{"id":16376,"date":"2025-10-27T23:16:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376"},"modified":"2025-10-27T23:16:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:16:13","slug":"vosteed-psyop-elmax-blade-knife-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376","title":{"rendered":"Vosteed Psyop Elmax Blade Knife Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife makes use of Elmax metal. Designed by Geoff Blauvelt with a blade size of three.32\u2033, it\u2019s well-suited as a bigger EDC knife.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69eb744614d80\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69eb744614d80\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69eb744614d80\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Official_Specs\" title=\"Official Specs\">Official Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Variations\" title=\"Variations\">Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Worth\" title=\"Worth\">Worth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Package_deal_and_Handbook\" title=\"Package deal and Handbook\">Package deal and Handbook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#What%E2%80%99s_Included\" title=\"What\u2019s Included\">What\u2019s Included<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Look\" title=\"Look\">Look<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Open_Shut_Lock\" title=\"Open \/ Shut \/ Lock\">Open \/ Shut \/ Lock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Construct_and_Really_feel\" title=\"Construct and Really feel\">Construct and Really feel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Measurement\" title=\"Measurement\">Measurement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Metal_Lower_Oats\" title=\"Metal \/ Lower \/ Oats\">Metal \/ Lower \/ Oats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Retention\" title=\"Retention\">Retention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Abstract_and_Conclusion\" title=\"Abstract and Conclusion\">Abstract and Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=16376\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Specs\"><\/span>Official Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vosteed.com\/collections\/psyop\/products\/psyop-a2205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a hyperlink to the official web page for the VoVosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations\"><\/span>Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I see at the least 16 variations of the Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife. There are many choices! The model I&#8217;ve right here has titanium scales, however different choices (Micarta and fats carbon) can be found.<\/p>\n<p>Price mentioning is that there\u2019s additionally a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2024\/06\/19\/vosteed-mini-psyop-knife-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Mini<\/em> Psyop. I&#8217;ve examined that one<\/a> and it stays certainly one of my favourite knives ever!!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worth\"><\/span>Worth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife value ranges from $139 to $249, with this titanium deal with model being the highest finish, at $249.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Package_deal_and_Handbook\"><\/span>Package deal and Handbook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119419\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-01.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife box\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119420\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-02.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife box\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119421\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-03.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife container inside\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t any guide.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_Included\"><\/span>What\u2019s Included<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119422\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-04.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife what's included\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Cleansing fabric<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Onerous carry case<\/li>\n<li>Patch<\/li>\n<li>Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look\"><\/span>Look<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife boasts titanium handles. And these aren\u2019t simply titanium, they\u2019re anodized blue titanium. They appear nice. I didn\u2019t point out it above, however the titanium possibility of the Psyop has a cross-hatched grip space possibility (seen right here) and a clean possibility.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-11.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119429\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-11.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife closed, clip side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The anodizing could be very even (regardless of how the image under seems \u2013 that\u2019s unhealthy images!). Beneath, you will get a very good have a look at the grid sample, too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-12.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119430\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-12.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife closed, off clip side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019d produce other buy choices, however the blue scale titanium and black blade and particulars look nice collectively!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-23.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119440\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-23.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife fully open on clip side\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-24.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119441\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-24.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife fully open off clip side\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Shut_Lock\"><\/span>Open \/ Shut \/ Lock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are just a few methods to open the Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife. I contemplate the primary option to be miserable the highest liner lock and flicking the blade open (kind of as seen under.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-09.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119427\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-09.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife lock released\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However you might additionally use the ample thumb gap very successfully. A 3rd possibility is the tall fringe of the blade the place the jimping is \u2013 this knife will be thought-about a flipper, too!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-18.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119451\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-18.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife jimping on spine\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119428\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-10.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife open in hand\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s only one option to unlock the Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife, although. To do this, you need to press the highest liner lock.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119446\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-29.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife lock engaged\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When pressed, the blade is unlocked and swings freely closed (or opened, in case you want to open it this fashion.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-30.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119447\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-30.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife lock disengaged, blade swinging\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The motion is nice, and like most Vosteed knives, this one has a caged ceramic ball bearing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construct_and_Really_feel\"><\/span>Construct and Really feel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Construct high quality is unsurprisingly nice. The titanium handles really feel nice to make use of. (That mentioned, I\u2019m a giant Micarta fan too, so I&#8217;m\u00a0<em>certain\u00a0<\/em>these can be implausible, too!)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-25.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119442\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-25.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife three quarter view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t see it clearly within the product photographs, however I think each Micarta and Fats Carbon scales are barely rounded. The titanium scales, as seen on this put up, are flat on the edges.<\/p>\n<p>The blade is completely centered.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-13.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119431\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-13.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife blade centering\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once more, the Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife makes use of a caged ceramic ball bearing. You may\u2019t actually see it right here, however that\u2019s the place it&#8217;s!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-14.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119432\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-14.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife pivot end view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One pivot aspect doesn&#8217;t have entry for adjustment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-19.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119436\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-19.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife pivot view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However the different has a TORX driver.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-20.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119437\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-20.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife pivot adjust side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-22.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119439\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-22.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife quarter open side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The backspacer matches in coloration on this mannequin, however offers contrasting coloration on others. Vosteed says this backspacer is titaniu, too!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-27.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119444\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-27.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife backspacer view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Regardless of having metallic scales (which needs to be correctly stiff already), the Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife has skeletonized liners, too. This in all probability retains the manufacturing processes comparable between the metallic scale model (like this one) and the Micarta and Carbon variations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-28.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119445\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-28.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife skeletonized liners\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s minimal branding!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-31.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119448\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-31.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife branding\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measurement\"><\/span>Measurement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Blade Size:3.32\u2033 | 84.40 mm<br \/>Total Size:8.01\u2033 | 203.50mm<br \/>Blade Width:1.22\u2033 | 31.00 mm<br \/>Blade Thickness:0.138\u2033 | 3.50 mm<br \/>Deal with Size:4.70\u2033 | 119.40 mm<br \/>Deal with Width:0.94\u2033 | 24.00 mm<br \/>Deal with Thickness:0.500\u2033 | 12.70 mm<br \/>Weight:4.66 oz | 132.00 g<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-119470 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-05\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife on two dollar bill compared to civivi elementum\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-06\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-06.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife on two dollar bill compared to civivi elementum\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Above, you may see the Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife with the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2020\/09\/25\/civivi-elementum-c907r-g10-in-orange-knife-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civivi Elementum<\/a> in orange G10. I exploit that knife a lot!<\/p>\n<p>Right here\u2019s the knife in hand:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-08.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119426\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-08.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife in hand\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beneath you may see the Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife with the venerable Convoy S2+. The model under is a customized laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full put up <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2023\/09\/21\/wavy-engraved-convoy-s2-flashlight-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on an engraved orange host proper right here!<\/a> Or go<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetconnections.com\/products\/convoy-custom-laser-engraved-s2?utm_source=zeroair&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=zeroair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0straight to GadgetConnections.com to purchase your Convoy S2+ now<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119425\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-07.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife compared to two standard flashlights\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Additionally within the photograph above, my Customary Reference Materials (SRM) flashlight is the <strong>Hanko Machine Works Trident<\/strong>, an 18350 gentle. Whereas I&#8217;ve not reviewed or examined the <em>Gunner Grip<\/em> model seen right here, I&#8217;ve examined a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2020\/09\/04\/hanko-machine-works-total-tesseract-trident\/\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanko Machine Works Trident Complete Tesseract<\/a> in brass. I like the Trident, and it\u2019s a putting distinction to the cheap Convoy S2+, one other nice SRM.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metal_Lower_Oats\"><\/span>Metal \/ Lower \/ <del>Oats<\/del><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife makes use of Elmax metal and has (in response to Vosteed) a drop level blade.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-32.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119449\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-32.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife Elmax branding\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In keeping with <a href=\"https:\/\/coltellimania.com\/en\/the-complete-guide-to-blade-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coltellimania.com<\/a>, which produced <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blade-shapes.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this picture<\/a>, the Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife does seem to have a drop level blade.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-33.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119450\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-33.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife blade shape\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In order for you extra information about Elmax metal, go to this web site: https:\/\/www.uddeholm.com\/us\/en-us\/merchandise\/uddeholm-elmax-superclean\/<\/p>\n<p>The blade provides a flat grind and, on this case, a black stonewash end.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retention\"><\/span>Retention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife has a 3d milled titanium pocket clip. The clip is kind of lengthy however permits fairly deep carry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-15.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119433\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-15.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife closed, clip side view\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The clip could be very flat and has good retention, notably within the case of Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife variations which have the grid sample (or are Micarta). Easy titanium and Fats Carbon in all probability have about the identical stage of smoothness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-16.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119434\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-16.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife clip profile\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The clip just isn&#8217;t reversible. Carry is tip-up solely!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-17.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119435\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-17.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife lanyard hole\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That is what I\u2019d contemplate a premium Vosteed knife. As such, it doesn\u2019t include the everyday nylon pouch. It does include this difficult case, which is completely appropriate for bag-carry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119421\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-vosteed-psyop-knife-03.jpg\" alt=\"Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife container inside\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abstract_and_Conclusion\"><\/span>Abstract and Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As I mentioned above, I\u00a0<em>love<\/em> the Vosteed Mini Psyop. Particularly, I like that one for its dimension! The Vosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife is a much bigger model, but it surely provides some adjustments. These embrace including a flipper, a thumbhole, a top-liner lock, and titanium scales. These are high quality upgrades, notably (or clearly) if you&#8217;d like these adjustments. Even in case you like the larger model of the Psyop, I\u2019d in all probability go along with the Micarta model. It\u2019s cheaper (than titanium), in all probability has a contoured deal with (extra comfy), <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L9ljzk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and is offered on Amazon<\/a> (via that referral hyperlink). However if you&#8217;d like Elmax metal (which is nice!), you\u2019ll have to go along with titanium!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>This knife was offered by Vosteed for evaluation. I used to be not paid to write down this evaluation.<\/li>\n<li>This content material initially appeared at <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zeroair.org<\/a>. \u00a0Please go to there for the most effective expertise!<\/li>\n<li>Please use my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2rloKu8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon.com referral hyperlink<\/a>\u00a0to assist help zeroair.org!<\/li>\n<li>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/zeroair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help me on Patreon!<\/a> I deeply admire your help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cb_p6_patreon_button\" style=\"text-align:center !important;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;\">\n<p>Preferred it? 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Designed by Geoff Blauvelt with a blade size of three.32\u2033, it\u2019s well-suited as a bigger EDC knife. Official Specs Right here\u2019s a hyperlink to the official web page for the VoVosteed Psyop Elmax blade knife. 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