Spyderco has just released its 2018 Product Guide. The Golden, CO manufacturer delivered a 184 page catalog that contains 11 never before seen knives poised to arrive in 2018. The new lineup shows more restraint than last year’s major overhaul, but changes and additions are on point. A dozen new Sprint Run models will showcase a rare Japanese […]
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Jesse Jarosz Deploys New Flare Flipper Knife
Photo courtesy of Knife News Jesse Jarosz is bringing out the Flare, his first flipper design in years. The new knife departs from Jarosz’s previous work in many ways and is poised to become a permanent addition to his catalog. Sporting a streamlined profile and a narrow 3.375-inch AEB-L blade, the Flare is a far cry […]
Spyderco Plans Major Product Expansion in 2018
Photo courtesy of Knife News As December draws near Spyderco fans are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the company’s 2018 catalog. The new spate of offerings is expected to drop soon, and according to Eric Glesser, it will be their biggest catalog ever. “These days we’re coming out with more models than we ever did in […]
Gerber Experiments with New Steel for Limited Fixed Blade Run
Gerber is experimenting with steel and color options with the back-to-back releases of two limited editions. Two new runs of the Strong Arm and Ghostrike fixed blades feature new-to-Gerber BDZ-1 steel and a unique grey color scheme. The Strong Arm and Ghostrike form a core part of Gerber’s US-made fixed blade lineup. The Ghostrike is a lightweight self-defense blade, with a rubber over-molded handle […]
Morgan Koens Rolls Out First Production Knife with Kizer
Morgan Koens is teaming up with Kizer for his first production collaboration, the Salient fixed blade. Fashioned for tactical purposes, Koens says this refined fighting knife can go beyond its intended role and flex into camp chores too. A standout feature on the Salient is its sweeping, full-bellied drop point blade. Previous Kizer fixed blades, beginning […]
Bike and Gun Builder Jesse James Enters the Ring with a Left Hook
“I like to throw a left hook when everyone is expecting a right,” custom bike and gun guru Jesse James tells us. James recently announced that he is breaking into the knife world under the Jesse James Knife Company (JJKC) brand. His flagship model, the NOMAD Fixed Break knife, rejuvenates an old-school folding blade format with American muscle. […]
Kingdom Armory Pursues New Market with Unagi
David Rydbom of Kingdom Armory is teaming up with outdoor retailer Mission Workshop for the Unagi, a small batch production knife. With an ultra-clean design and triple-checked quality, Rydbom and his collaborators hope to introduce new audiences to high-end knives. Rydbom came up with the Unagi design working alongside Mission Co-Founder Jeff Roberts and Damascus maker/domestic mid-tech manufacturer Chad Nichols. Its […]
Benchmade Maintains Blistering Pace, Reveals 818 Mini Loco
Benchmade is maintaining a blistering pace of new product releases with news of the 818 Mini Loco. The new knife shrinks the original 808 Loco down to a more carry-friendly iteration of the premium tactical folder. With a blade length of 3.4 inches and a 4.5 oz. weight, there is hardly anything ‘mini’ about the 818. But fans […]
Benchmade Dresses Up Mini Grip with New Premium Configuration
Benchmade just announced the 556-1701, a new high-end variation of the Mini Griptilian. This limited edition folder features new materials all throughout its construction. Regular Mini Griptilian models come in standard, work-ready synthetics – either GFN or G-10. But the scales of the 566-1701 are milled titanium inlaid with wood. Benchmade utilized the flow-through construction seen on […]
TOPS Launches Missile Strike After Vet’s 7-Year Tour
The TOPS Missile Strike is the latest combat knife released by the Idaho-based company. The new knife exhibits an aggressive, tactical profile drawn up specifically for those serving in the military. Designer Kelly McCulley spent seven years in the service, and seven years being disappointed in the combat knife offerings available to soldiers. “[He] never liked the […]