{"id":17582,"date":"2025-11-13T17:56:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T22:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=17582"},"modified":"2025-11-13T17:56:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T22:56:57","slug":"vosteed-psyop-review-is-this-the-best-vosteed-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/vosteed-psyop-review-is-this-the-best-vosteed-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Vosteed Psyop Review | Is This the Best Vosteed Yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Fully Sorted Modern EDC That Nails the Fundamentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vosteed Psyop in Micarta and Elmax is one of those knives that proves why Vosteed is dominating the budget premium lane right now. They are in their rhythm, and the Psyop feels like the product of a company that knows exactly what makes a knife enjoyable day after day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Micarta version might actually be the better daily carry over the titanium model. It is lighter, better balanced and has a warmer in hand feel without sacrificing durability or performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-unboxing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-unboxing.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-unboxing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-unboxing-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-unboxing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-unboxing-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-unboxing-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-unboxing-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns17582_49b05b-1c{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns17582_49b05b-1c .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns17582_49b05b-1c .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17582_49b05b-1c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17582_49b05b-1c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17582_49b05b-1c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17582_49b05b-1c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17582_49b05b-1c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17582_49b05b-1c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns17582_49b05b-1c\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17582_993a73-dc.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn17582_993a73-dc 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\/4o5WNNC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Shop Amazon<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17582_441cf8-98.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17582_441cf8-98.kb-button{background:#e95412;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn17582_441cf8-98 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:\/\/www.vosteed.com\/collections\/psyop\/products\/psyop-a2214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Shop Vosteed<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built With Intention, Not Guesswork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything about the Psyop feels dialed in. The centering, detent tuning and action are all consistent. <strong>No gritty spots, no lock uncertainty, no slop<\/strong>. You can tell within the first ten seconds that this is designed by people who actually use knives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will admit my own bias here. I am not a front flipper person. My timing always feels off and I never feel like I can confidently snap a blade out with a front flipper unless I am hyper focused. That is a me problem, not a Psyop problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because here, the front flipper is clearly executed correctly. The geometry, height and angle are all tuned properly. <strong>If you like front flippers you will enjoy it.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t, the thumb hole and button assisted drop shut action let you ignore it entirely. That is how a modern EDC should be designed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-blade-performance-review.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-blade-performance-review.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-blade-performance-review-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-blade-performance-review-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-blade-performance-review-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-blade-performance-review-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-blade-performance-review-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-blade-performance-review-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blade Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elmax Done Right<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elmax on the satin models sits right <strong>around sixty on the hardness scale<\/strong> which is exactly where you want this steel for real work. It takes an edge well, holds it for a long time and handles daily abuse without complaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The blade shape is versatile.<\/strong> The drop point has a broad belly that slices extremely well while still maintaining a firm and precise tip. The grind is consistent and the blade thickness hits the sweet spot. Enough material for confidence, not enough to feel clumsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a spec sheet blade.<strong> It is a working blade.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-locking-system.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-locking-system.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-locking-system-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-locking-system-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-locking-system-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-locking-system-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-locking-system-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-locking-system-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Locking System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Top Liner Lock That Actually Makes Sense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lock is the highlight of the design. Vosteed calls it a <strong>Top Liner Lock<\/strong> and it behaves like a button operated compression lock. The lock bar engages behind a cutout for real stability. It feels secure and trustworthy the moment it clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the knife uses a<strong> real detent ball<\/strong>, the deployment feels crisp instead of mushy. Press the button and the blade drops straight down. No gritty stick. No uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the rare system that combines<strong> fidget-friendly action with real-world reliability. <\/strong>It is not a toy lock. It earns trust quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-ergonomics-and-carry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-ergonomics-and-carry.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-ergonomics-and-carry-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-ergonomics-and-carry-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-ergonomics-and-carry-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-ergonomics-and-carry-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-ergonomics-and-carry-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-ergonomics-and-carry-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ergonomics and Carry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comfort That Feels Earned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norplex UltreX Micarta handles are excellent. They feel like they were broken in ahead of time. No slick spots. No corners that make you adjust your grip. Just a <strong>comfortable, secure hold.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shaping gives you three legitimate grips:<strong> choked back, neutral and choked up.<\/strong> All feel natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The titanium deep carry clip is one of the best clips on a production knife in this price range. It slips in and out of the pocket without snagging and does not create any pressure points in hand. The knife carries lighter than its size and never feels intrusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-cutting-and-daily-use.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-cutting-and-daily-use.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-cutting-and-daily-use-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-cutting-and-daily-use-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-cutting-and-daily-use-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-cutting-and-daily-use-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-cutting-and-daily-use-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-knife-review-cutting-and-daily-use-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oCKzga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop On Amazon<\/a> &#8211; Street Price Around $170<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cutting and Daily Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Knife That Feels Ready for Real Chores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Psyop handles real work confidently. It glides through cardboard, packaging straps and garage chores without binding. The blade responds well to pressure. The balance point sits just behind the pivot which makes the knife feel lively instead of front heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the kind of knife you stop thinking about because it simply does what you ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-daily-use.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-daily-use.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-daily-use-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-daily-use-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-daily-use-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-daily-use-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-daily-use-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-daily-use-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price and Competition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fair Pricing at a Competitive Sweet Spot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At around <strong>one hundred seventy dollars<\/strong>, the Psyop lands in a tight segment. You are getting Elmax, premium Micarta, ceramic bearings and a very well executed hybrid lock. Some American made knives offer similar materials at this price, but not with this level of tuning or mechanical refinement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of those knives where the number makes you hesitate for half a second, then disappears the moment you actually use it.<strong> It is worth the price<\/strong>. Just do not raise it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-durability.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-durability.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-durability-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-durability-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-durability-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-durability-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-durability-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-durability-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oCKzga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See The Other Colors Here<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Knife I Trust, Recommend and Would Carry Daily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4o5WNNC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vosteed Psyop<\/a> is a fully realized modern EDC that checks every box that matters. The blade is excellent. The lock is strong and confidence-inspiring. The ergonomics are comfortable. The action is dialed in. The materials and construction feel premium without the premium price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My only nitpick is personal. I am never going to love front flippers. That is my brain, not the knife. And the Psyop smartly gives you other deployment options so it never becomes a liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a knife that blends<strong> real performance, smart engineering and daily carry practicality, <\/strong>the Psyop is absolutely worth owning. It is one of the best tools Vosteed has put out and one of the strongest EDC releases in this price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a knife I would carry. It is a knife I trust. And it is absolutely a knife<strong> I recommend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-measurement-and-specs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-measurement-and-specs.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-measurement-and-specs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-measurement-and-specs-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-measurement-and-specs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-measurement-and-specs-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-measurement-and-specs-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vosteed-psyop-micarta-elmax-knife-measurement-and-specs-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Size Comparison: Spyderco PM2 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4o5WNNC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vosteed Psyop<\/a> &#8211; Benchmade Tagged Out<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortened and simplified for quick reference<br>\u2022 Blade length: 3.32 inches<br>\u2022 Overall length: 8.01 inches<br>\u2022 Blade steel: Elmax at roughly HRC sixty<br>\u2022 Blade style: Drop point with satin finish<br>\u2022 Handle material: Norplex UltreX Micarta<br>\u2022 Weight: 4.31 ounces<br>\u2022 Lock mechanism: Button operated Top Liner Lock<br>\u2022 Deployment: Thumb hole and front flipper<br>\u2022 Pivot: Caged ceramic bearings<br>\u2022 Clip: Titanium, reversible, tip up carry<br>\u2022 Designer: Geoff Blauvelt<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-17582_018002-4e{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-17582_018002-4e .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-17582_018002-4e .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-17582_018002-4e .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-17582_018002-4e alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-17582_018002-4e kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover 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