Author Archives: Wilson

Shooting Creek Holsters by Daniel

Daniel, a contributor here at BladeBarrelBezel.com, asked to borrow my Ring’s Manufacturing Bluegun replica of a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380. He told me he was making a pocket holster for a friend.  Several weeks later I discovered–I was that … Continue reading

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Kershaw-Emerson CQC-2K

I couldn’t stand it anymore and at $31.50, the item was well within reasonable discretionary spending.  My curiosity about the quality of Kershaw (KAI Cutlery) and Ernest Emerson’s love-child production folding knife from China got the better of me and … Continue reading

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German Watch Factory in Action

I was fascinated by this video of watches being manufactured.  From the handwork to the laser engraving–all cool stuff.  NOMOS Glashütte makes 95% of its own innovative watch movements in-house.  Glashütte is a town in Germany where their watch industry … Continue reading

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Guardian Tactical Knives

Guardian Tactical, Inc. bills themselves as “Superior Knife Manufacturing.”  You have already seen their prowess in making Rat Worx’ knives.  At Blade Show, I actually visited Guardian Tactical before Rat Worx and the Guardian guys urged me to go right … Continue reading

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Spyderco Ronin 2 Prototype

Way, way on the bottom of Spyderco’s Blade Show prototype showcase, I spotted a mockup of the Ronin 2, Michael Janich’s next evolution of the Ronin fixed blade knife.  My Canon DSLR begging to be used, I examined the Ronin … Continue reading

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Spartan Knives Nymph Slipjoint Folder

Somehow in the constellation of knives at Blade Show, I missed seeing the Blade Show 2014 Most Innovative American Knife of the Year–The Spartan Nymph. From Spartan Knives:  NYMPH – Intregral Frame Slipjoint This small titanium folder is the result … Continue reading

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Turning Point Knives at Blade Show

Turning Point Knives had some real eye-catching knives at the Blade Show.  Custom knifemaker Tom Heard acid etches 1095 carbon steel in interesting patterns for these small friction folders he calls the Chili Pepper. Since each design is done by … Continue reading

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Steel Will Knives

Sport Manufacturing Group, Inc. has launched a knife brand called Steel Will Knives.  The line will include knives in three catagories:  Tactical, Outdoor, and Urban.  The knife above is the Model 310 Courage from their tactical series.  The Courage is … Continue reading

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Rat Worx Chain Drive Folding Knives

Research and Testing Worx, Inc. is better known in gun circles as Rat Worx.  Several years ago, they decided to branch out into knifemaking with an innovative design called the chain drive.  As simple as it sounds, the knife is … Continue reading

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Blade Show 2014 Winners

In case you missed the winners at Blade Show 2014, here is the breakdown: Publisher’s Award: Mark Zalesky Industry Achievement Award: Aldo and Edda Lorenzi 2014 Accessory of the Year: SOG Blade Light Sheath 2014 Kitchen Knife Of The Year®: … Continue reading

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