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New Knives from SOG

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has introduced several new knives but here are my two favorites from a utilitarian standpoint.

Swedge II
In conjunction with Brent Beshara, a Canadian special ops military instructor, martial artist, and custom knife maker, SOG has created the Swedge, featuring a new blade geometry that makes the tips of knives stronger and less prone to breaking. There are three different shapes in the Swedge series. Shown is the Swedge II. All knives within the Swedge line, which are available in 8.3â€, 9.2â€ and 10.1â€ lengths, feature a full tang, G10 handles and a Kydex sheath offering a variety of mounting options.

SOGfari Machete
The first ever SOG machete has paid careful attention to the weight and comfortable handles for extended use. They have added a saw to the back of the blade and a spiked tang from the back of the handle for pounding and scraping as well as holes in the handle for lanyards. Available in 13â€ and 18â€ lengths. The price point is so good on this one that I plan on picking one up just to replace my old GI machete.

www.sogknives.com

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Switch – Modular Utility Device

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Yes it’s been done before, but I am digging this new knife from Quirky. A “modular utility device”, the Switch features 18 different attachments that you can configure to your heart’s desire. Swapping out accessories is as simple as choosing an inner axle of desired width, configuring the mix of tools, and then everything is tightened into place with the edge of a coin.

Each Switch set comes with two exterior body covers; two slotted caps to hold the tool together; three interior axle assemblies; small (2-6 tools), medium (4-10 tools), and large (7-13 tools); and 18 tool attachments: Standard Knife, Pliers, Scissors, Nail File, Tweezers, Thin Flathead Screwdriver, Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Eyeglass Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Eyeglass Flathead Screwdriver, Wood Saw, Serrated Blade, Corkscrew, Combination Bottle Opener/Flathead Screwdriver, Combination Can Opener/Wire Stripper, Pen, Magnifying Glass, LED Flashlight, 1GB USB Memory Stick.

There is a lot of potential here. Let’s hope that they continue to develop the concept.

To pre-order visit www.quirky.com. Supplies are limited.

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1911 Knife from Ultimate Equipment

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Ultimate Equipment has introduced a new hand-made folder inspired by the 1911 pistol. What makes the knife so unique is that it is manufactured with standard 1911 pistol bushings, grip screws, and grip panels which means it accepts the same grips as the pistol. Offered with a lifetime warranty, it is available in blackened 440C blades, satin polished 440C blades, and CPM S30V blades.

“Finally, there is a companion to the legendary firearm.”

www.ultimate-equipment.com

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ExiTool from CRKT

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The ingenious ExiTool from CRKT includes a seat belt cutter, a tungsten carbide window breaker, and a bright L.E.D. flashlight in a package that attaches directly to a vehicle’s seat belt. Designed by knifemaker Russ Kommer, the blade is inset so that you won’t be accidentally cut.

Available soon from CRKT.

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Roman Multi-Purpose Tool

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

According to a story published in the UK Daily Mail, Roman examples of a multi-tool pre-date the Swiss Army knife by at least 18 centuries.

This example has actually been in the museum’s collection for some time and is a rare silver version. Less complex variants have been found made from bronze.

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EOTAC Knife Now for Sale

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

The Elite Operator Grade Knife from Emerson we recently told you about is now available on EOTAC’s website. I have to say that $218 for a limited run Emerson designed knife is a steal. Especially when it is offered in A-TACS pattern.

Order it at www.Eotac.com.

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EOTAC Launches New Emerson Knife Collaboration at SHOT

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

From the get go, EOTAC wanted to do a knife to complement their clothing styles so they went to knife making legend Ernest Emerson to produce the EOG-1 (Elite operator Grade). Emerson designed a custom blade design crafted from 154CM premium Stainless Tool Steel hardened to 57 Rockwell with a partial serration. The EOG-1 also features G10 scales and Titanium liner lock.

The production knife will only be available with the partially serrated blade like the Black variant above. The A-TACS version below is a prototype shown so that you can see how it will look with the camo finish. The knife will be available only through EOTAC and select EOTAC dealers and quantities will be limited. It will be offered in Black, Khaki, OD Green, and A-TACS.

EOTAC has a whole slew of new stuff coming for SHOT in booth #11456. Hopefully, we will be able to give you a couple of more sneak peeks before the show kicks off.

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Bawidamann Blades

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Blades, as in Knives? Wait, is that right? We thought Bawidamann was known for his military inspired pinup art. It turns out, he has been at work developing a new line of knives. Current offerings are fabricated from 154 CM with G10/Carbon Fiber Handles.

We can’t wait to see what he comes up with next. To check out his entire line of new cutlery, visit www.bawidamannblades.com

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