I was sorry to hear that ABS Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler faced a series of dire medical conditions last summer and fall. Fortunately, he has recovered and introduced The Survival Striker, available now off pre-order.
It’s a hollow handled knife, similar to the collaboration he did with LAW Tactical a few years back.
One of the cool things he did was show the stages of development from drawing to model, to prototype, to final product.
Winkler uses 80Crv2 steel in his designs.
This Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 Terrain 365™ launches their Otter Slip Joint pocket knife. A technical iteration of the classic Barlow knife pattern that is equally at home in the water or on land, just like its animal namesake. Featuring their rustproof, edge holding Terravantium™ blade, titanium liners, unique vintage type (titanium) lanyard bail, dive watch grade 316 SS hardware, bronze bushings, and 5 handle options. The Otter Slip Joint is a highly useful, practical, and resilient daily performer. A refined, capable EDC folder that requires very little maintenance, and a blade that is free from rust and corrosion for life.
The Otter Slip Joint will be available in full titanium handles, carbon fiber scales, and 3 options in G10; Black, Marine Gray (a unique color inspired by a factory color scheme for vintage Land Rovers), and the OD Green G10 variant as an exclusive to Prometheus Design Werx.
The team at Terrain 365 states,
“The Barlow pattern is one of the most enduring classic slip joint models ever created. Its appeal is in its simplicity, pragmatism, and usability. We looked to this great classic to create our own modern version. One of the unique carryovers is the lanyard bail where a leather wrist thong or knotted lanyard can be attached. The Otter Slip Joint is an all around pocket knife for everyday carry, updated with technical, modern materials, precision machined parts, and a legacy design distilled down to its core characteristics that is utterly relevant today as it was when first introduced in 1670. The dual nail nick grooves makes this slippie truly ambidextrous and can also can be opened by pinching. The Otter is well suited for EDC, the trail, and because of the slip joint construction with its 3” blade can be carried without hassle in many EU countries.”
Terrain 365™ launches the Otter Slip Joint on their website Wednesday, January 29th, 2020.
Gerber launched a LOT of new knives during SHOT Show but the one that stuck out of the crowd is the Doubledown. The overall length is just over 15″ with a 7″ 430HC blade with a glass filled nylon handle.
This Made in USA folding machete features a butterfly design. It’s a beefy, utility blade meant to chop, cut and split wood.
It features a recurved blade, overstrike guard, and stability bar to keep the blade closed during use.
If that wasn’t enough, there’s another fail-safe. Here you can see the Quad-Lock system which not only must be activated to open and close the blade, but automatically locks into place at 45 degrees to prevent injury during closure.
The Doubledown will come with a MOLLE and belt compatible sheath. Available this summer in Flat Sage Green/Stonewash, Black/Stonewash, and Black/Black.
Finnish brand Varusteleka just launched the new Terävä Skarma 200 which is similar in size to a traditional Laplander knife.
The 200mm in length blade is made from 80CRV2 with a full-length tang and over molded rubber handle. It also comes with a Leather Sheath, but can be purchased alone for those who like to make their own sheaths.
Like the earlier models in the SOCP line, the new tactical folder was designed by Greg Thompson, creator of the Special Operations Combatives Program.
This one is intended for on and off-duty carry. The rapid deployment ring and tip-down carry enhance the speed at which this knife can be deployed from concealment, and the smooth handle dimples allow for confident transition in your hand.
Redesigned with Benchmade’s AXIS-lock technology, this knife won’t leave you fumbling for functionality in stressful situations.
Now available, from LMS Gear are the OD Green G10 with orange pins and Thin Blue Line versions of their Blade made in conjunction with Forge Works.
Check them out at lmsgear.net.
Spartan Blades of Southern Pines, NC today announces a new line of knives at a price point geared towards affordability. Spartan’s new grade of knives will be made in the United States in both their North Carolina and New York facilities. The purpose of these blades is to provide a quality knife to soldiers and outdoorsman at an affordable price point. This new grade of knives will include three new introductory models with several more designs planned over the next year.
Due to the recent partnering of KA-BAR Knives and Spartan Blades, forming Pineland Cutlery, Inc, we are expanding our footprint to new markets and are benefiting from increased manufacturing and distribution expertise. The result being our more affordable “Silver” Line of knives. In the past, many customers had been priced out of our offerings, our Silver Line will bring Spartan Blades to a whole new consumer base.” Said Curtis V. Iovito Pineland Cutlery’s Director of Product Development and Marketing.
This is the 537-GY-1 Bailout by Benchmade Knives. It features woodland green anodized aluminum handles with a carbide glass breaker tip on the pommel and a CPM-M4 blade.
Blade Material: CPM-M4 super steel (62-64HRC) with Tungsten Grey Cerakote®
Opening: Manual
Lock: AXIS® lock
Blade Length: 3.38in
Blade Thickness: 0.09 inch
Open: 8.07in
Closed: 4.71in
Weight: 2.70oz
The Bailout goes on sale 17 January from www.benchmade.com.
