Edge Library

Blade Steel Basics for EDC: Edge Retention, Tou...

Blade Steel Basics for EDC: Edge Retention, Toughness, and Corrosion Resistance (Without the Hype) Blade steel matters—but usually not in the way internet discussions suggest. For everyday carry (EDC), steel...

Care and Maintenance for OTF and Folding Knives...

Care and Maintenance for OTF and Folding Knives: Cleaning, Lubrication, and Storage A quality knife is a long-term tool, but it performs best when it’s kept reasonably clean and lightly...

Pocket Carry Fundamentals: Clip Styles, Carry D...

Pocket Carry Fundamentals: Clip Styles, Carry Depth, and Comfort Over a Full Day For an everyday carry knife, pocket carry is the part you interact with most—often more than cutting....

Blade Grinds and Edge Geometry: Why “Thin Behin...

Blade Grinds and Edge Geometry: Why “Thin Behind the Edge” Matters Steel gets most of the attention, but in everyday cutting, geometry is often the deciding factor. Two knives made...

Blade Shapes for EDC: Choosing Based on Cutting...

Blade Shapes for EDC: Choosing Based on Cutting Tasks (Not Trends) Blade shape is one of the most practical decisions you can make when choosing an everyday carry knife. It...

Automatic Knives Explained: Side-Openers, Contr...

Automatic Knives Explained: Side-Openers, Controls, and What to Expect in Daily Carry An automatic knife (often called a “side-opener”) is a folding knife where the blade opens under spring force...