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Sunday, 16 June 2024 17:41

Vosteed Acorn Featured

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I'm generally a fan of mid-sized knives, but it's hard to ignore the fantastic smaller folders on the market right now. Vosteed has been a leader in this area thanks to their mini models. With designs like the Chipmunk, it's a standalone product rather than a smaller version of an existing model. A newcomer to the Vosteed lineup is the Acorn. The company describes the Acorn as "Our way of expressing gratitude to our valued supporters through a high-quality, budget-friendly knife." Let's get cracking and check out the new Acorn.

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The Acorn measures 6.92" overall, with a 2.93" blade. The drop point blade, made from 14C28N steel, features a black stonewash finish that complements the black micarta handle. The handle provides a four-finger grip for my average-sized hands, with a well-placed finger choil for enhanced control. The micarta has a smooth texture that still offers plenty of grip, and the brass accents on the pivot and lanyard tube are a nice touch. The pivot, which resembles a shell casing, adds a unique aesthetic—whether intentional or not. To ensure a secure grip, Vosteed has strategically placed jimping on the spine, liner lock, and rear of the handle. The comfortable handle makes it hard to believe this is a smaller knife. Initially, I was skeptical about the Acorn, but its simplicity and excellent execution won me over.

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The sub-3-inch blade is perfect for daily tasks, slicing through materials effortlessly. The drop point shape is ideal for everyday use, with the tip centered for easy penetration and precise cuts. The blade finish has held up well, though the transition from flat to primary grind shows minor wear. You can open the blade via the front flipper or thumb hole. The flipper is easy to manipulate and opens the blade with authority, while the thumb hole allows for slow or rapid deployment. I particularly enjoy using the Spyderflick method with thumb hole blades. The 14C28N steel has held up decently, even through tough cutting sessions, though it does require occasional stropping or resharpening. While the steel is versatile, it doesn’t compare to those with higher carbide content.

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The Acorn, like the Chipmunk, performs beyond its size. The name swap between these two models is a bit puzzling. The Acorn is super comfortable, reminiscent of something like a Spyderco Native. If you’re into smaller blades and looking for a great deal, check out the Acorn from Vosteed.

David Bowen

As Co Founder of Multitool.org David has been a multitool enthusaist since the 90's.  David has always been fascinated with the design inginuity and uselfulness of multitools.

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