VCA Facas Artesanais, based out of southern brazil, produces some pretty awesome knives. The Einstein saying goes “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” I believe Joao Alexandre Voss de Oliveira, the maker of these amazing knives, shows this trait in spades throughout his pieces. Joao’s knives show beautiful lines, a restrained simplicity and an incredible attention to detail. Each of his knives are custom made and created more in line with how an artist creates a work of art than a craftsman creating a blade. Orders can be placed by sending Joao an email with the description of your project.
The Gerber 39 Series Pocket Knife ($62) is a U.S. built, 420HC stainless steel cutter with a fine-point drop point blade. It features a smooth flowing nickel-plated zinc handle and is perfectly suited for everyday activities, whether it be opening up boxes, cutting rope or sharpening a stick, it’ll get you through these tasks with […]