All orders within the contiguous automatically qualify for free USPS Ground Advantage shipping. There is no order minimum for free shipping. For other shipping options, see our Shipping page.

Once USPS delivers your order, it is out of our control to locate it. We don't offer refunds or replacements for orders with confirmed delivery. For additional security, if you'd like to require signature confirmation for your order, simply include a noting indicating this in the "add a note to your order" section at checkout. Mail theft is an increasingly common crime. We recommend you only use a delivery address that you know is secure and request signature confirmation with your order.

Yes. At this time we only offer International Shipping through FedEx. Options include FedEx International Economy and FedEx International Priority.

We are not responsible for any customs fees, duties, or taxes in your country. By placing an international order you are responsible for abiding by your country’s laws, regulations, and restrictions. Please read our shipping policy before placing an international order.

We stand behind our products 100%. All Ocaso knives carry a limited lifetime warranty. We warrant that our knives are free of defects in workmanship and materials. If one of our knives ever breaks or fails because of a material or manufacturing defect, we’ll repair or replace the knife. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage, breakage or failure caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. If you have a warranty issue or concern with your knife, reach out to us and we will make it right. Email us at info@ocasoknives.com or call us at (805) 500-8043.

Yes, we're happy to provide replacement parts or take a look at your knife if you have any concerns with it. Just send us a note with what you are looking for and we'll help you.

We offer 60-day free returns if you are not satisfied with your order. Knives must be in the original factory condition and original packaging to receive a refund. We do not accept returns for knives that have been disassembled, modified, resharpened, or show signs of use or wear.

Original shipping charges (if applicable, for example if you select expedited or international shipping) are only refundable if the product you received is defective. We will provide you with a free return shipping label if you would like to make a return. 

Ocaso’s founder, Ric Valdez, began his career in the knife industry at Cold Steel Knives, working nearly 20 years to expand the brand’s reach and eventually moving into the role of Executive Vice President. Throughout his years in the industry, Ric has collected knives and gentleman’s accessories that fit his personal style and preferences. After Cold Steel was sold to GSM Outdoors in 2020, Ric began his own venture, starting Ocaso with the goal of making pocket knives and everyday carry accessories that reflect his individual style – sophisticated, modern, minimalist, and made with premium materials. 

Ocaso (oh-kah-soh) means “sunset” in Spanish. We're based in the Ojai Valley in Southern California, in an area that is legendary for “pink moments,” a period just before sunset when the mountain ranges framing the valley take on a brief pink glow.

We are not open to the public at this time. If you are in the Ojai area and interested our products, American Flags & Cutlery in downtown Ventura carries our entire line. Otherwise, you can find the nearest Ocaso dealer through our Dealer Locator.

Yes, we have an affiliate program managed through ShareASale. We welcome you to apply. Learn more here.

Visit our dealer information page here for our Dealer Program requirements.

Yes. We use GovX to offer a 25% discount to all U.S. active, reserve, and retired U.S. Military, Police, Fire, EMS, and government personnel. Once you add an item to your cart, at checkout you will see a button to sign in with GovX to receive your unique discount code. If you don't already have a GovX account, you will be prompted to create one. You can learn more about how to get your code HERE

Our knives are designed in the U.S. and crafted by our trusted manufacturers in Taiwan and Italy. We have long-standing relationships with our production partners and work closely with them through every step of the design and production process. They are experienced knife makers with strict engineering, fit and finish, and quality control policies. From prototype to production, we ensure that every knife is carefully inspected to meet our quality standards.

Damascus: Damascus is a premium pattern-welded steel recognizable for its distinctive wavy design. Our knives feature 120-layer stainless martensitic Damascus (comprised of N690 and Nitro-B steel) produced in Germany using the traditional fire-welding process, resulting in a premium blade with high edge retention and sharpness. Our knives with Damascus steel have a Rockwell Hardness of 60-61.

CPM S35VN: Crucible Particle Metal (CPM) S35VN is a USA made, high-end stainless steel that provides an excellent balance between toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge-retention. It is recognized as a premium steel due to its durability and remarkable wear resistance. Our knives with S35VN steel have a Rockwell Hardness of 60-61.

K110 (D2): We use premium Bohler K110 (D2) steel in our knives. It offers high wear resistance along with good hardness and toughness, making it an excellent steel for everyday carry pocket knives. Our knives with D2 steel have a Rockwell Hardness of 59-60.

AUS-10A: We use high-quality Japanese made AUS-10A stainless steel in our knives. Due to its high carbon content, AUS-10A is considered the strongest steel type within the AUS-series. It provides excellent corrosion-resistance, durability, and ease of sharpening. Our knives with AUS-10A steel have a Rockwell Hardness of 59-60.

Use a T6 torx bit to unscrew the clip. Then a pin punch can be used to remove the back pin. Once the back pin is out, the pocket clip will slide out of the front facing channel. Reverse the process on the opposite side of the handle to accommodate a left-handed carry.

Our factory edge angles for each model are as follows:

• Solstice 15 – 18 degrees
• Strategy 15 – 18 degrees
• Damascus Solstice 20 degrees
• Delos 20 degrees
• Seaton 18 degrees

No they are not. The tang of the Damascus Solstice blade has a slightly different profile than the S35VN version.

We may offer individual blades for sale in the future, but right now this isn't an option and we only stock complete, assembled knives.

The S35VN Solstice blade shapes (Harpoon, Wharncliffe, and Straight) are interchangeable (but not with a Damascus blade). If you own multiple S35VN Solstice models and need help with disassembly to switch the blades, we're happy to help. Contact us for more information.