When it first appeared on the scene in 2013, The James Brand won fans (and detractors) with its focus on modern and urban designs. But since its inception, customers have been asking for lower-priced options and superior ergonomics to go along with the signature James look. With the brand new Folsom liner lock knife, the company satisfies both requests in a single package. […]
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Review: SOG Tactical Tomahawk
(Originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Review: SOG Tactical Tomahawk Dave Merrill Admittedly, I don’t know a whole lot about tomahawks except for what Hollywood taught me–hell, I don’t even prefer larger knives. But boy are they awesome in movies. My first thought is always The Last of the Mohicans quickly followed by The Patriot. […]
MNKF: G10 Face Stabber, The Senka
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: G10 Face Stabber, The Senka Craig Metzger A few months ago I talked about shivs and today I’m going to look at plastic knives, specifically the G10 sculpted sticker by Sentinel Concealment Gear. Most of us see plastic knives as a sneaky way to […]
Meet the Emerson CQC-8
Ernest Emerson is a pioneer in both custom and production knives. Due to the popular demand for his customs by civilians and members of the armed forces alike, the wait list for one of his handmade knives grew exponentially. In 1996 Emerson Knives, Inc. was founded. In every major theater of operation the US is deployed in — […]
The CRKT Kangee Tomahawk
(Originally published on Breach Bang Clear) The CRKT Kangee Tomahawk Matt Stagliano Where does a tomahawk fit in the lifestyle of an every day modern guy? It probably doesn’t, but man are they cool. Just holding a small axe or tomahawk, you immediately imagine the birth of the country where tools like these cleared land, […]
F.O.R.K. It: TOPS Knives’ New Multi-Tool Is Unreal
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) As far as blades go, TOPS Knives is one of the most creative manufacturers in the industry — the company’s new F.O.R.K. It multi-tool just proves that sentiment. RELATED STORY: Tac-Raze: TOPS’ First Friction Folding Knife With the help of Leo Espinoza, the F.O.R.K. It was designed with several different uses […]
MNKF: MTech “Tactical” Tomahawk
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: MTech “Tactical” Tomahawk Apocalypse Josh I have a great fondness for hatchets and tomahawk and quite a collection, ranging from the low-key Fuller camping hatchet to the knockabout United Cutlery M48 to the singular Boker Tomahook. A new addition to my armory was the very […]
Morakniv Eldris Pocket Sized Fixed Blade
Style of Knife: Pocket sized Fixed blade. Can also be worn as a neck knife. Blade Length: Blade length is 2.2″ with an overall length of 5.6″ Type of Edge: The blade is a scandi grind making maintenance of this knife a breeze when in the field. Blade and Handle Materials: The blade is made of 12C27, […]
Kershaw Launch 6 Voted Best New Automatic Knife 2016
The KnifeNews Dealers’ Choice Awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the production knife world. KnifeNews turned to knife dealers to determine the winners. With hundreds of new production knives passing through their hands and many hours spent interacting with end-users, dealers have the most comprehensive and informed perspective. 21 of North America’s top dealers cast their […]
Böker Plus Piranha Crosses the Atlantic
After a jubilant reception in Europe, Böker is bringing the Piranha EDC fixed blade stateside. Modeled after a custom knife made by Scott McGhee of Guinea Hog Forge, this production version is part of the Böker Plus line, and with an MSRP of $67.95 it’s an affordable option that should tempt any fan of fixed […]