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Böker is expanding their lineup of modern-style traditional knives with the Raphael Durand-designed Slack. Inspired by jack knives from the 19th century but rendered in modern materials, the Slack is poised to add a modern traditional offering to Böker’s gigantic lineup. Durand says the Slack was inspired by single blade folding knives found in Europe […]
New for 2017, Kershaw Knives is releasing a line of ‘Made in the USA’ knives. One of those knives is the Kershaw Dividend 1812. This is a smaller knife, but not too small. I honestly think the size is about perfect with a blade length of 3″ (cutting edge) with an overall length of 7″. […]
Kershaw and Danish custom knife and toolmaker, Jens Anso, have teamed up to create a handsome knife just right for the knife user who prefers a contemporary look. This slim, sleek design weighs in at a “Fraxion” of the weight of other comparable knives—under 2 ounces. The Fraxion’s lighter weight is thanks to the streamlined […]
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights- Hoback Knives Hoback Knives has been offering a few unique blades.These are no doubt all sold out by now, but we’re sure more will be coming, which is a great reason to subscribe to their newsletter. Jake Hoback says, “Every Jake Hoback Knife is crafted of […]
A few days ago I was taking an inventory of all of my bladed weapons. Fixed blades, tactical folders, daggers, tomahawks and machetes. I began to think to myself, “why do I have so many knives?” specifically folders. When I began putting them all back where they came from I realized the reason, because I […]
The Cold Steel Grik stands out in the company’s vast 94 product catalog with its unconventional pocket clip, HTR deployment mechanism, and smaller size. Slated for a summer release, the Grik offers a unique package of benefits that Cold Steel hopes will gain traction in the years to come. Plastic clips were more common in the early days of modern pocket […]
Boker recently released a new knife they collaborated on with knife designer Serge Panchenko, called the Boker Plus Lancer. Description from the original press release: The very flat design offers an extremely high carrying comfort, and the strong construction creates a smooth action and strong reliability. Between the two G-10 handles the single titanium liner […]
We got the word from our friends in Isreal at Agilite that their new kneepads are now standard issue for all IDF combat troops from March onward. You may be thinking the same thing we thought: “I’m pretty sure I’ve seen those somewhere.” And you might be right. The Agilite kneepad design used to be […]
Here are six boot picks that will make your outdoors excursion easier. They meet the criteria for good price, are comfortable to wear (use), are durable, have great utility, and are not overly weighty. SALOMON XA PRO 3D MID (GTX/FORCES) Overall the Salomon XA Pro Mid GTX is a great shoe for all kinds of […]
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) It doesn’t matter much whether you’re trying to survive the aftermath of a hurricane, an earthquake, a massive flood, an extreme blizzard or a volcanic eruption—once you’ve bugged out to your safe zone, you are probably going to be heating large quantities of water over an open fire. RELATED STORY: 11 […]
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