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Sneak Preview: Columbia River Knife and Tool James Williams Design YUKANTO
In May, I’ll have a review of an awesome close quarters combat tool, the CRKT James Williams Design YUKANTO. This edged tool has a deeply traditional history that retains the close quarter effectiveness of its lineage. The YUKANTO is typical Williams … Continue reading
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Tagged CRKT, John Williams, Yukanto
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TACTICAL CUTLERY ENTERS YOUR KITCHEN
THE PSYCHO SERIES Your Prosciutto Doesn’t Stand A Chance! The master bladesmiths at Extrema Ratio decided to bring tactical to the kitchen with a professional grade chef’s knife designated the Psycho Series. The Blades are made from tried-and-tested Böhler N690 … Continue reading
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Bawidamann / RMJ Tactical Collaboration
The first installment of the Bawidamann RAGNAROKS is now available ( now sold out.) It looks like Andrew decided to do two runs with the first coinciding with the new issue of RECOIL magazine featuring a broad survey of the … Continue reading
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Tagged BAWIDAMANN, RAGNAROKS, RMJ Tactical, Tomahawk
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EXTREMA RATIO AT ENFORCE TAC NUREMBERG MESSE 2015
Extrema Ratio New Police III Emergency Tool Extrema Ratio, Prato Italy, one of the world’s premier suppliers of tactical tools and cutlery, today announced its new Police III emergency tool and its T-RAZOR. I want to call it a tactical … Continue reading
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Tagged Enforce Tac 2015, Extrema Ratio, IWA 2015, Police III, T-Razor
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The Benchmade Ultimate Experience
February 26th, 2015 (Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for over 26 years, is pleased to announce the Benchmade Ultimate Experience Contest. Benchmade owners will have opportunity to share their “Benchmade Story” with the company … Continue reading
BAWIDAMANN FNH COLLABORATION
FN America, and Bawidamann Blades partnered to produce 250 limited edition knives exclusively for FN. Serial number 001 was auctioned off during SHOT SHOW with the proceeds donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF). The remaining 249, priced at … Continue reading
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Tagged BAWIDAMANN, FNH, Special Operations Warrior Foundation
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SPYDERCO INTRODUCED A NUMBER OF NEW KNIVES AT SHOT SHOW 2015
The MATRIARCH 2 with the Emerson Opener has a very aggressively serrated Reverse “S” blade that does an amazing job of cutting through harnesses, web belts, etc. It is an ideal tool for our EMS folks. The Emerson Opener snags … Continue reading
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Tagged Aqua Salt, Matriarch 2, Reverse, Spyderco, Zabohawk
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Benchmade Knife Company Partners With AmericanSnipers.org
From Benchmade Knife Company Press Release January 15th, 2015 (Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for the last 26 years, is pleased to announce its partnership with AmericanSnipers.org to assist in their support of … Continue reading
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Tagged AmericanSnipers.org, Benchmade, SHOT SHOW
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Knives International Review Issue 0 2015
Knives International is published by Italian publishing powerhouse C.A.F.F. EDITRICE, Via L. Sabatelli 1 20154 Milano (MI) Tel: 0234537504. C.A.F.F. Editrice has released issue 0 of Knives International. It’s great copy especially for those that want an upscale view of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blade, C.A.F.F. Editrice, Extrema Ratio, Knives International, Spyderco
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A Sampling Of BAWIDAMANN Delicacies For Your Holiday Shopping Extravaganza.
KARAMBITS WITH VZ GRIPS HANDLED POGN L’s HRUND IN ARID/WINTER COLOR MUNINNS POGN DROP POINT SPANTOS BAWIDAMAMANN CC MAGAZINE CARRIERS BAWIDAMANN CARRY SYSTEMS Visit Andrew Bawidamann
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Tagged BAWIDAMANN, Karambits, Muninn, PONG-L
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COLD Steel’s Parking Lot Sale
If you’re out in the Los Angeles / Ventura area be sure to check out COLD STEEL’s Parking Lot Sale. They have them a couple times a year so it’s an excellent opportunity to pick up some great knives and … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio Introduces The RESOLZA A Touch Of Sardinia Tipo Extrema
You don’t need to read too many of my knife reviews to come away with the impression that I like edged weapons. Regardless of origin, they are the complete utility tool. Whether called upon for defense or just plain work, … Continue reading
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Tagged Extrema Ratio, folding knife, Resolza
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Magpul Has Just Announced That The Armorer’s Wrench and Bev Block Are Now Shipping
American-Made, solid steel construction with grip-enhancing phosphate finish engages both stock and pin-style barrel nuts. Fits standard sized flash hiders. Installs and removes rifle receiver extensions and carbine castle nuts, with extended teeth for use with ASAP plates. Two hammer … Continue reading
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BAWIDAMANN POGN G10 VZ WALKURE GRIPS
The Bawidamann PONG (pronounced PONE) is my favorite of the Bawidamann designs. Blade geometry is superb and the carry options extensive. The knife has been updated front to back, with a larger blade and handle but retains a low profile. … Continue reading
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Gear Review: Thomas R Bender’s The Tool
Let me say right off the bat that my catchy post title will be meaningless without reading my review. So, read the review. Having said that Tom’s creations are the personification of simplicity yet total ferocity! Nothing in his work … Continue reading
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Tagged Bender, bladesmith, CA, knife, Tom Bender, Van Nuys
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IWI US, Inc. Announces The Tavor Tactical Combat Folding Knife
This week, IWI introduced a tactical folder that pairs very nicely with your Tavor SAR. The knife is an exclusive design, for IWI US, manufactured in Pennsylvania by Guardian Tactical in collaboration between the U.S. Protective Service and Andrew Buerk, … Continue reading
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Tagged IWI, IWI US, knives, tactical folder
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Greg Hall Joins Benchmade Product Team
October 20th, 2014 (Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for the last 26 years, is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Hall as a new Product Line Manager. As the latest member of the … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Tom Bender Knife Maker
No other industry can tout artisans the way bladesmiths can. If you want to discover the spans of talent and human creativity just attend the Atlanta Blade Show; this is true around the world with examples like Bastien Cove of … Continue reading
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Tagged fixed blde, knife, Tom Bender, Wedge
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Brownells Has A Great Deal For You!
The Gerber LMF II Survival Knife is probably on of the best survival tools you can have; especially aviators. This knife will punch through the skin on light aircraft with no trouble at all. It is tough, sharp and functional. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownell's, Gerber, LMF II
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Extrema Ratio Introduces A New Bush Knife The Mato Grosso
Extrema Ratio of Prato, Italy has introduced a new bush knife that the company named Mato Grosso, which in Portuguese means dense or thick bush. Interestingly enough I could have used one this morning. Weight: 370 g – 13.05 oz … Continue reading
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Tagged bush knife, Extrema Ratio, Matto Grosso
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AKTI Unveils Updated Website Featuring Knife Laws By State
The American Knife and Tool Institute has launched a revised version of its website with complete and legally accurate knife law information available at http://www.AKTI.org. The improved site features accurate information about laws that impact knife businesses and knife owners … Continue reading
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Thomas R. Bender–Custom Knife Maker
Thomas R. Bender lives in Van Nuys, CA and has a passion for weapons of any kind. If you’ve been to an action movie, it’s quite likely he had something to do with the weapons and explosions. I had an … Continue reading
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Tagged knives, Tom Bender, Van Nuys
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SOG Releases A New Fixed Blade Design From Kiku Matsuda
Kiku Matsuda is a master blade smith with an extraordinary list of fabulous creations. All of his knives are deeply rooted in the Japanese tradition but each possess its own unique character. For example, the SHU-FU which is a formidable … Continue reading
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Tagged Hamaguri-Ba, Katana, Kiku Matsuda, SOG
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Gear Review: Spyderco’s Serrata–A Stuart Ackerman Design
Spyderco and Stuart Akerman have done an amazing job producing what is one of the best bush knives I’ve run across in quite a while. The Serrata is stout yet very nimble and its Cast 440C blade delivers a vicious … Continue reading
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Sneak Preview: Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret
This coming month we are going to treat you to one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets, Tom Bender. He’s not a screen name but his work has made just about every action film ever shot a success with his mastery … Continue reading
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Tagged bladesmith, knives, Tom Bender
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Sneak Preview: Spyderco’s Serrata
We’ll be moving into July with a review of Spyderco’s Serrata. Quality and feel are impressive, but this Stuart Ackerman design has a rather interesting metallurgy that we’ll introduce in our upcoming review… So, stay with us.
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Tagged Ackerman, Serrata, Spyderco
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Benchmade Unveils Eight New Models And Its new Proprietary Mechanism: The AXIS Dual Action At The Atlanta Blade Show
June 6th, 2014 In addition to eight new models, including one new model from HK Knives, Benchmade will also unveil its new proprietary mechanism: the AXIS Dual Action. “As the year winds down for the 15th anniversary of the AXIS … Continue reading
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Tagged Benchmade, Blade Show, Cobb Galleria, knives
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PREORDER Announcement For The Bawidamann Muninn
Note: The handle shown in the photo is a prototype . The handle that will actually ship with the knife is shown in the engineering drawing; machined by VZ grips, so it will be every bit as good as the … Continue reading
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AR Tools From Magpul Industries
AR DIYs will have more options in their choice of assembly and disassembly tools for their AR project. Magpul Industries has announced two new products, MAGPUL ® ARMORER’S WRENCH – AR15/M4 and BEV™ BLOCK – AR15/M4. The Armorer’s wrench is available … Continue reading
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Tagged AR, armorer, MAGPUL, tools
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Extrema Ratio Updates Its Task-C Fixed Blade Tac Knife
A staple in Extrema Ratio’s line of fixed blade tactical knives are the Task and Task-C. The Task is a full-sized combat utility knife with an overall length of 11.24 inches and the Task-C (Compact), its little brother, that measures … Continue reading
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Tagged Extrema Ratio, Italy, Task-C
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Extrema Ratio’s BF2 V For The Sailor In You
The folks at Extrema Ratio have come up with a new twist for their very popular BF2 medium folding knife family. They added a series of features to create the BF2 V, which makes this knife and ideal shipmate. They’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged BF2 V, Extrema Ratio, knife, Navy, sailor
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Bawidamann Is Now Accepting Pre Orders On The Skeletonized Karambit…
Bawidamann designs are highly sought-after embodying both artistic flair and superb craftsmanship. Production runs from Andrew sell out before production is complete, so if you want to own a Bawidamann creation you’ll need to place your order quickly. If you … Continue reading
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Tagged BAWIDAMANN, Karambit
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Gear Review: Columbia River Knife and Tool’s NO BOTHER
CRKT’s NO BOTHER tactical fixed blade knife is a Ryan M Johnson design inspired by Ryan’s daughter. When she came up with the design, she described it to her father as something you could use if someone is bothering … Continue reading
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Extrema Ratio Unbundles The Ontos And Selvans Survival Knives
When Extrema Ratio introduced its no nonsense Ontos survival knife, the company packaged it with a survival kit and a sheath designed to carry both on the belt or in a drop-leg arrangement. I had the opportunity to review the … Continue reading
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Tagged Extrema Ration, Ontos, Selvans
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SHOT SHOW 2014–Attleboro Battle Knife
I never pass up an opportunity to check out the edged weapons, at any of the outdoor shows, for a couple of reasons. First, I developed an affinity for the Japanese Katana through my study of Bushido and some marshal … Continue reading
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Tagged Attleboro, Green Beret, knives, tactical
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SHOT SHOW 2014 Spyderco Stuart Ackerman Serrata
If you’re looking for a exceptional bush knife, you need to checkout Spyderco’s Serrata, a collaboration with Stuart Ackerman. A prototype of this knife was introduced in 2013. Picking this knife up feels like an extension of your hand. The … Continue reading
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Extrema Ratio Announces the RAO II
Extrema Ratio has added a new and improved version of the RAO folding knife to its lineup. The RAO II features a drop point and handle that is slightly beveled to give it a more rounded look and feel. The … Continue reading
Extrema Ration Launches Its TK Tool 2.0 Multipurpose Tool
The TK TOOL 2.0 is the company’s newest multi-purpose, single-piece pocket tool produced in Prato, Italy. It’s presently designed for the European market or for use on metric patterned rifles like the HKs, Beretta, etc. Its features include:– central slot … Continue reading
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Bawidamann Offering 60 SKRAELINGS For Immediate Sale…
If you like a classical catana, the SKRAELINGS is about as close as you’ll get in a short fixed blade knife. These knives are superb and feature a carbon fiber composite handle and 4 inch CPM s35vn blade. MSRP $315
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PGM Precision In Collaboration With Sacha Thiel Is Offering A Limited Edition Folding Knife
PGM Precision is the official supplier of sniper weapon systems to the French Government. PGM rifles have a global reputation for their accuracy, robustness and reliability. I’ve had the opportunity to test the company’s PGM338 and walked away extremely impressed … Continue reading
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