Modern Iteration of the Classic Clip Point Barlow with Rustproof Terravantium™ Blade

This winter 2021, Terrain 365™ introduces their new Caiman Slipjoint. Another one of their modern iterations of the classic Barlow pattern featuring their premium, rustproof, edge holding, Terravantium™ blade alloy. This precision made slipjoint has a clip point blade profile with dual nail knicks and is paired with either titanium billet handles or carbon fiber scales with titanium liners. This compact slipjoint feels smooth and comfortable in the pocket, features an internal lanyard pin, is engineered for practical use in any environment on land and even under water, and is legal to carry in many international areas where other folding knives are not.

The Caiman Slipjoint is available with Terravantium™ blades and either full titanium billet handles or carbon fiber scales with titanium liners.

Creative Director and Co-Founder Patrick Ma of Terrain 365 states,

“The Caiman Slipjoint is our follow up to the popular Otter Slipjoint. The Caiman however, features the classic clip point blade profile, and we added an internal lanyard in in lieu of the old school bail. This is a modern Barlow of the 21st century with our premium, rustproof, edge holding Terravantium blade alloy and aerospace level handle materials.”

The Caiman Slipjoint will be available for $315 (Ti) and $295 (Carbon Fiber) on their website at 12:00pm Pacific, December 16th, 2021.

CRKT is proud to unveil the Clever Girl™ Kukri fixed blade from designer and veteran Austin McGlaun, bringing about the third variation in the Clever Girl lineup and the newest member to CRKT’s Forged by War® program.

During his time stationed at Fort Polk while serving in the military, knifemaker Austin McGlaun was inspired to find new ways to tackle laborious camp chores. And so, the Clever Girl™ Kukri was realized. Featuring a wide upper chest and sharp inward curve towards the blade’s belly, the Kukri is a hard-hitting tool that dominates in the great outdoors. Equipped with a high-performance 7.75” SK-5 carbon steel blade and sturdy G10 handle, this reimagined version still brandishes a mighty swing, despite being more compact than its predecessor. In addition to its famed military use, the traditional Kukri was once hailed as the go-to for chopping firewood, digging, cutting through tough meat, and conquering farm chores. McGlaun also notes the appeal that the Kukri has for backpackers.

“It’ll do any job that an ax will do, but it will also do any job that a knife will do. And when you’re looking at backpacking, ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain”, says McGlaun. “You can chop firewood, build shelters, cut limbs and stakes, skin game or process game with it, protect yourself… It has more outdoor versatile uses than any other design of mine.”

The Kukri is the third iteration in the Clever Girl™ Collection from McGlaun, following the release of the popular Clever Girl™ fixed blade and the Clever Girl™ folding knife with Deadbolt®.

Specs:

Blade: Edge: Plain

Steel: SK-5

Thickness: 0.19” (4.78 mm)

Finish: Powder Coat

Length: 7.75” (196.85 m)

Open: 13.25” (336.55 mm)

Weight: 14.20 oz. (402.56 g)

Handle: G10

Style: Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath

Sheath Material: Thermoplastic

Sheath Weight: 5.60oz (158.75G)

The Clever Girl™ Kukri will retail at $135.00.

The Clever Girl™ Kukri will be released ahead of Veteran’s Day, launching on Thursday, November 4th, 2021, and will be available on CRKT.com.

This product is the latest member of CRKT’s Forged by War® program; a program comprised of veterans utilizing their experiences and expertise to forge weapons and tools they would have liked to use in the field. Under the program, a portion of the CRKT profits is donated to the designer’s charity of choice. For this design, Austin has chosen the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. Learn more about this program and who it serves here.