tldr; Budget-friendly Chinese knife brand with quality materials and machining. Known for Ray Laconico designs and good value titanium or G10 options.
Check pricesBest praise vs top criticism for Artisan Cutlery Arroyo
“I really like Ray Laconico design and that's what led me to Artisan Cutlery. But I was paying attention to Y8 knives so it only made sense to send you badass OEM companies at that level.”
99 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026