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The PakLite Skinner Not every knife that you carry for “Tactical” or Tacticool” purposes has to be labeled a “Tactical Knife.” What did we old timers do before all of these terms were used? We used common sense to find every day carry type equipment even if it was not labeled “Tactical.” I found these […]
I have a wild abundance of pocket knives, being of the mindset that it’s nice to have one in my pocket at all times and one in each pack/rack and bag that I use regularly. As such, it’s tough for one to win “king of the hill” and be the blade that I carry every day […]
TOPS Knives just introduced a new edition of their best-selling Tom Brown Tracker line in the form of the Tracker Digger. An edged tool designed for digging as well as cutting, the Tracker Digger is the first in a series of new for 2017 offerings from Idaho-based TOPS. TOPS describes the new knife as a mix between a smatchet, a […]
William Ewart Fairbairn and his close friend Eric Sykes were badasses! They fought in WWI then became Shanghai police officers and then trained special operators during WWII. These two men were responsible for starting the combatives style of fighting for military and police personnel. They were truly ahead of their time but have left a […]
I’ve had knives most of my teen and adult life. Growing up learning how to responsibly use and take care of my knives, I have always wanted one thing: Owning a custom knife While I was scrolling in my Instagram feed something caught my attention. It was the IG page of Jim, AKA @no1jimmypie AKA […]
Kingdom Armory has just released the Rook, a knife that repositions Spyderco’s trademarked Round Hole to offer a new benefit. David Rydbom, founder of Kingdom Armory optimized the Rook’s Round Hole placement on the blade to make middle finger flicking (also known as Spydie Flicking) easier and more intuitive. Following a strong response on social media, […]
This is your next must-have knife. Of course you’ll like the size and how it feels in your hand. You’ll appreciate the useful modified clip-point blade. But it’s the little flourishes that take the Flourish over the top. The big 3.5-inch blade has a top swedge and a hollow grind. But there’s also a machined […]
Nowadays, you have a ton of options to choose from when picking out a good EDC knife. Hands down, one of the most important things to consider is what type of locking mechanism it has. In terms of strength, a frame lock is tough to beat. This kind of lock is usually found on expensive, […]
Custom maker Glenn Waters is releasing his Viper and Hayabusa designs as mid-techs knives under a new brand called Glenn-Tech Knives. An Australian living in Japan, Waters has spent the last 25 years creating sought-after, ornate custom knives. Glenn-Tech Knives is a major change of pace that will introduce Waters’ work to an entirely new […]
People have asked me from time to time, what type of pocket knife I prefer to carry. That is a loaded question, because I don’t think that there is “one” knife that I would choose as the only one. If you have the option of carrying more than one knife for whatever you are doing, […]
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