If anyone understands the importance of a good knife, it’s Eric Ochs. Growing up in the Oregon countryside, Ochs naturally gravitated toward knives for outdoor pursuits, and in the mid-2000s he made his first one. The Orca is based on the custom design that put him on the map. A full-sized folder with a 3.5-inch harpoon-style blade, it’s equally suited to piercing, slicing, shaving, and more. The knife is full of elements you’ll find throughout Ochs’ work: There’s a raised martle swedge on the blade (a detail that’s influenced the knife industry as a whole), a curved titanium pocket clip that matches the contours of the handle, and matching anodized titanium liners and hardware. The blade is made from RWL34 stainless steel, which boasts good edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Diagonally separated with a smooth texture on the bottom half and a stippled texture on the top half, the handle is available in your choice of six different styles.
