The verdict
The Lander 2 is the cottage value pick — Knafs's mid-tier EDC blending D2 steel + premium design.
Knafs Lander 2
Strengths
- +Best value for hard-working EDC
- +D2 steel for edge retention
- +Tip-up carry
- +Designed by Ben Schwartz of Knafs
Watch-outs
- −Knafs is smaller cottage brand
- −D2 stains easier than S30V
- −Limited release runs
How it compares
Cottage brand. Best hardworking value. D2 steel.
Who this is for
At a glance: users who want premium design from a cottage maker.
Why you’d buy the Knafs Lander 2
- Best value for hard-working EDC.
- D2 steel for edge retention.
- Tip-up carry.
Why you’d skip it
- Knafs is smaller cottage brand.
- D2 stains easier than S30V.
- Limited release runs.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.

