Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure

Transparency about how we earn and why it doesn’t affect our reviews

Bladeowl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

What This Means for You

  • When you click a product link on Bladeowl and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission
  • The price you pay is exactly the same — there is no markup or hidden cost to you
  • We only link to products we’ve tested, researched, and genuinely believe in
  • Commission never determines what we recommend — our reviews and rankings are based on real-world testing, not profit margins
  • If a knife isn’t good, we say so. Period.

Why We Use Affiliate Links

Running a review site takes time and money — buying knives for testing, maintaining the website, and producing honest, detailed content. Affiliate commissions help us keep Bladeowl ad-free (or at least ad-light) and independent. No sponsored posts. No pay-for-play reviews. No “partnerships” that compromise our integrity.

Our Promise

You deserve honest information before spending your money. Every knife on Bladeowl earned its spot through testing and comparison — not through a backroom deal. If you ever have questions about how we operate, reach out. Transparency isn’t just a policy for us; it’s the foundation of everything we do.

Last updated: May 2026