Everyday carry has been and always will be a game of compromises. Users must be willing to find a balance between materials, weight, size, cost, and so on to find a loadout that works for them. This is especially true when it comes to pocket knives.

One of the toughest trade-offs is usually between lightness and toughness, with more robust and high-quality knives typically weighing more. However, the folks at Avian Knives may have done the impossible with the Avian Knives Topaza V1.

For a fully featured and all-metal knife, it’s remarkably lightweight.

Avian Knives Topaza V1 on rocks
At 7.72 inches long, this knife is right in the everyday carry sweet spot.
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Built to thrill

To better understand how magnificent this knife truly is, you first need to understand its construction and mechanisms.

For instance, its 3.228-inch blade is MagnaCut steel (with the option for a black finish). Unless you’re brand-spanking-new to the EDC world, you’ve probably already familiarized yourself with this material, as it’s one of the most popular super steels available.