Outdoor Edge Wedge

James Mattis used to describe them as Hobbit kitchen cutlery. I think they're fun knives.

Neither lends themselves to heavy use as the handles aren't all that comfortable. The Wedge II is better in this regard and at the time I bought them, in a better steel too.

As I recall, they're made in Taiwan.

You are getting what you pay for. These are inexpensive knives and they're limited IMHO. I ended up dremmelling the tang on the II and rehandling it for more usefulness.

Fun as they are, there are better knives in this category if you're not going to modify them. CRKT makes some better designed neck knives and the Camillus ArcLite is worth considering all in the same price range, steel quality and manufacturing location (I think the ArcLite is Taiwan, I don't remember for sure). The upcharge to get the D2 version is worth it.

Phil
 
If you want a small usefull blade, look at TOPS seal pups. EXCELLENT ergonomics for smaller blades. Tougher than almost every other knife in that size too. (pretty thick steel)
 
The Wedge is a nice little back-up/bug out bag knife. I have one in a BOB. I always wanted to pick up a Wedge II, but never did. I think the Wedge is worth the $10.00 or so.



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I've got two of them. I think the Wedge and Wedge II represent good value. They are efficient cutters. I keep one in my squad car and ofetn take one with me when I'm exploring the great outdoors.
 
Cant knock my little wedge ,carry it with me when im out in the flower bed and yard, also use it around the house for misc cutting tasks when need arises.and just think of the slicen & dicen that could be done if the need for personal safty came into play. not the best steel,not the thickest blade,but could be considered a poor mans lagriffe minus the finger hole. :eek:
 
Inexpensive knives, but I'd rate the knife/sheath combo as poor for a blade that you rely on for self defense.

The sheath attachment to the neck cord is a potential problem, since the knife is free to twist on the cord. Most neck-knife sheaths use a 2-point suspension of the sheath to reduce likelihood of twisting.

6M steel is probably adequate for a blade that will not see any tough cutting chores.

Spend just a bit more for a Becker Necker, which has neither of these deficiencies.
 
Spend just a bit more for a Becker Necker, which has neither of these deficiencies.
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Good advice. I have a Becker Necker and love it. geegee
 
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