Drop’s Mordax Is a Fantastic All-Purpose Pocket Knife

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  • August 31, 2019
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Drop (formerly Massdrop) is known for its custom products, and especially its knives. And in all honesty, the Mordax pocket knife is a great example of Drop’s commitment to quality. It’s simply a fantastic all-purpose pocket knife.

A Shining First Impression

I had absolutely no idea what to expect from this knife until I had it in my hands. This is the first Massdrop-branded product I’ve ever owned, and I was a bit concerned the build-quality would be a little sub-par (in spite of the shining reviews on Drop’s website, and the fact that Drop users continually request for the Mordax to go back in stock).

But man, the quality and presentation of the Mordax knife is stunning. It comes in a pretty box (reminiscent of a jewelry box), and Drop goes far out of its way to remind you the Mordax knife is hand-made in the USA by its friends at Ferrum Forge and ProTech.

The Mordax knife with its jewelry-case packaging.

Turns out this commitment to domestic design and manufacturing leads to a high-quality product. The Mordax knife feels great, its anodized aluminum body looks fantastic, and it’s clear that no corners were cut on the Mordax’s 3.6″ blade. After all, it’s made from “CPM-20CV stainless steel.” While I’m not entirely sure what that means, the Mordax blade feels much more durable than similar blades I’ve come across.

But looks aren’t everything. A pretty knife is useless if you can’t use it. And to my surprise, this knife is very practical for all-purpose use.

The Mordax Has Great Opening Mechanisms

You can open the Mordax in one of two ways: Press the flipper with your forefinger, or hold the release button with your thumb and flick the knife open. (It’s not an assisted-open knife, but it’s smooth and opens fast.) Both opening mechanisms work great, they feel responsive and easy to control, and they make the Mordax a great knife for one-handed use.

As for closing the Mordax, you simply press the release button and flick the blade back into the handle. This action feels surprisingly smooth (thanks to the Mordax’s build quality). Plus, it’s very easy to intuitively “feel” when the blade is locked back into its resting place.

The Mordax knife closed on a desk. You can see its release button, which is recessed in a cut-out.
You can see the Mordax’s button release in that small cut-out next to two screws. It’s clearly for right-handed use. Imagine reaching around the knife to press that button with your left forefinger.

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