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Ocaso

Engineered for success. Designed for distinction.

The knife you choose to carry defines who you are. Ocaso knives feature modern designs, expert craftsmanship, and premium materials. They start every day with a mission to make the highest quality knives that express elegance, excellence, and individual style. It's the purpose behind every knife Ocaso makes. Ocaso (oh-kah-soh) means “sunset” in Spanish. They are based in the Ojai Valley in Southern California, in an area that is legendary for “pink moments,” a period just before sunset when the mountain ranges framing the valley take on a brief pink glow.

Ocaso specializes in premium gentleman’s, executive, and everyday carry (EDC) pocketknives. Their knives are designed by leading knifemakers in the industry, with careful attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, and superior function. They strive to make the highest quality production knives using premium materials and a refined, elegant design aesthetic.

Ocaso’s founder, Ric Valdez, began his career in the knife industry at Cold Steel Knives, working nearly 20 years to expand the brand’s reach and eventually moving into the role of Executive Vice President. Throughout his years in the industry, Ric has collected knives and gentleman’s accessories that fit his personal style and preferences. After Cold Steel was sold in 2020, Ric began his own venture, starting Ocaso with the goal of making pocket knives and everyday carry accessories that reflect his individual style – sophisticated, modern, minimalist, and made with premium materials. Ocaso was founded on Ric’s belief that the knife you choose to carry encapsulates the essence of who you are and what you believe in. His goal is to craft sophisticated, versatile, distinctive pocketknives that reflect your personal style. From the office to the outdoors, Ocaso knives are designed to be your companion, for life.

Ocaso knives are designed in the U.S. and crafted by trusted manufacturers in Taiwan and Italy. They have long-standing relationships with these production partners and work closely with them through every step of the design and production process. They are experienced knife makers with strict engineering, fit and finish, and quality control policies. From prototype to production, Ocaso ensures that every knife is carefully inspected to meet their quality standards.

FAQ:

Q: What types of steel does Ocaso use?

A: They use a variety of steels like premium German pattern-welded Damascus steel recognizable for its distinctive Moiré pattern, Crucible Particle Metal (CPM) S35VN a USA made, powdered metal stainless that provides an excellent balance between toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge-retention, Böhler K110 (D2) steel that offers high wear resistance along with good hardness and toughness, and high-quality Japanese made AUS-10A stainless steel providing excellent corrosion-resistance, durability, and ease of sharpening.

Q: Who designs Ocaso knives?

A: Andrew Demko, Mike Wallace, Kurt Merriken, and David Seaton are the principal designers working in collaboration with Ric Valdez.

Q: Where are Ocaso knives made?

A: Ocaso knives are designed in the U.S. and crafted by trusted manufacturers in Taiwan and Italy with long-standing relationships as production partners.

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