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Exclusive Release | GiantMouse x Carryology Riv Auxikko
…etail. Now worthy contenders among the giants of the knife industry. From GiantMouse: “At GiantMouse, our designers collaborate to craft high-quality production knives that we are confident our customers will take pleasure in owning and using. Our design team is deeply involved in every stage of production, exercising complete control over design choices, materials, finishes, and more. Production proceeds only after the entire GiantMouse team con…
GiantMouse x Carryology | Riv Auxikko
…etail. Now worthy contenders among the giants of the knife industry. From GiantMouse: “At GiantMouse, our designers collaborate to craft high-quality production knives that we are confident our customers will take pleasure in owning and using. Our design team is deeply involved in every stage of production, exercising complete control over design choices, materials, finishes, and more. Production proceeds only after the entire GiantMouse team con…
GiantMouse ACE Riv | EDC Knife Review
…it comes to EDC, you need your knife to work as both a beauty and a beast. GiantMouse have found the perfect fit for that gap with the ACE Riv. At a passing glance, you might think that the ACE Riv is just a shrunken version of GiantMouse’s ever-popular Biblio model. This is not the case. The team have created this knife from the ground up with inspiration coming from two senior designers, Jens and Jesper. Drawing from their experiences as young a…
Holiday Gift Guide | Staff Picks
…, I can’t imagine going outdoors without a good cutting tool in my pocket. GiantMouse might be still a newcomer in the knife industry, but the knifemakers behind it are among the most sought after – Jesper Voxnaes and Jens Ansø, both coming from Denmark and both with worldwide recognition. And if there’s one knife in the GiantMouse range that is fully dedicated for outdoor use, it is the Nimbus. With a 3-inch blade, it’s big enough for most outdoo…
Best New Gear | January 2022
…d blade. The blade measures 2.875” (73 mm) and weighs in at 4.9 oz (139g). GiantMouse ACE Sonoma Blackout V2 and Caplifter/Prybar Updating the Sonoma wasn’t a task GiantMouse took lightly and this Blackout V2 version shows the nuance and refinement we’ve come to adore from them. Slim, stylish, and sharp, the V2 Sonoma is a beautiful folder. One that is complete with liner lock, black G10 scales, a handsome brass back spacer, and a 3.4” Elmax steel…
Best EDC Champion | Carry Awards IX
…tMouse ACE Riv Titanium Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes (the designers behind GiantMouse) are highly respected within the knife industry, creating pieces that offer a deft blend of practicality and pleasing aesthetics. One such piece is the GiantMouse ACE Riv Titanium. Created to be a compact folder for daily use, its tough construction will handle most day-to-day cutting tasks, while the clean aesthetics and compact, lightweight build fit easily int…
Best New Gear | June 2022
…ing in between. GiantMouse ACE Nazca Design lines are a key element in any GiantMouse knife. And for their new ACE Nazca, GiantMouse looks to awe-inspiring ancient inspiration for your EDC. The knife gives a nod to Peru’s Nazca Lines, while bringing modern-day functionality to your setup. It is the brand’s first design to feature a cross-bar lock and comes in both titanium and green canvas Micarta options, with a Böhler M390 MICROCLEAN stainless s…
Top 5 | Best EDC
…le suits work and play GiantMouse ACE Riv Titanium If you haven’t heard of GiantMouse, here’s a little refresher. It’s the brainchild of Danish designers/knifemakers Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes, along with American businessman Jim Wirth. It’s an American knife company that focuses on high production quality, along with a fair price, while maintaining a close relationship with its community of customers. A few years ago, GiantMouse launched the A…
Best New Gear | July 2022
…t new gear below… EDC GiantMouse ACE Nibbler Michigan-based EDC knifemaker GiantMouse has released one of the more fun drops of the summer. The new ACE Nibbler is a compact folder that comes in five variations (green canvas micarta, titanium, and three aluminum colors: red, blue, green). The Nibbler is the smallest and most affordable GiantMouse to date, which lowers the barrier to entry and encourages its inclusion in your EDC kit. The aluminum v…
Best New Gear | May 2021
…h, knifemaking legends Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes, collectively known as GiantMouse, released the second iteration of the customer favorite Sonoma. Dubbed V2, this can be thought of as a new version rather than the successor to the original Sonoma. Whereas the OG was a frame-lock designed as an urban folder, with titanium scales, V2 is a larger outdoor liner-lock with rounded Micarta scales. With a 3.4-inch (87.3mm) blade that’s only 3.5mm thick…
Best EDC Champion | Carry Awards X
…ools of humankind, and it totally changed the destiny of our civilization. GiantMouse Knives is a bit like what Mountain Hardwear is in the backpack world – not a mainstream mass manufacturer available on every corner around the globe, but rather a high-performance product for conscious outdoor people and knife enthusiasts. And just like MH, they deliver superb quality, premium materials, and outstanding designs (by Jesper Voxnaes and Jens Ansø, k…
Best New Gear | July 2023
…ear what’s going on around you. Outdoor GiantMouse Knives ACE Iona V2 The GiantMouse Knives ACE Iona V2 builds on the original Iona to create a tough and functional outdoor tool you can depend on for many years to come. The knife features a wider Magnacut steel blade that handles a variety of tasks while keeping its sharpness. Phosphor bronze washers at its pivot provide a smooth and easy blade deployment, while the durability, corrosion resistan…
Top 5 Camp Knives for Five Outdoor Scenarios This Autumn
…still prefer Kydex, so I made one for my GMF4. Time for conclusions. The GiantMouse GMF4 offers a good mix of characteristics of a proper camp knife – optimized for slicing, cutting, and camp crafts rather than heavy chopping. It’s also lightweight enough for a backpacking trip, especially with a lightweight custom Kydex sheath. For overlanding, canoeing, or longer bushcraft camping, I’d pair it with a medium bushcraft axe and folding saw – such…
Best New Gear | August 2022
…engraved design. It is available in three lengths until October 30, 2022. GiantMouse GM9 & GMP9 The GM line can be thought of as Vox and Ansø’s no-holds-barred studio, a playground where they can let all their creative juices and ideas run free. With their latest release, the GM9, aka “The Tantukko”, they applied their distinct style for their take on a modern Nordic Tanto folder. A hollow grind is the prominent feature on the main edge while a s…
6 Essentials I Never Hike Without
…one is a single-bladed locking folder, it can be a full-sized one like the GiantMouse Grand or CRK Sebenza, or a smaller EDC-sized one like the Spyderco Techno or my new McNees MAC 2 (you can find it in the first photo here). It should be strong, with perfect lockup and should keep a keen edge during extended use so steel choice is important. I’d say a good starting point is a classic folder like the Buck 110 (if you’re on a budget) or something l…
Staff Picks: Gifts We’d Like to Be Given
…t was a steal (considering the limited edition factor). Something special: GiantMouse ACE Nimbus V2 If you’d be willing to spend a bit more for a serious outdoor edged tool and jump on the $100-$200 bandwagon, things start getting really interesting. Now we enter the territory of such companies as Spyderco, GiantMouse, Zero Tolerance, Benchmade, Emerson, and many more. All of them offering folding knives of very good quality, made of premium mater…
Best New Gear: December 2020
…ures two drops offering a blend of clean style and everyday functionality. GiantMouse ACE Riv GiantMouse is a collaboration between famed designers Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes. Their latest release is the ACE Riv. The compact folder design is modeled after the Biblio but with a new design and feel. The Riv is available in titanium, brass, and green canvas micarta. It features a 2.44″ (62mm) blade made of Elmax steel and rides on a ball bearing pi…
My Favorite Gear for Aquatic Adventures
…nd stuff has never been budget-friendly. Pay once, cry once. Best for EDC: GiantMouse ACE Riv MSRP: $220 Sometimes what you need is a smaller EDC folder… but don’t want to give up strength, cutting performance, and speed of deployment? The GiantMouse ACE Riv delivers. It features a contoured titanium handle, Elmax steel blade, high grind, flipper opening, and brass backspacer. Designed by two award-winning Danish makers, Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxna…
Most Popular Gear of 2021
…nt 100% recycled 200D nylon shell will stand up to daily use like a champ. GiantMouse ACE Riv Titanium Designed by some of the best knife makers in the business, the GiantMouse ACE Riv Titanium expertly combines clean aesthetics, excellent quality, and practical functionality. Created as a dependable compact folder for daily use, it features an Elmax satin finish blade and titanium handle. All in a lightweight, stylish design that will serve you w…
Why You Should Get a Fixed Blade for Your Next Adventure
…ts, all sizes – it’s all in there listed from the smallest to the largest: GiantMouse GMF1 ($125) A compact neck knife with a serious punch. It’s small, but thanks to a high flat grind and awesome ergonomics it’s still a capable knife. If I needed to go really ultralight, this one would be my bare minimum as far as size is concerned. It’s so light you can easily carry it under a t-shirt the whole day. And still, it can do the job. Morakniv Eldris…
Best New Gear | April 2022
…one in April. Discover the month’s best new gear in our roundup below… EDC GiantMouse ACE Corta GiantMouse knew they had a winner on their hands with the Limited Edition GM6 Integral folder. So they worked with Reate to repurpose the design into the ACE line. When teased, the new ACE Corta proved to be one of the most anticipated new releases from both GM fans and enthusiasts. Available in three handle finishes (green micarta, natural micarta, and…
Best New Gear | March 2023
…g spin on your carry setup. Jump into the month’s best new gear below… EDC GiantMouse ACE Atelier Named after the French term for workshop or studio, the Atelier is GiantMouse’s latest addition to their more approachable, consumer-level ACE line. It is based on the ACE Grand, though you’d be wrong if you assumed they just shrunk the knife down. Available in both Titanium and Green Canvas Micarta, the Aterlier sports a satin-finished Elmax steel bl…
Holiday Gift | EDC Specialist
…ate your customized stacked set. Oh, and did we mention they are titanium? GiantMouse ACE REO Denim Micarta (US$195) Inspired by the thriving spirit and creativity of REO Town, the GiantMouse ACE REO is a fusion of ultramodern design and industrial heritage. Designed by renowned Danish knife makers Jesper Voxnaes and Jens Ansø, the ACE REO is more than just a cutting-edge tool. The ACE REO boasts a blade crafted from CPM MagnaCut steel, ensuring a…
Best New Gear | April 2023
…ur commute essentials. Discover the month’s best new gear, right here. EDC GiantMouse ACE Tribeca The latest addition to GiantMouse’s ACE line is named after the iconic neighborhood in Lower Manhattan and is the first time the brand is using a Magnacut blade in their lineup. Available in two handle finishes, Denim Canvas Micarta and Black G10, the new Tribeca has a stonewashed blade measuring 2.875 inches, with a 4-inch handle and an overall lengt…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy in January 2024
…ket, hydration support, and options for both men’s and women’s harnessing. GiantMouse ACE Biblio XL It shouldn’t have come as a surprise considering how big of a hit their Biblio was, but GiantMouse just announced the follow-up: the Biblio XL. As part of their approachable ACE line, the Biblio XL is a big brother to the namesake, available in Green Canvas Micarta or Textured Titanium. The XL features brass backspacers, distinguishing itself from t…
Best New Gear | February 2023
…ting at $225 and limited to just 100 pieces, this release will go quickly. GiantMouse Knives GMX & GMPX When the team at GiantMouse was deciding what their next GM release would be, they took the unusual step of looking over at their more affordable consumer series, the ACE Line. Lucky for us, they set their sights on the Clyde which is one of our favorite releases, and added some premium features to make it worthy of the GM moniker. The GMX and G…
Best New Gear | December 2022
…l pack finishers so you can finally have that toolset you’ll actually use. GiantMouse Knives ACE Denim Clyde GiantMouse have always been a favorite around these parts and the Clyde holds a special place. Produced under the value-packed ACE line, the Clyde features an upswept blade in 20CV steel. New for this month, the Clyde is now offered in a gorgeous denim micarta that is sure to age handsomely and show character over time and use. The knife fe…
Best New Gear | October 2022
…They all deliver alpine-, rock-, and ice-focused solutions for climbers. GiantMouse GMF4 Introducing GiantMouse’s first “camp” style knife and their largest blade to date, the GMF4 is a fixed blade knife made of Bohler N690 steel and measuring 5.65″ long. The GMF4 is available in Red Canvas Micarta with a PVD stonewashed blade, and a Double Black Canvas Micarta with a stonewashed finished blade. Designers Ansø and Vox had utility in mind when de…
Best New Gear | September 2022
…or running errands, hitting the trails, or all day in the office. Outdoors GiantMouse ACE Jutland Following the success of their GM9, GiantMouse Knives, out of Michigan, launched the Jutland. The knife is a re-purposed GM8 design, but brings it to the more approachable and affordable ACE line. If you’re wondering, Jutland is a low-lying peninsula in Western Denmark and the wilderness is the perfect inspiration for a knife designed for outdoorsmen…
Top 5 | Best EDC 2023 Carry Awards X
…Intuitive and safe to operate – A tool, not a toy – Socially-friendly look GiantMouse ACE Sonoma V2 Who It Suits Outdoorsmen, adventurers, and EDC enthusiasts should all love the Sonoma V2. It also has a superb fidgety factor. So if you like premium-class tools with a fidgety potential and are looking for a new pocket folder, the Sonoma V2 might be an excellent choice. The Lowdown If you follow today’s hottest knifemakers, you must know the names…