On 19th September Microtech Knives held a Grand Opening in their new facility in North Carolina. The opening was also broadcasted live on the Internet, and customers had the possibility to purchase products directly from the show. That was until everything crashed due [Read More…]
The PPSS Group is a United Kingdom based company that has been providing protective vests and clothing since 2009. PPSS has focused their energy on ballistic protection as well against edged weapon threats, including a demonstration from the company’s CEO, [Read More…]
I have never been much of a blade nut, until recently that is. From Erik writing about high-end knives to James ”Rambo” Reeves weaving tales of post-war financial planning, I’ve been pulled into a vortex of edge angles and steel comparisons by our very own staff. [Read More…]
FOX News is reporting that Harbor Freight is recalling a million knives it sold over the past ten years. Knife elitists everywhere say “told you so” and then reach into their pockets to gently caress their Sebenzas. A lot of you out there are steel snobs (“Like [Read More…]
The Pachmayr company has just released six new knives with varied styles and functions. They are already well-known for making firearms accessories and grips. While these new knives aren’t the first venture into Pachmayr’s knife production, it’s [Read More…]
Before we get into the Benchmade contest detailed below, we wanted to open up a dialog about the possibility of having more dedicated knife reviews at TFB. Along with watches, knives and guns always seem to run in the same circles. Whether it’s an Everyday Carry [Read More…]
In time for fall hunting and camping, Browning released a number of fixed blade knives designed for the outdoorsman. Bush Craft Ultra This fixed blade knife has a 4.06″ long blade made of 7Cr17MoV stainless steel with a flat grind. The full tang knife has jimping [Read More…]
A recent Facebook video making the rounds enlightened me to a sport I’d never heard of before. A sport so manly, it may be second only to Finnish Wife Carrying. Enter: BladeSports. According to their website, “BladeSports International, Inc., is a Texas non-profit corporation formed to [Read More…]
The Columbia River Knife & Tool company (aka CRKT) is well known for its knives and outdoor tools. I own several of the company’s folders and have found them to be good working blades for the price. Some of the company’s unique features, like the Veff [Read More…]
In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the relatively rare or new knives, bayonets and multi-tools of Russian armed forces and special police units. Some of these edged weapons are adopted in small quantities by special forces, others are newly adopted [Read More…]
Whether you’re a hunter or not you probably have more than a few camo patterns in your house. And while the most recognizable brands such as Mossy Oak and Real Tree certainly dominate many closets and gun safes there are a multitude of other patterns out there. In [Read More…]
There is more to building a complete kit – especially one meant for self-defense and/or survival – than just guns and ammo. Finding the right knife or more accurately, knives, is an important part of having everything you need (and not just for the [Read More…]
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 [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a new fixed blade knife to round out your kit, Hogue has you covered. New from Hogue International is the EX-F02, a knife with a fixed blade crafted of A2 tool steel. According to the company the knife was designed for durability and [Read More…]
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. New York, NY- Steel Will Knives, a premium brand that produces [Read More…]
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. Steel Will just introduced this [Read More…]
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. The two blades we have to look at are the H.E.S.T.(Hostile Environment Survival Tool) 2.0 [Read More…]
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 [Read More…]
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 [Read More…]
SOG knives collaborates with legendary knife maker Matsuda Kikuo to create the “Kiku” series of knives offered in a variety of sizes and finishes while still maintaining a solid salute to Matsuda’s grinding style. Most knife collectors are big fans of [Read More…]
Just like their Firearms/Ammunition, Remington has a cutlery selection that will accommodate everybody’s tastes and needs. If the situation calls for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, fire/rescue, Police, Military, Tactical, Weapon maintenance, disaster prep [Read More…]
Foster Knives make the perfect knives for 1911 owners. Their automatic folder knives have handles shaped like the 1911 frame and are fitted with mini 1911 grips made by VZ Grips. If the grip shape is good enough for the most popular pistol in the world, it’s [Read More…]
The Daily Mail reports on this nifty Ancient Roman gadget … The world’s first Swiss Army knife’ has been revealed – made 1,800 years before its modern counterpart. An intricately designed Roman implement, which dates back to 200AD, it is made [Read More…]
The latest Swiss Army knife from Victorinox features a secure flash drive that is unlocked using a built-in finger print reader. The 8gb model will cost £100 (about $150). I never go anywhere without one of my many Victorinox knives. Part of their appeal, it pains me [Read More…]
From the you-got-to-be-kidding-me-department. The BBC reports: “We’re looking for anyone who is brandishing offensive weapons or blades,” Holly told Newsbeat. … Even when pictures are taken in private, though, which isn’t technically [Read More…]
Cowtown Cop has been making some very nice looking wooden knives for kids. Read about them here.
“GUNRUNNERS OF PA” @ PFOA posted some photos of his new CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical which includes a bayonet and breech teeth. Sure it is useless …. but different! Click to enlarge images. Click here for more photos.
Dave at the Survival and Emergency Preparedness Blog has written a few new posts A Pair of Victorinox Pioneers My Victorinox Pioneer that I bought in the early 80s has been my favorite EDC pocketknife of late. It’s a good size for pocket carry, has a very useful [Read More…]
Knifes and hunting seem to go together. I have a modest collection of knives for use general DIY and for hunting. Dave Markowitz over at the Survival & Emergency Preparedness blog has an interesting post about choosing a knife for survival. Something evey hunter [Read More…]