Coming off the Truffles, Aurora Knife and Tool didn’t just move on to another typical design. They stepped back and looked at what people are actually carrying and using day to day. Instead of starting with a sketch, they pulled silhouettes from a wide range of knives across major brands and overlaid them to see what patterns naturally emerged. What stood out was how consiste...

Olive Knives is a newer name, but they came into the scene with a very clear identity. Everything about the brand centers around longevity, resilience, and actually using your knife instead of letting it sit in a drawer. Their whole “Outplay, Outlast, Outlive” mindset isn’t just marketing fluff. It shows in how they approach design, materials, and what they expect their knive...

I absolutely love the Tipper because it’s not only a great-looking knife, but a heck of a performer too. After spending time with the premium Kansept version, I really wanted to check out this more budget-friendly offering from Tenable and see where the differences show up. Would it still deliver the same experience, or would it feel like something was missing? Let’s take a d...

The Heron was designed by Johan Jordaan with a clear purpose in mind: create a knife that feels just as at home outdoors as it does in everyday carry. Drawing inspiration from time spent fishing, the design leans into practical utility without sacrificing style. It’s meant to be reliable, easy to use, and versatile enough to handle anything from light camp tasks to general cu...