TACTICAL GEARZ Damascus Steel EDC Pocket Folding Knife, Solid Tc4 Titanium Handle, Includes Sheath (XT Blue Metallic)

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1. Kody Verified Buyer – 11 June 2024

   I was looking to upgrade to a new EDC knife that would have a good combination of style and quality and this knife delivered. The knife has beautiful blade geometry the curve matches perfectly with the curve of the handle and expresses its inspiration from Japanese tanto very well. Also, the flip action is extremely satisfying; perhaps, dangerously satisfying because I keep whipping it out at work and then realizing hey wait maybe I should be playing with it in public. Jokes aside I do want to offer some constructive criticism. A hair slightly deeper detent for the closed lock would make it more secure and less likely to open when not intended and a coffee etch. Yes, instant coffee makes a world of difference for a Damascus blade and really brings out the contrast.

   

2. kage56 Verified Buyer – 10 October 2024

   When I started looking for a new EDC pocketknife to replace my old worn-out Gerber I had carried for years, I had no idea how out of touch I was with modern knives and blade steels! My goal was to find one I would not have to sharpen very often, and would be easy to sharpen. In the beginning I mistakenly thought VG-10 must be about the best steel out there because somebody else recommended it to me. And I also wanted a Damascus blade for extra toughness and cool look. So when I ran across this one on githubja.com from Tactical Gearz I decided it was worth a try, but did not expect anything too amazing, and had not heard of this company before. So I was pleasantly surprised to find a massively built, well aligned, and balanced knife inside the box. I was apprehensive about whether the blade would be real Damascus steel or not, as reviews I have read for other Damascus knives in this price range seemed to indicate some trickery going on with laser engraving. So I took a careful look all around the outside perimeter of the blade, and sure enough there is clear evidence that it is truly a layered blade – see photo. Also worth mentioning is that the blade pivot needed no adjustment at all. The knife arrived sharpened but not paper cutting sharp like in the U tube videos, so some work is required to finish the sharpening process to get a real razors edge on these. For all it’s massive appearance the knife is fairly light at 4.4 oz due to the titanium alloy handles and becomes unnoticeable in my knife pocket very quickly. The blade’s core is supposed to be VG-10, a medium range stainless on the delicate side a bit, but backed up by a thick Damascus blade, it should be tough enough to hold up okay and be easy enough to sharpen occasionally. The knife has a more aggressive style than the usual utility knife, so it’s looks, it’s 3.5″ length and the fast and secure click as it opens will definitely raise a few eyebrows in some circles. On the other hand, it’s beautiful blade could be a conversation starter too. Granted knowing what I do now, I realize this is not my ideal EDC knife for Every Day, but certainly for Some days. Overall, a very impressive piece for under $70!

   

3. C. J. Wilhelm Verified Buyer – 18 March 2025

   What a great knife! I’m not even sure why I ordered this knife in the first place. Something about it just caught my eye. So on an impulse, I laid out $66.98 ($72.34 after taxes) and three days later UPS drops it off. First of all, the packaging is slightly interesting. Everything is inside a sealed black ‘bag’ that you need to tear or cut open. Inside is the nylon sheath and the box containing the knife. The knife is inside a plastic bag and wrapped in bubble wrap. First impression: It’s light but solid. Second: There’s only one way to open the knife! You MUST use the flipper tab to deploy the blade. There is simply no other way to open it, period. That may be a deal breaker for some. In fact, it’s almost a deal breaker for me. However, when I use a knife that has a flipper tab, I almost exclusively use it to deploy the blade. That said, I do like to have at least two ways to open a knife. I prefer a flipper and either a thumb stud/hole or the simple expedient of pulling the blade out with my free hand. None of that is an option with this knife. All that aside, the blade deploys flawlessly. It locks open like a bank vault door closes, it’s that solid. There is absolutely NO play in the blade, not even the tiniest bit no matter how hard I work it. It really is that solid. Third: The blade. It’s really very nice. The pattern is quite symmetrical on either side, though there is some variation, of course. Yes, it really is Damascus steel! Take a look at the picture I included with this review. You can clearly see the layers. Someone said the pattern is printed on, I have an old but still very functional optical microscope which I used to nearly burn my eyes out to count the layers of steel in the blade. There really are exactly 33 layers on either side of the much thicker central core, making up 67 layers, as advertised! No, you cannot scratch the pattern off! The back of the blade has a nice katana-like curve which continues smoothly through the back of the handle . The main edge of the blade has a nice subtle curve, while the tips edge is almost completely straight. The blade should be decently easy to sharpen, though VG10 is on the hard side. And, as many others have stated, the blade is not particularly sharp out of the box, it’s going to need some work, maybe a lot. Fourth: Fit and finish. The knife is very well constructed! There is no looseness or rattle. Everything is good and tight. The blade is dead center in the frame. Fifth: Ergonomics. This is where the knife loses a star. I like tip-up pocket carry so this knife is fine in that area, but the clip could be better placed, much higher up the frame so it carries deeper in the pocket. For some reason, this knife just doesn’t fit quiet right in my hand. The curve in the back of the handle leaves just a bit too much space between my hand and the handle so it doesn’t fill my hand well. The back corner of the butt of the handle pokes into my palm uncomfortably. I don’t have large or small hands, they’re pretty average Caucasian male hands, so size isn’t the issue. I dunno, it’s not super uncomfortable, I’m still going to carry it occasionally, just not while working, hiking or hunting. It’ll be great for when I dress up a bit, for sure! It’s very handsome! From many years of owning many knives I feel very confident that the handle really is titanium. I have no way of knowing if the core of the blade really is VG10, though I have no reason to doubt it, especially considering how everything else advertised holds true. All in all, I feel we are getting a lot of knife for 70-ish dollars, despite the few flaws.

   

4. Joseph E. Smith Verified Buyer – 1 April 2025

   I was a bit skeptical paying $65 for a pocket knife as yet unseen in person where I could hold it but with all the options available to customize the knife your way, I decided on the Damascus steel blade with the tanto blade and black handle of which all are made of Titanium steel. I was very surprised at the quality of this knife when I opened the box. It comes razor sharp with a beautiful design on the blade, opens easily, and the reviews that complain of it not locking in place when opened are obviously from people who don’t know how to properly use a knife because the quality is worth more that I paid and it is everything they claimed it to be. Awesome, I love it.
   

5. Charles Wesley Verified Buyer – 7 April 2025

   This is a surprising find! I am a knife collector I have been one for 30 years! I have a lot of switchblades, OTF‘s, fixed blades and folders. I have some cheaper otf’s that are edc’s.and $400 blades that I carry occasionally! This spring assisted knife is faster than any of my spring-loaded OTF’s. With otf’ s you have to take them apart and clean pocket lint or anything else that interferes with the spring action. This is a Quality Knife at a fair price. The bonus pouch is great. It has two main zipper pockets that are big enough to carry my new iPhone 14 promax with a protective case plus my wallet. vikings carried pouches. They had no pockets. This is the New Age Viking pouch.
   

6. Wyatt Thielbar Verified Buyer – 13 April 2025

   The blade is definitely layered with a core it’s clear as day as to how many naked eye can’t tell but over all I’m really pleased it’s smooth action closes at easy looks sharp. As for the added molly pouch 2×1 inch larger than I expect thought it would be smaller. I’m sure there were measurements in the description I skimmed over lol. I’m happy would purchase again though not recommend cuz I don’t want people to have the same blade! Totally would recommend