Author Archives: Wilson

New Spyderco Knives for 2016

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Wilson

In December, Spyderco came out with their 2016 catalog.  To keep things simple, I have made some screenshots of the new folding knives.  Some of these knives are shipping now, and some will begin to appear later in 2016.

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New Benchmade Folding Knives for 2016

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Wilson

The Benchmade Knife Company will be releasing new folding knife models in 2016.  Here are some of their new offerings. BM320 Precinct A contoured G10 handle and flipper tab in the open position give a safe, solid grip.  The flipper … Continue reading →

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Minuteman Watches Independence Model

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Wilson

Minuteman Watches has a new 2016 model coming to the market: the Independence.  Designed by Chris Wiegand, who owns both Wiegand Custom Watches and the Lum-Tec Watch Company, the Independence will be proudly assembled in Mentor, Ohio. For those of … Continue reading →

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BladeHQ Limited Edition CRKT/Burnley Obake

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Wilson

BladeHQ has an exclusive Columbia River Knife & Tool/Lucas Burnley Obake fixed blade knife for pre-order.  The run will be limited to 500 pieces.  This knife differs from the original with its satin-finished blade.  The previous Obake had a gray … Continue reading →

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An Old Knife Returns, Briefly

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Wilson

Sitting at a co-worker’s desk the other day, BS-ing with the troops, I saw a knife at the base of the guy’s computer monitor.  This Benchmade 910BT was beaten, dusty, and decidedly dull.  Shame, because these were once flagship collaboration … Continue reading →

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DPx HEST/F URBAN Folder

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Wilson

DPx Gear founder Robert Young Pelton is a specialist in travel to war zones and dangerous places all over the world.  His decades of reporting from conflicts on many continents have made him an authority on what to bring to … Continue reading →

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Emerson Knives CQC-7 as a Flipper!

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Wilson

Emerson Knives has constructed an exclusive CQC-7 flipper blade, using the ball bearing pivot introduced in their Rangemaster Sheepdog knife.  Here is a description in Mr. Emerson’s own words: The Emerson CQC-7 knife is the most recognized and iconic tactical … Continue reading →

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Kel-Tec P3AT Pistol Review

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Wilson

One of my favorite concealed carry guns for traveling light in low threat environments is the Kel-Tec P3AT.  At a ghostly 8.3 ounces unloaded, and measuring 5.2 x 3.5 x 0.77 inches, the P3AT evaporates into your clothing.  With the … Continue reading →

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Outland Kryptos K2 Pre-Order

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Wilson

Mont Vernon, New Hampshire’s Outland Equipment, Inc. designs and makes “tools for survival in hostile environments” in the USA.  The Kryptos K2 knife is named after a cipher, or coded message, seen in a statue at the CIA headquarters in … Continue reading →

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Smith & Bradley Springfield Classic Field Watch on Kickstarter

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Wilson

Ryan Bradley and Jerommie Smith are at it again.  The founders of Smith & Bradley Watches have a Kickstarter project underway right now with a goal to fund the Springfield Classic Field Watch.  This watch is their take on a storied … Continue reading →

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