Modern traditional knives are a growing trend and Benchmade is entering the arena with a brand new slipjoint called the 319 Proper. Other Benchmade models like the discontinued Lone Wolf Tailout and the Summit Lake series also capture a traditional vibe but the 319 Proper is Benchmade’s first ever non-locking folder. “[It] is definitely a callback to traditional […]
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First Look | Kershaw Launch 7
Once I started writing for The Loadout Room over 2 years ago, I quickly realized how big a part of our culture EDC knives are. My first product review just happened to be a ZT 0350 knife and since then I’ve covered many additional folding knives as well a fixed blades. New for 2017 is a product from Kershaw […]
Spyderco Knives Manix 2 G-10 Black
Spyderco Knives is one of my top picks for everyday carry knives. They meet the criteria I look for when purchasing knives for everyday carry and they are extremely pleasant to work with. As I said in my review of the Delica 4, They are a surprisingly smaller shop (right around 100 employees) and cater […]
Spyderco Yojimbo2 | Fighting Knife
With an overwhelming number of tactical folding knives on the market today, finding something that stands out becomes increasingly difficult. Spyderco, famous for their thumb hole design feature, offers a few very interesting options. Both aesthetically as well as functionally. Designed by noted personal-defense trainer Michael Janich, the Spyderco Yojimbo2 features a unique Wharncliffe blade for this […]
Things to consider when carrying a knife for self defense
Things you’ll want to consider if you are carrying a knife intended to be used as a weapon: -How quick can you get the knife open and in your hand? -Can you open the knife with one hand? -Can you reach the knife with either hand? -Can you deploy the knife if someone grabs you […]
Spyderco Para 3 | Evolution of a Blade
When Spyderco released the Paramilitary model 2 (AKA the Para 2), it became a legend among knife enthusiasts, even making #1 on knifenews.com’s top 25 list. The Para 3 that I’ve received is a refinement of that design, and scaled down a bit both for ease of carry and for legality in places where a […]
Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Falcon S35VN Folding Knife
While mass-produced knives can get the job done, there’s a difference between a knife that simply cuts and one that slices with style. And when you put together three industry icons’ heads together to design and produce a knife, you can bet the result is nothing short of extraordinary. Designed by Ferrum Forge, a small […]
Kershaw Knives Dividend 1812 Knife | Made in the USA
New for 2017, Kershaw Knives is releasing a line of ‘Made in the USA’ knives. One of those knives is the Kershaw Dividend 1812. This is a smaller knife, but not too small. I honestly think the size is about perfect with a blade length of 3″ (cutting edge) with an overall length of 7″. […]
Spyderco Para Military 2 | Constant Refinement
Having carried a hand-me-down Spyderco G2 during most of my time at 2nd Ranger Bn, I thought I was pretty familiar with their products. First arriving to the Earthpig Platoon of Attack Company 2/75 in the fall of 1992, I was wide-eyed, physically fit and ready to crush the world. Yet during the initial introduction […]
SOG Ultra C-Ti Folding Knife | Review
For those that carry a pocket knife and a money clip in their EDC, the new SOG Ultra C-Ti could be just what you need to serve both requirements. SOG has been a long time favorite of mine owning several of their products. From backpacks to tomahawks to folding and fixed blade knives and a multi […]