Author Archives: Wilson

GD Skulls Dress Up Your Knife

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Wilson

Genadijs Dmitrijevs handcrafts his GD Skulls with Old World skill.  Each skull bead is made in his Latvia, Russia workshop from 925 silver and bronze.  The designs are intricate and beautiful.  GD feels his mixture of the two metals, done … Continue reading →

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Red Horse Knifeworks

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Wilson

Edward Kim is the driving force and maker behind Red Horse Knifeworks.  He brought some incredible wares to BLADE Show 2015.  Kim is a martial arts practitioner and a former private security contractor.  These facets of his background give him … Continue reading →

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New Fox Knives FX520?

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Wilson

Fox Knives had this beautiful “art knife” in their collection of new items for BLADE Show 2015.  It had a damascus blade and beautifully anodized aluminum handles.  It was so stunning, I forgot to ask for its description as I … Continue reading →

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New Spyderco Para Military 3 Prototype

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Wilson

In the Spyderco booth at BLADE Show 2015, there was a knife labeled the Para Military 3, as in a “three-inch blade.”  It appeared to be a scaled down PM 2!  I am frankly partial to smaller EDC-carry knives. They … Continue reading →

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My New Zero Tolerance Hinderer 0566CF Folder

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Wilson

If you were following the BladeBarrelBezel.com Facebook page during the last few days, then you saw this photo.  I went to BLADE Show 2015 with an empty pocket.  I credit this to hurried packing, not a conscious agenda.  Because I … Continue reading →

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Posting Now on Facebook at BLADE Show!

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Wilson

If you click on the Facebook link to the right, or go to the BladeBarrelBezel.com Facebook page, you’ll see I’m posting some photos from the big show. Wilson

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BLADE Show 2015 Coming Up

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Wilson

Cobb Galleria beckons.  BLADE Show 2015 is this week.  There will be 300 booths and nearly 700 tables at this, the world’s largest knife show.  For an enthusiast, it is Nirvana.  No, not the band.  I will be driving up … Continue reading →

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Delica 4 Goes Hiking

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Wilson

I have not been posting for the last two weeks because I have been on vacation in California.  I took my well-worn Spyderco Delica 4 with me for over 40 miles of day hikes on the beautiful trails in the … Continue reading →

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CRKT Williams Yukanto

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Wilson

Martial Arts trainer and U.S. Army veteran James Williams is at it again!  Here is yet another collaboration with Columbia River Knife & Tool.  The new Yukanto has a definite target audience that would include soldiers and tactical law enforcement … Continue reading →

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Granger Model 3b Review

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Wilson

For good or bad, I am sort of known as the knife guy around the office.  There was a time when I was retailing (well, wholesaling) blades to my co-workers (cheap bastards).  Some of the more brazen still ask me … Continue reading →

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