EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – I’m always in search of new knife brands, especially ones in the budget price range.
Finding something new – at least new to me – is one of the most rewarding aspects of this EDC hobby, along with making friends all over the company.
Recently, I have been carrying around a pocket knife from NedFoss, which is a knife company that has been around since 2016.
The company’s website says it specializes in “high quality yet budget friendly knives and gear.”
For me, I had never heard of them until a few weeks ago, when my friend JB at Big Red EDC reviewed one of their knives.
He was kind enough to pass along that knife – the NedFoss Nile Crocodile.
I have been carrying it around pretty steadily since it arrived.
The first thing that really pops out at you is its sleek, clean modern look.
The version I have has gray aluminum handles, a blacked-out tanto blade and a burnt orange back spacer/lanyard hole.
It comes in one other flavor. More on that later.
Another thing that stands out about the NedFoss Nile Crocodile – at least the one I have been carrying – is its super crisp opening-and-closing action.
The thumb studs just rocket the blade out. The knife’s axis lock (what many companies call a crossbar lock) is super smooth and just lets that blade fall back into a closed position using gravity.
Super smooth – both opening and closing.
The Nile Crocodile’s small size is another feature that jumps out at you.
Its 14C28N blade is 2.95 inches. Love it when a blade comes in at 3 inches or less.
It is a touch over 7 inches with the blade open and weighs in at a skosh over 3 ounces.
When folded up, it can very nearly be concealed inside my fist.
Small but mighty.
The knife also appears to be well made. The aluminum handle has some texturing to give it some extra “grippiness.” Aluminum handles have a tendency to be a bit slick. This one isn’t.
The blacked-out blade and burnt orange back spacer, which doubles as a lanyard hole, give the Nile Crocodile a striking modern look.
I don’t own any tanto-style blades and I had heard they may not be the most intuitive to use. But this knife seems like it is natural for EDC tasks like opening up a big bag of dog food and slicing open some light boxes.
It also came razor sharp out of the box.
The NedFoss Nile Crocodile with gray handles and blacked-out blade is listed on the company’s website for $59.99, marked down $6. Here is a link.
The other version comes with black aluminum handles and a bronze-colored blade. That one is also listed at $59.99. Here is a link to that one.
My verdict: This is a well-made knife with some of the best “action” I have ever seen. If this sample size of one is any indication, NedFoss is a company to keep on your radar if you are into pocket knives and gear.
Here is a link to the homepage for NedFoss.
I would be a remiss if I didn’t give a big shoutout to JB at Big Red EDC. JB makes great content on knives and EDC gear, but he is also one of the most generous people I have ever met. He is a true “servant leader” who is a great friend and mentor to so many of us in the knife community.
Here is a link to Big Red EDC.
Here are some other YouTube channels on knives and EDC gear that I watch and enjoy.
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