Most of you probably own knives along with your guns, and many most likely own quite an assortment of knives, not just one or two. If you don’t, well, maybe it’s past time you did. Either way, this new knife may interest you. It’s being made by Hogue according to SIG Sauer’s requests, and it’s called the SIG Sauer EX-02.

Ruger has announced a partnership with knife maker CRKT to produce a range of Ruger branded knives. The knives some in a variety of styles, including every day carry folders, tactical fixed and folding and hunting knifes with both fixed and folding blades. They range in price from about $60 to $100. The photos above along with the photos below show all the different models available.

During the West Virginia Remington writers seminar we were treated to viewing several very high grade limited edition 200th anniversary rifles and shotguns. Other guns will become available such as the R1 pistol.

During my time at the Remington writers seminar in West Virginia we were introduced to new guns of course but the announcement that Remington would now offer custom gunsmith services really got my attention.

From SIG Sauer:

Springfields Duel 3 continues Monday with a few more details on guns and gear they are giving away. They also announce they will be giving away a loaded M1A on Tuesday the 22nd! During the rest of the month retroactive back to September 1st any new purchase of a Springfield Armory® XD®, XD® Mod.2™, XD(M)®, XD-S® or 1911 handgun includes two extra magazines, a dual-pistol range bag and a double-mag pouch free with purchase.

I recently wrote a short post on Steel Will knives. These are quality knives at a very reasonable price. These knives are made in Italy. This new Cager series comes in a Tanto blade as well as a drop point.

Last week I posted the initial information on Springfield Armory’s 3rd iteration of the “Duel” product giveaway. The prizes involved will total $132,000!

For those not familiar with Steel Will knives they are a European company whose knives are made in Italy and sold worldwide. There are some very good knives made in Italy several of which I own. The quality and workmanship is very good.

Here is an interesting video to help train officers about the dangers of distance and knife attacks. The speed of the first attack is rather impressive. Some of this information seems out of date and of course more training and speed draws can help alleviate some issues. However not many practice drawing quickly out of the holster.

Andrew at GY6vids demonstrates how to throw knives and tomahawks just in time for us to head to Wal-Mart, buy an Axe, and spend the 4th of July living out our Mel-Gibson-in-the-Patriot fantasies. He explains the basics clearly and also throws in some extra tips such as how to setup an ideal knife target for training.

KAI USA has released some nice products this year and TFB has had a bead on them since the SHOT show. We were able to get a few of their new blades for a closer look. It is clear that KAI and ZT have really tuned into their consumer base. As a gun and knife junkie, I am really pleased with their latest offerings.

Aaron Cowan at Breach-Bang-Clear gives reviewers the low-down on three popular multi-tools for ARs and shooting in general. Up to task was the Leatherman MUT, Gerber Efect, Gerber MP1, and the Multitasker Series 3.He breaks down the tools in light of their shooting focus and in some instances, breaks a few of the tools himself.

Gerber recalls Cohort knives due to laceration hazard. Apparently the blade lock has failed on some of these knives causing injury which in some cases required stitches.This recall actually made the nightly news. This recall is also for those in Canada who have purchased this knife.

“The pen is mightier than the sword” said every gun (and sword) hating journalist ever. But if you are in need of an ultra concealable weapon to punch holes in tin cans and don’t want to file the paperwork and pay the taxes for .22LR firing pen, you should consider  hw97karbine’s very cleverly designed air powered pen gun. He explains how to build the airgun on Instructables, the only catch being that a lathe is required.

If you’re in the market for a sweet tomahawk, Browning may have just the weapon for you. If you’re not, well, you probably will be after seeing this. New for 2015 is their Shock ‘n’ Awesome Tactical Tomahawk, which is designed both for performance and to up your cool factor. Whether you actually use it to hack apart a fallen tree for firewood or want it as part of your SHTF kit, odds are there’s a place for it in your life. It has a Rockwell Steel Hardness of 50-55 and the handle is checkered for a positive grip; basically, it has the best of both worlds: brains and brawn. Who doesn’t need an awesome tomahawk?

SilencerCo anounced a collaboration with famous knife maker Rick Hinderer.

Here is a video showing some of the workings of the .22LR revolver knife imported by Arsenal Inc. I could not find this knife on their website so perhaps they are no longer importing them.

DPx Gear is a company that strives to make tools that can endure the most extreme environments. Here are a few examples of DPx Gear’s survival blades and what they can do.

I am very much a fan of Instructor Zero (of Funker Tactical Fame) and Doug Marcaid a (also of Funker Tactical Fame). In their first meeting, Doug puts the “21-foot rule” to shame, taking the best of Zero (especially considering drawing from concealment.)

SOG had their newest knives and flashlights at Industry Day at the Range as well as a few of their popular staples such as their throwing knives, Fling, and their Tactical Tomahawk. Among those available to look at were the Zoom series compact folding knives and the Instinct series wearable fixed blade knives. SOG has a well-deserved reputation for quality, and it’s evident in each of their knives, both those new for 2015 and those that have been around for some time. Their throwing knives are nicely balanced and perfect for improving your knife throwing skills while their wearable and folding knives have a wide variety of uses, and you can be sure they’ll not only get the job done but last for a very long time.

Anton Beukes posted a video showing his CCW gun and knife draw. It is very clean and very impressive manipulation. Not sure why you would need a knife when you have a working gun, but you cannot argue against the execution of the drill.

Our sister blog AllOutdoor has published an excellent round up of the best EDC (Everyday Carry) knives for under $100. Knives, like guns, have no limit on how much they can cost (and how much enthusiasts will pay for them) but not everyone cares enough about their knife to spends hundreds of dollars. For many folks as long as it opens their Amazon packages they are happy. Then there are other folk who do value premium-quality knifes cannot afford to dump a substantial part of their paycheck on a knife that is only 10% better than one costing half as much.

Simple ideas have a tendency to “just work”. In this case the simple idea is the Raven Concealment “ModuLoader” Pocket Shield. Basically just an injection-molded polymer frame, the ModuLoader is designed to simultaneously mounts & organizes EDC items and smooths out the pocket to avoid detection.

The Grayman Satu is a TFB writer favorite. Phil, Mike and I all own one. Grayman have changed the Ti-Ti (all titanium) model’s finish from a matte grey DCL (Diamond Like Carbon) finish to a ‘Stonewashed’ finish. The stonewash finish is apparently better at resisting rush and scratches are not noticeable.

KnifeRight.org has released a new app designed to help those with knives to navigate the legal quagmire of knife laws that are out there.  But there are two problems that I have with the app.  First and foremost, its a $1.99 app in the Google Play store.  Not all that much in terms of what apps can cost, but definitely something that will keep some people for buying the app.  While I understand that it costs money to maintain a database and build an app, there are those out there that refuse to pay anything for apps.

BOPE (Batalhao de Operacoes Policias Especias) stands for Special Police Operation Battalion. They are the elite unit operating in Brazil to counter domestic terrorism and armed criminals. They operate in the Favelas (Rio De Janeiro’s slums) and are adept at close quarters urban warefare. Their list of roles is extensive.

New from CRKT for 2014 is the Obake™ knife. It was designed by Lucas Burnley along the line of a Japanese Kwaiken. It is a full tang with the handle being wrapped katana-style with nylon cord. The blade has a gray titanium nitride finish and is acid etched to provide a uniquely different pattern on each knife.

Tactical Watchmaker Minuteman have collaborated with ZeroTolerance to produce the  MM01K Minuteman knife. It has a distinct blackwash jeans-style finish made by coating the components with Tungsten DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) and then tumbling them. I really like this look, but I am sure its not for everyone.

Right at the end of the day, I made it over to DS Arms, makers of excellent FAL and RPD firearms. (Alex C. will have an upcoming factory tour and review soon!). Their sales rep, Mike, kept directing my attention to his axe. Thinking it was just one of the numerous “cheap” bladed weapons hocked at the show, I dismissed it.