Field-Ass Questions (FAQ)

Straight answers from the Donkey Man. No fluff. No filters.

1. What is the difference between German Stainless Steel 1.4116(X50CrMoV15)​ and DexSteel ?

German Stainless Steel 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) is a high-quality, corrosion-resistant steel known for its excellent edge retention, hardness, ​ and ease of sharpening — a trusted choice in premium European knives.​
​DexSteel, used by Dexter-Russell, is durable and easy to maintain but less refined in edge performance and corrosion resistance.​
German 1.4116 offers superior sharpness and long-term performance — it’s the choice for professionals who demand precision.​

2. What is the difference between Olive Wood and Beech Wood ?

Olive wood is denser, more durable, and features a beautiful, rich grain that makes each piece unique.​ Beech wood is lighter, plainer, and more common.​ Olive wood offers greater strength and natural elegance — perfect for a premium look and feel.​

3. Can I brand the knife?

Branding is only available on the Branded Beast version. The Kick Ass Knife does not support custom logos.

4. What makes the Kick Ass Knife different from other utility or insulation knives?

It ain’t made in a kitchen.
Full-tang German steel. Olive wood handle. Built-in measuring ruler. Tether-ready.

Field-tested by guys who cut duct board for a living — not dinner.
It’s a knife that actually gives a damn.

5. What’s the handle made of? Do I need to oil it?

Real olive wood. Naturally oily, water-resistant, and tough as hell.
No oiling required — especially because we don’t want it transferring to insulation. Just use it.

6. Can I sharpen it myself?

Yup. It’s hardened to 55–57 HRC. Holds an edge but won’t fight you when it’s time to hone.Use a Norton rod, a whetstone, or your shop’s sharpener — just don’t use your buddy’s belt sander.

7.  Will it survive jobsite abuse?

It already has. It’s been stabbed into duct board, dropped off ladders, clipped to sweat-soaked belts, and rinsed in coffee. Still cuts clean. Still kicks ass.

8. What if it breaks?

If it breaks doing what it’s built for, we’ll replace it.If you use it to pry open a manhole cover or as a screwdriver or to stir concrete, that’s on you. But real use? Real work? We stand behind it — full stop.

9. What’s the return policy?

Easy. If this knife doesn’t pay for itself (for mechanical insulation workers only). We mean that. Use it for a month — if you’re not saving time, avoiding injuries, or looking cooler than the safety guy, we’ll take it back.

No excuses. No restocking fees. Just don’t lose the damn thing first.

10. Can I get them gift-wrapped for my crew?

Even better — we pack ‘em in ready to hand out boxes.   Better yet put your logo on it and it will come in a custom holiday boxes that shows your appreciation.

Each knife ships in a Kick Ass gift box, ready to hand out at the safety meeting, Christmas party, or Friday beer drop.

They’ll think it’s a bonus. You’ll know it’s a tool.

1. Can I brand the the Kick Ass Knife with my logo ?​

Hell yes you can. That’s the whole idea behind the Branded Beast.​

We’ll customize the sheath with your company logo, team name, or custom message — whatever mark you want. Round, oval, square, or rectangular? No problem. We’ll drop it into a nickel frame, send you proofs, and get it made your way.​

💰 Cost: $30 per knife for custom branding

​📦 Minimum order: 20 units​

📅 Deadline: Orders must be in by September 1 to guarantee December 1 delivery for your holiday event.​

Each knife ships in a custom holiday box — bold, metal, and built to last.​

This isn’t just a knife. It’s your message in steel.

​Give it to your team. Show ’em they matter.​

You kick ass. So should your gear.

2. Is this just a Dexter 1376 with new branding?

Hell no.

Dexter’s a kitchen knife. The Kick Ass Knife is tougher, slimmer, smarter, and jobsite-ready. It’s got the edge, the grip, the tether point — and it won’t snap when you drop it. We respect Dexter. We just built something better.

3. Can I put my company’s logo on it?

Hell yes. That’s the Branded Beast.

We’ll laser your logo into a nickel-framed badge on the sheath — round, square, whatever. You get proofs. You approve it. Then we ship it to you in a custom gift box.
Minimum 20 units. $30 per knife down to get it started. Order by Sept 1 for Dec 1 delivery.

4. What kind of logo can I use?

Whatever you’ve got — round, square, black & white, full color, line art.
We’ll clean it up, size it right, and send you a proof before burning it in.
If it looks like crap, we’ll tell you — and help fix it.

1. What makes Kick Ass Gloves different from regular work gloves?

Ours aren’t regular. These are designed for individuals who work: reinforced palms, touchscreen fingertips, breathable backs. We didn’t cut corners, we reinforced them.

2. Can I use my phone with them on?

Yup. You don’t need to pull these off every time your phone rings. Thumb and index are touchscreen-friendly because we know you don’t have time for glove games.

3. Are they cut-resistant?

They’re not chainmail, but yes, we reinforced high-abuse areas with cut and abrasion-resistant material. These are gloves for tradespeople, not gardeners.

4. Do they hold up in wet weather?

Hell yes. They grip when wet, dry fast, and don’t get all soggy and useless like cheap crap. If your hands are wet, they still get the job done.

5. Can I throw them in the wash?

Toss them in cold, hang them dry. Beat ‘em up, wash ‘em, repeat.

6. Do they come in sizes?

S to XXL. Measure across your knuckles. If you’re in-between, go snug — they break in like boots.

7. Where are they made?

Engineered by folks who know the job, built overseas to our specs. Every batch is field-tested before we sell it.

8. Can I use them for hunting or fishing too?

We do. If you’ve got a knife or a tool in your hand and need grip, they’re right at home in the woods, on the jobsite, or gutting something that used to move.

9. Do they come with a warranty?

We stand behind ‘em. If they fall apart for no good reason, send us a photo and we’ll make it right. If you torch them or run them through a saw, that one’s on you.

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