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CRKT Otanashi noh Ken Review

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Wilson

The Sword of Silence.  Columbia River Knife and Tool designer James Williams states it is the Japanese translation of Otanashi noh Ken, the name of CRKT’s new folder.  With its large 4.6″ tanto blade in Osoraku style, the Otanashi noh Ken … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Knife Pocket? Part π

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Wilson

Boy, I was really having some fun with the “What’s In Your Knife Pocket?” game at SHOT Show 2013.  And then it happened.  I was at the Columbia River Knife and Tool booth photographing a new James Williams Otanashi Noh … Continue reading →

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Bear & Sons Announce New Knives for 2013 at SHOT Show

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Wilson

From Bear & Sons Cutlery Press Material I received at SHOT: Las Vegas – Bear & Son Cutlery unveiled a wide range of new knife products at the 2013 SHOT Show, including several from their Bear OPS Tactical Division. Stiletto … Continue reading →

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Al Mar Knives Introduces New Eagle HD’s

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Wilson

Al Mar Knives introduced their new Earth Brown, International Orange, and Blue Eagle Heavy Duty folding knives at SHOT Show 2013.  I have watched the Eagle evolve since the early 1980’s, before thumbstuds and pocket clips came along.  The original … Continue reading →

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Szanto Timepieces Debuted at SHOT Show 2013

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Wilson

Time Concepts, LLC has unveiled a new line of watches with an eye to vintage looking, rugged designs.  Szanto Timepieces will offer various models of field watches, chronometers, and dive watches.  They are scheduled to enter the market in May … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Knife Pocket? Part 3

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Wilson

In this latest installment of my new found SHOT Show 2013 game, I sidled into the Coast Products booth and schmoozed knife great Ron Lake.  I sort of interrupted his sandwich, but he was patient with me and very friendly. … Continue reading →

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Zero Tolerance 0770 Review

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Wilson

Zero Tolerance Knives, the Made in USA hard-use offshoot of KAI Group, Inc, was displaying a very nice mid-sized folder in their SHOT Show 2013 booth.  Rep. Andy Peterson showed me the prototype of the new model, which he said … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Knife Pocket? Part 2

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Wilson

I happened across Kirk Rexroat, American Bladesmith Society Master Smith, at the Al Mar Knives SHOT Show 2013 booth.  I asked, “What’s in your pocket?”  He produced one of his handmade folders.  It had a 4 1/2 ” Rexroat Wire … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Knife Pocket?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Wilson

I wandered up to the Spyderco Booth at the SHOT Show 2013.  I was able to spend quite a while talking to master knife makers Ed Schempp and Gayle Bradley.  Both of these men are stellar personalites in the knife … Continue reading →

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Arrival at the SHOT Show 2013

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Wilson

I’ve landed in Las Vegas for the 2013 SHOT Show.  After a nice meal of  Thai at Lotus of Siam last night, I’m psyched to hit Media Day at the Range on Monday, then the show floor for the rest … Continue reading →

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