Every knife starts somewhere. For us, it starts at the forge — the heat, the steel, the decisions that determine whether a blade will hold its edge for a lifetime or disappoint you in the first month.
We've been making knives at Koi Knives long enough to have strong opinions about all of it. About which steels actually perform versus which ones just sound impressive on spec sheets. About what separates a knife worth carrying every day from one that ends up in a drawer. About how to choose a blade that fits your life rather than someone else's idea of what a good knife looks like.
This is The Forge — our space to share that knowledge.
What You'll Find Here
The Forge is where we publish buying guides, steel comparisons, and straight-talking advice on all things knives. No fluff, no filler — just the kind of information we'd want to read ourselves. Whether you're buying your first quality pocket knife or your fifteenth, we'll give you the context to make a decision you won't regret.
We'll be covering topics like:
- Knife steel deep dives — what the numbers actually mean and why they matter
- Buying guides for every use case, from everyday carry to camping to gifting
- Comparisons that cut through marketing noise with real-world perspective
- The craft behind the blade — heat treatment, handle materials, lock types, and more
Start Here
Our first guide is a head-to-head comparison of the two steels we use across the Pocket Knife Aviary collection — Sandvik 14C28N and CPM MagnaCut. If you've ever wondered what those names mean and which one is right for you, this is the place to start.
Sandvik 14C28N vs CPM MagnaCut: Which Knife Steel Is Right for You? →
About Koi Knives
We're a premium South Australian knife brand based at 330 Goodwood Road, Clarence Park, with second-generation blacksmithing heritage behind everything we make. Our Pocket Knife Aviary collection celebrates Australian native birds through a series of handcrafted folding knives — each one designed to carry every day and last a lifetime.
If you have a question about knives, steel, or anything else, feel free to reach out. We genuinely love talking about this stuff.
Browse the Pocket Knife Aviary →
New guides published regularly. Bookmark The Forge and check back often.
