Author Archives: Wilson

New Hogue Karabmit Scale Knife for 2015

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Wilson

Hogue Knives was displaying some of their newest products at SHOT Show 2015.  The eye-catcher was this karambit prototype with purple and black G-Mascus handle scales.  That was hard to miss in a sea of blackened knives! The new Karambit … Continue reading →

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New Emerson Knives

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Wilson

I shot this photo of Mr. Emerson’s signature on a Combat Systems Fighter. The stonewashed flats against the satin bevels are spectacular!  These have limited availability and are in short supply, according to the rep. The pics of the other … Continue reading →

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New Benchmade Knives for 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Wilson

The first booth I barged into at SHOT Show 2015 was Benchmade!  They literally had a case full of new models for 2015.  Since I was in a press for time at the show, I had Troy, a Benchmade commercial … Continue reading →

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SHOT Show 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Wilson

After a day at the range and a day on the SHOT Show floor, I am feeling a little sore.  Today, I walked nearly half the show, which totals seven miles in the Sands Convention Center.  Since I am on … Continue reading →

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SOG Knives Instinct G-10 and Instinct Mini

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Wilson

I always seem to stop by SOG Knives’ SHOT Show Media Day (now Industry Day) at the Range booth in the open air of the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club.  SOG is the only knife manufacturer that shows up … Continue reading →

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Leatherman Style PS Beats TSA

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Wilson

TSA vanquished!  My Leatherman Style PS sailed through the security scan without producing warning alarms or raised Threatcon levels while on my way to SHOT Show 2015 in Las Vegas.  In my previous article we discussed the Style’s TSA-compliant reputation. … Continue reading →

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SHOT Show 2015 Starts Monday!

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Wilson

I will be returning to SHOT Show to troll about, looking for new knives, watches, and other cool toys.  Since my freelance writing duties are spread across a few different venues, bear with me as I try to sift through … Continue reading →

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Benchmade AmericanSnipers.org Knife

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Wilson

Pre-SHOT Show 2015 press release: (Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for the last 26 years, is pleased to announce its partnership with AmericanSnipers.org to assist in their support of American Law Enforcement and Military … Continue reading →

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Leatherman Style PS–Mostly TSA Compliant

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Wilson

A friend of mine borrowed my GunVault NanoVault safe for continental U.S. airline travel over the weekend.  We sat for a few minutes as I gave him the ground school on flying with a firearm in his checked luggage.  Ever … Continue reading →

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IWI TAVOR Tactical Folding Knife

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Wilson

IWI, Israeli Weapons Industries, Inc, is the firearms branch of the Israeli Military Industries.  IWI is responsible for such iconic guns as the UZI, GALIL, and now the TAVOR.  IWI has joined with Guardian Tactical, Inc. to produce a knife … Continue reading →

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