Tag Archives: Fixed Blade Knife

My Pocket Kiridashi 2.0

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Wilson

Okay, I was not super happy with My Pocket Carry Kiridashi. It was a bit too chunky and irritated my thigh when wearing the business casual attire that is my daily dress. I liked the idea of the knife, though, … Continue reading →

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Gone to BLADE

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Wilson

Today, I am driving to Atlanta from Florida for BLADE Show 2017.  Here is my finished kwaiken knife and kydex sheath.  As a novice, I am happy with what I have made, but it has some flaws and I am … Continue reading →

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Rushing Toward BLADE Show 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Wilson

I have been very busy trying to keep my promise to myself to attend BLADE Show 2017 wearing a knife of my own making.  Well, I leave for the show tomorrow and I am still at work!  I am going … Continue reading →

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Handmade Knife Patterns and Profiles

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Wilson

What do you want your knife to look like?  Your knife pattern should reflect not only the function you desire, but an aesthetic that is your own.  In past articles, I have shown an affinity for Asian-inspired blades.  Likely, that … Continue reading →

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New Knives Presented by Boker USA

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Wilson

Boker USA has announced two new knives at the opening of SHOT Show 2016.  The first is a flat-ground framelock folder.  This could be called an “art knife” from Jens Ansø, with its anodized and accented titanium handles, but it … 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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BLADE Show Patrons Scared by Zombie Tools

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Wilson

Zombie Tools had by far the most interesting display booth at BLADE Show 2015.  Their wares were as distinctive as they were lethal.  Heck, they even had a little lounge for resting between sprints from the angry undead!  These guys … 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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Special Gaston J. Glock Knives

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Wilson

After I had seen the Böker Tirpitz knife, I was amused that I stumbled upon these knives from Gaston J. Glock.  This folder’s blade is forged from the Mauser cannon of a Eurofigher aircraft.  Titanium and carbon fiber handles seem … Continue reading →

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