Spyderco offers a renowned collection of knives, many of them carried by servicemembers, first responders, and everyday carry (EDC) enthusiasts alike. However, the premier US knife manufacturer also releases quite a few collaborations with custom knifemakers, many of which are popular novelties. One of the most peculiar ones I’ve come across recently is their Dog […]
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Emerson La Griffe: A Fixed Blade for Everyday
During my Emerson La Griffe review I was pleasantly surprised. In my experience, folding knives are small and made for the pocket. Fixed blade knives are large and hang off the belt. The Emerson La Griffe defies both expectations. It’s a fixed blade knife that goes on the belt but is small enough to pocket. In the […]
SOG Spec Elite 1 Auto: Designed as a backup tool for military and law enforcement
My grandpappy told me never go into the woods without, at a minimum, a knife somewhere on my person. When I was a young man, He gave me his old fixed blade buck knife and my father gave me a Swiss Army Fisherman for a more discreet and pragmatic day to day option. I still […]
Bounty Hunter’s Life or Death Struggle Inspires Para-Claw Karambit
Outdoor Edge is growing their tactical knife offerings with the Para-Claw, a small karambit blade concealed in a paracord bracelet. The Para-Claw was designed in conjunction with a professional bounty hunter as a concealable and lightweight backup knife. Outdoor Edge President David Bloch says the origin of the Para-Claw was a homemade tool carried by bounty […]
Transforming into a Velociraptor: The Les George Sabot
If you ever dreamt of becoming a dinosaur as a young boy, the time has come. As soon as I pulled the Les George Sabot out of its sheath I felt as though I had deadly talon attached to my hand. Not only does it resemble a talon in appearance but in sharpness as well, […]
Thinking of Carrying a Back-up Knife? Here are 5 Things You Need to Know
#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 […]