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Kangee T-HAWK RMJ’s Collaboration With Columbia River Knife and Tool.
Ryan M. Johnson, founder of RMJ Tactical, is known worldwide for his Tactical Tomahawk’s. Late in 2012, Ryan collaborated with Columbia River Knife and Tool to bring outdoor enthusiasts and servicemen and women the Kangee T-Hawk. CRKT’s Kangee T-Hawk … Continue reading
33 BAWIDAMANN BLADES AVAILABLE On 3 April 2013
Connoisseurs of fine custom knives know that Bawidamann creations sell out within 30 minutes of going on sale. Bawidamann Brothers have announced they will make available for sale 33 Pong L blades on 3 April 2013. You can purchase the … Continue reading
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Tagged BAWIDAMANN, knives, L, Pong
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Extrema Ratio’s New Offerings From IWA 2013
Photo courtesy of Frédéric Combe The designers at Extrema Ratio have, over the years, impressed me with an ability to improve on perfection, which is the reason I consider their combat knives to be some of the best in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Doberman, Extrema, Ratio, SERE
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Spyderco ‘ s Enuff Leaf – Review
Let’s face it, tactical folders are an indispensible component of anyone’s kit; earning that standing because they are compact and weigh considerably less than the MK3 Mod 0 I use to carry. But, they fail! And, sometimes at the most … Continue reading
Spyderco’s ENUFF Leaf An Amazing Small Fixed Blade Knife
Spyderco’s ENUFF Leaf, fixed blade, stands as a monument to the concept that quite often good things come in small packages. Check out my March review of this little gem, from a great company, to find out why so many … Continue reading
FOX Knives Avi Nardia KAPAP Combatives
One of the more interesting fixed blade designs at SHOT 2013 is this FOX Knives KAPAP combat knife. This exceptional knife bears the name of Avi Nardia a 24 year veteran of the Israeli IDF Reserves, serving as the official … Continue reading
7 BAWIDAMANN BLADES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE… TODAY!
Bawidamann Bros. has announced seven Bawidamann blades will be made available for purchase today, Wednesday, 13 Feb 2013, starting at 5:00 pm EST. These knives sell out within minutes of going on sale. It’s first come first served, and buyers … Continue reading
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Tagged BAWIDAMANN, Ohio, Pong, Skuld
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Work Sharp’s® Guided Field Sharpener 2.2.1
By: Sal Palma Knives, especially military blades, lead more productive lives than many people. They’re used for tasks ranging from stirring instant coffee in hot water to chipping through a wall to create spider holes for a sniper’s hide, so … Continue reading
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Tagged Field, Guided, knife, Sharpner, Work Sharp
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Quick Stop At Lion Steel’s Booth To Check Out Their Cutlery.
International participation at SHOT Show has been growing over the years. I am huge fan of many of the Italian knife makers and Lion Steel is no exception. The Lion Steel Molletta is 4 5/8″ closed – heavy duty – … Continue reading
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Tagged folding, knife, Lion, Molletta, Steel
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Extrema Ratio Introduces A Single-Edge Version Of Its Pugio Combat Dagger.
Extrema Ratio introduced the Pugio Combat Dagger in 2011; today it can be seen as part of many-a-kit in Afghanistan. The knife was an instant success because of its classic dagger design and nothing excels more than a dagger when … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio’s Glauca B1 – Review
By: Sal Palma Collaboration between the masters at Extrema and Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale of France, renders a versatile tactical folder. Extrema Ratio has built a reputation around design and manufacture of many of the world’s best combat … Continue reading
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Tagged B1, Extrema Ratio, folder, France, Glauca, Italy, knife, Sal Palma, tactical
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Extrema Ratio Glauca B1
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B&T Industries LLC Announces the BT41 – B&T Letter Opener
I have had the pleasure to call Kasey Beltz a friend for several years now and I’ve got to say to you that nowhere on the face of this planet will you find a more talented and amicable individual; hence B&T Industries … Continue reading
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Tagged Accu-Pod, Atlas, B&T Industries, BT-41, Letter Opener
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Bastinelli Creations
Bastinelli Knives are not necessarily for everyone but then again neither is an Armani Prive. Like the dress, Bastien Coves’ concepts integrate impeccable design and art form with the natural martial flow; very much like the Armani Prive on a deserving figure. La quintessence de … Continue reading
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Tagged Armani, Bastien, Bastinelli, Coves, France, knives, Prive
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Benchmade® 275 Adamas™ – Beauty and the Beast – Review
Shane Sibert and Benchmade have delivered a very thoughtful design reflecting the resilient and adaptive character of the men and women it was designed to honor. It is esthetically pleasing yet thoroughly capable and robust, a perfect dichotomy perfectly integrated … Continue reading
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Tagged Adamas, Benchmade, folding knife, Shane Sibert
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Extrema Ratio Introduces The New GLAUCA B1Combat Folding Knife.
Extrema Ratio, purveyor of the world’s best military knives, has introduced the GLAUCA B1 folding knife. This knife is a collaborative effort between Extrema Ratio, Prato, Italy and the French Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale (G.I.G.N.). The G.I.G.N.’s role is counter-terrorism and hostage … Continue reading
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Tagged Extrema Ratio, Extreme Knives, G.I.G.N., GLAUCA B1, tactical
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Benchmades 275 Adamas™ Folder
You’re looking at one of the best tactical folders available, Benchmade’s 275 Adamas™ “Beauty and the Best” the perfect dichotomy. Read my review this August…
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Tagged Adamas, Benchmade, folding knife, tactical
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Spyderco’s Dragonfly The Little Knife That Could
Spyderco, based in Golden, Colorado, is the perfect example of an American success story. The company was founded in 1978 by Sal Glesser and his wife Gail, who started producing knife sharpeners and in 1981 Spyderco produced its first folding … Continue reading
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Tagged Dragonfly, folding knife, knife, Spyderco, tactical
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Bastinelli Creations Artisan and Rising Blade Master
I have recently taken notice of someone I believe to be a rather gifted knife designer, Bastien Coves of Bastinelli Creations. Bastien is a French knife maker working out of a small shop in Paris. Bastien is not simply a gifted young artist; he is, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bastien Cove, Bastinelli, Bastinelli Creations, France, knives, Paris, tactical
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Extrema Ratio’s BF M1A1 and BF M1A2 Now Available In A Burnished Finish.
By the way, these knives are great utility knives complete with an integrated marlinspike. If you’ve ever had to handle wet knotted line or make a splice, or an eye, you’ll quickly come to appreciate the value of the marlinspike.
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Tagged Extrema, Extrema Ratio, knives, marlinspike, sailing
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CRKT’s Secret Weapon – The Hissatsu™ Folder
This very concept of “IPON”, so to speak, permeates CRKT’s Hissatsu Folder™. Simplicity with a purpose captured in the Kanji translation of its name Hissatsu – “strike”. The Hissatsu folder is a collaborative effort between James Williams and Columbia River … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia River Knife and Tool, CRKT, folding knife, Hissatsu, James Williams, knife
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Benchmade’s Gorgeous Harley Davidson Ti-Fender™ Monolock
I’ve been around motorcycles of every description for a long time and nothing, other than the Indian, will ever replace the love I have in my heart for the Harley Davidson motorcycle. It screams American in a way no other … Continue reading
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Tagged Benchmade, folder, folding knife, Harley, Harley Davidson, knife, Monolock, Ti-Fender
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Extrema Ratio Introduces the 39-09 Combat.
The 39-09 Combat is a slightly shorter, 160 mm, version of the 39-09 Operativo, which traces its origins back to World War I. The U.S. version of the Combat features a flat ground blade with a plain edge and very nicely executed serrations just … Continue reading
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Tagged 39-09, combat, Extrema, Extrema Ratio, knives, Operativo, tactical
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Two Outstanding Knife Reviews – Coming Your Way
This month, I’ll take a look at two outstanding folding knives from two great companies, Benchmade’s Ti-Fender and Columbia River Knife & Tool’s Hissatsu. Two great knives to meet very different needs.
Posted in Knives and Tools, Sneak Previews
Tagged Benchmade, CRKT, folder, Hissatsu, knife, tactical, Ti-Fender
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Extrema Ratio Pugio – Classic and Timeless
This month, I had the opportunity to review one of the best, if not the best, execution of a combat dagger, Extrema Ratio’s Pugio. I also have a great love for the Roman era Gladius, its longer brethren the Gladius … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools, Soldier Systems
Tagged dagger, Extrema Ratio, knife, Pugio, tactical
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Extrema Ratio Announces A New Addition To Its Lineup The M1A1.
The folks at Extrema Ratio, Prato Italy, have introduced a rather interesting new utility knife, the M1A1. This is somewhat of a departure from their military product line, which includes heavy-duty folding knives, combat knives and survival knives. The M1A1 features … Continue reading
Tuff-Writer, Inc. Upgrades the Operator Pen Series.
If you’re part of the Monte Blanc crowd you may not find this interesting but it never hurts to keep an ear to the ground and stay receptive, I always say. Tuff-Write, Inc. does one thing and one thing only … Continue reading
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Extrema Ratio Introduces A Compact Version Of Its Legendary Col. Moschin Combat Knife
Prato, Italy – Extrema Ratio announced the release of the compact version of its legendary Col. Moschin combat knife. The Col. Moschin was commissioned and officially adopted in 2002 by the Ninth Rgt. Incursori “Col. Moschin.” The Compact Col. Moschin has a blade length of … Continue reading
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Tagged combat, Extrema Ratio, knives
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915 Triage™ – Benchmade Through and Through
Benchmade introduced the 915 TriageÔ at the 2011 Shot Show in Las Vegas. At the time, I was unable to get a close look at it but I have to tell you this is one exciting knife. Why call it … Continue reading
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Tagged 915 Triage, Benchmade, knives, rescue
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Extrema Ratio’s Legendary ONTOS Now Available In Black Sheath
The ONTOS is an amazing knife that you can baton with a sledge-hammer if the need arises. It will also punch through concrete or a fuselage. For those of you unfamiliar with Extrema Ratio’s ONTOS, I offer this back ground for your … Continue reading
SOG ®PowerLock® Multitool
SOG Specialty Knives and Tool, LLC. recently added a new member to their highly successful multitool family. The SOG® PowerLock® offers an array of field expedient tools. The PowerLock® uses the patented Compound Leverage™ which acts to increase the torque much … Continue reading
ENTREK USA Commando… Lean and Mean
Entrek USA manufactures a small but muscular line of combat knives. Ray Ennis, Entrek’s owner and artisan has been designing knives since his teens. That experience was evident in the USA Commando pictured above. The USA Commando features a 7″ … Continue reading
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Tagged Blade, ENTREK, knives
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MIL-TAC Knives & Tools Impressive Combat – Survival CS-2Ti
MIL-TAC Knives & Tools, Wylie, Texas is one of many young companies delivering superb products in direct support of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The company has a small but well diversified product offering that includes pistol grips (made … Continue reading
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Tagged Blade, knives, MIL-TAC
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Benchmade Nimravus Now With A Redesigned Sheath
Benchmade designs and manufactures many of the world’s best military and combat knives, and the company’s products are known for quality and durability. Benchmade’s Nimravus, fixed blade designs, are superbly capable combat knives but they were lacking in sheath design. … Continue reading
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Mark Knapp Custom Knives, Fairbanks Alaska at Blade Show 2011
In the 1911 category, Mark Knapp of Mark Knapp Custom Knives Fairbanks, AK, delivers his vision of the 1911 knife. The Knapp design features a fully functional 1911 magazine that Mr. Knapp claims will function in any 1911. This very … Continue reading
SOG’s Aegis Continues To Be A Strong Performer…
You won’t find many asking for an upgraded version of a Chateau Lafite Rothschild so too it is with SOG’s famously successful Aegis series. Since its introduction, several years ago, the Aegis has done extremely well for SOG and it continues to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blade, knives, SOG
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The Venerable 1911 Inspires More Than One Designer At Blade Show.
One designer ULTIMATE™ EQUIPMENT has developed an entire product line around the M1911. The company currently offers the M1911 Standard Folding Knife, M1911 Officer Compact Folding Knife and an M1911 Fixed Blade. The folding knives are available in a 440C steel and a CPM … Continue reading
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Tagged 1911, knives, tactical
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BLADE 2011 – The Largest Trade Show Dedicated To Edged Weapons and Tools
The 2011 Blade Show was held June 10-12 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA. It is the largest of its kind trade show in the world; pulling exhibitors from all over the world. This year’s show was larger than … Continue reading
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Tagged Blade, ESEE, SOG
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Blade Show 2011
That’s right numb nuts, I’m not the fairy godmother or your mommy, and no I didn’t forget Blade 2011 coverage. So, I guess you’ll just have to come back to read about it won’t you. Drop and give me twenty … Continue reading
SOG Tac Automatic 3.8oz of Sheer Tactical Muscle.
In 2011, SOG Specialty Knives Inc. continues its tradition of designing and manufacturing great blades with a new automatic offering, the SOG Tac Automatic Drop Point. Readers who have followed my reviews know I tend to take folding knives lightly when … Continue reading
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