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Ships mid-February.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Made Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45350957547750,"sku":"UTLS.1019.960.04","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/2985\/9558\/files\/bmc_122016_17053_GW_MG_81fea9e0-2456-4bf2-8539-b4d47ba7b8fc.jpg?v=1769548164"},{"product_id":"mid-brass-higo-knife","title":"Mid Brass Higo Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Best Made blade legacy arguably began with our first Higo; distinct in form and universally recognizable, our Brass Higo now carries on the tradition. We sought a fifth-generation Japanese knife maker to forge our hallmark blade - their lineage traces back to the original bladesmiths who engineered a short folding knife with a flattened thumb lever and blade akin to the Japanese sword. The Edo-period design is handmade for us in the Yasugi district with modern steel and polished brass, primed to take on a unique patina. Emblazoned with the stamp of superior quality, the Best Made Brass Higo is built to uphold the tradition for a century more. Comes packaged in a handsome gift box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: as of January 2026 this knife will be discontinued and only available while supplies last. Ships mid-February.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Made Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45350957809894,"sku":"UTLS.1019.960.05","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/2985\/9558\/files\/bmc_122016_17098_GW_MG_e8881d8c-faf4-4600-8774-f3fff510848b.jpg?v=1769548177"},{"product_id":"squid-button-lock","title":"CRKT Squid","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Squid is a mighty little beast, a trusted companion if there ever was one. Opening packages, slashing cordage, severing twine, any small job that demands a quick reliable edge: The Squid is at your service. The button lock mechanism provides effortless one-handed deployment and secure lockup. At just over three inches closed, it vanishes in a pocket and delivers when duty calls.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucas Burnley's design centers on basic geometry: a compact frame that maximizes cutting edge while minimizing bulk. The drop-point blade is made of D2 steel, a proven alloy that retains an edge through regular use and sharpens easily. Black oxide coating adds corrosion resistance without sacrificing function. The G10 handle keeps the knife light while providing a secure grip, even when wet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColumbia River Knife \u0026amp; Tool has manufactured functional blades in Oregon since 1994. Their manufacturing process emphasizes tight tolerances and consistent quality control. 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The Techno 2 descends directly from the Sebenza lineage—a compact interpretation of framelock principles refined over three decades of continuous production and feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarcin Slysz's design is a lesson in mechanical efficiency—a titanium frame that serves as both handle scale and locking mechanism, eliminating redundant components. The blade is made of CTS-XHP stainless \"super\" steel, an American powder-metallurgy alloy that delivers exceptional edge retention while maintaining corrosion resistance. The stonewashed finish on both the blade and frame conceals wear while providing texture for a secure grip. The frame is precision-machined from a solid titanium billet, with tolerances measured in thousandths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpyderco makes the Techno 2 in Taiwan, where its manufacturing infrastructure supports the tight tolerances essential for such a premium knife—consistent lockup, centered blade deployment, and finish quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Made Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882231058662,"sku":"UTLS.1145.998.01","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/2985\/9558\/files\/BLADES-2026-3495copy.jpg?v=1768069709"},{"product_id":"british-army-knife","title":"British Army Knife","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe British Army clasp knife is one of the most recognized military utility blades in the world — a pattern carried by generations of British soldiers, a study in restraint. Three tools, and no more: a sheepsfoot blade, a can opener, and an integrated screwdriver tip. The brushed stainless-steel body will take a battlefield's worth of abuse. The handle is stamped \"The Genuine British Army Knife,\" and the claim is well-earned: it's the genuine Army-issue pattern, still made in Sheffield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat we like most about this knife is what's not there. No saw, no awl, no tweezers, no toothpick — the basics, executed correctly. The sheepsfoot blade is a deliberate choice: a straight cutting edge with a blunt tip, designed to do real utility work — rope, cordage, food, parcels — without the risk of accidental piercing that a pointed blade carries. The handle is brushed stainless, an honest material with no organic parts to crack, swell, or absorb moisture. 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This is the knife that defined what a working folder should be: slim enough to disappear in any pocket, substantial enough for the best of cutting tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lockback mechanism represents early knife engineering at its most elegant: a curved spring bar that locks the blade open with positive engagement and releases with deliberate thumb pressure. 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