MKT has a new in house anodizing option and the owner of ROBAR, Robby Barkman, took this shot yesterday of a Praetorian Ti done with the process.
Archive for 2012
Medford Knife & Tool Praetorian
Saturday, July 14th, 2012Warrior Expo East – Salewa
Friday, July 13th, 2012I’ve got to start by telling you that I have been wearing Salewa footwear for about 6 months now. I love them.
Salewa is a 75 year old Italian mountaineering brand that just launched a footwear brand about 5 years ago and began bringing their products to the US about two-and-a-half years ago. This isn’t a life-style brand but rather a technical mountaineering brand. For instance, they featuring to toe lacing on every model. And, all boots feature sticky rubber rands. Finally, regardless of shoe or boot, they all feature a climbing edge along the forefoot.
As Salewa incorporates an anatomical European last, the fit can be a little narrow for some Americans. However, they include a feature that allows a more custom fit with their two-piece multi-fit footbed.
The Alp Trainer has been very popular with military and incorporates a Kevlar overlay along the lower portion of the upper. It’s very affordable at $199.
The Mountain Trainer features a little wider fit and a more rigid micro porous mid sole which makes it great for a carrying a heavy pack day in and day out. Being a little beefier, it goes for $219.
To cap it off, Salewa offers a 100% blister free guarantee.
Warrior Expo East – Trijicon
Friday, July 13th, 2012
The Sealed Reflex Sight from Trijicon was designed to be compact with a short focal plane to avoid that tube effect found with other sights. It features a 1.75 MOA dot with 10 manual brightness settings including 3 night vision. It is powered by a single AA battery along with a solar cell on the top of the sight. The solar cell provides ample power for the sight meaning the battery is only used when needed. The SRS also integrates a removable anti reflection device. Additionally, it features a Bobro throw lever mount.
Warrior Expo East – Safariland
Friday, July 13th, 2012Safariland is displaying their new patrol bicycle built in conjunction with Kona.
Warrior Expo East – Daniel Defense
Friday, July 13th, 2012
Daniel Defense is displaying their tubular, modular HK416 hand guard system. Incidentally, this hand guard also fits the MR556.
Warrior Expo East – Under Armour
Friday, July 13th, 2012Coming late this month, are a new pair of men’s pants (Breach) that integrate DWR at the fiber level rather than a treatment. As you can see, water beads up on the surface and due to the inherent qualities of the Durable Water Repellant it isn’t going to wash or wear out.
Also, look out Spring 13 for a new women’s line.
Finally, be ready to get your socks knocked off as Under Armour expands from three tactical footwear styles to 11 in January. One of the major draws will be the integration of their Spine technology into the tactical line.
Warrior Expo East – Benchmade
Friday, July 13th, 2012The new Adamas line of knives were designed by knife maker Shane Sibert honors the three battalions of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Adamas is Latin for diamond, honoring the WW II shoulder sleeve insignia of the Rangers and, as each battalion has a distinct personality so do the various knives.
The 1/75 knife is a push dagger design.
The 2/75 knife is a folder design that will be available in automatic version.
The 3/75 knife is a utility style fixed blade. The sheath features a tek-lok and removable strap.
A portion of the sales of these three knives assist the Ranger Assistance Foundation.
