Coming off the Truffles, Aurora Knife and Tool didn’t just move on to another typical design. They stepped back and looked at what people are actually carrying and using day to day. Instead of starting with a sketch, they pulled silhouettes from a wide range of knives across major brands and overlaid them to see what patterns naturally emerged. What stood out was how consistent those shapes were. No matter the category or price point, there’s a certain profile people keep coming back to, whether they realize it or not.

Olive Knives is a newer name, but they came into the scene with a very clear identity. Everything about the brand centers around longevity, resilience, and actually using your knife instead of letting it sit in a drawer. Their whole “Outplay, Outlast, Outlive” mindset isn’t just marketing fluff. It shows in how they approach design, materials, and what they expect their knives to do over time.

They’re basically asking a simple question. If you could carry just one knife and actually use it every day, what would that look like?

I absolutely love the Tipper because it’s not only a great-looking knife, but a heck of a performer too. After spending time with the premium Kansept version, I really wanted to check out this more budget-friendly offering from Tenable and see where the differences show up. Would it still deliver the same experience, or would it feel like something was missing? Let’s take a deep dive into the Tenable Tipper.

The Heron was designed by Johan Jordaan with a clear purpose in mind: create a knife that feels just as at home outdoors as it does in everyday carry. Drawing inspiration from time spent fishing, the design leans into practical utility without sacrificing style. It’s meant to be reliable, easy to use, and versatile enough to handle anything from light camp tasks to general cutting duties.

There’s also a nice bit of personality baked into the design. If you take a second to look at an actual heron, the resemblance is hard to ignore. The blade profile and that subtle handle curve really do echo the shape of the bird’s head, which is a cool touch that doesn’t feel forced.

The original Marten was introduced in December of 2024 and quickly built a reputation as a compact everyday carry option. It featured a 2.98-inch blade made from 154CM steel, aluminum handles, and Vosteed’s Top Liner Lock. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to handle that first version myself. Vosteed knives tend to disappear quickly once they hit the market.
That’s largely because of how the company handles production. Rather than pumping out massive quantities of one model, Vosteed releases knives in batches so they can keep moving forward with new designs. The downside is that if you hesitate too long, they’re gone. The upside is that popular models often come back around later, sometimes with improvements.