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Treeman Knives® started in 1998 with Jim Behring and his wife Deanna in their Michigan shop. They have since grown to be a respected name in the knife world and are used by law enforcement agencies, SEAL teams and other special operations units, and many outdoor enthusiasts. From the first time I laid eyes on their blades at a […]
Gerber Knives have been around since the early 90’s and have a proven track record. I personally carried a Gerber folding knife during my enlisted years in the Marine Corps. The knife was always there and never failed me. I used it for everything from opening up that favorite MRE to prying open ammunition crates. […]
Although SOG Specialty Knives was founded in 1986, it can trace it’s lineage to the Vietnam War. When members of a highly classified special operations unit known as MACV-SOG, carried a unique combat knife into the jungles of Vietnam. This knife inspired a young designer named Spencer Frazer to reproduce the SOG Bowie knife. And […]
While a large and growing collection of knives is definitely not a complaint, sharpening them is. I used to not have this problem since I didn’t own many knives at all, but that has recently changed. Now that I have a hefty and proud collection, I find that it can be a real chore to […]
We live in an amazing time to be a knife enthusiast. There are dozens of quality knife makers who create knives for any purpose. Most are tactical models where we see features like G-10 grips, blackened finish, state of the art this or state of the art that. Now, don’t get wrong, this is great. […]
Gerber is experimenting with steel and color options with the back-to-back releases of two limited editions. Two new runs of the Strong Arm and Ghostrike fixed blades feature new-to-Gerber BDZ-1 steel and a unique grey color scheme. The Strong Arm and Ghostrike form a core part of Gerber’s US-made fixed blade lineup. The Ghostrike is a lightweight self-defense blade, with a rubber over-molded handle […]
TOPS Tanimboca Puukko: A New Take on a Classic Design Mike the Mook TOPS Knives, more known for their tactical fixed blade designs, has produced a knife of the puukko style in collaboration with Goran Mihajlovic. The puukko is a traditional Finnish knife design which spread throughout Scandinavia in the 19th century. It sports a thick, round wooden […]
There are some great knives and tools available for the outdoorsman this holiday season that would make great gifts. We have put together a list of knives and tools we thought you might like to get for either yourself or as a gift. Winkler Belt Knife | Exclusive Special Edition | CPM3V and Walnut Upon […]
Emerson Knives is well underway with their Emerson Battle Axes. The last we saw, Mr. Emerson was working on the wooden prototypes. Now they have the near finished product, with production beginning on the final items in the near future! More Information
Having owned several Kershaw EDC knives designed by Ken Onion, I have a lot of trust in the higher-end products that Kershaw produces. However, in most cases you pay dearly for those quality American made knives, and for the average person looking to add a few quality options to their EDC it can be a pain-point. This […]
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