Author Archives: Wilson

New Maxpedition Fixed Blade Knives

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Wilson

Tim Tang founded Maxpedition Hard Use Gear in his parents’ garage after dropping out of med school in 2003.  The Los Angeles company began designing, contracting, and selling nylon everyday carry equipment such as backpacks, bags, and accessories.  Tang has … Continue reading →

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Hogue EX-F03 Neck Knives Have Arrived

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Wilson

The Hogue EX-F03 is available at some outlets now.  I saw the hawkbill on a site for about $60.00.  I first viewed the prototypes for these knives at last year’s Blade Show.  These production models have the same basic profiles … Continue reading →

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New Benchmade Stryker 904SB

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Wilson

I could not wait to order the new 2014 Benchmade Stryker.  Since I have been wearing business casual of late, I decided to buy a Stryker 904SB because it was the “gentleman’s folder” of the line.  USPS kindly delivered on … Continue reading →

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Spyderco’s Amsterdam Meet 2014

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Wilson

Each year, I look forward to coverage of the Spyderco Amsterdam Meet by Wouter, known as Mr. Blonde on Spyderco Forums.  He is web-published as Spydercollector.com.  Sal and Eric Glesser and the crew make the annual journey to the Netherlands, … Continue reading →

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Cold Steel’s Roach Belly Fixed Blade Knife

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Wilson

The Roach Belly was an 18th Century knife pattern used by British, French, and Colonial American traders of that era.  Generally, the blade consisted of a straight-spine, acute point, and a pronounced curve, or belly, along the cutting edge.  Cold … Continue reading →

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Szanto Displays New Watches at SHOT Show

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Wilson

Once again this year, I had a chance to converse with Jennifer Leonard, the brand manager for Szanto Watches, at their SHOT Show booth.  The display had new designs by owner Barry C0hen which were in keeping with his vision … Continue reading →

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New Benchmade 909 AXIS Stryker II

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Wilson

Benchmade Knife Company‘s 910 Stryker debuted in the late 1990’s.  Designed by Allen Elishewitz, the original Stryker won the Shooting Industry Magazine’s Knife of the Year in 1998.  Back then, titanium liners, G-10 scales, ATS-34 steel, black blade coatings, and … Continue reading →

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Brous Blades Bionic Folder

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Wilson

Jason Brous has created a new semi-custom flipper called Bionic.  I have written about Brous’ penchant for biomechanical design and this latest knife wears his artistic signature.  An anodized 6061 aluminum frame is machined in what I see as a … Continue reading →

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Traser’s New Red Combat Watch

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Wilson

The ink had not yet dried on the blueprints for Traser’s new Red Combat model, set for intros at SHOT Show 2014.  When I asked the Traser booth rep if I could see the new watch, she smiled and pointed … Continue reading →

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New ESEE Camp-Lore Series

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Wilson

ESEE Knives has announced a new brand of outdoors knives called Camp-Lore, which will be aimed at the bushcraft market.  Each knife will be designed by a different outdoorsman and reflect their own personal likes in a field knife.  Made … Continue reading →

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