Author Archives: Wilson

Ontario Knife Company RAT II Folder Review

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Wilson

I had no idea there would be a backstory of deceit and intrigue when I did a little research on the Ontario Knife Company‘s RAT Model II folder I had just stolen for under $30.00–with shipping.  When I saw the … Continue reading →

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Szanto Watches 5000 Series Diver

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Wilson

Szanto Watches aimed squarely for a vintage look.  When I saw their dive watch at SHOT Show earlier this year, I thought of skin diving.  Yeah, it’s an old term for free diving.  Fins, mask, maybe a snorkel and spear.  … Continue reading →

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SOG’s Kiku Matsuda Folder Collaboration

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Wilson

I was tremendously excited to see a collaboration between SOG Knives and Kiku Matsuda of Kiku Knives.  I essentially stalked Mr. Matsuda at Blade Show 2013 and I think I left a few drops of saliva on the table as … Continue reading →

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Coast Products Rapid Response Folder Review

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Wilson

Because I legally carry a handgun in my right front pants pocket when I leave the house, I naturally tote a clipped folding knife in my left pocket.  I would never, ever, ever, never place anything into the same pocket … Continue reading →

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Szanto 1000 Series Field Watch Review

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Wilson

Several months back, I had the pleasure of conversing with Mr. Barry Cohen, founder of the Luminox Watch Company.  The story of how he came up with his Szanto Watch line was an interesting listen.  Cohen told me that two … Continue reading →

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Zero Tolerance/Todd Rexford 0801CF Prototype

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Wilson

I am still finding Blade Show 2013 photos in my cache.  This is a prototype for the Zero Tolerance model 0801CF, which is based upon custom knifemaker Todd Rexford’s Singularity.  One’s eye immediately gravitates to the 6K twill weave carbon-fiber … Continue reading →

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Benchmade Bali-Song Model 35 and Model 32

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Wilson

I have owned balisong knives since the late 1980’s.  It might be the only-slightly-diluted Filipino blood flowing through my circulatory system, but I love the bladed bi-fold handle action.  My very first Bali-Song®, that in this form is the Benchmade … Continue reading →

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Cool Carbon-Fiber Pocket Clips from KnifeSupplies.com

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Wilson

I was perusing the aisles at Blade Show 2013, when something caught my eye and altered my course.  Carbon-fiber pocket clips!  A bin of them!  I moved in for the kill.  KnifeSupplies.com produces some very nice looking replacement clips from … Continue reading →

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Szanto Watch Teaser

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Wilson

I received some boxes from Szanto Watches this week.  The slogan “Time Rediscovered” is apt.  A few months back, I interviewed Szanto’s owner and designer Barry Cohen, the founder of Luminox Watches.  Suffice it to say, the resemblance between the … Continue reading →

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Bad Blood Knives

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Wilson

Bad Blood Knives are an offshoot of Hallmark Cutlery, which markets products under the Robert Klaas, Chief, Super, and other monikers.  Bad Blood is anchored by tactical fixed and folder offerings from knifemakers Sean Kendrick and David Mosier. The fixed … Continue reading →

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