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The Benchmade Adira immediately caught my attention with its robust design and practical features, making it a valuable addition to my carry, especially when working in wet environments.
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Hearing that Benchmade had a new water series coming out was intriguing. I had owned a few of the H1 Spyderco Salts, and they were interesting. They could be used for daily tasks without worrying about corrosion, but where they really shined was in wet environments. It was only a matter of time before someone in the cutlery industry decided to do their own take on things. With the Spyderco Salts, they used a blade steel that was nitrogen-based. Nitrogen, like carbon, is a small atom and has a similar ability to influence changes to iron's ferrite structure. Unlike carbon, however, it does not increase the steel's vulnerability to corrosion. With the water series, Benchmade has decided to use the new Magnacut steel. This new steel has a host of features that make it great for being around water. Let's take a look and see how the Adira stacks up to wet environments and EDC tasks.
The Kizer Mini Grouper, designed by Azo, is a noteworthy addition to Kizer's lineup. This compact yet versatile folding knife offers a blend of high performance, user-friendly features, and stylish design. For its price range, the Mini Grouper is quite impressive, particularly with its use of carbon fiber and Nitro-V steel.
When the Leatherman Signal was introduced nearly a decade ago, it was groundbreaking with its unique blend of traditional multitool functionality and survival-specific features. As I reflect on my prolonged use, it's clear that while the Signal has many strengths, several design issues have surfaced over time. This review will highlight both the positive attributes and the areas that need improvement.
The Kizer Cormorant, designed by Yue Dong (Doctor EDC), is a blend of intricate design and fidget-friendly features. Yue Dong, while completing his dissertation, designed this knife primarily for its fidgeting capabilities, reflecting his enthusiasm for knives. Despite being a knife enthusiast who primarily uses knives for casual tasks, Yue's detailed approach shines through in this design. The Cormorant features a patented locking mechanism that combines the benefits of a button lock while minimizing unintended release. This innovative lock design provides a unique, springy feel and ease of tension adjustment.
The Vosteed Nightshade Shilin Cutter is a thoughtfully designed knife that offers both utility and style. Here are key features and specifications provided by Vosteed along with my thoughts.
Vosteed Mini Acorn Review: Small Size, Big Performance
Overview
The Vosteed Mini Acorn is a testament to Vosteed’s dedication to creating high-quality, compact knives. Building on the success of their larger models, this mini version retains the design ethos and functionality, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer smaller EDC knives without compromising performance.
Overview:
The Pichi X2 is a robust, multifunctional tool designed to combine practicality and compactness. Crafted from premium Titanium, it balances strength and weight remarkably well, making it a reliable companion for a variety of tasks. With a weight of only 44 grams and dimensions of 4.25" in length, 1" in width, and 0.28" in thickness, this tool is engineered for convenience and durability.
The Benchmade Bailout is an exceptional knife, prized for its ultralight design and impressive functionality. Built with high-performance materials, it’s tailored for both tactical and everyday use, ensuring durability and reliability.
Snecx Design Lab, founded in 2015 by Snecx Tan in Malaysia, began with the ambitious goal of creating the IFS-20 concept knife. Today, it continues to innovate with experimental designs and cutting-edge materials.
Knife Overview
The Kizer Drop Bear is a versatile and high-performance knife, perfect for both everyday carry (EDC) and specialized tasks. Here's an in-depth look at its features, performance, and overall appeal.
Blade Material and Performance
*S45VN Blade*
For the first time, the Drop Bear incorporates S45VN steel, a premium material known for its increased toughness and exceptional edge retention. S45VN is a knife steel that uses a powder metallurgy process, resulting in fine grain structure and high uniformity. This makes the blade not only durable but also efficient in cutting tasks, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and reliability.
*Excellent Performance*
The Drop Bear's design includes a Thumb Stud and Clutch Lock, enhancing the safety and speed of opening and locking the knife. This classic structure has earned widespread recognition, contributing to the Drop Bear's enduring popularity. The quick deployment and secure locking mechanism make it a dependable tool for various applications.
"Nebula Fatcarbon Scale*
The handle of the Drop Bear is crafted from Fatcarbon material, featuring a striking Nebula pattern. This material is lightweight yet durable, providing a comfortable and stable grip. The unique patriotic color combination and graffiti-like fashion style add a distinct aesthetic appeal to the knife, making it not just a tool but also a stylish accessory.
*Scratch Resistant*
Both the blade and pocket clip are treated with a DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating, giving them a deep black color that's highly resistant to scratches. This is the first instance of Kizer using DLC coating on a product, significantly enhancing both the aesthetics and durability of the Drop Bear. The coating ensures the knife maintains its sleek appearance and robust performance even after extensive use.
The Vosteed Mini Nightshade is a compact folding knife that brings impressive performance in a small package. Here’s my detailed review:
The Kansept Accipiter is an impressive addition to the world of EDC knives, combining high-end materials with a sleek design and practical functionality. As a reviewer who values both aesthetics and performance, I found the Accipiter to be a standout in several key areas.
Well ladies and gentleman it's that time again. July marks 18 years we've been delivering you the best new, reviews and heated discussion for anything multitool and edc related. Thanks for being supportive of us over the years, this project is a labor of love and would not be possible without all of you. Check out these links below, this is all the cool stuff that's going on this month. Check back here often as this will be updated throughout the month.
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The AVAIR, a culmination of over two years of design and research, truly stands out as a high-end EDC (everyday carry) folder. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this knife is a testament to quality and precision.
What kind of people would write collect and review multitools? Quite simple really- we are designers and do-ers, outdoors types and indoor types, mechanics, doctors, problem solvers and problem makers. As such, we have, as a world spanning community, put every type, size and version of multitool, multifunction knife, pocket knife and all related products to every test we could manage in as many places and environments as there are.