There's something charmingly nostalgic about the CIVIVI Sendy—a knife that feels like a nod to the good old days, when a trusty blade and a hanky could conquer just about anything. CIVIVI took that nostalgia and threw in a few modern perks (yes, I’m talking tweezers and a toothpick). It’s like they looked at the humble Swiss Army knife and thought, “Why not up the ante?” And so, they did—"Sendy" style.

 

The Kansept Hinterland, designed by Morgan Koens, brings an interesting blend of classic Bowie style and modern folding knife functionality. As a designer with roots in custom fixed blades, Koens adds a certain ruggedness to the Hinterland’s design while making it suitable for EDC (Everyday Carry). This blade certainly stands out as a piece you’d want in your rotation for tasks both expected and unforeseen.

When I'm looking to review a product, different things drive my interest on why I want to cover that item for our community. Sometimes it's a dang that's cool thing, or maybe it's a why don't more people talk about this? For this knife it was a, it can't be as bad as people say, can it? Today we're checking out the A100 from the folks over at ANV, I'm here to see if it's what people say or it's a diamond in the rough.

About the Designer
Matthew Christensen, based in Steger, Illinois, started his knife-making journey in 2012 with custom production modifications, eventually expanding to folding knives around 2014. Known for his distinctive framelock and linerlock designs, Christensen's creations are fine-tuned for crisp, fast flipping action, from compact EDC-friendly blades to overbuilt folders. The Tarkin embodies his expertise in blending clean aesthetics with robust functionality, making it a minimalist's dream with its balanced form and everyday practicality.