Journal
Böhler N690 Steel: Composition, Hardness and Real-World Performance
What Böhler N690 knife steel is made of, how hard it gets, how it compares on edge retention, toughness and corrosion, and why we run it at 58 HRC.
Forprene vs G10 vs Micarta: Choosing a Knife Handle Material
A practical comparison of Forprene, G10 and Micarta knife handles: what each material is, how it grips wet and cold, and why we chose Forprene for the Core.
Full Flat Grind Explained: Why Blade Geometry Matters More Than Steel
What a full flat grind is, how grind height and edge thickness affect cutting, and the exact geometry we use on the 5.0 mm APEX NEWTON Core.
What Full Tang Really Means (and Why It Matters on a Fixed Blade)
Full tang, partial tang, rat-tail tang: what the terms mean, how to tell them apart, and why the APEX NEWTON Core uses a lightened full tang.
Why we don't design for the belt
Fixed blades are sold on belt sheaths, but almost nobody wears them there. Our sheath starts from where people actually carry.