The Vehement Knives Foreman is an excellent option for those seeking a high-quality EDC fixed-blade knife. It’s made for real-world use. Letting it sit on a shelf collecting dust does a disservice to the blade, no matter how good-looking it is. It’s designed to handle chores from the forest to the office.
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Quick story: What seems like a few lifetimes ago, I worked with a guy named Don. He was an old-timer at the factory and had been working there for probably 25 years by the time I met him. He was quiet and kind of kept to himself, but he was the most reliable person there. No matter what needed to be done, Don could and would handle it, without a single grumble or complaint. The job would be done efficiently and correctly every single time.
That, my friends, describes the Vehement Knives Foreman perfectly.
From end to end, the knife measures 7.3 inches. The blade is 3.25 inches long. If we’re being realistic, that’s enough sharp edge to do just about any routine knife chore. They went with CPM 154 for the steel, which is a great choice for an EDC knife. This is a fairly slim knife, as far as fixed blades go. The handle is just shy of a half-inch thick. Not counting the very nice leather sheath made by Skin Bender Leather Works, the knife weighs a mere 3.4 ounces.
The Foreman arrives sharp enough to carve electrons from an atom. Its edge geometry is remarkable, while flat bevels provide strength for heavy-duty cutting.
The Foreman is available in a range of handle materials and colors. Mine is black G10 that’s been textured in what Vehement Knives is calling a frag pattern. It’s a crisscross pattern that provides excellent grip retention without being obnoxious about it.
Okay, it looks nifty enough, but does it make the cut? I’ve had it in my EDC rotation for the last several months. I’ve found it to be quite handy when it comes to any number of common knife chores, from breaking down piles of boxes to just whittling branches by the fire.
It holds a great edge and is exceptionally comfortable in hand. It’s kind of short for a fixed-blade knife. I mean, I have folding knives with longer blades. But that’s part of the beauty of the Foreman. It isn’t flashy in the least. It just works. Period. Full stop.
I typically carry the Foreman in a cargo pocket of my pants. Personally, I’m not a fan of having things hanging on my belt if I can avoid it. But putting the Forman on your belt isn’t likely to bring a lot of unwanted attention, either. The sheath is only 8.5 inches long. The belt loop on the sheath will accept up to a 1.5-inch-wide belt. Again, though, I usually just slip it into a pants pocket.
It’s slim and trim, without any fluff. And honestly, that’s the Foreman in a nutshell. This is a working knife, pure and simple. It’s designed to be rough and tumble, not coddled. The Foreman is a great-looking knife, to be sure, but this isn’t a safe queen sort of blade.
The Vehement Knives Foreman runs about $300, depending on the exact configuration. That’s not a cheap knife. But, even with minimal maintenance, it’ll still be putting in the work decades from now.
You can find the Foreman at DLT Trading, and be sure to visit Vehement Knives online as well.
