NedFoss ELF Pocket Knife, 3.3" D2 Blade EDC Knife with G10 Handle, Flipper Open, Deep Carry Pocket Clip, Lightweight Slim Utility Folding Knives for Men Women

I like to collect knives, as a minor hobby. I've bought Nedfoss in the past and was happy. This pocket knife is very well made. The design is in the details. It is hard to explain nor see in the pictures. I suppose you must take my word. The blade will not cut through paper easily, as it's designed to be a work horse. Many thin and cheap blades can cut through things easily. This blade is designed more to be of a workman's knife. The blade is super strong, and at first glance, not super sharp. The blade makes up for the lack of paper cutting sharpness with blade retention. This knife is a long term investment, not a super sharp knife to slice through a tomato for a week. The handle does feel very comfortable. The ball bearing and flipper unite with an ultra smooth blade release. For the price, and the quality, you can't go wrong. Period.

I was very curious about the action of this knife-- how could it open easily with one hand without spring assist? I do have a small collection of knives, and tend to collect those that have unusual actions. For whatever reason, I had never heard of ball bearing pivot knives before. My own experience is consistent with the most positive reviews here: It opens REALLY easily, as effortlessly as any spring-assist. The engineering is quite impressive. I spent over $30 on this, and feel like it was a fair price. Build quality is outstanding, no side-to-side play, nothing asymmetrical, no loose screws or uneven parts, blade is almost perfectly centered. I have also dropped this from above hip height onto a hardwood floor-- not a scratch, absolutely no damage. Hey, assisted knives can be too intimidating for some uses. This is a great choice for a family backyard BBQ, or some work functions, where you don't want a knife that opens with a loud snap that attracts a lot of attention and you don't want to give off a thug vibe. It may even be legal in some places where spring assisted knives are not, but check the (probably arcane and incomprehensible) laws for your town, city, state, country, and/or planet. The liner lock is solid enough that I suspect it would do quite well if it had to be used for defense-- I don't see this thing folding back on your fingers, though anything is possible, and I suppose the most reliable knife for SD would be one with a safety. It is almost elegant looking-- I almost wish it had a wood or bone or MOP handle, but whatever material the handle is made is probably just right, certainly scratch resistant and lightweight. One reviewer commented that it opened in their backpack-- I have not tested this, but I can believe it, because the spring holding the blade closed-- if there even is one-- is relatively soft. I would not keep this in a backpack or tackle box, and I'm not carrying it biking or skiing, but it feels totally safe in my pocket, has not opened even partially, not even once. Overall, great design, and a great choice for settings where you want a capable, one-handed EDC that won't frighten the children (too much.)

I had never heard of this brand before and just stumbled on it while looking for something else. For the price, I just had to check it out. The packaging alone looks like it’s for something much higher tier - very classy case, cleaning cloth and torx wrench. The knife itself is on par with much more expensive models - materials are very nice, flipping action is quick, easy and smooth, locks up solid, and razor sharp out of the box. It feels hefty in a good, solid way. Overall it definitely punches above its weight class. Great looking knife that would look perfectly at home in dress-up occasions.

Solid knife for good price. Ideal size for pocket, could be a bit sharper in my opinion but it will cut. Smooth opening,quick flip action , very firm strong feeling with medium weight.

I am a NedFoss fan. This folding knife is yet another excellent knife that is small yet effective. Sharp, easy to open one handed and light.

Was pleasantly surprised by this knife when I received it. It’s been a while since I’ve owned a pocket knife for everyday carry as I normally just carried a box cutter for work and was fine with that. I no longer work with boxes and found myself always looking for a knife to open packages and other various things so I decided to get one. After looking at this one for a while I ordered, as it seemed to fill all my needs and wants. The knife is very well made, no loose bits or sliding pieces. The knife itself was decently sharp on arrival which was nice as well. My biggest thing was how easy it would be to open/close and I can say that the ball bearing on the knife makes it open with ease. At first I thought the knife may just be held closed or possibly somewhat loose but I’ve come to realize there is a magnet to hold it that appears strong enough for keeping it locked in place without wiggle from moving around, but easy enough for you to use the handle to flip out the blade. Definitely recommend for anybody looking for a cheap everyday carry pocket knife that is still high quality.

You won’t do better for the price. These knives have a good fit and finish, with superb operation. It’s all about value. As I said before, for what you pay, this is as good as you it gets. Nice knives.. 👌 Carlos Arguello

If you are a pocket knife collector or if you just need a good pocket knife. Ned Foss knifes are mid-topshelf for low mid prices. Very high quality despite where it me be made. Razor sharp right out of the box!

Solid, light weight, good fast opening. Comes sharp but can do better.