Almost all of the knives I review, I own personally. Other times, they may belong to family members who have loaned them out to me to review. I try to do a mix of knives such as: fixed blades, assisted, folding, and knives with flippers. I also try to do reviews on different brands and quality levels of knives. I grade all of my knives with a point and percentage process (involves weighted percentages) but I write my reviews using the grading scale listed below. All of the reviews have my own personal opinion, which may not match yours. Feel free to comment on the reviews or email me if you want me to review a specific knife.
Knife Grading Scale
I grade knives on many different categories. All of the
knives that I review have been with me for at least 3 weeks and have been
tested to make sure that I know what I am talking about when I review them. The
categories that I grade knives on are as follows:
- Blade: The most crucial part of the knife which I grade on the steel, geometry, and overall sharpness of the blade.
- Handle: Ergonomics, balance, durability, and weight of the handle help to determine the quality of the knife just as well as the blade.
- Overall Knife: This category is based the whole knife which means the weight and performance of everything. This includes the action, the locking mechanism, and if included, the sheath.
- Value: The knife must be worth what you pay for it. I deduct “points” for any defects or if I think the knife is not worth what I paid for it.
- Opinion: My opinion of the knife (which may include the looks and practicality).
These five categories are what I base my reviews on for
knives. I try to make well informed decisions as to whether these knives are
worth purchasing or not. I would love to hear your opinion on these knives if
you want to email me.
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