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With the cold fingers of winter gripping ever tighter, it’s nice to sit back in the comfort of our homes and enjoy the warmth. This, however, this is a luxury we may not always have. Natural and manmade disasters can occur during the middle of winter and you never know when you may need to […]
CRKT’s Ruger line barrels into 2017 with the announcement of the Ken Onion-designed Hollow-Point. This is CRKT collaborator Onion’s first Ruger design, and foreshadows plans the company has in store for its gun-knife crossover brand in 2017. The Hollow-Point will be available in three different sizes: a Compact (2.75” blade), Regular (3.17”), and +P (3.6”) version. Onion drew up an unusual […]
Looking for an improvised ‘ditch’ weapon to carry in areas where you cannot take your concealed carry pistol or edged weapon? Take a look at the extremely concealable ventilator pen. You can also make crude ventilator pen from a store bought pen. Just remove the ink cartridge and file down the tip to roughly a […]
A 30 year-old man who goes by the name SNECX Tan got the knife world’s attention after he released video footage of the IFS-20, a truly high-tech custom knife. Inspired by firearm design, the IFS-20 is put together – and stays together – without a single screw. This may sound like the ambitious project of a seasoned […]
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) An EDC Small Fixed Blade Knife (SFBK) for Everyone’s Inner Barbarian Jeremy Stafford One of the very coolest things about working for Breach Bang Clear is that occasionally, interesting things show up unsolicited to your doorstep. One of the worst things about working for Breach Bang Clear is […]
Christmas is just around the corner, but many of us are still scrambling to find the perfect gift for all the people on our list. If you’re not one to plan ahead, we’ve assembled seven blade-related gift ideas, all under $50 that can still make it to your door in time for the big day. Not only are […]
(Originally published on Tactical Life) Hill People Gear stays concentrates on making gear that has a purpose in the field. The Recon Kit Bag takes the company’s thin Runner’s profile and adds a PALS grid on the front. This gives users the option of running low profile (size wise if not social wise) or adding their own PALS […]
In an exclusive sneak peek for KnifeNews readers, Cold Steel has revealed the new Andrew Demko-designed Golden Eye, which will be included in the company’s 2017 catalog. Although the company hasn’t disclosed the final specifications, the all-purpose EDC will feature a never before seen opening mechanism that combines a hole cut out and thumb ramp. […]
Weather will happen. Seasons change and sometimes you are under circumstances where you are caught in the snow. One of the worst, and most deadly, situations in the wild is being unprepared in the winter months. Deep snow, unforgiving ice, and harsh winds will greet you and remind you just why you need to invest […]
#1. When in Scared Company Snapping open a 3.5″ tactical folder to open mail at your desk may not go over well with coworkers, not to mention the HR department. In some circles, you might as well have drawn a sword – which is why a second knife can have real purpose. A small utility […]
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