Author Archives: Wilson

New CRKT Hi Jinx–Blade Show 2014 Overall Knife of the Year

A new mid-year release from the Columbia River Knife and Tool company is the Hi Jinx, designed by Ken Onion.  This is a limited production run of 525 number pieces.  It is made in Magiano, Italy and features a Bohler … Continue reading

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Boots on the Ground at Blade Show 2014

After a lively seven and a half hours in the car, I finally pulled into the Cobb Galleria Center for Blade Show 2014.  I collected my Media Pass, which allows for an early entry into the venue with the VIP … Continue reading

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Headin’ to Blade!

I will be getting up at 4:30 a.m. tomorrow to drive to Atlanta for the Blade Show 2014.  I took the day off for the trip and am going to spend Friday and Saturday at the Show. If you are … Continue reading

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Choosing a Fixed Blade for Day Hiking

Shortly, I will be traveling out to California for a little hiking.  I wanted to take a fixed blade knife in my pack.  My options are not just limited to the few I photographed above.  I guess since my wife … Continue reading

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Minuteman Watches Announce New Knife

Minuteman Watches sent me this press release: “In an effort to expand efforts to raise funds for charities that assist veterans and their families. We are now offering our 1st Minuteman knife. “Our Minuteman knife is a rugged folding knife … Continue reading

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BLADE Show 2014

BLADE Show is in its 33rd year!  In one month, knife enthusiasts and industry professionals will meet at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA, for the largest knife show in the world.  Over 900 exhibitors are registered for booths or … Continue reading

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New Coast Products Polysteel Knives

Coast Products is showing off their new Polysteel knives at the upcoming National Hardware Show from May 6 to May 8 in Las Vegas.  The photographs you see here are prototypes that I was able to handle at the SHOT … Continue reading

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Benchmade Introduces New Custom Knife Maker Site

I was sent the press release below from the Benchmade Knife Company.  I went to the linked site and created my own custom Mini-Griptilian which is shown above.  I had a blast clicking away and changing blades, personalization, and handles… … Continue reading

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Ernest Emerson on his Kershaw Partnership

I am reprinting the following post by Ernest Emerson from Emerson Knives, Inc.  I think it provides great insight into how a knifemaker enters into a collaboration with a large(r) company, what with the many considerations of branding, business models, … Continue reading

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How to Select a Tactical Knife by Knifehog?

Seriously dumbed down.  Please do better research than this if you must, I implore you!  Friends don’t let friends use infographics. by Wilson  

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