Knives & Tools

Hultafors Expedition Knife | Quick Look

Hultafors Group AB is proud to introduce five new Swedish designed knives for outdoor, camping and survival to the North American markets. Debuting at the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the new designs draw on the brand’s 125-years of experience developing tools synonymous with precision, craftsmanship and safety. Hultafors knives are based on classic Nordic […]

KnifeNews Introduces Knife Gripes Starring Nick Shabazz

KnifeNews is pleased to announce a brand new weekly video editorial opinion segment called Knife Gripes that will star YouTuber and gear reviewer Nick Shabazz. Knife Gripes will take an unvarnished look at the knife world by one of its most astute critics. “I hope, whether people agree with me or just think I’m nuts, […]

CRKT Snap Lock Inventor Explains Advantages of Unique Mechanism

After 12 years out of circulation, CRKT is bringing back the Snap Lock, a folding knife with a totally unconventional action. The Snap Lock has had people talking ever since it reemerged at SHOT Show in January, so we reached out to the knife’s designer, Ed Van Hoy, to learn more about his unusual creation. Van […]

Lansky Sharpening Paddle – Final Review

The Lansky Sharpening paddle is the balisong of knife sharpeners. If you read my first look you’d know it hides itself well in its own grip. This makes it a compact package that still offers a handle, and it protects the actual stone from damage. It’s a neat design with some real redeeming value. For […]

Gerber Says Knife Enthusiasts Back on Their Radar

Gerber is rolling out two new folders they say live up to the high standards that core knife buyers have come to expect. According to the Portland, Oregon-based company, the made in the USA SharkBelly and the stylish Pocket Square demonstrate that they’re once again including knife enthusiasts in their scope of concern. Gerber incorporated trendy features into the SharkBelly, including a […]

Slysteel Skeletek Dagger Lets Users Pick Their Grip

Slysteel is preparing to roll out the Skeletek Dagger, the latest addition to their line of fixed blades. Living up to its name, the knife’s laddered skeletonization gives users more options for paracord wrapping, so they can end up with the handle shape and thickness they want. It’s the first knife out of the Slysteel […]

MNKF: Spotlight on the ZT 0095BW Grey Man

(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) The Zero Tolerance ZT 0095BW (Black Wash) has been available in the US for about a year now. Unlike many of ZT’s folders, this one was designed and built “in house,” but the lack of a celebrity name has done nothing to subtract from the quality. It’s a production […]

A Quick Look at Dynamis Alliance

(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) A Quick Look at Dynamis Alliance Fifty Shades of FDE Next to the Line of Fire booth was Dynamis Alliance’s table, which had some very sharp tools on display. After talking with Eli of Dynamis Alliance about the LoF Shooter’s Glove, he took the time to tell me about […]

SOG Enters the Modern Slipjoint Category with the Terminus

SOG, known for its tactical roots, is continuing to pursue unexpected product categories. This time they’re doing it with the new for 2017 Terminus slipjoint knife. Like with the Baton multitool series, SOG built some clever engineering into its deceptively simple package. The new knife features a G-10 handle, deep carry clip, and 3-inch CTS-BD1 clip point blade that rides […]

Knife Maintenance Month: Disassembly and Reassembly

Properly maintaining your tools is crucial to their longevity and performance. Sometimes, that means you’ll need to take them apart. Whether it’s due to rust blooming under the liners or sand in the bearing pivot, this week’s installment in the Knife Maintenance Month series will help guide you through disassembling (and reassembling) your folding knives. […]