Category Archives: Knives and Tools
INTRODUCING THE "WHARNCLIFFE POGN"
The POGN WHARNCLIFFE by Bawidamann Blades features filework on the blade spine and notches on the thumbrest, 5/32 blade stock, 1 1/2 in blade depth. Full tang Skeltonized construction.MADE IN USA, Proudly crafted by the Bawidamann Brothers Blade length 3 … Continue reading
SNEAK PREVIEW: CRKT TRENCHER
We’ve been digging around for something cool to review for our readers and found CRKT’s Trencher. How many times have you gone camping and found your self in need of a shovel, saw and ax? Well, look no further readers … Continue reading
Spyderco Street Beat Black A Fred Perrin Design
If looking and holding Spyderco’s Street Beat doesn’t float your boat, you may want to check your vitals. This little fixed blade knife has all of the sex appeal of a Lamborghini HURACÁN LP 610-4 AVIO. The Street Beat is … Continue reading
SNEAK PREVIEW: SPYDERCO STREET BEAT IN BLACK
Coming up this July, we’ll introduce readers to Spyderco’s Street Beat compact fixed blade knife. This edged weapon is possibly the best implementation of a compact fixed blade knife that we’ve ever had the pleasure to review. Everything from blade … Continue reading
EXTREMA RATIO CORVO
The CORVO is a traditional Chilean Army combat knife. Its origins are mysterious; it probably arrive in the New World with the Spanish Conquistadores, who developed an appreciation for the design during the Spanish war against the Moors. The CORVO … Continue reading
Gear Review: CRKT CLEVER GIRL
We had the pleasure to review a new addition to CRKT’s Forged by War series marketed as Clever Girl. Its designer, Austin McGlaun, is a U.S. Army Iraq veteran with a flair for what I’ll call “intimidating” designs. Clever Girl … Continue reading
EXTREMA RATIO N.K.2 NECK KNIFE
N.K.2 is a new reduced-size knife in Extrema Ratio’s family of neck knives. The N.K.2 differs its predecessor N.K.1 in the new Tanto blade and the blood-draining slot. The handle is specifically designed to prevent accidental injury while drawing the … Continue reading
Bawidamann’s April Fools Day Knife Sale 4.1.16 – 4.7.16
Starting RIGHT NOW! The store is LIVE!!!!! Bawidamann’s blades go fast so if you snooze you loose… 5 Different knife models in multiple color SKUs GUNNR, POGN L, HRUND, POGN, and SKRAELING Limited Availability (If you Ain’t first You’re Last) … Continue reading
SNEAK PREVIEW CRKT’s CLEVER GIRL
We have another great review coming your way, which we’re shure will appeal to the edged weapon aficionado that is into ruthless efficiency. I won’t spoil the story for you but this is a design coming straight out of Fort … Continue reading
LIMITED EDITION BLUE FORCE GEAR ESEE IZULA KNIFE
Blue Force Gear commissioned this special knife because it’s perfect for everyday carry, keep it in the car, stored in a bug out bag, or worn on an plate carrier. The IZULA is extremely light at only two ounces, is … Continue reading
SILENCERCO + MCGINNIS KNIVES
SilencerCo has paired up with knife maker Gerry McGinnis to produce a limited-edition run of Mini Exos. McGinnis is known within the knife world as one of the most renowned and respected makers of custom and mid-tech blades. His creations … Continue reading
Gear Review: Spyderco Para Military 2 Dark Blue
Spyderco added a new interpretation to its highly successful Para Military 2. The new for 2016 Para Military 2 Dark Blue is the company’s latest addition to its Dark Blue line of CPM S110V knives. In this review, I … Continue reading
THE SPYDER STRIKES AGAIN! SPYDERCO PARA MILITARY 2 A SNEAK PREVIEW
Spyderco, enjoys a global reputation for some of the best folding and fixed blade knives on the market. In 2016, they introduce its new and measurably enhanced Para Military 2 with an SV110 steel blade that is sure to be … Continue reading
White River Knife & Tool Introduces The Caper
White River Knife & Tool – http://www.whiteriverknives.com. is introducing what the company describes as a perfectly designed and executed knife that gets it done. This new knife designated the Caper is constructed of CPM S30V high-carbon stainless steel at a … Continue reading
WITH SPYDERCO AT SHOT SHOW 2016
I had a great visit with our friends at Spyderco who were kind enough to take us through their interesting and very attractive new offerings for 2016. The Spyder produces exceptional folding and fixed blade knives; absolutely some of the … Continue reading
SHOT SHOW 2016 WITH COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL
CRKT has a number of new fixed blade designs that are part of their Forged By War™ program, the company has also launched a new line of Ruger knives. Also new for 2016 is the Birler Ax designed by the … Continue reading
BAWIDAMANN ROGUE KNIVES ARE AVAILABLE
These knives are designed with a 60 degree angle bend from handle to tip to enhance natural motions from punching to plunging, with the knife being a true extension of the motion. They are designed for off side carry, and … Continue reading
OUR 2015 HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS
Each year we go back through many of the items we’ve had the opportunity to review and select 10 that we feel would make exceptional gifts or stocking stuffers. The selection criteria is heavily influence by function, reliability, relevance and … Continue reading
EXTREMA RATIO DOBERMANN IV S AFRICA
Extrema Ratio introduced its Dobermann IV S Africa, a knife dedicated to hunters. The knife delivers all of the characteristics that make it an excellent choice for skinning or otherwise work on the prey. It comes with a 145 mm … Continue reading
Tom Bender Van Nuys’ Blade Smith
A little over a year ago, I had the opportunity to review one of Tom Bender’s blades, which you can read here. Tom is an amazing Connecticut Yankee now living in Van Nuys, CA. There’s probably not an action film … Continue reading
Gear Review: Cold Steel’s Tactical Katana Machete
There are machetes and then there are machetes this one from Cold Steel breaks all the rules and delivers the ability to sever any object with a one double-handed stroke. If the spirit of the warrior class Samurai flows … Continue reading
Bawidamann Karambits Available
KARAMBITS AVAILABLE! Well….. here they are. Finally. Our “most ripped off model” in China, and some of the time the selling websites even claim funny little things like it was designed by Israeli Mossad… It was designed here in the … Continue reading
TUFF-WRITER LAUNCHES NEW MINI-CLICK PEN and MECHANISM ON KICKSTARTER
PHOENIX, AZ – Tuff-Writer MFG LLC., makers of the world’s toughest American made pens, have launched the new Mini-Click Pen Project on Kickstarter. The Mini-Click is the brain child of Jack Roman, who has been designing pens for almost a … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Cold Steel’s Tactical Katana Machete
It’s been a while since we’ve done an edged weapon review so we wanted it to be something on the formidable side. To do that, we selected Cold Steel’s Tactical Katana Machete. This 24 inch blade is formidable but very … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio Announces The Dobermann IV Africa
Extrema Ratio has introduced the new Dobermann IV Africa, dedicated to professional hunters.The blade steel is Bohler N690, the Austrian stainless steel enriched with chromium, vanadium, molybdenum and cobalt, whose distinctive features are hardness, for edge retention, and ease of … Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend Kit Porn
Benchmade Knife Company Annoucement
(Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for more than two decades, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon de Asis to the role of Senior Director of Operations. In this new position, Jon … Continue reading
SMALL RUN OF FENRIR RAGNAROKS By BAWIDAMANN AVAILABLE NOW
SMALL RUN OF FENRIR RAGNAROKS AVAILABLE NOW They are finished, marked, sharpened, and handled up. They just need scabbards and will ship by the end of Aug. More info/purchase: CLICK HERE
Spyderco’s Reverse – A Unique Craig Douglas and Michael Janich Compromise
Where some knives lend themselves to specific combat styles, Spyderco’s Reverse is very much style agnostic. This is a fighting knife with a totally cool twist. A collaboration between Craig Douglas and Michael Janich, two trainers and marshal artists with … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Spyderco’s Reverse
From the winner of two awards at Blade Show 2015, Atlanta, can you say Spyderco Reverse? Well we sure can and we’re going to tell you all about this very cool and ingenious fixed blade from one of the … Continue reading
Atlanta Blade Show 2015 Awards With Categories
The Atlanta Blade Show is held annually at Cobb Galleria. This year’s award results, were presented on Saturday 6 June 2015. Knife of the Year Competition Results · Overall Knife Of The Year®: LionSteel T.R.E. (Three Rapid Exchange) · … Continue reading
Gear Review: CRKT ARGUS™ – a Matthew Lerch EDC
Matthew Lerch’s signature is his combination of innovative mechanisms with relatively elaborate carvings; his knives combine art with function. The ARGUS dispenses with the elaborate but retains the elegant… Read My Review
Sneak Preview CRKT ARGUS Folder
Prolific designer Matthew Lerch and Columbia River Knife and Tool team up to create an assisted open EDC folder with a gorgeous blade profile. We’ll tell you all about ARGUS in our upcoming review. Coming soon…
Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-2 HL G
Streamlight’s TLR-2 HL G is possibly one of the best values in a high performance, high output, weapon mounted light. Users will have 720 lumens of concentrated white light at their disposal and a laser aiming module that dispenses … Continue reading
CRKT Yukanto A James Williams Design With A Point
If you favor knife designs heavily influenced by Samurai feudal art form, James Williams and Columbia River Knife and Tool are for you. James Williams’ collaborations with CRKT have resulted in some fabulously successful offerings that include the Sakimori, Hissatsu, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
