Vero Engineering Vero Engineering is no stranger to winning awards for manufacturing premium-quality knives and tools that offer uncompromising performance and durability. Its most recent model, the Vero Engineering Avid 1, is the latest to receive an accolade, winning the prestigious Imported Folding Knife of the Year award at Blade Show Atlanta 2025.

Billed as a budget-conscious pocket knife that nevertheless retains the manufacturer’s keen focus on performance, the Vero Engineering Avid 1 has been meticulously designed by Joseph Vero. Sporting a razor-sharp 3.25″ drop point blade constructed from S45VN steel, it features a steel lockbar insert and skeletonized full titanium liners that deliver an impressively premium feel for the price point.

The Vero Engineering Avid 1 has also been designed for ambidextrous use, featuring a left- or right-handed wire clip for easy everyday carrying and access. Its slim and compact form makes it a discreet yet functional pocket knife, with an overall length of 7.7″ when opened, and just 4.25″ when closed for storage.

Everything comes together in an immaculate and minimalist design that reflects the precision engineering of the brand’s rich history and reputation. There are also plenty of color variations to choose from, with the Avid 1 pocket knife available in various handle and black combinations.

Customers can choose from hand-satin, blackwash, and stonewash, paired with colors ranging from black, jade, blue, and grey. Representing an excellent entry-level product from the brand, the Vero Engineering Avid 1 pocket knife delivers on performance and style.

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