GiantMouse’s third major release of 2017 is the new GM3, which will be available for purchase tomorrow morning. Designers Jesper Voxnaes and Jens Ansø have put out a knife that represents a significant departure from their previous GiantMouse folders. “The goal was to create a knife in a size that would allow for a more ‘gentlemanly’ carry […]
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SOG Kiku folding knife | First Impressions
A good folding blade is an absolute necessity in life. Sure many people get by without one, but not gracefully. There are many folding knives on the market today. For most people a cheap folding knife may suffice. For those of us who require more of their knives, or who want one which will last, […]
Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #25 Benchmade Freek
Benchmade deepened their more-affordable offerings this year with the Freek, a classic axis lock folder with modern materials. The Freek’s simple drop point blade and ergonomic handle have many comparing the knife to Benchmade’s popular Griptilian series. In some ways, they share much of the same DNA. Both knives are unpretentious, practical, sturdy, and (relatively) affordable. Despite the similarities, […]
Gerber Propel AO (Assisted Opening) Knife
I’ve always been a proponent of having a blade on you ALL the time. I have the privilege of testing many different knives and have done so over the past few years. One thing that can be time consuming and costly is finding that ‘perfect’ blade to carry with you everyday. Today we are going […]
Hogue EX-02 Folding Knife | Initial Impressions
There are a variety reasons for choosing a folding blade knife for everyday carry. You may want something smaller or more manageable. Perhaps you don’t need a whole lot of blade to do your job. The Hogue EX-02 straddles the line between folding blade and fixed blade due to its size. The blade is 3.5 […]
Tactical Distributors McQuade Lightweight Jeans | Initial Impressions
As you know, by now from all my previous posts on the Loadout Room, I am always looking for the best pair of low-visibility, action-oriented pant with the ability to stash all my EDC gear. I have owned the TD Stand-your Ground and previously wrote about those, but the Tactical Distributor McQuade jeans top the charts. […]
Binary Engineering Invents New Lock for Prototype Folder
Jared Drinkwater of Binary Engineering is the recent inventor of a new locking mechanism which debuted on the Longblock folding knife. The prototype’s super-minimal appearance and intuitive operation mask the complexity of its proprietary locking mechanism. The Longblock’s unique lock reflects Drinkwater’s desire to bring minimalism to every element of a knife’s design. The entire […]
Kershaw Knives Rove | First Impressions
Another day, another chance to review whats new in products that matter to you. Today I’m opening up a blade from Kershaw, the Rove. It wasn’t too long ago I reviewed another Kershaw knife, the Westin. I mention this because I can immediately spot a few similarities and given how highly I think of the Westin, […]
New Kershaw Hops & Malt folding knives
Kershaw Malt and Hops knives The Malt and Hops are two new knives from Kershaw and custom knifemaker Gustavo Cecchini. Both feature Gus’ characteristic sculpted style but also have an interesting feature that (we admit) just may have been inspired by the fine brew we were sharing with Gus at the time: a flipper that doubles […]
What is the ideal knife deployment method?
A few students asked me what my go to deployment method is…gravity, wave feature, assisted openers, autos..etc.. I like the hat technique. Basically were I work and train civilians; hand guns and the permits to carry them are impossible to obtain if you want to be able to protect yourself. Naturally this leaves very few […]