D2 VS AUS-8 | An In-Depth Steel Comparison

D2 VS AUS-8 | An In-Depth Steel Comparison

D2 and AUS-8 are both very common steels. And while D2 is found more in high-end knives, they are both worth comparing. In this article, we will be taking a deep dive into which blade steel is better and why. Here is the short answer:  D2 is higher-quality steel...
Are Buck Knives Good?

Are Buck Knives Good?

Buck knives are a staple in our collection and have been ever since we started buying knives. But when you first start out buying knives, you don’t have quite the frame of reference needed to tell whether or not they’re good. So, what do we think of Buck knives...
Are Kershaw Knives Good?

Are Kershaw Knives Good?

Kershaw knives were among the first folding knives I ever got. At the time, it felt like I was stepping into the knife world. However, that was a while ago–and I’ve learned quite a bit about knives since. So, looking back with all that I’ve learned since, how...
Are Gerber Knives Good?

Are Gerber Knives Good?

Gerber is a pretty well-known knife company that made some of the first fixed blade knives I ever got. It is a bit nostalgic, but it’s been quite some time since I first got my Gerber fixed blade. So… how good are they really? Here is the short answer: Gerber makes...