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Last Week’s Knife Thoughts 2026-3-24
Well, I’m a day late on this one, and it’s the first in a few weeks, but better late than never! I was sick and unable to record for a while (and ran out of pre-recorded videos) so I also haven’t posted any videos for longer than I’d like. But have no fear, I was…
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Gifting Knives: Superstition & Sentimentality
Knives have been an integral tool for humans since the dark depths of prehistory, so it’s no surprise that superstitions around them persist. While there are various types of superstitions surrounding knives, some of the most widespread center on the gifting of knives. Across several cultures, gifting a knife carries a connotation of separation or…
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Last Week’ Knife Thoughts 2026-3-2
Why Choose a Slipjoint? I recently posted an article outlining 4 things a modern knife enthusiast should know before purchasing their first slipjoint, but that begs the question ‘Why choose a slipjoint in the first place?’. I think this question probably deserves its own full article, and in a way this recent article on Fountain…
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What do yu think of scout style carry?
I like it! I mostly use it for smaller fixed blades.
I liked your recent review of the Case Copperhead release. I like a lot of of Case’s patterns and the three knives I own by Case have very good fit and finish with one exception: the blade steel. There has been criticism of rough blade edges that some reviewers even say cannot be sharpened to a smooth edge. Also, the hardness of the steel is only is the 50s and that includes CV blades. I would love to buy more Case knives but this steel issue has me hesitating. What are your “thoughts” on this?
Thanks for reading! They definitely come with extremely toothy edges. I can get them smooth and sharp, but I agree that they aren’t very hard compared to what they could be. It’s not ideal, but I can overlook it.