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Why the Penguin Is Such a Popular QSP Knife

QSP stands for quality, service, and price, which you’d definitely know if you had any in your collection. They produce knives of unbeatable quality at a price point you simply must experience to appreciate.

One of the most popular models in the lineup is the Penguin, which is a best seller basically everywhere that sells QSP Knives, and has been for some time now.

But what is it about this…

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Added by Justin Malone on April 6, 2024 at 3:35am — No Comments

The Subjugator: A WE Knife for the Ages

Most of the positive buzz and banter surrounding WE Knife Company has to do with, well, the Banter. It is the WE Knife that has resulted (chiefly) in the meteoric rise of this (relatively) new knife company.

And there’s plenty of good reason for that, but that topic is one for another article and another…

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Added by Justin Malone on March 6, 2024 at 4:30am — No Comments

What’s the Best Spyderco Knife for EDC? Here Are Some Top Options

Ask a Spyderco fan what the best Spyderco knife is, and don’t be surprised if it takes them a while to think it over.

Ask another, and don’t be surprised if you get a different answer.

Repeat the procedure and you may yet get another.

Point being, there are lots of great Spyderco knives out there, and yet it is still hard to choose.…

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Added by Justin Malone on August 24, 2023 at 3:42am — No Comments

3 Great TwoSun Knives (and Where You Can Get Them)

TwoSun Knives may not have inspiring names (like Zero Tolerance knives, they are simply labeled by letters and numbers) but one thing is certain.

These knives are made with premium materials and super steels at a fraction of the price of high-end brands like ESEE, ZT, and Bradford Knives.

To prove that point, let’s take a look at a few top-selling TwoSun Knives.…

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Added by Justin Malone on July 11, 2023 at 6:44am — No Comments

What You’ll Find Refreshing About Bradford Knives

If you’re a knife collector or an EDC junkie, you’re probably no stranger to names like OKC, Buck, Cold Steel, ZT, Spyderco, and Benchmade.

Maybe you’re also a fan of companies like Mora, ESEE and Bradford Knives.

Some of them refuse to give into the majority popularity of folding knives, and the latter is one of them.

New as it is -…

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Added by Justin Malone on July 3, 2023 at 4:32am — No Comments

Everything You’ll Love About the EXO-M Reate Gravity Knife

Looking for a new gravity knife for your collection? Do not miss a chance to get more familiar with the EXO-M Reate Gravity Knife. It’s one of the best OTF gravity knives on the market right now.

Here’s what we confidently believe you’ll love about it.

Smooth As Silk, Easy to Deploy with One Hand

Some OTF knives are a lot smoother than others. The blade…

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Added by Justin Malone on June 20, 2023 at 3:11am — No Comments

Keep Your Zero Tolerance Knives Sharper

Many Zero Tolerance knives are made with super steels like CPM-20CV and S30V that are renowned for their strength, toughness, and edge retention.





The unfortunate reality of this realization is that some users may be lulled into the false sense of security that these knives are bombproof or that the steel is maintenance-free. This is the “gateway mindset” into tool abuse.

Yes, “super” blade steels…

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Added by Justin Malone on December 13, 2022 at 6:05am — No Comments

The Zero Tolerance Pocket Knife (0562) and CPM-20CV: The Steel Makes the Knife

One of the top-selling ZT knives in the industry is the 0562. This Zero Tolerance pocket knife has been a top performer for many years.

It’s also been upgraded several times. First, it was made with Elmax steel, then M390, then CTS-204p, before being upgraded one more time with a CPM-20CV blade.

It’s interesting to note that all of these are superstar steels and that the…

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Added by Justin Malone on December 1, 2022 at 5:20am — No Comments

The Steel Makes the Knife: About SK-5

If you look up “best Cold Steel tanto knife” or just “best tanto style knife,” you’re going to run into the Cold Steel Recon Tanto pretty quickly.

Elegant lines, a tanto-style point with plenty of strength and integrity, and a grippy Kray-Ex handle round out this knife. It’s a workhorse through and through.

But, like many other tools (most, even) the steel chemistry is what…

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Added by Justin Malone on November 29, 2022 at 6:13am — No Comments

Best Folding Knife Locks: A Guide

Looking for the best folding knife lock? Consider the following as they are the most common in the industry.

Lockback

Lockbacks are one of the oldest styles of folding knife locks, and they are also among the strongest. These consist of a spring tensioner bar and a lock bar that keeps the knife closed, and fits into a notch at the top of the knife blade, locking it open.…

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Added by Justin Malone on November 4, 2022 at 5:34am — No Comments

4 Good Pocket Knife Brands Not to Let Fly Under the Radar

We all know Gerber, Case, Great Eastern Cutlery, and ESEE. These are some of the greats in the knife industry that have held it down for ages.

But there are other good pocket knife brands in this industry that are every ounce as deserving of your respect and commendation as these high fliers.

Let’s take a look at some of them.…

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Added by Justin Malone on October 19, 2022 at 2:18am — No Comments

Buy a Kershaw Hunting Knife Online from White Mountain Knives and Save

A hunting knife is a special breed of knife. A Kershaw hunting knife is a most special breed of knife because of how it’s designed and built. It is an unusual knife because its blade is made to be easily replaced and not sharpened.

The Kershaw Hunting Knife Has The Most Advanced Design

Outdoor enthusiasts and hunters know a…

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Added by Justin Malone on February 28, 2019 at 8:18am — No Comments

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