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SOG Specialty Knives & Tools Sold to Investor Group

Friday, August 19th, 2011

An Investment Group made up of Gladstone Investment Corporation together with The Mustang Group, Montlake Capital, Spencer Frazer (Founder) and Fred Keller (CEO) provided the capital, consisting of debt and equity, to support the acquisition of SOG Specialty Knives & Tools from MCC Capital Partners, LLC on 8 August, 2011.

The deal was overseen by SOG’s exclusive investment banking advisor, D.A. Davidson’s Outdoor and Tactical Investment Banking team led by Nathan Pund, formerly of Silver Steep Partners. They identified potential buyers, marketed SOG, structured the deal, and advised the company through negotiations.

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Advanced Outfitters at BLADE Show

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

From TacticalFanboy.com

This is video of Kevin Martin of Advanced Outfitters demonstrating the company’s showings at BLADE Show 2011, including the new Khyber belts, adjustable weapons sling and badge sling.

http://advancedoutfitters.com/

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Take a Step Back in Time to the Ohio Valley During the 18th Century

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

The owner not only promotes Eastern Woodland Native American history but also makes eighteenth century style weaponry and accoutrements, particularly tomahawks, axes, flintlocks, knives, war clubs and powder horns. Is this site cool or what?

www.nativeworkshop.com

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Tactical Innovations Engineering

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

One of the brands that impressed us at the recent “BLADE Show” in Atlanta was Tactical Innovations Engineering. They specialize in Kydex. Sure, there are lots of folks working in Kydex, but TIE has taken it to an art form. Just take a look at their wares.

They offer sheaths for fixed blade knives as well as specialized carriers for folders, pistol magazines, flashlights, and other accessories. Unique designs are had by combining shapes, cut outs, and overlays of different colors. With Kydex, the application is really only limited by the imagination. Additionally, all of their designs can be customized by combining colors so no two sheaths have to be alike. TIE can also engineer an attachment solution to accommodate virtually any style of carry.

TIE has one other surprise up its sleeve. In the photos you can see that on some designs there are additional layers of Kydex material. While they look great, these are also used to lock the item into the sheath.

www.tietactical.com

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For the Ladies – Cyclops from Mantis Knives

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Designed to be worn in places where are knives are frowned upon, the MU-6 Cylcops from Mantis Knives made quite a hit at the recent BLADE Show. It hangs from a chain around the neck. To put it into action, simply pull down and away. Once deployed the Hawkbill blade resembles a talon and is wielded with a finger inserted into the handle.

With five colors to choose from (Black is sold out) a man could use one too, but when it’s blinged out like this one, it doesn’t belong anywhere but hanging around a Lady’s neck.

www.mantisknives.com

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BLADE Show – Bawidamann Po’gn

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Tactical Fanboy purchased a Po’gn knife from Bawidamann Blades at last weekend’s Blade Show. This is his impression.

Bawidamann was in full force at BLADE show, displaying both awesome pin-up art and awesome blades. Although I was practically drooling over the Randgridr they had on display (it’s a modern-day trench knife; what’s not to love?), I went with the cord wrapped Po’gn you see above. Made from “154 cm ground or chisel ground” steel, this knife features an overall length of 7.25″ with a blade length of 3 3/8″, and uses paracord as a handle material. It’s light-weight, concealable, and comes with its own Kydex sheath. Simply put, its one bad-ass blade.

Bawidamann Blades

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One Week Til Blade Show

Saturday, June 4th, 2011

Blade Show kicks off next Friday, 10 June with an early bird opening. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for me and Tactical Fanboy as we attempt to take it all in including the new Tactical Gear Expo that runs concurrently with Blade Show.

Held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia June 10th to 12th, Blade Show will host more than 700 tables and around 175 factory booths and products.

Visit bladeshow.com for more information on the upcoming expos, including the event schedule and list of exhibitors.

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Join Us at Blade Show

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

The 30th annual BLADE Show will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia June 10th to 12th. Hosted by BLADE magazine, BLADE Show is the largest combined show of handmade, factory, and antique knives, with over 700 tables and around 175 factory booths and products. Also available is the first ever Tactical Gear Expo, which features manufactures, dealers and suppliers of tactical firearms, tactical knives, and tactical gear. The best part is you get access to both shows with a single ticket. Combine this with special guest appearances and events and you have the makings of the best BLADE show yet! We will be in attendance on opening day along with Tactical Fanboy. We will be looking for you.

Visit bladeshow.com for more information on the upcoming expos, including the event schedule and list of exhibitors.

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