Located in New Zealand, Auckland is a vibrant multicultural metropolitan city known for its city sophistication with stunning natural landscapes. With over 1.6 million residents, it is the largest city in the country and boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, primarily influenced by its significant Māori and Polynesian populations.
This bustling city is not only known for its picturesque harbours and lush parks but also for its thriving outdoor lifestyle, making it an ideal location for enthusiasts of all kinds. While you do not need much to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of the City of Sails, among the essential tools for outdoor adventures is the pocket knife—a versatile companion that serves various purposes, from everyday tasks to survival situations.
In this article, we will explore the top five pocket knives available in Auckland, highlighting their features, usability, and where to find them.
5. "Georgia" | The Glossy Black Cockatoo EDC Pocket Knife
The glossy black cockatoo bird might be the smallest black cockatoo in Australia, but it remains an attention-grabbing, one-of-a kind bird regardless. These birds are entirely black but often sport a streak of red on their jet black tail, brownish heads, and an occasional patch of yellow in their neck, particularly among the females.
The black cockatoo is a beautiful, graceful bird, known for its unmistakable and somewhat mournful call. These birds are known to stand as a spiritual representation of change and enlightenment and herald the coming of rain. Aboriginals also believe these birds to be the guides and guardians of the spirits of loved ones on their journey to rest amongst the Ancestors.
Embodying the striking presence of the bird in the Australian landscape, the Glossy Black Cockatoo EDC pocket knife is a fusion of functionality and the beauty of nature. This pocket knife features a 95.8mm blade that folds neatly into a 110mm frame, weighing a mere 115g, ensuring you can carry it wherever you go.
The knife handle is made from a distinctive material composition of resin, wood, and G10 in a design that ensures easy and safe handling. Its precision and sharp knife is 2.5mm thick and carved from heat-treated 14C28N Sandvik Swedish Steel, a material known for its robustness and edge retention. It doesn't matter if you're a professional entrepreneur or a photographer, this pocket knife is the perfect tool for you.
Blade Length: 95.8mm (3.77")
Overall Length: 207.2mm (8.14")
Folded Length: 110mm (4.33")
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm (0.09")
Weight: 115g (4.05oz)
Blade Steel: 14C28N Sandvik Swedish Steel
Blade Type: Drop Point
Scale Material: Black G10, Red Resin, Ebony wood
Blade Hardness: 58HRC
4. "Chris" | The Crow EDC Pocket Knife
Do you know crows have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any bird? Their brain-to-body ratio is even greater than the humans’!
Crows may be known for their brooding all-black plumage and their loud calls but these iconic birds have even more interesting features to offer. These birdies may look unassuming but they can remember human faces enough to hold grudges, can make tools, have regional dialects among their populations, and even mate for life.
Like its inspiration, the Crow EDC pocket knife by Koi Knives is a ‘forever mate’, built with long-lasting materials for durability. This pocket knife has a blade length of 86.2mm (3.39 inches), an overall length of 207mm (8.14 inches), and a folded length of 120mm (4.72 inches). Its black handle isn't only designed to exude a sense of mystery and elegance but is also accurately made for ergonomic handling. Its Sandvik 14C28N Steel blade ensures sharpness and longevity, ensuring you are prepared for any cutting task, whether it is cutting through ropes or slicing into fruit.
Blade Length: 86.2mm (3.39" inch)
Overall Length: 207mm (8.14" inch)
Folded Length: 120mm (4.72" inch)
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm (.09" inch)
Weight: 166g (5.85 oz)
3. "Evan" | The Wedge Tailed Eagle EDC Pocket Knife
The Wedge-tailed Eagle holds significance, being Australia's largest living bird of prey and one of the largest eagles in the world with an average wingspan of 2m. Its sheer size commands attention as well as its reputation as a formidable predator. This bird is so rebellious that it has been known to attack UAV's (unmanned aerial vehicles) or drones. The wedge tailed Eagle can easily take down jackals and small antelopes, showing their strength and precision hunting skills.
Taking inspiration from this fearless bird, the Wedge Tailed Eagle EDC pocket knife is a handy tool designed to take on any cutting task thrown at it. This pocket knife isn't just any kind of knife; it is one made with superior attention to detail, size, component placement, and material choice. Like its muse, the Wedge Tailed Eagle EDC pocket knife is strong, resilient, and is built to last a long time. With a blade length of 87mm and a folded length of 118mm, the Wedge Tailed Eagle EDC pocket knife is small enough to sit in your pocket and large enough that it is a reliable cutting tool.
Blade Length: 87mm
Overall Length: 206mm
Folded Length: 118mm
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 129g
2. "Max" | The Magpie EDC Pocket Knife
The Magpie EDC pocket knife is a unique pocket knife, much like the Magpie bird. After all, this bird can easily mimic over 35 species of native and introduced bird species, as well as other animal calls, such as those of dogs and horses. They have even been speculated to be able to mimic human speech if they sornd enough time socializing with people. However, its special ability to make sounds other than their natural call isn’t the only thing this bird is known for.
Magpies are rare and colorful, a divine sight to enjoy when spotted. These birds can be found throughout almost all of mainland Europe, extending into much of Asia and northwest Africa. These birds are instantly recognizable, with bold black-and-white patterns and pristine white or grey feathers on their necks, upper tails, and shoulders. Koi Knives’ Magpie EDC pocket knife sport a similar color palette of black and white on its handle crafted from dark ebony timber and white pearl resin, not only as a representation of the bird’s natural beauty but also to radiate warmth and durability.
The pocket knife features a 87mm-long and 2.5mm-thick 14C28N Sandvik Swedish Steel blade expertly honed to a razor-sharp edge. The knife's liner measures 1.8mm (0.09") thick, with a precision-milled section of 0.9mm in a clever design that offers the necessary spring movement to securely lock the blade in position. Every component comes together nicely to form a compact tool that packs a punch in terms of utility.
Blade Length: 75mm (2.95" inch)
Overall Length: 180mm (8.11" inch)
Folded Length: 105mm (4.13" inch)
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm (.09" inch)
Weight: 129g (4.55 oz)
Blade Steel: 14C28N Sandvik Swedish Steel
Blade Type: Drop Point
Scale Material: Dark Ebony Wood & White Resin
Blade Hardness: 58 HRC
Clip Material: CK1055 Spring Steel (Heat treated to 44 HRC)
Hardware: Black Passivated screws & Clip
Blade Grind: Triple Bevel & finger grip slots
Blade Grind: 50/50
Pivot assembly: Caged Ceramic ball bearing washer
Opener: Top Flipper Tab
Lock Type: Liner Lock
1. "Kyle" | The Kookaburra EDC Pocket Knife
Lastly is the Kookaburra EDC pocket knife. Kookaburras are small kingfishers native to Australia. They stand up to 45 cm tall and sport a white belly, brown wings, a back adorned with a dark brown eye stripe, and an occasional splash of vivid blue in their feathers. These birds are known for their distinctive calls that sound like human laughter as well as their large, boat-shaped bill that equips them to live on their carnivorous diet.
Like the bird, the Kookaburra EDC pocket knife is small and sharp. It comes in the sand color as the birds do, which is a distinctive and syunning mixture of brown and blue. The Kookaburra EDC pocket knife has a blade length of 87mm (3.42 inches) and a total length of 206mm (8.11 inches), which makes it both handy and valuable. This pocket knife isn't just a piece of art; it is a reload tool built to take on tough jobs both indoors and out in the wild.
Blade Length: 87mm (3.42")
Overall Length: 206mm (8.11")
Folded Length: 118mm (4.64")
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm (.09")
Weight: 129g (4.55 oz)
Blade Steel: 14C28N Sandvik Swedish Steel
Blade Type: Drop point razor
Scale Material: Light Maple wood with turquoise resin
Blade Hardness: 58HRC
Clip Material: CK1055 Spring Steel (Heat treated to 44 HRC)
Hardware: Brass Passivated screws & Clip
Blade Grind: Triple Bevel & finger grip slots
Blade Grind: 50/50
Pivot assembly: Caged Ceramic ball bearing washer
Opener: Top Flipper Tab
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Choosing The Right Pocket Knife For You
Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or simply looking for a reliable tool for everyday carry, our selection of Koi Knives promise to meet your needs while reflecting the spirit of adventure that defines Auckland. From the Glossy Black Cockatoo EDC pocket knife to the Kookburra EDC pocket knife, you enjoy a combination of elegance, versatility, and functionality when you choose Koi Knives.
