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A folder that is modern in its technical content and at the same time full of classic references, starting with the use of Damascus steel for the blade and Bubinga wood for the handle. This is the Civivi Chevalier, one of the Chinese manufacturer's latest releases that, as usual, is offered at a more than reasonable price.

Designed by veteran Allen Elishewitz, WE Knife's Press Check stands as a compact and reliable folding knife, built without making any economies on materials or workmanship. The blade lock, called a bolster lock and perfected by Allen himself, is a novel detail. 

Essential, lightweight and with a simple but very efficient button lock system. This is what the Conspirator looks like, one of the new folders from Chinese Civivi, which has now accustomed us to great finesse, such as the pivot assembly with caged ceramic ball bearings. In this version the Bubinga wood grips are an added pleasure for the eyes and fingers.

A stylish, ultramodern take on a great Italian classic, the Auto Fact from Benchmade uses aerospace materials such as aluminum alloys, carbon fiber and DLC coated S90 super steel with the Auto AXIS spring mechanism – all rolled into a state-of-the-art EDC and Tactical automatic knife. MSRP is about 400 US dollars.

Offered in black or FDE with straight edge or partially serrated blade configurations, the Recondo FX is conceived as a modern fixed-blade duty knife, featuring a full tang construction, clip point CRYO 440C stainless steel blade and an overmolded rubberized handle.

Robert Terzuola, aka Bob, invented the concept of "tactical folder" and is considered one of the fathers of modern knifemaking. Over the years his name has become synonymous with effective and rational knives, the result of a pragmatic vision free of preconceptions. Sometimes Bob also allows himself the pleasure of designing fixed blade knives like the one we present here, manufactured by the …

With the new Relic folding knife featuring a liner-lock blade and flipper opening mechanism, the Chinese company allows enthusiasts to take home a knife with a Damascus blade spending just a little more than one hundred bucks. 

By now, knives produced in the USA are increasingly rare and expensive. Delocalization is responsible for that, moving the production of many historical brands to the Far East. But there are US manufacturers that still offer some models of domestic production, such as Buck with the "Pursuit" model, a fixed-blade knife designed for hunters.

You know: here at all4shooters.com sometimes we like to talk about less-than-usual stuff.  Inspired by the ancient historical throwing axe known as a Hurlbat, Cold Steel's Templar throwing tool is a very specialized blade designed for sport use – and fun.

A new knife manufacturer appears on the international market with a range of interesting and affordable knives – and above all, with a very precise idea of how to approach the market. Let's take a closer look at the Citius and Scepter models, two folding knives for everyday use with a more than reasonable price.

The CRKT M16 is one of the most successful knives manufactured by the US company. From the original design by Kit Carson, dated 1999, an almost endless series of variants has been developed. We reviewed the most recent one with the steel handle featuring an intriguing bronze-colored finish.

The Civivi Kepler was designed by Maciej Torbé, a Polish knifemaker active since 2012 who makes fixed and folding blade knives characterized by original bevels. The unmistakable style of his handcrafted knives also flows from this industrial product, starting with the sheepsfoot blade and straight handle.

With a whole series of tactical knives, the Solingen-based German company Puma introduces modern models of its SGB brand line manufactured in the Far East for the USA. Author Jörg Hübner and VISIER editor-in-chief Matthias S. Recktenwald took a closer look at the Blackcat55 Tanto Spring Assisted and the Bobcat3516 for you on all4shooters.com.

Available with four- or six-inch blade lengths and a standard edge or a six-inch-long blade with a serrated edge, the new models also feature Griv-Ex handles in flat dark earth color. The knives are sized for comfortable pocket carry. 

With a 7.5" (190 mm) blade and a 9 1/4" (235 mm) long handle (overall length: 16-3/4", that is 425 mm), the XL Espada folding knives can only be described as impressive. Even the smaller version, the Large Espada, is 12-1/4" (311 mm) long with a 5-1/2" (139 mm) blade. As for robustness, in a test the XL Espada showed capable of holding 600 lb (more than 270 kg) of free hanging weight and was even …

This simple slip joint locking mechanism perfectly embodies the return to the origins imposed by the laws that came into force in some countries in recent years – no flipper, no liner-lock, a lot of rationality. Let's take a look at it, also lest we forget that once upon a time knives were almost all made this way.