Everyone knows Phoenix is the place to be when you want to feel the sun on your face year-round. However, warm temperatures and summery vibes aren't the only things this incredible city is known for.
Phoenix is a metropolitan city known for its sprawling urban landscapes, love for outdoor exploration, vibrant southwest culture, and being the fifth-largest city in the United States. Besides its stunning and brilliant sunsets, this city is home to stunning desert scenery, showcasing nature’s beauty in its mountains that look like they came straight out of a book.
In this beautiful city where outdoor lifestyle is very much a priority to many of the residents and tourists, having the right tool to accompany you in your outdoor explorations is key to maximise your experience. Of all the tools to own in Phoenix, one you must never forget is a pocket knife that offers utility to navigate a wide range of applications with ease.
In this article, we explore the top five pocket knife options to invest in as someone looking to make the most of the Phoenix experience.
5. The Magpie EDC Pocket Knife
Magpies are interesting little birds known for their distinctive white-and-black plumage as well as their beautiful calls. In fact, it is their vocal skills that have earned the bird nicknames like Black-backed Magpie, Piper, Organ-bird, and Piping Shrike. However, apart from being great singers, Magpies are known for their complex social behaviors and display of intelligence among other birds.
The Magpie EDC pocket knife is a nod in the direction of this iconic bird. This knife features the bird’s easily-recognizable black and white pattern in its handle made from a unique combination of dark ebony timber and white pearl resin. Of course, the knife features the bird’s sharp beak in its blade design, adding to the bird-inspired theme to ensure the tool shares not-so-subtle similarities with its muse. This Blade is crafted from shiny 14C28N Sandvik Swedish Steel to ensure durability and cutting ease.
The Magpie EDC knife is easy to carry and even easier to use. Its locking mechanism can be easily activated pushing the spring steel to the side to release the blade. In one smooth motion, your Magpie EDC pocket knife can go from a safely tucked tool with a folded length of 105mm to a practical knife with an overall length of 180mm.
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
4. The Kookaburra EDC Pocket Knife
The Kookaburra EDC pocket knife is again inspired by the iconic Kookaburra bird that is equally known for its unique calls. This knife is creatively crafted to capture the essence of the Kookaburra bird in its colour choice, design, and style.
Designed in a blue-and-brown colour palette that embodies the bird’s charm, vibrant plumage, and resilience, the Kookaburra EDC pocket knife is a work of art with an overall length of 206mm. Its beautiful handle is carved from a composition of light maple wood infused with turquoise resin to create a blend that guarantees durability. Its blade is crafted from 14C28N Sandvik Swedish Steel, which is very tough with a hardness of 58HRC, meaning it stays sharp for a long time even after being applied to numerous cutting tasks.
Every part of this knife is carefully created to maximise practicality while fusing looks with reliability. Hence, the clip material, hardware, blade grind, pivot assembly, opener, and lock type are all carefully chosen for their functionality.
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
3. The Wedge Tailed Eagle EDC Pocket Knife
The Wedge Tailed Eagle EDC pocket knife is a vibrant tool with interesting details. This knife is made to mirror the aesthetics of the wedge tailed eagle of Australia. This is evident in the yellow Bd brown colours of the knifs’s handles that resembles the wedge tailed eagle’s feather coloration.
Every detail on the Wedge Tailed Eagle EDC pocket knife is well-thought-out as a representation of the bird’s features. The screw placement, on close inspection, might seem like a bird’s eye and the handle’s outline seems to distinctly resemble a bird’s outline.
True to Koi’s commitment to quality, this pocket knife is crafted from the most durable materials. This ensures your knife doesn't have trouble being used to handle indoor and outdoor projects
Blade Length: 87mm
Overall Length: 206mm
Folded Length: 118mm
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 129g
2. The Glossy Black Cockatoo EDC Pocket Knife
The Glossy Black Cockatoo EDC pocket knife is a fascinating tool crafted to mimic the features of the iconic glossy black cockatoo bird. This is obvious in its handle that uniquely blends resin, wood, and G10 in a black-and-red colour theme just like the bird behind its inspiration. Although aesthetics are a significant factor in this pocket knife’s design, it is equally crafted to optimise functionality and utility.
Crafted for easy carry and everyday use, the Glossy Black Cockatoo pocket knife is created to fit seamlessly into a diverse range of lifestyles. This tool stands tall at an overall length of 207.2mm while featuring a 95.8mm blade that folds neatly into a 110mm frame. It tips the scale slightly at only 115g, ensuring you can easily take your trusty tool wherever you go. With a blade crafted from strong and durable heat-treated 14C28N Sandvik Swedish, you can easily handle a wide range of cutting tasks at home or out in the wild.
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, and Ebony wood
Blade Hardness: 58HRC
1. The Crow EDC Pocket Knife
The Crow EDC pocket knife is an elegant tool that channels the essence of Crow birds in its element, design, and overall aesthetic. Made from a combination of a black resin handle and a strong steel blade, this pocket knife is undoubtedly a sophisticated tool that commands attention wherever it goes with its user.
The Crow EDC 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). With a blade thickness of only 2.5mm (.09 inches), the Crow EDC pocket knife weighs a mere 166g (5.85 oz). This ensures that you get a knife that feels both substantial in hand and lightweight in the pocket.
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)
Which Of These Knives Is The Best Fit For You?
Our top selections are straight out of Koi Knives’ bird-inspired aviary collection. Each knife isn't only a tribute to nature but a tool that offers maximum practicality and utility in a compact, easy-to-carry frame. If you appreciate artistry, creativity, and, of course, utility, any of the knives in our list of top five pocket knives in Phoenix will be the right choice for you.
