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Knafs@Nite - September 13, 2024
knafs@NiteKnafs@Nite - September 6, 2024

Knafs@Nite - September 6, 2024

This week's episode of Knafs@Nite touches on things like the "Ozark Grail", Crocs, and new and awesome knife scales. But, it also let's Ben and Austin weigh in about social media, manufacturing, an...

Knafs@Nite - August 30, 2024

Knafs@Nite - August 30, 2024

This week's episode of Knafs@Nite talks about a lot of things from the last hours of the Lander 4 Kickstarter to 3D printed stacking trays. But we're really focused on these little dehydrated pears...

Knafs@Nite - August 23, 2024

Knafs@Nite - August 23, 2024

This week's episode of Knafs@Nite is a fantastic journey through the world of Knafs, Knives, and Knapping.

Knafs@Nite - August 16, 2024

Knafs@Nite - August 16, 2024

This week on Knafs@Nite we talk about everything from mail meat to what AI thinks Space Kitty looks like, Kickstarter, and a new hat. There's also some other great things mixed in. Enjoy!

Why You Should Carry A Pocket Knife Every Single Day

Why You Should Carry A Pocket Knife Every Single Day

You’re not a pirate, swashbuckling – whatever that is – across the seven seas. Are you a surgeon who just can’t stand being unprepared to operate at a moment’s notice? I doubt that you’re on the Ol...

Knafs@Nite - August 9, 2024

Knafs@Nite - August 9, 2024

This week our buddy Zac (@zacinthewild) with Work Sharp Tools dropped in to talk about his wonderful adventures in wanderlust with “Work Sharp In The Wild”, as well as his new knife, The Yonder (w...

Knafs@Nite - August 2, 2024

Knafs@Nite - August 2, 2024

Today on Knafs@Nite we are talking about the new Lander 4 Kickstarter, the MKM Yipper and all it's challenges and Austins bromance with ruffles. It's weird.

The Lander 4: What it Takes to Launch a Kickstarter

The Lander 4: What it Takes to Launch a Kickstarter

We funded in 25 minutes. Sweet mercy. 2-5. 1,500 seconds. Our fastest funding yet. Thank you, thank you to the 600+ backers (so far).  There's still time to back the Lander 4 Kickstarter and get in...

Is S35VN The Most Balanced EDC Steel? | Knafs Guide

Is S35VN The Most Balanced EDC Steel? | Knafs Guide

In our galaxy, and not too long ago, S35VN was the cream of the crop for blade steels. Long associated with being expensive, S35VN has come down in price as more and more knife makers and manufact...

D2: The Old Reliable Is Still Viable | Knafs Guide

D2: The Old Reliable Is Still Viable | Knafs Guide

D2 is known for being an abrasion-resistant and wear-resistant workhorse steel. It’s not overly tough and its level of corrosion resistance is something we don’t bring up at the dinner table - as i...

Ben BantersLife Lessons from the Amazon Jungle

Life Lessons from the Amazon Jungle

I could feel the water trickling down the hammock and onto my back. I checked my watch. 12:04 a.m. Oof. I’d only been in the jungle for 12 hours, and I’d only drifted off to sleep 90 minutes ago. ...

The Knafs Loaded Burrito is your one stop shop for all the tools you need to maintain your knife.

Maintain Your Pocket Knife With The Right Tools

Contrary to what you may have heard, maintaining your knife isn't a complex process. However, it is something that you need to do from time to time so you can continue to rely on it. In short, if y...

Pit to Fit 5K - Blade Show Atlanta

Pit to Fit 5K - Blade Show Atlanta

  What? A 5k fun run from the Waverly Hotel to the Chattahoochee River. No registration fee. Unsanctioned. Untimed. Probably unauthorized. Knafs and Carry Commission are sponsoring it so the swag ...

Spey Blade Shape

Spey Blade Shape

Since the release of the Civivi Sendy, we have received a bunch of questions regarding the Spey blade shape. After all, it is not a very popular shape among modern pocket knvies. So what's the deal...

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING 2023!!

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING 2023!!

This year has been a dream for us at Knafs, and we know we couldn't have done it without your help and support. We've got a hunch that you, our customers, are the real decision-makers at Knafs. You...

Why Do People Carry Knives? Warning - Knife Nerd Talk

Why Do People Carry Knives? Warning - Knife Nerd Talk

This is an easy question that can be answered on many different levels. Most people carry a knife for preparedness. You never know what situations might arise, and you want to be ready. That is whe...

The Lulu Fixed Blade: Making Hard Things Happen

The Lulu Fixed Blade: Making Hard Things Happen

The notes and vision behind the Lulu. So many notes.

Knafs Lander 2: EDC Pocket Knife

Knafs Lander 2: EDC Pocket Knife

Story The Knife  Let's do it again! But bigger! Better! Mooooarrr! The Lander 2 is the next iteration of our everyday carry pocket knife with Fast Swap, Open Source scales. It's similar to the L...

Thumnail that says "blast off"

Knafs Mid-Flight Update - April 2023

Whoa. What a ride we've been on over here! Athena (my wife) and I took Knafs full-time in May 2022, and we've learned soooooo incredibly much over the past 11 months. To share it all would take hou...

What is an EDC Tool Kit? | Everyday Carry Talk

What is an EDC Tool Kit? | Everyday Carry Talk

There are two types of EDC tool kits, and we will check them both in this article. First we have the EDC maintenance tool kits, which has all the tools to keep your knives (and other EDC gear) in ...

5 Cool Ways to Store Pocket Knives

5 Cool Ways to Store Pocket Knives

You didn't know what you were getting into when you got that first pocket knife... sorry, not sorry! Putting together your collection is always a blast, but it can be messy if you don't have an org...

Is Sandvik 14c28n The Best Budget Knife Steel? | Knafs Guide

Is Sandvik 14c28n The Best Budget Knife Steel? | Knafs Guide

What in the world is Sandvik 14c28n steel? Is it any good for pocket knives? Lets find out!  We've compiled a comprehensive case study on Sandvik's 14c28n steel. But to save time we've distilled t...

Hand holding We Banter knife and Knafs Lander knife in green micarta

Which Knife Should I Buy? Lander vs. Banter

Just get both! But let's say you just want/need one for now, how would you choose? Well, between the Lander and the Banter (regular size) there are some differences in size, materials, customizabi...