Sometimes when you take a big knife and scale it down to a more manageable size, things don’t always go as planned. Ergonomics and performance sometimes fly out the window in order to meet an imaginary goal line of an often more marketable, diminutive size. It’s much harder to accomplish than laying a knife on […]
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Knife Review: Gerber Gator Premium
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 […]
Indy Hammered Knives Neck Knife
Having a decent fixed blade knife is a must for outdoor, survival, and life skills. I’ve always got a folding knife in my pocket and have (within the past year) started carrying a fixed blade on a more regular basis. Some may think that’s overkill, but I believe the simplicity and reliability of a fixed […]
Emerson Knives Apache – A Warriors Blade
Emerson Knives has released a new signature series knife known as the Apache. Why the name Apache? The name of this blade is based on the Apache Indian Tribes. The Apache Indians were one of the more popular tribes in America. They were known as a commanding tribe with fierce warriors who showed no fear. […]
Concealed Carry: Emerson La Griffe Blade
When you think of concealed carry, typically you think a handgun, but not every concealed carry weapon is a handgun. Depending on your local laws or the lack of a concealed carry permit, your preferred weapon may be a blade. Most blades that I carry (and a lot of people carry) are your standard folders with […]
Blade Steel: Here Comes the Science
Ever wonder what makes certain steel or blades of a knife better than the another? See the science behind some of the best cutting tools in the industry.
Joe Watson Small Bowie Knife: Review
The stalwart Joe Watson Bowie knife will be your trustworthy companion whether you’re out on the town or out in the field.
Rat Worx MRX Black: First Impression
The Rat Worx MRX line of knives are incredible, to say the least. I’ve always thought of automatic knives as having too many possible points of failure, and not strong enough to withstand rigorous use. But through their many years of research and testing, Rat Worx has come up with a damn-near indestructible automatic knife. Style of […]
Quick Look: SOG Bowie 2.0
From the manufacturer: The original SOG Bowie that founded our company was based on a knife used by the Studies and Observation Group of the U.S. Special Forces and other elite soldiers in the Vietnam War. The SOG Bowie 2.0 has combined the traditional SOG Bowie with modern technology and materials, and has become a […]
Review: SOG Bladelight Camp
SOG has always been at the top of their game when it comes to designing new knives. When you are outdoors and you need to use your knife in the dark, you have to pull out your flashlight and light the area where you need to work. Well SOG has just created a new knife that […]