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July 12, 2017 – Bonner, Mont (USA) – It’s back! The all new Big Sky Bistro™ is making a reappearance as the go-to, lightweight portable French Press Coffee Maker & Mug! Now with beautiful graphic outdoor scenes created by our very own resident artist. The Big Sky Bistro first came on the market in the […]
Introduction You need to prepare yourself for SHTF as it can happen anytime so you should be well-prepared and good to go. When you have a firearm, it is important to consider the ammunition or bullets stock needed to fill your weapon in the long run. The usual question pondered upon is the timeline of […]
Here at Everyday Carry, we like to talk a lot about the tools and accessories we carry to get the job done. But for some people, being on their feet is the job. Whether they’re military/LEO, EMTs, doctors and nurses, or those working in heavy industries, many people rely on what’s on their feet as much as […]
Back in December, ESEE surprised everyone with the announcement of the CL1, a knife unlike anything in their line-up. When we reported the news, Co-Founder Mike Perrin told us the CL1 would be at home at large campsites or as a knife you’d keep in the truck for “those times when you need something heavy duty.” Tipping the […]
DDR Knives is betting big on balisong knives in 2017 and beyond. The Forney, Texas-based company is rolling out three new balisong models over the next 18 months, including a revival of an old favorite, and a butterfly knife version of their Gunhammer folder. The upcoming AA-M is based off the Gemini [shown below], a trailblazing DDR custom from […]
The Gerber StrongArm has been a companion on most of my adventuring for the last few weeks. It’s walked with me through the woods, setting up tree stands, hunting, and ultimately being unsuccessful so far. However, the knife has served me quite well. The Gerber StrongArm Blade Strong and sharp are the first two words […]
As Michael Vagnino wraps up work on just his seventh Convertible Dagger, he says a production version may be in the cards. This wild design drops jaws, with a mechanism that toggles the knife between a straight back knife and a punching dagger. With prices that start around $2500, most custom Convertible Dagger owners probably keep the knife […]
Benchmade deepened their more-affordable offerings this year with the Freek, a classic axis lock folder with modern materials. The Freek’s simple drop point blade and ergonomic handle have many comparing the knife to Benchmade’s popular Griptilian series. In some ways, they share much of the same DNA. Both knives are unpretentious, practical, sturdy, and (relatively) affordable. Despite the similarities, […]
Coopersville, MI, White River Knife & Tool, July, 2017 – White River Knives brand new Always There Knife is a high-tech steel mini-marvel. New from White River Knives and knife maker and designer Owen baker Jr. comes the Always There Knife (ATK). This new fixed blade knife is built for strength, light weight and lightning-quick use if needed. Constructed from […]
KnifeNews is pleased to announce that starting tomorrow we’ll be counting down the Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017. In 2015, we published the Top 25 Knife Brands and last year the Top 25 Indispensable Pocket Knives. Given the popularity of the daily countdowns, we wanted to keep the annual July/August tradition rolling. But this time, rather […]
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