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When Creek offered me the opportunity to do a knife review on the Ontario Air Force Survival Knife I jumped at the chance. It had been about 12 years since I had last used one as a USAF Survival Evasion Reaistance and Escape (S.E.R.E) Instructor at the USAF Survival School at Fairchild AFB. But I […]
On the fourth day of Gerber Week this writer brings to you, a pretty good utility/camp knife. Did anybody sing that with me? No? I guess it’s still too early for Christmas songs, but not too early to think about getting this for someone as a stocking stuffer. That’s right, I’m endorsing a Gerber product. While […]
Recently, Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. send us one of their slick littleSkeletool multi-tools to review. This can be viewed as the little brother to the MUT we previously reviewed. I have carried some form of knife in my pocket for most of my life. They have ranged from large defensive folders to small utility knives. Big […]
Walking through WalMart on the weekly grocery run, I happened to notice a rather interesting looking folding knife on one of the end caps. The knife looked good and advertised “G10” scales. Unfortunately it was in a clamshell pack with the “Ozark Trails” brand. If you are unfamiliar with this brand, it is WalMart’s own […]
Every day carry (EDC) blades have a multitude of practical uses, but what happens when you must rely on a knife for survival? This is where the Benchmade 915 Triage excels. The modified sheepsfoot blade, environment-resistant steel, carbide glass breaker, and safety cutter make the 915 Traige a valuable asset as a survival tool. However, […]
We all know that a person needs a knife on them at all times. In the past, options rested with either a fixed blade in a belt sheath, a folding knife in a belt pouch or pocket, or—in the rare instance that it was more convenient—a boot knife. RELATED STORY: Blades of Glory: 8 Fixed Blades […]
FirstEdge’s Elite Field Knife was designed and built in partnership with U.S. Special Forces to produce a high quality all-purpose Knife and Sheath. The Elite Field Knife is constructed of high grade ELMAX™ Steel with course textured G-10 handles. The Patent Pending Kydex Tri-Composite Sheath is able to be disassembled for cleaning and was built […]
Apostasy (Apostate): a form of blasphemy. In Islam, an Apostate is one who leaves or turns his or her back on Islam (or says bad things about it). The title of Apostate can also be applied to non-believers. Islamic activists have demanded punishments ranging from prison sentences to death for both apostasy and blasphemy—sentences that […]
In London’s Westminster Abby there is St. George’s Chapel, where on one of the chapel’s walls hangs the Commando Association Battle Honors flag that lists where the Commandos fought and died during World War II from 1940 to 1945. Under the word COMMANDO in gold letters is a stylized portrayal of a singular knife – […]
I expect a knife of this price range to be dependable and perform when I need them to (within reason). There should be no durability issues. The fit and finish should also be top-notch along with the material selection. I don’t expect perfection, but it better be pretty darn close. A high-end carry knife is not […]
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