Category Archives: EDC

Zero Tolerance ZT0452

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Jason

Typically when I envision a Zero Tolerance knife I’m picturing a large blade from thick stock, possibly with a recurved profile, and definitely with thick, robust handles. With the introduction of the ZT0452 at the 2015 SHOT Show, that all has to … Continue reading →

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Bark River Ultra-Lite Bushcrafter

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Derrick

This is, hands down, my favorite lightweight, EDC fixed blade. At just over 2 ounces and made with 3V steel, the Bark River Ultra-Lite Bushcrafter is tough and ready for use. This one, sadly, has not seen much action. Give it time.

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Zero Tolerance ZT0566, Lounging in the Sun

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Derrick

Zero Tolerance is one of my favorite brands. In 2014 ZT really moved into a sweet spot for EDC. The size is right. The mechanism is right. The steel is right. The build is right. The ZT0566 is a fantastic … Continue reading →

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Benchmade 761 for Dinner

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Derrick

I love knives. I love using knives more. It is one of the simple pleasures in my life to enjoy slicing through a juicy steak. When I go to a steakhouse and they hand me a dull, serrated, piece-of-junk knife, … Continue reading →

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Great Eastern Cutlery #25 Barlow

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Derrick

What was that? Did someone say Barlow? This well-loved Tidioute #25 Barlow by Great Eastern Cutlery, scaled in “Tractor Green” jigged bone, is just a baby. It’s also one of our favorite traditional pocketknives.

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Bark River Little Carver 3V

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Derrick

Photographing a fine fixed-blade knife in its natural habitat often involves a woodland scene, a hunting camp or a crackling fire. Not so with the Bark River Little Carver 3V. This compact Wharncliffe is at home in all those places, sure, but … Continue reading →

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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Derrick

Some folks consider the Benchmade Griptilian series to be the ultimate EDC knives — and in the case of the 556 Mini-Griptilian, they just might be right about that.

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Canal Street Cutlery Serpentine Stockman

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Derrick

Over the course of time, every knife collects its share of stories. Some knives, however, have a story to tell right out of the box. The scales on this Canal Street Cutlery 4″ Serpentine Stockman are reclaimed American Chestnut — a … Continue reading →

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Knives are about artistry: Alan Warren

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Derrick

Alan Warren is one of our favorite knife makers, a true artist. I love watching his ideas go from a rough sketch to a finished masterpiece. He used beautiful mammoth ivory on this piece. Honestly, I don’t know anyone who makes a … Continue reading →

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Great Eastern Cutlery #61 Congress

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Derrick

I carry this GEC knife a lot. I love this thing — it’s a Great Eastern Cutlery #61. (Photographed with a Nikon D810 at f/11. Yeah, it should’ve been higher.)

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