Like every industry, EDC knives are subject to trends. For instance, minimalist cutting tools were all the rage a few years ago. Similarly, carbon fiber knives have had their moment. However, the most ...

In 1980, Michael Walker, one of the most significant designers in knifemaking history, patented a locking mechanism that would forever change the EDC world. Now referred to colloquially as the liner ...

With retail prices starting under 20 bucks, and a sleek, simple combination of wood handle, hard steel blade and no-fuss twisting ring locks, Opinel knives are one of the true ageless classics of the ...

With the availability of precision controllable actuators, it’s easy to overlook the simple but versatile mechanisms that got us here. In the video after the break, [Teaching Tech] explores the basics ...