The Directness.com knife review site is focused on creating detailed knife and EDC gear reviews with as much information and as many photographs required to decide whether or not a particular knife or Everyday carry gear is right for you to buy. Each knife review should answer as many questions as possible.
I’ll focus on folding knives in the $80 to $300 USD range mostly, but will also look at some more budget friendly folders from time to time. Same with fixed blades and other EDC gear (flashlights, watches, multi tools, wallets, tactical pens, cell phones, gadgets, man bling, accessories, outdoor gear, cooking knives, and more).
Who am I?
I’m a forty-something year old guy living in NSW, Australia. I’ve always loved knives and EDC gear. I like the form and function of things, so I like what they look like as much as how they work.
For a few years I ran an online knife shop so I have bought and sold thousands of knives. I still trade, swap and sell a few knives here and there but the old knife store is definitely closed. Now I’m just enjoying the knife hobby, buying as many knives as possible, and reviewing a few that I like on the Directness website.
A few more things about me..
- I’m really into gardening and am trying to grow a lot of the things that I eat.
- I like cooking and trying new foods.
- I love art. I paint most most days.
- I don’t believe in any of the systems of control.
About the Knife Reviews
If I don’t like a knife or product I’ll say why. While I’m objective as possible with every review, it’s inevitable that I’ll also expose some of my personal preferences for certain qualities in a knife or other gear. For example I really like titanium or carbon fiber handles and I like blades made from things like M390 or S35VN, but I won’t let these biases prevent me from looking at knives with plastic handles and cheap mystery steels.
If you think I’m wrong on a particular review then share your thoughts in the comments on that page. This can be a conversation rather than a lecture from me. Just be respectful or your comments won’t be published.
Some of my favorite production knife brands include Spyderco, Zero Tolerance, Benchmade, Kizer, Cold Steel, Ruike, Real Steel, ESEE, TOPS, Ontario Knife Company, CRKT, Kershaw, and Condor. Some of my favorite watch brands include Seiko, Casio, Breitling, Omega, and Rolex (even if I can’t afford the latter three).
If I miss something or you have more questions about a knife just leave a comment on the review post and I’ll try to answer it. Please leave your opinions on the knife or gear if you own or have used it. Keep your comments constructive and family friendly though 👍
If you’re a knife company or everyday carry gear company and would like to advertise on the Directness.com website or send in some knives to review then contact me here.
Thank you for visiting,
Dion