Outdoor Edge Slidewinder Utility Knife / Multi-tool
The O.E. Knives or Outdoor Edge – Slidewinder is one hell of a workhorse. This little micro utility knife / multi-tool has been able to hold up to some of the roughest tests I could conjure up. Now, let me preface this by saying I did load this bad boy up with a serrated utility blade. The Slidewinder might be small, but is definitely mighty. I was looking for a small, flat, lightweight EDC option. Most of my knife uses end up being opening boxes, cutting para-cord, opening mail, and other daily basics. I decided to give this guy a test due to its low price and the fact that it had all the specs I was looking for. So lets get into the pros and cons after a two week test, followed by a rough use test. ( Links to both the Slidewinder & blades below )
For a slightly more in-depth review and a quick look at the knife and how it performs, check out our video. Video Review: https://youtu.be/cRhznf14g3I
Pros:
- Very lightweight
- Has a bottle opener, Philips & Flathead screwdriver (along with the knife)
- Easy open & close
- Great clip
- Super thin
Cons:
- Blade lock is lacking
- Part ABS plastic construction
- Philips head is 3 prong
Now don’t get me wrong, given the nature of what this tool will be used for the cons are not that big of a sticking point for me. The knife itself is not super expensive and with the serrated blades it cuts pretty much anything, while staying extremely sharp. For being such a small inexpensive little pocket utility tool, the Slidewinder is made its way to being my go-to EDC knife of choice.
If your interested in purchasing one and giving it a shot for yourself here are the links.
Slidewinder: https://amzn.to/2D5StLX
Blades: https://amzn.to/2D6PRxk