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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 […]
When I heard that my friends son (Caleb), who is 14 years old, was crafting his own knives at home, I had to see what he could do. After seeing some of his work, I decided to challenge him a bit, by having him forge a fixed blade version of the Emerson CQC-7 folding knife. […]
Morakniv of Sweden has been making blades for over a hundred years. While the company has undergone a few name changes, their commitment to crafting ultra-sharp knives for use at home or in the field has never wavered. I recently received the Morakniv Tactical for testing and evaluation. While I’m busy taking this thing out […]
I have carried a Gerber multi-tool for many years and still do so I was excited to check out their StrongArm fixed blade. I got to test it in the field through a couple of training operations and it withstood everything from opening MREs to some light bushcraft in the form of shelter construction. To […]
Carrying concealed can be impractical or uncomfortable. Perhaps you are happy with your appendix carry holster when you are standing up, however, when you have to sit for a few hours it will drive you crazy. Concealing a sidearm is not always an option; some of us have jobs that don’t allow it or perhaps […]
The country of Sweden is world renown for the durability and quality construction of their hand tools, especially their axes, and knives. In fact some Swedish manufactures have been in existence since the late 17th century when America was still a colony of the British. The northern reaches of the country routinely see temperatures as […]
The SOG Mini Pentagon is one hell of a small concealable fixed blade. It’s a tried and true design that has been in SOG Knives lineup for a few years. The anti-slip digi grip handle is the first feature you’ll notice when you hold this knife. The knife feels really well in the hand (better […]
It’s less than three weeks ahead of the start of SHOT Show 2018 and White River Knife & Tool just announced its latest creation – the Camp Clever. The fixed blade capitalizes on the growing cleaver blade trend, assuming the role of all-purpose bushcraft utility tool. The Camp Clever’s 5.5-inch S35VN blade features a dramatic, curving belly. […]
TOPS has partnered with Al Mar Knives for their latest release, a USA-made version of the Mini SERE Operator. The surprise announcement gives a classic Mar design new life and could lead to more TOPS models based on the legend’s designs. The SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, & Escape) Operator family endures as some of the finest tactical knife options in the world. The […]
We recently did an article on a SEAL Team member taking down a pirate with his knife several years back. This is the backstory to that article from a former Navy SEAL who served with the SEAL credited with the kill. The Background (courtesy of kyledefoor.tumblr.com) Rat, I wanted to let you know that we […]
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