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SOFEX – RMJ Tactical

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

RMJ Tactical keeps striving to increase cutting power while minimizing weight and overall size. It’s a fine line to balance these requirements and these two new tomahawks are their latest models.

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The Jenny Wren is a traditional name for the Wrens you see all over the South and it’s namesake is a no-nonsense tomahawk. Developed at the request of Recon Marines looking for a tomahawk with the same weight of a fixed blade knife. You can see its straight forward design and the intent here was to harken back to a simpler, more straight forward time (think WW II).

On the other hand, the Crow is a more aggressive design with an angled handle to force the brunt of blows to make contact at the top of the blade rather than the more traditional chopping style seen on many axes.

www.rmjtactical.com

Winkler II – An Overview

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

We’ve written several times about ABS Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler. He started making knives because he was looking for authentically produced Early American edged tools. Eventually, his work caught the eye of a member of NSW and the rest is history. For a good history of his involvement with the military see our article on his Breaching Axes.

This video is an excellent overview of the capabilities of Winkler’s creations. Watching him throw down on that Civic with his Rescue Breaching Axe gives you a good idea of how it will perform in the field.

www.winklerknives.com

Up-Armored Knives Gets Another Look

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Over at KitUp!, the Mad Duo did a write up on the Up-Armored Knives Menace Fighter in their “Team Six” pattern. We first learned of Up-Armored from Tactical Fanboy and really like them. It’s definitely worth checking out.

KitUp.military.com

AUSA – Gerber Emergency Rescue Hook

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

It turns out that medics have been using the Gerber Strap Cutter for everyday use so Gerber took a look at the design to see if the could improve upon it. While it is a very functional design, it really only does one thing and that’s cut straps. So they created the new Emergency Rescue Hook. It is longer than the Strap Cutter which gives you more reach to get at more difficult straps that might be pinned. It also offers you more torque when cutting. This feature alone allows medics to cut right through rigger belts, pants and all to expose wounds for treatment. Additionally, Gerber added an oxygen bottle wrench. The molded plastic sheath is PALS compatible.

Made in USA! www.gerbergear.com

AUSA – Gerber Combat Fixed Blade

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Based on the discontinued Yari II, the Combat Fixed Blade is an all around field knife. It features a 4.25″ 154CM High Carbon
Steel Tanto Blade with a serrated section. The Full Tang construction ends in a blunt pommel with a Rubberized Handle for sure grip. It comes with a molded plastic sheath that can be worn on the belt or MOLLE gear.

Made in USA! www.Gerbergear.com

AUSA – Gerber MP600ST

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

The MP600ST (Sight Tool) seems as if the e-FECT (Field Expedient Cleaning Tool) had a baby with an MP600 multi-tool.

It features one-handed opening with slightly enlarged tool locks which keep your tools from closing on your hand. The MP600ST is manufactured from Stainless Steel with Black Oxide Finish and comes with a PALS compatible Tan 499 Sheath.

The biggest additions to the new design are the M4/M16 Front Sight Post Adjustment Tool, Carbon Scraper, and the Long Reach Philips Screwdriver to get at those hard to reach crosstip heads. Additionally, it also features:
• Needlenose Pliers with Crimper Jaws and Carbide Wire Cutters
• Serrated / Fine Edge Knife
• Lanyard Ring
• Can Opener / Bottle Opener

Made in USA! www.gerbergear.com

AUSA – Gerber De Facto

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Designed in conjunction with Army Special Forces veterans, the new De Facto is a dagger design that favors fighting over camp chores. Intended to quickly get you out of a grapple and give you some breathing room so you can engage the enemy with your side arm, the De Facto features a four-inch spear-point blade of S30V, serrations on both edges of the blade, a Tan 499 rubberized grip and spiked pommel. The De Facto is retained in the PALS-compatible sheath via friction but there is also a back up lock to secure further the knife during infils, etc. Look for it next Spring.

www.Gerbergear.com

AUSA – Gerber Downrange Sharpener

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

The new Gerber Downrange Sharpener combines an unprecedented 4 sharpening tools into a single device. What’s more, it was designed specifically for tactical use. Manufactured from coated TAN499 Ceramic it incorporates a flat diamond coated plate on the reverse for fine edge finishing, rotatable carbide cutters, and 2 sizes of diamond coated rods for serrated blades. There is also a lanyard hole so it won’t walk off when your buddies see how awesome it is. Made in the USA.

www.Gerbergear.com