This Elite, Ultralight EDC Knife Is Hiding a Brilliant Utilitarian Secret

If you want to pack as much versatility and value into your everyday carry loadout as possible, it sometimes helps to choose tools that can do more than one thing. That said, typical multi-tools are also somewhat predictable in their feature array.

However, many of them eschew one of the more useful tools in the EDC realm, a classic piece of tech that’s especially helpful in low-light situations. The Oknife LK remedies that in a clever way, while also ensuring its primary functionality remains wholly intact.

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Sharp and bright

This is an everyday carry tool that comes in two parts. Obviously, there’s a knife on one end, but the other end is a bit more unusual. It’s a flashlight.

That actually makes perfect sense, considering Oknife is an offshoot of Olight, one of the most respected flashlight makers in the whole EDC and outdoor industry. As you might expect, it also means it is more than competent. In fact, it’s downright performance-focused.

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This is a right-angle (or perpendicular) flashlight, meaning the emitter is mounted on the side rather than the tail. And that emitter is no joke, capable of outputting a whopping 400 lumens across multiple modes (including an SOS mode). It even has an RGB multicolor mode.

It also features simple push-button operation and charges in just an hour via its onboard USB-C port. And if that’s not enough, it’s also IPX5 water-resistant, so you don’t have to fret about it breaking in a drizzle or a quick dip.

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Precision and performance at both ends

While the flashlight is a neat, handy addition, it wouldn’t mean much if the knife weren’t a functional tool, as well. Thankfully, Oknife has ensured it is an exceptional cutter.

The blade measures 3.82 inches, which is a solid size for an EDC knife. It’s also made from Böhler M390 super steel, one of the top-performing materials on the market, beloved for its outstanding all-around performance.

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What’s also unique about this blade is its tanto shape and compound grind. That shape-and-grind combo means this knife has both a powerful piercing point and a belly suitable for both long, steady cuts and forceful chops.

Beyond that, the blade features a low-profile flipper for quick access that won’t snag on anything. And it has a convenient, reliable, strong button lock, so it’ll stay deployed when you need it and easily fold back into the handle when you don’t.

This knife could have easily been just a gimmick, but Oknife has gone to great lengths to ensure it’s a legitimate, formidable EDC tool, and it shows.

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Availability and pricing

The Oknife LK is now available on the brand’s site for $125, which is a good deal more affordable than buying a separate knife and flashlight of similar overall quality.

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Oknife LK

• $125 at Oknife

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