Author Archives: Wilson

Mil-Spec Monkey/KA-BAR Fixed Blade Knife

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Wilson

Mil-Spec Monkey, aka the Monkey, aka DJ Monkeyboy, is a guy, not a troop of primates.  He brachiates through the tactical jungle to bring us his own brand of military-inspired gear:  morale patches, clothing, backpacks, and now a blade. How … Continue reading →

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Victorinox I.N.O.X. Watch Debut

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Wilson

For its 130th anniversary, Victorinox took an innovative marketing step in August during which “the Original Swiss Army Knife company,” the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), and 250 Internet bloggers gathered to publicly unveil and test … Continue reading →

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Szanto 4100 Series Watch Review

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Wilson

Steampunk.  It evokes images of an alternate reality, where the use of 19th century technology dominates a timeline in which the retro is modern.  Picture in your mind’s eye wood and brass replacing carbon fiber and stainless steel.  Analog verses … Continue reading →

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Shooting Creek Holsters by Daniel

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Wilson

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

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Wilson

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

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Wilson

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

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Wilson

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

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Wilson

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

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Wilson

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

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Wilson

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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