Author Archives: Wilson

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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CRKT Heiho aka Hissatsu 2 Review

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Wilson

I wrote my last article about a knife with a Japanese-influenced design.  Let’s do another.  Columbia River Knife and Tool has produced a line of knives, envisioned by noted martial arts instructor James Williams, that deeply bow to the Land … Continue reading →

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Seiko 5 Sports SNZH57 Fathoms Review

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Wilson

In 1953, the Swiss Blancpain SA watch company was commissioned to construct a diving watch for the French Navy Combat Diver School.  The watch was a collaboration between then Blancpain CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter and French Naval Officers Captain Robert Maloubier … Continue reading →

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Glenmorangie 18 Review

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Wilson

Some of my co-workers came into the “cube farm” the other day and gave me some Christmas presents.  Apparently I am not a total ass as a boss.  The larger package gurgled, so I begged off and told them I’d … Continue reading →

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Boker Kwaiken Folding Knife Review

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilson

I have an affinity for knives and swords with Japanese-influenced blades.  A kwaiken is the traditional Japanese dagger carried by the samurai class.  Albuquerque knifemaker Lucas Burnley and Boker USA have collaborated to make this modern version of the Japanese … Continue reading →

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Under Construction

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Wilson

We’ll be right with you… Articles about sharp things are up first.

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