Classic Everyday Hero with a Luxurious Upgrade
You know the classic Swiss Army Knife – practical, reliable, always at hand. But what happens when you give this everyday classic a little bling upgrade? You get this true gem: the Silver Plated Spartan Onyx.
It starts with the iconic Victorinox Spartan in the black Onyx version – the knife that has been a perfect everyday companion for decades, featuring 12 useful tools and a compact design. For this special edition, the handle scales have been replaced with Brass from Daily Customs, hand-silvered, and finished with an antique look – a style that feels elegant, warm, and unique.
Everything else remains the same: the familiar practical shape, compact size, and a knife that truly works in everyday life – whether opening packages, crafting, or as a small, reliable EDC tool on the go. Only this time, with a truly special look.
Small Knife, Big Idea
The Knafs O.C.T. isn’t an accident. It marks a new chapter for Knafs. If the Lander series was the Apollo program, then the O.C.T. is the Space Shuttle: compact, capable, and built for the next generation of adventurers – or simply for people who actually use their small knives.
The story begins in the summer of 2024. After visiting factories, one thing was clear: the product line needed to grow – but not with compromises. So they started from scratch. Completely fresh. The goal? Small. Really small. A 4.6 cm blade. And still fully usable. That was the real challenge.
O.C.T. stands for Old College Try. The knife was designed by Matt “Fitz” Fitzgerald during his studies in Outdoor Product Design & Development at Utah State University – yes, that’s a real degree. Four years of design, cold winters, basketball games – and part-time work at Knafs along the way. This is the first knife he developed entirely from the ground up. And it shows.
The name fits on two levels. “Give it the old college try” once meant putting in maximum effort to attempt something that seemed nearly impossible. That was the mission here: build a truly small knife that doesn’t feel like a compromise.
After two full prototype rounds, the handle was extended slightly. The 1.89” blade was fixed – so the handle had to be just right. The result is a deliberately shifted blade-to-handle ratio in favor of grip and control. The Wharncliffe blade flows cleanly into the contour of the aluminum handle. Small details, like the textured button surface inspired by the roof of the “Old Main” building on campus, show how much thought went into this design.
Technically, you get:
• 1.89” Wharncliffe blade in 14C28N (59–60 HRC), flat ground, available in Satin or Black Stonewash.
• Handle made from anodized 6063 aluminum.
• Just 34 grams in weight.
• Caged ceramic bearings for smooth, satisfying action.
• And the first-ever Button Lock from Knafs – developed in collaboration with Bestech, who know exactly how to tune a button lock to buttery perfection.
The Knafs O.C.T. is small enough for the fifth pocket of your jeans, friendly enough for the office, and probably more fun to fidget with at your desk than is good for your productivity. But that’s part of the charm.
Small Knife, Big Idea
The Knafs O.C.T. isn’t an accident. It marks a new chapter for Knafs. If the Lander series was the Apollo program, then the O.C.T. is the Space Shuttle: compact, capable, and built for the next generation of adventurers – or simply for people who actually use their small knives.
The story begins in the summer of 2024. After visiting factories, one thing was clear: the product line needed to grow – but not with compromises. So they started from scratch. Completely fresh. The goal? Small. Really small. A 4.6 cm blade. And still fully usable. That was the real challenge.
O.C.T. stands for Old College Try. The knife was designed by Matt “Fitz” Fitzgerald during his studies in Outdoor Product Design & Development at Utah State University – yes, that’s a real degree. Four years of design, cold winters, basketball games – and part-time work at Knafs along the way. This is the first knife he developed entirely from the ground up. And it shows.
The name fits on two levels. “Give it the old college try” once meant putting in maximum effort to attempt something that seemed nearly impossible. That was the mission here: build a truly small knife that doesn’t feel like a compromise.
After two full prototype rounds, the handle was extended slightly. The 1.89” blade was fixed – so the handle had to be just right. The result is a deliberately shifted blade-to-handle ratio in favor of grip and control. The Wharncliffe blade flows cleanly into the contour of the aluminum handle. Small details, like the textured button surface inspired by the roof of the “Old Main” building on campus, show how much thought went into this design.
Technically, you get:
• 1.89” Wharncliffe blade in 14C28N (59–60 HRC), flat ground, available in Satin or Black Stonewash.
• Handle made from anodized 6063 aluminum.
• Just 34 grams in weight.
• Caged ceramic bearings for smooth, satisfying action.
• And the first-ever Button Lock from Knafs – developed in collaboration with Bestech, who know exactly how to tune a button lock to buttery perfection.
The Knafs O.C.T. is small enough for the fifth pocket of your jeans, friendly enough for the office, and probably more fun to fidget with at your desk than is good for your productivity. But that’s part of the charm.
Small Knife, Big Idea
The Knafs O.C.T. isn’t an accident. It marks a new chapter for Knafs. If the Lander series was the Apollo program, then the O.C.T. is the Space Shuttle: compact, capable, and built for the next generation of adventurers – or simply for people who actually use their small knives.
The story begins in the summer of 2024. After visiting factories, one thing was clear: the product line needed to grow – but not with compromises. So they started from scratch. Completely fresh. The goal? Small. Really small. A 4.6 cm blade. And still fully usable. That was the real challenge.
O.C.T. stands for Old College Try. The knife was designed by Matt “Fitz” Fitzgerald during his studies in Outdoor Product Design & Development at Utah State University – yes, that’s a real degree. Four years of design, cold winters, basketball games – and part-time work at Knafs along the way. This is the first knife he developed entirely from the ground up. And it shows.
The name fits on two levels. “Give it the old college try” once meant putting in maximum effort to attempt something that seemed nearly impossible. That was the mission here: build a truly small knife that doesn’t feel like a compromise.
After two full prototype rounds, the handle was extended slightly. The 1.89” blade was fixed – so the handle had to be just right. The result is a deliberately shifted blade-to-handle ratio in favor of grip and control. The Wharncliffe blade flows cleanly into the contour of the aluminum handle. Small details, like the textured button surface inspired by the roof of the “Old Main” building on campus, show how much thought went into this design.
Technically, you get:
• 1.89” Wharncliffe blade in 14C28N (59–60 HRC), flat ground, available in Satin or Black Stonewash.
• Handle made from anodized 6063 aluminum.
• Just 34 grams in weight.
• Caged ceramic bearings for smooth, satisfying action.
• And the first-ever Button Lock from Knafs – developed in collaboration with Bestech, who know exactly how to tune a button lock to buttery perfection.
The Knafs O.C.T. is small enough for the fifth pocket of your jeans, friendly enough for the office, and probably more fun to fidget with at your desk than is good for your productivity. But that’s part of the charm.
A Legend Returns
Picture this: late 1990s. Shoulder pads, brick-sized cell phones – and two old friends from Brooklyn sitting at a bar, talking knives. Bob Terzuola, the “Godfather of Tactical Folders,” and Sal Glesser, founder of Spyderco, set out to merge their design philosophies into one folding knife. The result? The iconic Spyderco Starmate. And now, it’s back as a limited Sprint Run edition.
The Starmate isn’t just another folder – it’s a piece of knife history you can carry. Terzuola’s original concept blended elements from his Advanced Technology Combat Folder with Spyderco’s CLIPIT platform. Sal Glesser helped bring that vision into full production. Together, they created a milestone in tactical folding knife design – and now celebrate more than 25 years of that legendary collaboration.
In hand, you get a highly capable working knife featuring a CPM 20CV blade – known for outstanding edge retention, excellent corrosion resistance, and impressive toughness. This is not a safe queen. It’s built to be used.
The hollow-ground blade with an elegant swedge cuts efficiently while maintaining a bold, tactical profile. The signature Spyderco Round Hole allows for smooth one-handed opening, whether you’re right- or left-handed.
The handle is made from textured black G-10 with nested stainless steel liners, delivering strength without unnecessary weight. A four-position pocket clip lets you configure carry exactly how you prefer – tip-up, tip-down, left, or right. There’s also a lanyard hole if you want to customize it further.
On the reverse side of the blade, you’ll find a special detail: Terzuola’s engraved dragon head logo, inspired by the Mayan god of flint tools. It’s more than decoration – it’s a mark of knife culture history.
The Starmate Sprint Run is produced only once and only in limited numbers. It comes with a durable nylon pouch and an information guide explaining the knife’s background. If you want to carry a true piece of modern knife legend in your daily life, this is it.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Lightweight – CTS BD1N
Fifty years of Spyderco do not stand for nostalgia – they stand for evolution. Since 1976, the company from Golden, Colorado has shaped the modern folding knife like few others. The pocket clip, the iconic Round Hole, the Compression Lock – innovations that are standard today started here. The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Lightweight carries that legacy forward in a version deliberately optimized for real-world everyday carry.
The Lightweight configuration replaces traditional G10 with fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handle scales. This significantly reduces weight while maintaining structural strength and rigidity. The signature bi-directional texturing provides excellent grip in wet conditions, cold environments, or during demanding work tasks. The knife feels light in pocket, yet solid and controlled in hand – exactly what a serious EDC tool should deliver.
This version features CTS BD1N steel (sometimes incorrectly referred to as “CTS1 B1”). BD1N is a nitrogen-enhanced evolution of CTS BD1. The addition of nitrogen improves corrosion resistance and promotes a finer, more uniform carbide structure. The result is a well-balanced performance steel offering strong edge retention, excellent rust resistance, and easy maintenance in the field. For everyday use – from humid coastal climates to workshop environments – BD1N proves to be highly practical and reliable.
The blade retains the proven full-flat ground drop point profile, delivering clean slicing performance across cardboard, packaging, wood, cordage, and daily utility tasks. The pronounced thumb ramp with jimping adds extra control for precise cuts. The Paramilitary 2 is not built as a display piece – it is engineered as a working tool.
At the core remains the Compression Lock, a Spyderco-designed mechanism that allows safe one-handed operation while keeping fingers clear of the blade path. Over decades of refinement, it has become one of the most respected locking systems in production knives, combining strength, reliability, and smooth functionality.
As Spyderco celebrates its 50-year anniversary, the Paramilitary 2 Lightweight with CTS BD1N represents the company’s philosophy perfectly: continuous refinement instead of short-lived trends. A lightweight, technically mature EDC knife trusted worldwide and regarded as one of the most relevant everyday folding knives on the market.
The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Lightweight CTS BD1N is not a stripped-down alternative – it is a purpose-driven evolution of a modern classic. Refined over five decades. Built for daily performance.
GiantMouse GM13 – CPM S90V, Titanium & Crossbar Lock
The GiantMouse GM13 is part of the exclusive GM line – the series where Voxnaes and Ansø execute their designs without compromise. It is a deliberately limited release with a distinctive and purposeful design language.
The bold hawkbill-inspired blade profile is engineered for performance and control, especially during pulling cuts. Crafted from CPM S90V with a stonewashed finish, it offers exceptional wear resistance, outstanding edge retention, and strong corrosion resistance. A true performance steel built for daily use.
The handle is made from orange peel textured titanium, delivering both refined aesthetics and secure grip. A contrasting brass backspacer adds warmth and balance to the design. Mechanically, the GM13 runs on bearings and features a Crossbar Lock, ensuring smooth, ambidextrous operation and reliable lockup.
The GM13 is limited to 400 pieces worldwide, making it a distinctive model within the GiantMouse GM series.
For collectors, it represents an important addition to the GM lineup. For users, it is a compact, high-end EDC knife built with premium materials and functional precision. The GiantMouse GM13 combines limited availability with genuine everyday performance.
Der Griff besteht aus Orange Peel strukturiertem Titan, das nicht nur optisch Tiefe bringt, sondern auch spürbaren Grip. Ergänzt wird das Ganze durch einen Brass Backspacer, der dem Messer eine warme, hochwertige Note verleiht. Technisch läuft das GM13 auf Kugellagern und verriegelt über einen Crossbar Lock – beidseitig bedienbar, stabil und alltagstauglich.
Das GM13 ist weltweit auf 400 Stück limitiert. Es trägt keine individuelle Nummerierung auf dem Messer selbst, bleibt jedoch ein streng begrenztes Modell innerhalb der GiantMouse GM-Serie.
Für Sammler ist das GM13 ein bedeutender Baustein der GM-Reihe. Für Nutzer ist es ein kompaktes, hochwertiges EDC-Messer mit Premium-Materialien und klarer Funktion. Das GiantMouse GM13 verbindet limitierte Verfügbarkeit mit echter Alltagstauglichkeit – präzise, reduziert und kompromisslos konstruiert.
A slipjoint done right. The Slippy Kraken combines smart design, everyday legality, and real cutting performance. Minimalist, modern, and ready for your pocket.
Piratech Slippy Kraken – The Slipjoint, Reimagined
The Slippy Kraken isn’t a throwback to old-school knives – it’s a bold redesign. Piratech has taken the slipjoint concept, broken it down, and rebuilt it with modern tech and clever engineering. The result is a knife that’s legal to carry in most parts of Germany – and still plays in the top league when it comes to materials and function.
This isn’t the knife you carry just because you have to. This is the one you want to carry.
Tool-free inlay swapping with MagSnap
Thanks to a magnetic mechanism, the blue richlite inlays stay rock-solid during use but can be changed in seconds – no tools, no hassle. Ideal if you like switching things up from time to time.
Recurved backspring meets ergonomic design
The spring is reverse-tensioned – sounds weird, feels great. This construction allows for a naturally curved handle without sacrificing mechanical stability. It fits your hand like it was made just for you.
118-degree mid-stop – smarter than the standard
Most slipjoints stop at 90 degrees. Sounds fine, but in practice it puts your fingers at risk. The Slippy Kraken uses a 118° stop, meaning the blade is further away from your fingers if it ever starts to close unintentionally. Small detail, big safety bonus – especially when applying thumb pressure or during closing.
Spring tension adjustment – your knife, your feel
Crisp and snappy or smooth and easy? You decide. The backspring tension is fully adjustable, giving you total control over the action.
Compact spring, more usable blade
Because of the smart internal design, more space is available for the blade. You’re getting full performance in a slipjoint-friendly format – no compromises necessary.
The Slippy Kraken isn’t a backup solution. It’s proof that a slipjoint can be modern, capable, and completely ready for daily carry – with no trade-offs in design, feel, or function.
Ben Petersen Design G10 handle Drop point blade made of nitro-V with gray stonewashed finish including lanyard, single ball chain, black Kydex sheath and clip
More knife than the price suggests
The Cicada’s Wing by Bestechman is one of those knives that makes you wonder why it’s actually this affordable. A solid stainless steel handle with a grippy frag pattern, an honest 10Cr15MoV blade, and a total of six different finish options – that’s an EDC that delivers far more than its price would suggest.
The stainless steel handle is robust, low-maintenance and sits securely in the hand thanks to its machining, without feeling sharp or uncomfortable. The blade made from 10Cr15MoV may not be a so-called “super steel”, but it’s easy to maintain and quick to resharpen – not exotic, just a steel that has proven itself reliably for years. Depending on the version, you can choose from different finishes, ranging from understated to more eye-catching.
Why the name “Cicada’s Wing”? We can only guess. But here’s a theory: cicadas are tough, they keep coming back and are pretty hard to kill. Sounds fitting. That’s exactly how this knife feels – robust, straightforward and built to be used, not forgotten in a drawer.
Bottom line: a lot of knife for the money, no gimmicks, no empty promises. Just a solid Bestechman EDC knife that does exactly what it’s supposed to do in everyday use.
More knife than the price suggests
The Cicada’s Wing by Bestechman is one of those knives that makes you wonder why it’s actually this affordable. A solid stainless steel handle with a grippy frag pattern, an honest 10Cr15MoV blade, and a total of six different finish options – that’s an EDC that delivers far more than its price would suggest.
The stainless steel handle is robust, low-maintenance and sits securely in the hand thanks to its machining, without feeling sharp or uncomfortable. The blade made from 10Cr15MoV may not be a so-called “super steel”, but it’s easy to maintain and quick to resharpen – not exotic, just a steel that has proven itself reliably for years. Depending on the version, you can choose from different finishes, ranging from understated to more eye-catching.
Why the name “Cicada’s Wing”? We can only guess. But here’s a theory: cicadas are tough, they keep coming back and are pretty hard to kill. Sounds fitting. That’s exactly how this knife feels – robust, straightforward and built to be used, not forgotten in a drawer.
Bottom line: a lot of knife for the money, no gimmicks, no empty promises. Just a solid Bestechman EDC knife that does exactly what it’s supposed to do in everyday use.
More knife than the price suggests
The Cicada’s Wing by Bestechman is one of those knives that makes you wonder why it’s actually this affordable. A solid stainless steel handle with a grippy frag pattern, an honest 10Cr15MoV blade, and a total of six different finish options – that’s an EDC that delivers far more than its price would suggest.
The stainless steel handle is robust, low-maintenance and sits securely in the hand thanks to its machining, without feeling sharp or uncomfortable. The blade made from 10Cr15MoV may not be a so-called “super steel”, but it’s easy to maintain and quick to resharpen – not exotic, just a steel that has proven itself reliably for years. Depending on the version, you can choose from different finishes, ranging from understated to more eye-catching.
Why the name “Cicada’s Wing”? We can only guess. But here’s a theory: cicadas are tough, they keep coming back and are pretty hard to kill. Sounds fitting. That’s exactly how this knife feels – robust, straightforward and built to be used, not forgotten in a drawer.
Bottom line: a lot of knife for the money, no gimmicks, no empty promises. Just a solid Bestechman EDC knife that does exactly what it’s supposed to do in everyday use.
Modern design, built for everyday use
The Bestech Noctar is a folding knife that doesn’t need to be loud to stand out. Clean lines, a timeless design language and a clear focus on ergonomics make it a tool you’ll enjoy picking up again and again. Designed by Grzegorz Grabarski, the Noctar combines modern EDC aesthetics with genuine everyday usability.
The blade made from 14C28N steel is no coincidence – this steel is used not only in knives, but also as a high-performance material in the tool industry, where toughness, edge retention and corrosion resistance are essential. The long swedge, generous thumb hole and clean flat grind deliver an aggressive yet controlled cutting performance. Depending on the configuration, the blade is available with a Satin Gray PVD, Black PVD or Black Stonewashed finish.
In the handle, the Noctar truly shows its everyday strengths: G10 in six different colors, a pronounced finger groove and a modern, ergonomic profile ensure a secure grip – even during extended use. The knife locks via a bar lock, functionally comparable to an Axis lock: fully ambidextrous, secure and comfortable to operate. Ceramic ball bearings provide a silky-smooth action.
The reversible pocket clip makes the Noctar fully EDC-ready, whether carried left or right. Weighing 142 grams and featuring well-balanced proportions, it feels solid in hand without being intrusive in the pocket.
Modern design, built for everyday use
The Bestech Noctar is a folding knife that doesn’t need to be loud to stand out. Clean lines, a timeless design language and a clear focus on ergonomics make it a tool you’ll enjoy picking up again and again. Designed by Grzegorz Grabarski, the Noctar combines modern EDC aesthetics with genuine everyday usability.
The blade made from 14C28N steel is no coincidence – this steel is used not only in knives, but also as a high-performance material in the tool industry, where toughness, edge retention and corrosion resistance are essential. The long swedge, generous thumb hole and clean flat grind deliver an aggressive yet controlled cutting performance. Depending on the configuration, the blade is available with a Satin Gray PVD, Black PVD or Black Stonewashed finish.
In the handle, the Noctar truly shows its everyday strengths: G10 in six different colors, a pronounced finger groove and a modern, ergonomic profile ensure a secure grip – even during extended use. The knife locks via a bar lock, functionally comparable to an Axis lock: fully ambidextrous, secure and comfortable to operate. Ceramic ball bearings provide a silky-smooth action.
The reversible pocket clip makes the Noctar fully EDC-ready, whether carried left or right. Weighing 142 grams and featuring well-balanced proportions, it feels solid in hand without being intrusive in the pocket.
Modern design, built for everyday use
The Bestech Noctar is a folding knife that doesn’t need to be loud to stand out. Clean lines, a timeless design language and a clear focus on ergonomics make it a tool you’ll enjoy picking up again and again. Designed by Grzegorz Grabarski, the Noctar combines modern EDC aesthetics with genuine everyday usability.
The blade made from 14C28N steel is no coincidence – this steel is used not only in knives, but also as a high-performance material in the tool industry, where toughness, edge retention and corrosion resistance are essential. The long swedge, generous thumb hole and clean flat grind deliver an aggressive yet controlled cutting performance. Depending on the configuration, the blade is available with a Satin Gray PVD, Black PVD or Black Stonewashed finish.
In the handle, the Noctar truly shows its everyday strengths: G10 in six different colors, a pronounced finger groove and a modern, ergonomic profile ensure a secure grip – even during extended use. The knife locks via a bar lock, functionally comparable to an Axis lock: fully ambidextrous, secure and comfortable to operate. Ceramic ball bearings provide a silky-smooth action.
The reversible pocket clip makes the Noctar fully EDC-ready, whether carried left or right. Weighing 142 grams and featuring well-balanced proportions, it feels solid in hand without being intrusive in the pocket.
Compact version of the popular Yojimbo
Black DLC CPM Magnacut blade Compression LockBlack G10 Scales with Caribbean Bi-Directional TextureMade in the USA