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GERBER Introduces New Empower Automatic Knife Series at SHOT Show 2018

Friday, January 19th, 2018

PORTLAND, OREGON (January, 23rd, 2018) – GERBER, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives, multi-tools, and gear, announced today that it will debut the Empower™ series at Shot Show 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first look at the series comes ahead of the May 1st launch date, when the American-made automatic knife will be available to purchase for $125 at retail. The new series is available in 4 distinct styles, each with varying color and material combinations that aim to appeal aesthetically to the EDC consumer.

Urban Blue w/ Black Oxide Blade

“The Empower series navigates the user divide between EDC users and tactical operators with 4 colorways and a unique new blade shape,” says Karrson Koivisto, Product Manager for Gerber. “This American-made automatic knife is another distinct step in Gerber’s pursuit of delivering choice materials and world-class craftsmanship at an accessible price point. The Empower balances the innovation of Armored Grip™ Tech and a snappy opening mechanism with the time-tested durability of S30V steel and the battle-ready chassis of the Propel. It has the spirit of a warrior, evolved for the everyday carry user.”

Based on the chassis of the field-proven Propel, the Empower is Gerber’s newest American-made automatic knife. Specifically designed with a focus on everyday carry, this daily workhorse wields lightning-quick deployment and safety-focused locking mechanisms. A false edge spear point blade (available in a stonewash or black oxide finish) delivers utility and piercing capability, ideal for survival situations and daily chores alike. The oversized plunge lock and safety slide partner together to provide unrivaled control when deployed, as well as keep it safely stowed when in pocket. The Armored Grip™ handle scales offer reliable control and a tactile hand feel; photo-chemical etching provides a quick, confident grip as well as different design options to choose from.

The Empower joins an honored lineage of iconic products that are manufactured in the Portland, Oregon facility – learn more about Gerber’s commitment to American manufacturing here. As always, Gerber remains dedicated to crafting tools that stand the test of time, and each product is backed by Gerber’s limited lifetime warranty.

Black w/ Stonewash Blade

Black w/ Black Oxide Blade

Grey w/ Black Oxide Blade

www.gerbergear.com

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See What’s New From Winkler Knives at SHOT Show

Thursday, January 18th, 2018

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Jason Knight to Join the Winkler Knives Team

Wednesday, January 17th, 2018

Earlier Today, Winkler Knives released this statement.

Daniel Winkler’s and Karen Shook’s hope is that Winkler Knives will continue producing high performance edged tools for people who really need them for many decades, if not centuries, to come. To this end, they asked Master Bladesmith Jason Knight to join the Winkler Knives team. The three have been friends since the early 1990’s, when Jason Knight was a teenager and Karen and Daniel were not. Knight’s creative genius and knife making expertise are perfect complements to Winker Knives’ manufacturing capabilities. His (comparative) youthfulness means continuation of the standards of excellence for which Winkler Knives is known. Karen refers to the working relationship between Daniel Winkler and Jason Knight as the “Merging of Masters.” Both Master Bladesmiths have a reputation for originality and blade integrity that has brought them international acclaim. The two have the skill, expertise and vision to translate the nuances of their hand forged blades to the Winkler Knives Collection.

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I Can’t Wait!

Monday, January 15th, 2018

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Victorinox – Knife Combat Utility

Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

The Knife Combat Utility is an update to the classic Demo Knife. It is designed to be low profile, with black anodized tools, including:

Partially Serrated Blade

Awl / Reamer

Phillips Screw Driver / Punch

Small Screw Driver w/ Can Opener

Large Screw Driver w/ Cap Opener / Wire Stripper / Wire Bender

Wood Saw / Dual Cut

The Windrose Group is offering a special deal for the SSD readership. Through the month of December, get the Knife Combat Utility for $50.00 delivered, anywhere CONUS.

You can email jrinder24@gmail.com for more information.

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Prometheus Design Werx – Invictus MIL-LE DC Edition

Saturday, December 16th, 2017

Duty Folder Built for Military and Law Enforcement Users

Prometheus Design Werx launches their v2 of their Invictus™ MIL-LE coil sprung folding knife. Designated as the “DC” Edition, this variant features newly engineered handles which signifcantly reduced mill time on the CNC during production to allow for a much more attractive retail price point compared to their v1. Designed and produced for the Military and Law Enforcement user in mind, this folder’s blade is quickly deployed with only one hand via a GID inlaid push button and backed by a sliding safety to prevent accidental activation. This build features a type-III hard anodized, aeorspace grade 6061-T6 alloy handle, subdued deep ride pocket clip, handle fullers & jimping, lanyard slot, and a high grade industrial tumbled finish on an all purpose 3.5” modified spear point 154CM blade. Produced entirely in the USA.

The PDW Invictus™ MIL-LE DC Edition will be first available with a type-III hard anodized black handle with other options and combos to be available in the future.

The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“The PDW Invictus™ MIL-LE DC Edition is our signature, mid-sized folding knife pattern produced with our Military and Law Enforcement customers specifically in mind. An expertly built, edged tool made for those who serve and protect. As much as we were proud of the fully contoured handles in the previous model, we also had to take into consideration, the long term production costs making this folder a more tenable folder for duty carry. The new chamfered flat scale handle retains all the design and functional characteristics of the original, but with a great reduction of mill time on the CNC, we were able to reduce the retail on this DC model by over 30%. We think all of our core users in the MIL-LE community would appreciate that.

Precision CNCed and ground in the USA, our Invictus™ folder design is an instantly recognizable aesthetic and styling, characteristic of a purpose driven, lifelong design direction, and ethos. This folder is inspired by and takes its design cues from the tried and trued millennia old spear point blade silhouettes, to the tapered capsule shapes of streamlined arcs of aerospace, and the purposeful fluting and texturing of the modern machine age as found in high grade tools to precision barrels. This MIL-LE Edition has a fast, powerful coil spring for rapid one-handed blade deployment when seconds count. This folder is a high standard automatic for users that need speed and accessibility when on patrol and on duty. This is one of the finest production automatic folders currently made in the USA.”

The Invictus™ MIL-LE DC Edition is available to purchase by qualifying personnel by visiting their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.

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Flagrant Beard – Flagrant Templar Tomahawk Pre-Order

Monday, December 11th, 2017

A collaboration with Exit Edgeworks, the Flagrant Templar is a tomahawk which reminds me a bit of a hammer. At least, the ergonomics do.

Knife Type: Tomahawk, Full Metal Tang
O/A Length: 12.75”
Head Length: 6.50”
Blade Length: 2.63”
Secondary Edge: 1.38?
Blade Thickness: 1/4” (0.25”)
Blade Steel: 1095HC RC 56-58
Blade Finish: Graphite Black w/ Tungsten Cerakote
Handle Material: Black and/or Tan Canvas Micarta
Handle Style: Custom, Full Grip w/ Jimping and Scallops, Tapered Neck
Sheath Included: Yes
Sheath material: Black Kydex
Individually Serialized

They are offering it with tan handle, all black and combo. Shipping the end of Q1.

flagrantbeard.com/shopping/knives/flagrant-templar-pre-order

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Bastion Gear – NIB Interchangeable Knife Set

Friday, December 8th, 2017

This is Bastion Gear’s NIB interchangeable knife set. It features a liner lock, G-10 scales, ball bearings and their patent-pending blade locking mechanism.