Author Archives: Wilson

Zero Tolerance/ Dmitry Sinkevich 0454 Folder–Best in Show

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Wilson

This is an eye-popping prototype of the new Zero Tolerance Knives model 0454, designed by Dmitry Sinkevich, which took home the distinction of Best Overall Knife at Blade Show 2013!  I think you can see why. That three-piece composite blade … Continue reading →

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Timberline Vallotton Kickstart Steel Blade

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Wilson

Timberline Knives, founded in the early 1980’s by the late Jim Hardenbrook and Vaughn Neeley, has a history of successful collaborations, whether the early ones with Bob Lum and Ernest Emerson (the Emerson-Neeley SPECWAR won Blade Show’s Best American Knife … Continue reading →

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HTM Kirby Lambert SNAP Folding Knife

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Wilson

New for 2013 is the HTM Knives (Hand Tech Made) SNAP.  Famed Canadian knife maker Kirby Lambert designed the SNAP and HTM picked it up as a semi-custom production knife.  I immediately thought of an old WWII-era U.S. Mk 2 pineapple … Continue reading →

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Blade Show 2013: My Last Hours

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Wilson

Here are some more photos I just snapped in the last several hours at Blade Show.  I’ll be finding transport back to the airport shortly.  It has been an inspiring show for me as I intend on making my own … Continue reading →

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Blade Show 2013: The First Hours

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Wilson

Blade Show has started off with a sea of humanity crashing upon a shore of steel.  VIPs and Press were admitted early at noon, but you would have thought it was General Admission.  There was a huge line snaking through … Continue reading →

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Blade Show Airport Shuttle

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Wilson

I had an enlightening ride from Hartfield-Jackson to my hotel.  I took the shuttle in and ended up sharing a van with a gentleman helping out his aging uncle man his custom Scagel-style knife booth.  The other fellow was a … Continue reading →

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Blade Show 2013

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Wilson

Blade Show 2013 runs from May 31 to June 2 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA.  I will be attending the show floor as press, so I’m charging up the camera batteries and dragging out the notebook, pen, and … Continue reading →

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Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Review

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Wilson

I made a call.  My old friend answered his cell phone, saying, “Oh, you…very bad man!”  Yeah, I am half Asian.  Funny.  I said Hi and I have a problem.  I am going on a trip.  I am standing in … Continue reading →

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CRKT Alan Folts S.P.E.W. Fixed Blade Knife

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Wilson

Custom knifemaker Alan Folts began his career crafting art knives in the mid-1990’s.  He won awards for his edgy visions.  Of late, Mr. Folts has been collaborating with Columbia River Knife and Tool to make production versions of two of his custom … Continue reading →

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Wemyss Malts Smooth Gentleman

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Wilson

I was in New York City this week and needed a scotch for the hotel. I like having a nightcap in the quiet and comfort of my room, this time overlooking the Hudson. We went to a spirits purveyor in … Continue reading →

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