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Outdoor Edge expands its replaceable-blade lineup with the VX7 and VX8, two compact folding knives that focus on blade rigidity, easy blade swaps, and budget-friendly pricing while maintaining a splash of flair and high-end feel.
A Familiar System, New Handles
Outdoor Edge built the VX7 and VX8 around its RazorSafe replaceable blade system, but these knives push the design in a more everyday-carry direction. Both models use a flipper opening with a smooth bearing system. No spring assists the action, even though I got the impression it was a spring assist when I first opened the knife. The bearing is just that smooth. The knives open cleanly and lock up with a liner lock.
The VX7 runs aluminum scales on a traditional frame. It keeps things light, sturdy, and straightforward. The VX8 steps things up with G10 scales that feature a textured, almost wood-grain look. Blue accent hardware on the VX8 adds a little contrast without getting gaudy.
Both knives use a push-button blade release. One press drops the blade free. Reinstalling is just as simple. An offset shelf inside the blade holder lets users slide a new blade in without holding the button. Push until it clicks, and the blade locks in place.
Blade Holder Sets These Apart
Outdoor Edge calls the non-blade portion the “blade holder,” and it plays a big role here. The holder is constructed of titanium-coated 420J2 stainless steel. That structure adds rigidity and supports the blade during tip work or light prying.
The blades also use 420J2 stainless steel with a black oxide finish. They ship sharp but aren’t necessarily meant to be disposable. Users can resharpen them several times before swapping. When a blade finally dulls out in the field, replacement only takes seconds.
Both the VX7 and VX8 use the 2.5-inch blades from Outdoor Edge’s 250 Series. That series focuses on drop-point profiles. Other Outdoor Edge knives support different blade shapes, though. Maybe in the future, we’ll see different blade profiles.
Price, Availability, and Blade Costs
Outdoor Edge positions these knives aggressively on price. The VX7 lists at $39.99. The VX8 comes in at $44.99. Replacement blades sell in six-packs for about $12.99, which breaks down to just over two dollars per blade.
These knives ship in April. Buyers can find them at major sporting goods retailers and thousands of independent dealers nationwide.
Key Features and Specs
- Models: VX7 and VX8
- Blade Length: 2.5 inches
- Blade Steel: 420J2 stainless, black oxide
- Blade Holder: Titanium-coated 420J2 stainless
- Lock: Liner lock
- Opening: Flipper with bearing system
- Blade Release: Push-button RazorSafe system
- Scales: Aluminum (VX7), G10 (VX8)
- Replacement Blades: 250 Series, sold in 6-packs
- MSRP: $39.99 (VX7), $44.99 (VX8)
The VX7 and VX8 focus on function over flash. For hunters or EDC users who like replaceable blades without giving up a solid folder feel, these two land in a practical middle ground.
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Riley Baxter is a seasoned hunter, outdoorsman, and competitive shooter with deep roots in the backcountry. He has guided professionally for bears, bighorn sheep, and other big game across rugged terrain, bringing firsthand knowledge of what gear actually works in the field. When he’s not chasing game or running drills on the range, Riley is likely in the garage customizing his rifles, pistols, or backcountry kit.
A competitive pistol shooter and lifelong firearms enthusiast, Riley brings both precision and creativity to every piece of equipment he touches. Outside of the gun world, he works as a perfusionist in Montana, a vital role in heart surgery that demands attention to detail, critical thinking, and mental fortitude.
Experience:
– Professional Hunting Guide – Guided for bears, bighorn sheep, and more in some of the West’s toughest country.
– Competitive Shooter – Skilled USPSA pistol shooter with a passion for precision and performance under pressure.
– Custom Builder – Enjoys building and tuning firearms and equipment to meet the exact demands of the hunt or the range.
– Experienced Marksman – Experienced in long-range hunting and precision rifles to meet the demands of the terrain of the West.
– Montana-Based Perfusionist – Medical professional accustomed to making critical decisions in high-stakes environments.