Developed in conjunction with customers at Cannon AFB, the AF Survival Knife is made from 1/4″ thick 80CrV2 with a fully insulated micarta handle in case you cut into an electrical wire.
It incorporates a hammer butt, saw, and chisel into the design. The notch in the sheath exposes the blade slightly to cut wires.
The Kydex sheath incorporates a lock which must be depressed in order to remove the knife from the sheath.
Available now from www.winklerknives.com.
PORTLAND, OREGON (January 22, 2018) – GERBER, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives and multi-tools, announced today the introduction of the brand-new Fastball: an American-made, elevated folding knife that partners precision engineering and polished aesthetics. This new offering will solidify Gerber’s positioning in the growing EDC [everyday carry] landscape, as well as reinforce its dedication to American craftsmanship at a premium-within-reach price point. The Fastball will be available February 13, 2019 with an MSRP of $110 [Urban Grey, Flat Sage] and $115 [Black].
“The Fastball is the perfect EDC knife – aesthetically compelling, functionally flawless, and boasting top-notch materials. A focus on the details, pocket friendliness, and the seamless light switching deployment were front-of-mind throughout the entire development process,” says Karrson Koivisto, Gerber Product Manager. “The outcome is a knife that operates like, and possesses the materials and craftsmanship of, a $200 knife at a much more accessible price point. The Fastball is a must-have for the gear junkie with high expectations and a discerning eye.”
The Fastball is an American-made EDC knife that lives in the place where precision and polish meet. The trend forward yet practical design has an intuitive finger flipper opening, a utilitarian wharncliffe blade, and an aircraft-grade aluminum handle that comes in 3 distinct colors. Equipped w/ B.O.S.S. Tech™, the Fastball lives up to its name offering quick deployment that smoothly activates with “light switch” operation. A 3-position pocket clip and lanyard hole offer multiple ways to securely transport the knife.
Pictured: Flat Sage, Urban Grey, and Black/Black Oxide
About Gerber: Gerber is a leading global supplier of activity specific knives, multi-tools and problem-solving gear. Built on the pillars of craftsmanship, innovation, and an unrelenting commitment to quality and service to others, the trusted brand features a diverse portfolio of equipment for recreational and professional end users. For more information please visit www.gerbergear.com.
While Benchmade has a whole slew of new products to be featured at SHOT Show, here are a few to whet your appetite.
365 Outlast
560-1 Freek
380 Aller
Benchmade Ferro Rod
Designed by Al & Nico Salvitti of ColonelBlades, and made in Italy by Fox Knives, the Colonel Folder is an EDC knife designed specifically for combatives use. The blade is made of N690Co steel with a TOPSHIELD anti-wear ceramic coating, providing a high resistance to wear, scratching, and chemicals. The grip consists of G10 scales, which provide improved retention due to their coarse texture. The locking liners are made of stainless steel, and the Colonel Folder features a push button liner lock mechanism, with a second locking mechanism proprietary to Fox Knives.
www.bravocompanyusa.com/Colonel-Folder-w-Tactical-Pen-p/col-folder-blk
Spartan Blades will debut the Spartan -Shinto Ronin Blade (S35VN) created with Ronin Tactics at SHOT Show. Founders from both companies served in 1st SFG(A) together.
Shinto means, “The practice to establish a connection between the ways of the old to the ways of the new.”
If you will be attending The 2019 SHOT Show in Las Vegas this month, be sure to stop by Booth 1218 Jan 23 and 24 10:00-11:00 and meet Tu, Co- Host of Forged in Fire: Knife Or Death!
Designed by Joe Caswell, the PROVOKE is a production version of his Morphing Karambit. It combines D2 blade steel with a titanium nitride finish for corrosion resistance and 6061 aircraft grade aluminum handles.
Specs:
Blade Length 2.41″ (61.21 mm)
Blade Edge Plain
Blade Thickness 0.209″ (5.31 mm)
Closed Length 4.96″ (125.98 mm)
Weight 6.1 oz
Style Folding Knife w/Kinematic
To open the knife, squeeze the aluminum chassis and the two pivoting arms move, unfolding the blade and locking it into place. Lift the tab at the back to unlock the blades.
Look for the PROVOKE in January.
Viking Tactics is offering two knife styles.
Drawing from the Bloodlines of VTAC’s first ever knife design, “The Assault”, the Crusader is nearly 9 inches long and has a cutting surface 3 ½ inches in length. The spine of the blade has a Viking Vine machined into the surface for aesthetics as well as to enhance the gripping surface. This coupled with the blood colored liners and Canvas Micarta make a beautiful knife. The blade is built from 1095 steel and hardened to RC 56-58.
Drawing inspiration from a knife made by one of SGM Lamb’s Soldiers who was killed in action in Iraq on 17 June 2005, the Norseman has an overall length of 11.63” and a cutting surface of 5 ½ inches. Made from 1095 steel and hardened to RC 56-58, this blade will cut easily and can be field sharpened. The VTAC Norseman’s spine is decorated with a Viking Vine, and Blood Colored handle liners.
The Crusader and Norseman are available from www.vikingtactics.com.
Offered in 3″ folding blade or 4″ fixed blade versions, Camillus has introduced Eagle Scout commemorative knives.
Camillus has a long history of making Scout knives. These new models were created at the request of Boy Scouts of America’s Mike Gerard (Eagle Scout and former Army Ranger). Unfortunately, although BSA intended these knives to be used every day, they have not released any specs on the materials used, leaving me as an Eagle Scout, to view these as collectibles, kept on a shelf to celebrate an accomplishment.
