Just past midnight, the heat still hanging over the asphalt, a synth beat dripping out of an open window. Something purple flashes in the neon light. Not a drink with a little umbrella – the Divo Smallboy in Purple Nurple.
Divo Knives is based in Atlanta. The Tallboy is their flagship, and the Smallboy is its little brother. Little brother doesn’t mean harmless here. The blade is CPM S90V, hollow ground, 7,6 cm long and running on ceramic bearings, so it just drops open and shut. S90V is the steel for people who want their edge to stay sharp for a long time and can’t be bothered with constant touch-ups. Kubey Knife builds the whole thing as OEM partner, and you can feel it in the tolerances.
The colour runs the whole show here. The dyed CamoCarbon scales catch the light like a sunset over Ocean Drive, with collars, backspacer and clip in purple titanium – Sonny Crockett, the pastel-blazer cop from „Miami Vice“, would have carried this thing to the Ferrari without a word. The 3D-milled titanium clip rides deep, can be repositioned and fully removed if you want to rework your setup. It locks up with a nested liner lock that Divo runs as a tab lock: a small lever you work comfortably with your thumb. It opens either through the thumb hole or the thumb stud.
At 17,5 cm overall and 79 g, the Smallboy sits in your pocket as a compact EDC folder without bulking up. „3 inch, very average“, as Divo describes it themselves – still enough for everything that comes up day to day, somewhere between a parcel and an apple.
EDC built by the community, not a boardroom
Divo Knives is not an anonymous knife manufacturer – it’s exactly the kind of brand where you immediately notice: the people behind it actually carry knives every single day. Born from the community around YouTube and Instagram, created by genuine knife nerds who simply wanted to build a knife they would personally carry as their daily EDC. No corporate meetings, no suits around a conference table deciding what a knife should look like.
The Saloon is the latest design from Divo Knives, and it fits this philosophy perfectly. Clean lines, no unnecessary clutter, and absolutely everyday ready. The S90V blade features a proper hollow grind, is ground nice and thin, and does exactly what it’s supposed to do: cut. This is not a pry bar with an edge – it’s a genuinely sharp EDC knife.
One of the biggest highlights is the price-to-performance ratio. You get a lot of knife for your money without ever feeling like corners were cut. In addition to the milled titanium pocket clip, a wire clip is included, allowing the Saloon to carry even more discreetly – disappearing exactly where it belongs: in your pocket.
And now for the honest Knife Lounge experience: Divo Knives rarely stay in stock for long – and there’s a reason for that. Built in cooperation with Kubey, Divo produces knives that work exceptionally well as EDC tools, while never compromising on design. The titanium handles with carbon fiber inlays are simply stunning and look just as good in your pocket as they do on Instagram.
S90V Power with Style
When knife nerds design a blade they want to carry every single day – you end up with something like the Divo Knives Fireball. Created in collaboration with YouTuber Stassa23, this folder brings the perfect mix of cutting performance, style, and collector vibes.
The hollow ground blade made from CPM S90V holds an edge exceptionally well and slices through cardboard, food prep, or rope with ease. It’s a steel that will serve you for a long time without constant sharpening. Add to that a smooth ball bearing action and titanium hardware – this is modern knife design at its finest. A real highlight: the wrap-around backspacer, which not only looks great but also defines the Fireball’s unique character.
The US drop sold out in no time – we’re glad we could secure a small batch for Europe.