’t translate to real-world use. The bottom point where the two grind angles meet constantly catches and binds — right where your natural cut path should flow. That makes the Concept 22 a disappointment in actual cutting, no matter how sharp or stylish it is.

Cold Steel SRK Review | A Look At The BladeHQ Exclusive

Cold Steel SRK Review | A Look At The BladeHQ Exclusive

Quick Take
The Cold Steel SRK is proof that practicality still wins. The BladeHQ blue-handle exclusive doesn’t reinvent anything; it just gives a proven survival classic a splash of color that’s easier to spot in a pack. SK-5 steel, a solid Cray Ex grip, and a Secure Ex sheath make this an honest, workmanlike tool that goes from useful to outstanding after a quick touch-up.

Beavercraft Dune Bushcraft Knife Review: Budget Bushcraft That Actually Delivers

Beavercraft Dune Bushcraft Knife Review: Budget Bushcraft That Actually Delivers

The Beavercraft Dune isn’t perfect, but at around forty dollars it’s one of the better budget bushcraft knives you can buy. It’s rugged, sharp out of the box, and surprisingly capable for camp tasks. The walnut handle isn’t as refined as pricier models, but it gets the job done. If you want an affordable beater knife that won’t let you down in the woods, this one is worth a look.

Victorinox RangerWood 55 Review | Big Blade, Bigger Saw, Built for the Outdoors

Victorinox RangerWood 55 Review | Big Blade, Bigger Saw, Built for the Outdoors

I own a lot of Swiss Army knives, and most of them live in that sweet spot of urban practicality—small slip joints with scissors, screwdrivers, and just enough blade for daily life. The Victorinox Rangerwood 55 is different. It feels like Victorinox designed this one with a campsite in mind. Bigger, burlier, and outfitted with the kind of tools you actually need in the outdoors, it’s less “pocket SAK” and more “lightweight companion to your fixed blade.”

Eafengrow EF137 Review | Built Tough for Camping and the Backcountry

Eafengrow EF137 Review | Built Tough for Camping and the Backcountry

The EF137 is one of those knives that immediately makes an impression the second you pull it out of the sheath. This thing is a beast, not a dainty folder or a cool to look at safe queen, but a full on survival knife built for hard use. If you are into camping, bushcraft, or just want a blade that feels like it could chew through anything you throw at it, this one deserves a serious look.

Cold Steel Air Lite Review: Slim, Sharp, and Almost Perfect

Cold Steel Air Lite Review: Slim, Sharp, and Almost Perfect

The Cold Steel Air Lite surprised me in all the right ways. Slim, lightweight, razor sharp, and tough enough for real use, it’s an EDC knife that feels far more refined than most of Cold Steel’s catalog. The only thing that keeps it from greatness? That brutal Triad lock. It’s strong as hell, but a pain to disengage. Still, if you want a thin, capable workhorse that disappears in your pocket, the Air Lite is a keeper.