Designed in 2001 to be one of the most useful knives you will ever own.
Have you ever had the tip of your knife break? The Razel™ (pronounced Rāzel - a combination of a razor and chisel) is a solution for you. Designed in 2001, this fixed-blade pocket knife and the carry system has become a favorite of many Graham Knife owners who say it is the most useful Every-Day-Carry knife they have ever purchased! Since the introduction of the Razel, a variety of Razel models have been designed, and new ones continue to be developed. Articles have been published featuring the special use and popularity of the Razel designs. Check out Graham Knives' line of Razels, and read the selected quotes from Razel users below.
- Reaming a hole: it only takes a turn of the wrist, using lower double-edged point of the Razel.
- Reaching in and push-cutting when you can't get the knife in to use the primary edge.
- Scraping gaskets, paint, stickers on windows, epoxy on benches, or anything on a flat surface.
- One-handed cutting: pushing front edge straight into material, not a slicing cut. Chiseling and prying: cabinet makers tap the pommel with a mallet when chiseling wood.
Selected comments from Razel users.
"The corner of the blade tip is sharp and "pointy" enough to perform some non-traditional chores. I used it, for example, to pry open the back of my wrist watch to change a battery. It was sharp enough, "pointy" enough, and sufficiently substantial to do that without slipping or chipping."
"This design seems like it would go over well if seen by LEO's and sheeple: it LOOKS very utilitarian and non-threatening."
"I used this "wee handful" and was mightily impressed. I cut, slashed, sliced and diced for almost a week and this is still scary sharp."
"I used it for all the mundane things like cardboard slicing, tape and letter cutting, parsley chopping, and my favs the reinforced garden hose push cutting and tree slicing! The Razel performed admirably for all tasks I tossed at it."
"I used the Razor edge to cut the sheathing, down to the core, of a 10,000-volt wire. I sliced thru to the copper core in one slice. I cut wood sticks, cardboard boxes, plastic sheet and industrial carpet. WOOHOO!! The RazelTM sailed through all tasks without even a touch-up."
"This knife has caught more attention, all positive, from knife knuts and non-knife knuts, than any I have ever known. The best comment I received was from my wife, actually a question: 'Why does it have a square end?' Answer: 'Why, dear, that's because its really a tool.' Response: 'Well, that's very nice.'"
"The design is daring, but by gosh it really does work. I am surprised by how often I use the front edge, particularly for controlled chop cutting, e.g., cutting cord with minimal fraying. It has seen more use (use, not just carry) than any knife I have acquired in a long time."
""I have been using this knife for about a week now, and it has not let me down once. No matter what I need to cut, this baby handled it."
"Lots of edge surface without looking bulbous."
"I have to be careful showing them to people. Every time I hand someone a Razel to look at they start to hold it by the handle & by the business end. I have to warn them that the square end is shaving sharp, which they don't expect."
"Your knives just beg to be used. Art knives are nice, but knives that will really do some cutting are what I really want."
"My Razel arrived today and I am very happy with it - I put it to good use, and have to agree that it seems to be the most useful EDC I have found. I can't think of a single thing that I am dissatisfied with, and I very much appreciate the small details. Thank you for making my first custom knife such a complete success"
"It's just so handy for all types of daily chores and looks like a tool, not a "you'll kill somebody with that" knife. I found the flat end and the corner to be more useful than a normal point"
"I bought a mid tech razel two months ago to carry here on the farm. Man, not a day goes by that it does not come in handy. I have used it to cut netting off round bales, cut open bags of grain, etc. One day I split a 5x5 round bale in half to provide bedding for some sick calves with very little effort. Could I have done this with other fixed blades........probably.........but the selling point for me was the chisel tip and the handy kydex pocket sheath. "
"The Razel is a pleasure to sharpen. Since both edges are straight, you can use any kind of flat stone on them, unlike most curved or re-curved edges. As well as it holds its edge, I've re-sharpened mine a few times. It gets used."
"The Razel even works in the kitchen. Especially on small fruits and vegetables, it's ideal. Also, that sharp front edge is great for putting force where you want it, not sawing away at a piece of material like a rope, but just shoving. If you do woodwork, it scores more precisely than a tanto and it's stronger than a wharnecliff."
The fixed blade pocket knife was designed to be as convenient to carry as a folder with a clip. The handle was designed to make the knife small, unobtrusive, but still a whole handful. It is a three finger grip and your pinky wraps around the end.
Can't Stab With A Razel™?
We have heard "You can't stab with a Razel" many times so we thought we would address it with some pictures. Notice that the Razel went through the door with the front edge straight, not with the lower point first . This door is your average steel, insulated door.