This blog serves to showcase the collection of knives I have obtained throughout the years, and to give my thoughts on them. This blog will feature all kinds of knives, regardless of origin or design as well as discussions centering around the current meta of knife production with regards to you, the consumer.
Budget Friendly
My focus is primarily on budget knives. My goal is to highlight the knives that are of great value for the consumer without compromising too much on quality. To someone new to the knife scene, there are simply too many knives out there to make an informed choice, and hopefully, this blog will help shed light and guide you towards making informed decisions when it comes to knife purchases.
Good Design Versus Bad Design
If you had to deal with either up-down blade play or blade rub, which would it be? Why not pick neither? Life does not need to be this way. You do not have to pay ridiculous prices to get knives with good blade alignment and fit and finish.
Prioritize Characteristics Over Others
Some characteristics might be important to you, and some might not be; it depends on the knife and what you are going to use it for.
For a defensive knife, the edge retention isn't as important as rust resistance especially if you are going to carry that knife with you every day where it will be exposed to the elements regularly. It does not need to retain that edge a long time; it only needs to last that one encounter. It also needs to be sharp when you need it most, and a rusted out knife is no good.
For an every day carry (EDC) knife, specifically geared for hard use, edge retention will be such a priority that a softer steel simply will not fit the bill.
For a dedicated food knife, avoid coated blades. The coatings eventually wear off as all coatings do and then you are eating the coating. Not good. I would also recommend that you only use this knife for food.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this blog will enlighten those who read it. And over time, we will see less people paying too much for blades and then being disappointed over their purchases, especially when their serrations chip out over 5 light cuts at work.