{"id":15323,"date":"2025-04-08T20:45:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T00:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=15323"},"modified":"2025-04-08T20:46:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T00:46:16","slug":"best-edc-knife-under-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/best-edc-knife-under-100\/","title":{"rendered":"Best EDC Knife Under $100"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_0afecf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_0afecf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_0afecf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_0afecf-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_0afecf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_0afecf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_0afecf-80 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_78259d-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_78259d-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>So many knives, so little time. Our job today is to pick the best EDC knives under $100, a nearly impossible task. I\u2019ll save my usual griping about how much knife prices have gone up, and instead start on a positive note. After rounding up my favorites for this list, I\u2019ve found my faith somewhat restored that you can still get a really great knife for a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And look, you know the deal. These are just my opinions, take them or leave them. If I had written this list a year ago, it\u2019s possible that half the knives on here would be different. The same is true if I were to write it again a year from now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I will say with certainty that these are all knives I can stand behind. If you walked up to me today and said, \u201cI have $100; what knife should I buy?\u201d this is how I would answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_cb6b6a-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_cb6b6a-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_cb6b6a-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_cb6b6a-8a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_cb6b6a-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_cb6b6a-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_cb6b6a-8a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_00f1e1-f9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/429wQ8n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kizer Original V3605E3<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kizer-Original-V3605E3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kizer-Original-V3605E3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kizer-Original-V3605E3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kizer-Original-V3605E3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kizer-Original-V3605E3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kizer-Original-V3605E3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kizer-Original-V3605E3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kizer-Original-V3605E3-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns15323_0f9075-71{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns15323_0f9075-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns15323_0f9075-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_0f9075-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_0f9075-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_0f9075-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_0f9075-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_0f9075-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_0f9075-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns15323_0f9075-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn15323_3d0224-03.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn15323_3d0224-03 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/429wQ8n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Price On Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_601335-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_601335-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_601335-3c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_601335-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_601335-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_601335-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_601335-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_601335-3c\">Simple, straightforward pocket folder with great fit &amp; finish for the price.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kizer established itself as one of the leading Chinese knife manufacturers so quickly, it\u2019s hard to believe they\u2019ve only been around since 2013. This is a brand that does simple, budget-friendly EDC knives very well, and the Kizer Original is a perfect example. It\u2019s not a knife that calls attention to itself with flashy features, and I like that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kizer Original is a button lock knife with a 3-inch drop-point blade. It\u2019s super smooth and super snappy, with crisp detent and lighting quick thumb stud opening. It\u2019s an extremely fidget-friendly knife, and its relatively small size makes it comfy in both hand and pocket. The deep carry pocket clip is also very well done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This knife has been through a few iterations of blade and handle material, but the standard current version uses 154CM steel with an aluminum handle. I love the minimalist look of the grey aluminum and black hardware. The Kizer Original is also very lightweight at 2.61 oz.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_9f7770-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_9f7770-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_9f7770-c2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_9f7770-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_9f7770-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_9f7770-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_9f7770-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_9f7770-c2\">Why We Picked It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smooth action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid lock up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightweight&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understated design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_ff10b1-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_ff10b1-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_ff10b1-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_ff10b1-6b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_ff10b1-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_ff10b1-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_ff10b1-6b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_c8c197-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h0q4Ge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kershaw Iridium<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Iridium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Iridium.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Iridium-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Iridium-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Iridium-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Iridium-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Iridium-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Iridium-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns15323_f4d403-c5{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns15323_f4d403-c5 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns15323_f4d403-c5 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_f4d403-c5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_f4d403-c5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_f4d403-c5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_f4d403-c5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_f4d403-c5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_f4d403-c5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns15323_f4d403-c5\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn15323_34916c-47.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn15323_34916c-47 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/426fXLm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_1244da-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_1244da-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_1244da-c5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_1244da-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_1244da-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_1244da-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_1244da-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_1244da-c5\">Sturdy, dependable EDC knife with Kershaw\u2019s trademark DuraLock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rock-solid Kershaw Iridium is no lightweight. That\u2019s not to say it\u2019s heavy, at a respectable 3.52 ounces, but with its rugged hardware, D2 high-carbon tool steel blade and black anodized aluminum scale, it\u2019s made to do real work. The reverse tanto blade\u2014not a style you see every day\u2014has a thick spine, very fine point and plenty of belly, making it equally adept as slicing, chopping and piercing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, the Iridium comes with the very strong DuraLock, a classic Kershaw variation on a crossbar button lock that secures the blade in place using a solid steel bar. The lock allows the knife to be opened right- or left-handed with equal ease. That, along with the reversible pocket clip, makes the Kershaw Iridium fully ambidextrous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wouldn\u2019t call it the most stylish knife in the world, but there\u2019s something I actually like about how charmingly blocky and un-sexy the Kershaw Iridium is. This knife makes a strong argument for function over form. Just an all-around workhorse that won\u2019t let you down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_dab038-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_dab038-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_dab038-5f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_dab038-5f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_dab038-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_dab038-5f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_dab038-5f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_dab038-5f\">Why We Picked It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong and reliable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ambidextrous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile reverse tanto blade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality D2 steel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_9cd2e4-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_9cd2e4-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_9cd2e4-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_9cd2e4-4a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_9cd2e4-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_9cd2e4-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_9cd2e4-4a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_0dcbec-55\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DMuORj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vosteed Nightshade<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vosteed-Nightshade.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vosteed-Nightshade.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vosteed-Nightshade-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vosteed-Nightshade-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vosteed-Nightshade-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vosteed-Nightshade-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vosteed-Nightshade-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vosteed-Nightshade-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns15323_7a1091-a2{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns15323_7a1091-a2 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns15323_7a1091-a2 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_7a1091-a2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_7a1091-a2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_7a1091-a2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_7a1091-a2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_7a1091-a2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_7a1091-a2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns15323_7a1091-a2\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn15323_6f1241-43.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn15323_6f1241-43 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DMuORj\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_129037-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_129037-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_129037-84\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_129037-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_129037-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_129037-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_129037-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_129037-84\">Exceptional craftsmanship and a historic design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every once in a while, you come across a knife so good you just can\u2019t believe it costs less than $100. The Vosteed Nightshade is one of those knives. It\u2019s one of my all-time favorites, a knife so perfect in its simplicity that you almost don\u2019t need any other knives. Perhaps the only drawback is that the Nightshade isn\u2019t the most public-friendly. Expect some wide eyes if you flick it open at the grocery store.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So yes, the 3.26\u201d leaf-shaped blade may be intimidating to some. But man, is this an effective slicer. The Vosteed Nightshade is an especially great hiking and camping knife, with versatile cutting ability and a comfortable, grippy handle that feels right at home in the palm of your hand. Versions have been made with either G10 or Micarta scales. It also opens and closes like butter, with cage ceramic ball bearings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vosteen Nightshade is modeled after the Shinlin Cutter, a legendary Taiwanese blade that few have ever been fortunate enough to hold. So there\u2019s a lot of history in this knife, and it\u2019s a steal at $69.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_e593f8-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_e593f8-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_e593f8-90\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_e593f8-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_e593f8-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_e593f8-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_e593f8-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_e593f8-90\">Why We Picked It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flawless ergonomics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-executed leaf-shaped blade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality Nitro-V steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iconic design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_efce55-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_efce55-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_efce55-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_efce55-9e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_efce55-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_efce55-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_efce55-9e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_ec85c0-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jag52U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spyderco Delica 4<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spyderco-Delica-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spyderco-Delica-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spyderco-Delica-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spyderco-Delica-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spyderco-Delica-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spyderco-Delica-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spyderco-Delica-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spyderco-Delica-4-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns15323_b3b9d5-be{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns15323_b3b9d5-be .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns15323_b3b9d5-be .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_b3b9d5-be .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_b3b9d5-be .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_b3b9d5-be .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_b3b9d5-be .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_b3b9d5-be .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_b3b9d5-be .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns15323_b3b9d5-be\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn15323_6e302c-fb.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn15323_6e302c-fb kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YqOuld\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_894d8f-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_894d8f-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_894d8f-e1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_894d8f-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_894d8f-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_894d8f-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_894d8f-e1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_894d8f-e1\">Classic Spyderco design, one of the all-time great pocket knives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spyderco is arguably <em>the<\/em> brand when it comes to EDC knives, and they have a huge array of different models that are very well-suited for everyday carry. So why does the Delica 4 stand out in this positively stacked product line? Because the Delica strikes the perfect balance. In virtually every measurable sense, it\u2019s neither too much nor too little.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spyderco Delica 4 is lightweight, ultra-sharp right out of the box, and easy to sharpen. It has an ambidextrous thumb hole and phosphor bronze washers for smooth and easy opening, and it features a strong and reliable Boyden lock. It\u2019s a highly economical knife. It has everything you need without any of the \u201cpremium\u201d (read: unnecessary) features that would jack up the price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name suggests, the Spyderco Delica 4 is the fourth generation of this knife, and there have been a lot of refinements along the way. The Delica 4 is also available in an array of blade styles and steels. I\u2019m partial to the sabre grind version with VG-10 steel. This is invariably one of the first knives I recommend to anyone when I\u2019m asked for suggestions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_3cbea3-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_3cbea3-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_3cbea3-c0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_3cbea3-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_3cbea3-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_3cbea3-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_3cbea3-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_3cbea3-c0\">Why We Picked It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extremely sharp and easy to sharpen.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great handle shape, contouring and grip texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rugged and dependable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classic Spyderco look and build quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_2b72e3-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_2b72e3-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_2b72e3-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_2b72e3-3a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_2b72e3-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_2b72e3-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_2b72e3-3a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_50b567-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_50b567-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_50b567-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_50b567-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_50b567-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_50b567-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_50b567-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_50b567-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_50b567-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_50b567-75\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42e1k9r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CJRB Locust Folding Knife PVD<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CJRB-Locust-Folding-Knife-PVD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CJRB-Locust-Folding-Knife-PVD.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CJRB-Locust-Folding-Knife-PVD-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CJRB-Locust-Folding-Knife-PVD-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CJRB-Locust-Folding-Knife-PVD-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CJRB-Locust-Folding-Knife-PVD-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CJRB-Locust-Folding-Knife-PVD-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CJRB-Locust-Folding-Knife-PVD-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns15323_51435b-c9{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns15323_51435b-c9 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns15323_51435b-c9 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_51435b-c9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_51435b-c9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_51435b-c9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_51435b-c9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_51435b-c9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_51435b-c9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns15323_51435b-c9\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn15323_3b7e78-3d.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn15323_3b7e78-3d kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42e1k9r\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_316ba9-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_316ba9-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_316ba9-02\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_316ba9-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_316ba9-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_316ba9-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_316ba9-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_316ba9-02\">Unique low-profile design with a double button lock and thumb disc<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t often add knives this new to lists like this, but the CJRB Locust Folding Knife\u2014just released at the end of 2024\u2014has been one of the most exciting new releases I\u2019ve seen in the last year. And like I said upfront, these are my top 10 <em>today<\/em>. Tomorrow could be different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple of things really jump out about this knife. First is the thumb disc, which works in place of a more traditional thumb stud to provide smooth and easy opening while also allowing the Locust to be incredibly slim and streamlined. Second is the novel double-button lock system, which eliminates any possibility of the blade being deployed by mistake while it\u2019s in your pocket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s just a beautiful knife. The black G10 handle has a phenomenal grip texture, and the spear point blade is made of AR-RPM9 steel (good stuff, a little soft but easy to sharpen) with a flawless black BPD protective coating. At 3.18 oz with a closed length of 4.13&#8243; it\u2019s perfect for everyday carry.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_d99bbc-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_d99bbc-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_d99bbc-87\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_d99bbc-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_d99bbc-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_d99bbc-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_d99bbc-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_d99bbc-87\">Why We Picked It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ingenious double-button lock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fidget-friendly thumb disc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy sharpening spear point blade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beautiful all-black look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_74f799-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_74f799-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_74f799-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_74f799-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_74f799-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_74f799-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_74f799-a2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_199561-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_199561-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_199561-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_199561-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_199561-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_199561-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_199561-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_199561-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_199561-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_199561-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/428yzux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIVIVI Tacticorix<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CIVIVI-Tacticorix.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CIVIVI-Tacticorix.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CIVIVI-Tacticorix-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CIVIVI-Tacticorix-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CIVIVI-Tacticorix-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CIVIVI-Tacticorix-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CIVIVI-Tacticorix-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CIVIVI-Tacticorix-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns15323_c7e9bb-60{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns15323_c7e9bb-60 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns15323_c7e9bb-60 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_c7e9bb-60 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_c7e9bb-60 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_c7e9bb-60 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_c7e9bb-60 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_c7e9bb-60 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_c7e9bb-60 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns15323_c7e9bb-60\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn15323_3cae5d-9f.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn15323_3cae5d-9f kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/428yzux\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_5d9618-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_5d9618-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_5d9618-f3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_5d9618-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_5d9618-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_5d9618-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_5d9618-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_5d9618-f3\">Heavy-duty tactical folder for fans of bigger EDC knives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a big guy. With a robust 3.7-inch blade that folds into a 5.16 handle, the CIVIVI Tacticorix tips the scales at 4.58 oz. I don\u2019t often lug around a knife this big for everyday carry, but it\u2019s a great knife when you need it. The broad, thick drop-point blade is both intimidating and tough, living up to the promise of a tactical knife that\u2019s also intended for regular use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thumb studs and a spine flipper tab provide two ways of flicking the Tacticorix open, and both are smooth and snappy thanks to the ceramic ball-bearing pivot. A reversible deep pocket carry clip and lanyard pin provide multiple carry options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CIVIVI has been a major upstart in the budget knife market in recent years, and the Tacticorix is one of their best products. It has a reliable liner lock and handsome G10 scales with well-contoured finger grooves and really outstanding anti-slip texture. The blade steel is Nitro-V, which maintains a razor-sharp edge nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_9a6540-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_9a6540-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_9a6540-4d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_9a6540-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_9a6540-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_9a6540-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_9a6540-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_9a6540-4d\">Why We Picked It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large tactical blade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sturdy, heavy-duty construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual deployment methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent edge retention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_a75dc9-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_a75dc9-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_a75dc9-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_a75dc9-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_a75dc9-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_a75dc9-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_a75dc9-c3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_12c140-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_12c140-5b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DPcFCC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kershaw Blur<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Blur.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Blur.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Blur-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Blur-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Blur-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Blur-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Blur-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kershaw-Blur-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns15323_9e710e-9b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns15323_9e710e-9b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns15323_9e710e-9b .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_9e710e-9b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_9e710e-9b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_9e710e-9b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_9e710e-9b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_9e710e-9b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns15323_9e710e-9b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns15323_9e710e-9b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn15323_5e1771-48.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn15323_5e1771-48 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DPcFCC\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_f8ffba-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_f8ffba-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_f8ffba-1b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_f8ffba-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_f8ffba-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_f8ffba-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_f8ffba-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_f8ffba-1b\">Compact USA-made pocket folder with SpeedSafe assisted opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1974, Kershaw is one of the oldest and best names in the game. And the Kershaw Blur is one of the few assisted-opening knives that I would rate among the best options for EDC. It\u2019s a pint-sized knife that packs a surprisingly substantial blade (3.4\u201d give or take) into a small frame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notable feature here is the SpeedSafe assisted opening system. You flick the knife open using the thumb stud, and the knife\u2019s torsion bar basically takes over and opens the blade the rest of the way for you. It\u2019s lightning quick, and unlike many assisted knives, the mechanism doesn\u2019t significantly weaken the knife.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are about a million variations on the Kershaw Blur when it comes to blade style, steel and handle material, so the specs vary. The version that I consider to be the \u201cbase\u201d model has a recurve blade made of 14C28N stainless steel and an anodized aluminum handle with grippy Trac-Tec inserts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_0f65e7-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_0f65e7-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_0f65e7-49\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_0f65e7-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_0f65e7-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_0f65e7-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_0f65e7-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_0f65e7-49\">Why We Picked It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respected brand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compact, easily pocketable design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sizeable blade for a small knife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality assisted opening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_43e45d-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_43e45d-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_43e45d-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_43e45d-77 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_43e45d-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_43e45d-77 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15323_43e45d-77 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15323_26eca5-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15323_26eca5-95\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4j8ZmNu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Off-Grid Knives &#8211; Rapid Fire Stinger<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07C66DPHX\" data-aawp-product-id=\"12945\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"techwriter02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Off-Grid Knives - Rapid Fire Coyote Large Assisted EDC Hard Use Construction Camping and Survival Cryogenic D2 Blade Steel Titanium Nitride Coating with G10 Scales Deep Pocket Carry\" data-aawp-local-click-tracking=\"1\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07C66DPHX?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Off-Grid Knives - Rapid Fire Coyote, Large Assisted EDC, Hard Use Construction, Camping and Survival, Cryogenic D2 Blade Steel, Titanium Nitride Coating with G10 Scales, Deep Pocket Carry\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41hg3PasxmL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Off-Grid Knives - Rapid Fire Coyote, Large Assisted EDC, Hard Use Construction, Camping and Survival, Cryogenic D2 Blade Steel, Titanium Nitride Coating with G10 Scales, Deep Pocket Carry\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07C66DPHX?tag=techwriter02-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Off-Grid Knives - Rapid Fire Coyote, Large Assisted EDC, Hard Use Construction, Camping and Survival, Cryogenic D2 Blade Steel, Titanium Nitride Coating with G10 Scales, Deep Pocket Carry\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Off-Grid Knives &#8211; 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finish, plus fast assisted deployment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, not to beat a dead horse, but I don\u2019t generally favor assisted-opening knives for serious use. But there are exceptions to every rule, and the Rapid Fire Stinger from Off-Grid Knives is one of the best heavy-duty assisted opening folders out there. If you want your EDC to be an assisted opening knife, this is one of your best options, period.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the aforementioned Kershaw Blur, this is no small fry. Weighing a chunky 5.9 oz and measuring 8.25&#8243; fully open, the Stinger is monstrous by pocket knife standards. And the blade, 3.5\u201d long and 1.25\u201d wide, is no joke. It\u2019s a spear point blade made of tough D2 steel with a titanium nitride protective coating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the details are excellent. The G10 scales have a unique honeycomb-like pattern for extreme grippiness, and there\u2019s well-executed thumb jimping up top. The deep pocket clip can be worn left or right, and the assisted opening\u2014activated via a thumb flipper\u2014deploys in the blink of an eye.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_5275ab-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_5275ab-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_5275ab-81\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_5275ab-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_5275ab-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_5275ab-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_5275ab-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_5275ab-81\">Why We Picked It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavy duty construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beautiful fit &amp; finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable deep pocket carry&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisted thumb flipper opening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15323_f2cab6-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15323_f2cab6-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15323_f2cab6-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15323_f2cab6-d9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15323_f2cab6-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and 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kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DLSiX1\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Price on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_aa3802-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_aa3802-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_aa3802-4e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_aa3802-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15323_aa3802-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_aa3802-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15323_aa3802-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15323_aa3802-4e\">Straightforward pocket knife with an elegant design and refined details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve previously sung the praises of the Petrified Fish Bunta, which is a steal at around $35, and I would argue that the WaterSpout is even better. It\u2019s hard to believe this knife retails for around $55. If you want a simple, elegantly designed pocket folder for camping and EDC, this is simply a great choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just look at the subtle contours, the gentle swoop of the 3.54&#8243; blade, the perfectly shaped finger grooves, the beautifully executed sabre grind. The design detail on the Petrified Fish WaterSpout is flawless, and it feels just as good in hand as it looks on your screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The silky-smooth caged ceramic ball-bearing pivot provides buttery opening and closing, and the liner lock is sturdy and secure. You\u2019ve got G10 scales and a 14C28N steel blade, which is a solid, best-of-all-worlds budget steel. 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