8 Essentials for Maintaining Your Knives in the Wilderness

8 Essentials for Maintaining Your Knives in the Wilderness

Knives are probably the most important tool to bring on your adventures into the wilderness, with a wide range of functions including processing wood, starting fires, and more. With all this use comes the need for routine maintenance, so let's take a look at 8 of the most essential products to bring with you on your wilderness treks!

 

9 Popular Blade Shapes and What They're Used For

9 Popular Blade Shapes and What They're Used For

Blade shapes are more than just visually appealing, they also play a big part in the functionality and strengths of the knife. We believe in helping our readers find the right knife for the job, so we will go over some of the most common blade shapes today and discuss the intended functions of each of them!
The 8 Biggest Mistakes in Knife Maintenance (and What to Do About Them)

The 8 Biggest Mistakes in Knife Maintenance (and What to Do About Them)

Like any other tool, knives need maintenance to keep them running at peak performance. Unfortunately, many knife owners make mistakes when it comes to maintenance, but fortunately, KPL is here to help! Today we will discuss some of the most common mistakes and misconceptions when it comes to knife maintenance, and provide some helpful tips to keep your cutting tools safe and ready to work when you need them!
Top Aftermarket Knife Accessories

Top Aftermarket Knife Accessories

If You are reading this there is a very good chance that you love knives as much as I do. Having a great knife (or 20) available to help you through your daily tasks, outdoor adventures, or work day is a great feeling! What makes a great knife better? Some awesome accessories of course! In this article, we will discuss some exceptional accessories ranging from cosmetic upgrades to valuable maintenance tools!
JK Design Monarch v2, made with S35VN steel

Knife Steel Types: Comparing their Properties, Uses, and Price

Come check out our guide to types of knife steels and a breakdown of their edge retention, ease of sharpening, toughness, and rust resistance. This is a great guide to help you find the right knife steel to fit your needs!
Essential Knife and EDC Vocabulary

Essential Knife and EDC Vocabulary

This is a collection of some essential EDC and Knife vocabulary to help those newer to the hobby understand what the pros are talking about.  This will be a living document so please check back for updates!
Locking Systems of Folding Knives

Locking Systems of Folding Knives

There are many different types of locking mechanisms for folding knives, each with their own advantages and drawbacks. Here is an overview of the most common types of folding knife locking mechanisms along, with their pros and cons.
How to Disassemble Your Folding Knife

How to Disassemble Your Folding Knife

Tips and tricks for properly disassembling, maintaining, and reassembling your folding knife.
February 23, 2022 — Nicholas Italiano
Top 2022 EDC Picks for Pocketknife Fanatics

Top 2022 EDC Picks for Pocketknife Fanatics

If you're looking for a one of a kind item and are an EDC/pocketknife fanatic, Knife Pivot Lube's got your back with go-to ideas for your knife-loving, everyday-carrying self, friend or loved one.
February 03, 2022 — KPL Ry
The Best Knives Introduced in 2019

The Best Knives Introduced in 2019

Year after year the knife industry experiences many changes in trend; mostly influenced by design, material, the occasional fad and of course, use case!
January 19, 2020 — James Henry