Vosteed Knives, like many other novel brands, such as CJRB and QSP Knives, is fairly new to the fray.
Vosteed only get its start hardly two years ago, in 2021, when two endeavoring spirits (one of them a professional knifemaker and a doctor of nutrition and food anthropology) got together with the vision of producing great cutlery.
Their motto is, “Stay Sharp, Stay Wild.” Here are 5 things that illustrate that vision, which we’re confident you’ll appreciate about Vosteed knives.
They Take Inspiration from (Fairly) Esoteric Historical Designs
The fact that one of the founders is a doctor and a professional knife designer really shows. The company’s knives are designed (and named) after a variety of historically significant blade patterns.
Take, for instance, the Vosteed Valkyrie Seax, patterned after the historical seax (or sax) a design once carried by Germanic peoples throughout the north of Europe, or the Mini Nightshade, patterned after the Shilin Cutter, a somewhat leaf-shaped pattern that has been utilized by the Taiwanese for hundreds of years.
Traditionalists will love these blades – but there’s plenty of inspiration to go around.
They Cut No Corners When It Comes to Premium Materials
Modern knifemakers are increasingly looking to gain an edge when it comes to the use of premium materials.
Savvy modern users are no longer willing to settle for low-quality, over-chromed stainless steel that is soft or has a poor heat treatment.
Once again, Vosteed knives make the grade. They are made with some of the best steels in the industry, like CPM-S35VN and Nitro V, both of which are well-known for their extraordinary toughness and corrosion resistance.
They Make Knives with Strong (and Safe) Locks
A quick look at any catalog of Vosteed Knives will introduce you to terms like “Trek Lock” and “Cross Bar,” which are just cool names for “button” and “AXIS” locks.
Nothing against slipjoints and liner locks, but button locks and bar-style locks are stronger, easier to use, more fidget friendly, and much safer. And, in the case of the bar-style lock, they are inherently right and left-friendly.
Fans Love Them and Laud Their Fit and Finish
If this article hasn’t made the case strongly enough, consider also the reputation of Vosteed, which counts for something. It has neither the clout nor the age of other brands like Kershaw or Buck or GEC (which are all very different, anyway) but they are very popular knives that sell fast.
People love them, love their fit and finish, love the materials, and most importantly, love the utility.
They Make Knives for the Kitchen (That’s Actually How They Got Their Start)
One extra perk of Vosteed Knives is that they don’t just make gear for EDC or duty. Their catalog contains a unique assortment of cutlery intended for culinary applications.
Just another nice thing about the company. You can get a knife for your pocket and the knife block.
Want to Learn More About Vosteed Knives?
Want to learn more about Vosteed Knives or see what’s for sale? Check out White Mountain Knives.
In addition to Vosteed, they also sell a ton of new knives, including TwoSun Knives, CJRB, Artisan Cutlery, Kizer, WE Knife Company, CIVIVI, and QSP knives.
And all orders in the U.S. get free shipping.