As I opened the box, I knew in an instant I was in for a treat. Nestled inside was a gorgeous leather zippered pouch. Lifting it out from the box, I saw a thin plastic bag with what looked to be stickers. Under that, I found a nifty coin embossed with Wheat State Cutlery’s logo.

　　Decorative bells and whistles like these don’t automatically indicate the quality of the knife in the package. But I’ve been involved with the knife world long enough to know that when a maker puts this much effort into the packaging, it usually means they’re damn proud of what’s inside. And in the case of the Peacemaker, that pride is well-deserved.

　　Wheat State Cutlery is an offshoot from Finch Knife Company, which a few colleagues spoke highly, so I reached out about reviewing the brands knives. I received a few different models, including this knife.

　　Here’s everything that comes in the box, including the leather pouch, paperwork, and coin; (photo/Jim Cobb) The Peacemaker, it turns out, is the first knife made under the Wheat State Cutlery banner. Based on my experience with it, this brand has truly hit the ground running — I’m eager to see what’s next.

　　In short: The Peacemaker is an excellent option for someone looking for a low-key but handsome EDC knife. It’s robust enough to do real work around the house or workshop, and good-looking enough to take with you to the office or even on a night out.

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