The fit, finish and overall quality of my Lenta knife is outstanding. This is my first Olive and Tungsten Carbide knife. I was a bit skeptical of going with a Tungsten but do not regret it.
Fantastic Build Quality and Materials! I love the transition from the Crowned Elmax Spine to the Flat "ferro rod friendly" spine. Perfect weight and an amazing proprietary grind! I LOVE it!
The best I've ever seen, it's excellent and I like it a lot. It was worth the price, better than Benchmade.
Was not expecting this quality and craftmanship, well maybe I was. The Arbor fixed blade is great, this folder is fantastic. Highly recommend this knife.
Pre-ordered after seeing at shotshow. Just got it yesterday. I think this is the sharpest knife I had ever gotten new. Plan on running it through the riggers as my edc. Feels great in the hand. Has a serious "robust" feeling to it. I like the smoothness of blade deployment but not so loose that it just "falls" open or closed. Not a lot of content out there yet on this knife. Plan on posting my experience as time goes on.
The Arbor quickly became the favorite among the fixed blades in the collection. The size, weight, balance and craftsmanship are hands down the best you can get. Sharp right out of the box and ready for work, and a sheath that gives that peace of mind that your knife won’t fall out even in the roughest environment.
The fit and finish are second to none. Have not used this knife yet, but will be my main carry this summer.
There is no best knife or blade except the one that meets your specific needs. I needed a bushcraft camp knife that was small and light enough to hike with, camp with, hunt with, able to baton, scrape, feather stick, chop, be tough and easy to sharpen, hold an edge, could do notching but still have a 90 degree spine to scrape bark and fat wood and be used as a striker on a Ferro rod. Also for food prep, and be corrosion resistant. Looking for such a knife was laughable and one would need four different knives to meet these demands. Until now. I just tried the Olive Arbor on all the above tasks and it performed from very good to excellent on each task. These were all the typical activities one is faced with hunting, camping, or long hikes. The fit, quality of materials, and craftsmanship are well worth the price alone but is still far less expensive than having a variety of knives that do each job individually. I still love and will use my specialty knives but that “if I could only have one knife” that is the most versatile, I am grabbing my Olive Arbor. Being able to do the job is the only criteria and the standard of value. It is obvious you met your goals and every box was checked off on my list. Thanks!
I love leather sheath and this one is great. Very comfortable and minimalist. As compact as it can get, and the knife retention is great. Outstanding leather finish with embossed logo.
I’m so HAPPY with the superb quality and laser sharp blade with the AMAZING looking Fibonacci grind is simply STUNNING 🤩 THANK YOU to LuvThemKnives (YouTube) this was an ABSOLUTE AWESOME GAW & THANK YOU Olive Knives I will Cherish this knife for many many years & in case you are wondering the Kydex Sheath is also Awesome and love the nice “CLICK” ensures Safety & Secure fit and the cloth for the belt fit is another great feature . Just not enough words to describe this 1 of a kind Masterpiece of a Fixed Blade - Thanks Mike 👊🏼😜
I received my Olive knife last week. As soon as I picked it up I could feel the quality. It has great balance and is holding a great edge. It is razor sharp. As a professional hunting guide it is great to have a quality every day knife that I can use for everything.
Let me start off by saying that I have a ton of knives, upwards of 200. All different uses and sizes. This knife is the highest quality build and craftsmanship that I own. It seems like it will last a lifetime. Razor sharp, perfectly balanced, and aesthetically phenomenal. I couldn’t think of a better knife to carry!
Just a beautiful and practical design. Very well made, and a perfect size. Super sharp!
Pros:
01) The manufacturing is old-school American craftsmanship. TOP quality.
02) The knife fits the hand like a glove.
03) The G10 scales are Smooth and solid.
04) Has a lanyard hole.
05) Elmax steel! Check!
06) The box it comes in gives an Apple-like product experience: very pleasing to open the box. It opens with a nearly air-tight vacuum with a nice slow opening. Nice accoutrements inside: stickers, manuals, and other information.
07) Premium branding on the top edge of the blade between the scales.
08) Smooth thumb placement on top, no uncomfortable jimping.
09) Beyond the thumb area on top of the blade, it turns into a nice 90 degree cut top edge for easy fire starting with fire steel.
10) The Blade is thick enough for reassurance in use, but thin and nimble enough for more delicate work, with that cool-looking and unique Fibonacci taper.
11) The knife snaps in to the premium Kydex sheath with an audible crisp pristine snap that reminds one of the pleasing sounds of a Rolex bezel.
12) Small sheath drain port. Check!
13) Convex grind - the best do-it-all grind. Check!
14) Razor sharp! Check!
15) Worth every penny.
16) Purchase and delivery were fast!
17) Not too big, not too small. Perfect size.
18) E.D.C capable.
Cons:
1) Seems almost too nice to use, when I have other less nice knives to use.
2) Like a work of art.
3) I want to carry it but not use it because it’s so nicely manufactured. But I know I will get over that eventually.
I WOULD recommend this knife to any knife aficionado. It is simply the nicest knife I’ve ever experienced!
This knife is the Grand Seiko of the fixed blade knife world!
I recently purchased the Arbor knife, and it has exceeded my expectations! The blade is incredibly sharp and holds its edge even after heavy use. The ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip, making it easy to handle in various conditions. The packaging it came in was high quality and professional, and the sheath is just as professionally crafted as the knife. I highly recommend this for anyone in need of a reliable, versatile knife.
Love my new Arbor. It looks beautiful, It's incredibly sharp, and it is truly rugged. This knife feels perfectly balanced and comfortable in hand. Pictures don't do the blade justice - it is crazy beautiful steel.
My Arbor was the ultimate tool for a remote bush trip. Everything from processing game, cooking, and splitting kindling, my Arbor stayed sharp.The comfort and sturdy design is essential to what it takes to outlive and outlast in a remote environment.
Like many people who will likely take the time to read this review, I like knives. I've lost count of how many I own. The Arbor by Olive is hands-down the best of them all. Right off the bat, the packaging was phenomenal - very well thought out and engineered. As to the knife itself, the craftsmanship and materials are superb, the weight and balance perfect, the blade sharp enough to shave with. The sheath that the knife comes with is stout and the knife locks in securely. Even still, it's made to make drawing the knife one-handed easy. I can't recommend the Arbor enough, and I look forward to future knives by Olive!
As an avid outdoorsman the Arbor is the all around essential knife for anyone who spends time in the woods, on the water or anywhere versatility and lasting quality makes the difference. Unique design and craftmanship that you can feel the quality before you even pick it up.
It will be past down for generations.
I never realized how much engineering and ingenuity go into one knife. A rugged, but also very mathematical design. I’ve used it on excursions to cut through anything from fishing line, rope, to chopping firewood. All were virtually effortless. Definitely one of the most versatile tools to have for outdoor expeditions
I recently had the chance to test out my Arbor Fixed Blade Knife on a week-long camping trip, and it exceeded all expectations. Right from the unboxing, the knife felt solid in my hand. Thank you Olive Knives!
This knife is as advertised. It’s sturdy, well crafted and does not disappoint! Looking forward to their EDC that’s coming out.
This is a very high quality blade. Super materials and great fit and finish. The grind is very unique and quite interesting. I am not sure if it improves its cutting ability. The only downside is the size of the handle. With XXL hands will find it cramped. And with gloves, impossible. However, this is a indestructible blade due to the thickness and grind.
Just hit the mailbox yesterday afternoon. It's a big stout blade and came working sharp. Haven't been outside with it yet but it cuts paper just fine.
Give me a minute and when I get it outdoors, I'll let you know.
