Designed by William Stokes, the new Knife Maintenance Tool from CRKT features a T6 and T8 Torx, Tungsten Carbide Field Sharpener, Ceramics Honing Edge, Bottle Opener, Flat Head Screw Driver and Keychain Ring.
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Blade Show 18 – CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018ZEV Technologies Announce Collaboration with Winkler Knives
Friday, June 1st, 2018
After a chance meeting at the 2018 SHOT SHOW, ZEV teamed up with the one and only Winkler Knives to design and produce an everyday carry, personal defense knife. “Daniel Winkler and Jason Knight worked hard to bring our vision to life and we could not be happier with how this project turned out. They truly brought the ZEV philosophy of ‘Design. Feel. Performance.’ to every aspect of this knife. This is the first release of many new projects that ZEV currently has in the works.” stated Dave Roberts, VP of Marketing. The ZEV-Winkler Knife is a limited edition of 100 available for purchase exclusively on ZEV’s website. The first batch of 50 are available now, with the remaining 50 coming to market in the next 45 days.
The blade is made from 80CrV2 steel, coated in black oxide and features a sculpted G10 curved handle that indexes perfectly in the hand. Thumb index file work on top of the blade ensures a perfect grip every time.
ZEV’s influence can be seen from the red and black handle, its slashes cut in the blade, to the kydex® sheath in red and black that also feature the signature ZEV slashes.
Additionally, the belt clip can be mounted vertical or horizontal for left or right-hand draw giving the end user a variety of carry options.
Knife Specifications
• Blade steel: 80CrV2
• Black oxide no-glare finish
• Blade length: 4 1/4″
• Overall length: 8 3/8″
• Blade thickness: 3/16″
• Skeletonized, full tapered tang
• Thumb index file work
Sheath
• Red and Black Kydex® featuring ZEV slashes
• Spring steel, belt clip that can be mounted on either side of the sheath in both vertical or horizontal positions
www.zevtechnologies.com/ZEV-winkler-knife
Gerber Introduces New Limited Edition G1-002 At 2018 Blade Show
Thursday, May 31st, 2018PORTLAND, OREGON (May 31st, 2018) – Gerber, a leading manufacturer of knives, tools, and equipment will introduce the latest edition of the G1 Series of custom knives, the G1-002, at the 2018 Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia. An industry pioneer, Gerber has been crafting world-class knives and tools for decades and first introduced the G1 Series in 2017 to showcase the craftsmanship, design, and skill that are ongoing components of the brand’s robust American manufacturing.
Each year, Gerber plans to introduce a new addition to the G1 portfolio that will showcase elevated materials, processes, and technologies. The series serves to fuel the future development of production-caliber products, serving a large market of both professional and recreational users. As the second edition in the G1 Series, the G1-002 pays homage to a Gerber legend: the Mark II combat knife. The G1-002 is a distinct combination of premium materials and processes, buttressed by collaborations with two innovators in the knifemaking and shooting industry: Zev Technologies and Blackpoint Tactical.
“The G1-002 is not only a re-make of the heralded Mark II, it’s an overhaul. Wielding an S60V blade, a custom-machined handle from Zev Technologies, and a multi-mount Kydex® sheath from Blackpoint Tactical, the G1-002 is both a functional tool and a collector’s item” says Karrson Koivisto, Product Manager at Gerber. “First introduced in 1966, the Mark II is recognized as the benchmark for combat knives and stands as a piece of battlefield and knifemaking history.”
At the Portland, Oregon headquarters, Gerber engineers provided insightful design, informed engineering, precise machining, and first-class execution to bring the G1-002 to life. The team then turned to Zev Technologies – An innovator in high-quality firearm components for pistol, rifle and AR platforms – for a uniquely functional custom-machined handle with Cerakote® coating. Blackpoint Tactical was recruited to build a custom Kydex® sheath fitting of an undeniably legendary blade.
All aspects of the G1-002 were meticulously considered, sourcing first-class materials and leveraging both the master craftsmanship of Gerber’s manufacturing facility as well as the expertise of two premium partners. Proudly designed and made in the USA, each of the 100 hand-built G1-002 knives underwent a laborious multi-stage process, accumulating dozens of hours in production, processing, and assembly. Each knife is hand assembled, double inspected, and serialized for collection.
The ultra-premium S60V blade is the foundation of the G1-002. Gerber finished the spear-point blade with a highly polished and full fine edge, presenting a marked departure from the original Mark II’s blade. Zev Technologies applied a machining pattern inspired by their renowned stippling, typically applied to Glock pistols – resulting in a unique aesthetic and supreme grip. Blackpoint Tactical heeded the call for a custom Kydex® sheath with vertical or horizontal belt carry options and boasts click-in retention.
Visit the Gerber booth at the 2018 Blade Show to purchase the G1-002, a limited number will be for sale on site. It will also be available for purchase directly on Gerber’s website – retail price for the G1-002 is $400.00.
Proceeds will benefit the Special Operations Care Fund [SOC-F] which provides medical, financial, and other support to SOF members and their families in ways that are often not met through other sources.
The G1-002 has also been nominated for a “Knife Collaboration of The Year” award at the 2018 Blade Show.
Learn more about AKTI: www.akti.org
See more from Gerber: www.gerbergear.com
Check Out Terrain 365 at The Blade Show
Monday, May 28th, 2018
If you’re going to be in Atlanta for The Blade Show next weekend, check out the Nautilus HD Dive Knife in booth 405. The Terravantium alloy will never rust, keeps on cutting.
SOFIC 18 – Kotu Tanto Knife from Gearaid
Friday, May 25th, 2018
The full tang Tanto blade is made with Ti dipped,420 stainless steel and incorporates serrations about halfway down the working edge of the blade. The butt features a glass breaker and bottle opener.
The injection molded sheath is PALS or belt compatible, drains easily, and features a quick thumb release.
www.gearaid.com/collections/adventure-tools-all
NRAAM 18 – DGT Gear ZEK Belt Axe
Sunday, May 6th, 2018
DGT Gear is Darrel Ralph Designs‘ Outdoor, EDC and Survival line. Their latest edition is the ZEK Belt Axe which made its debut this weekend at the NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits here in Dallas.
Developed in conjunction with Master Proven, it fits your hand like a glove and makes for easy storage in a survival kit. Crafted from CPM 154 with G10 handles.
And yes, DDR pumps out some very cool metal combs for those who want to look sharp and have a backup.
NRAAM 18 – Benchmade Bugout 535GRY-1 / 407 Vallation
Saturday, May 5th, 2018
Benchmade is now offering the Bugout, introduced at last Summer’s OR, in Ranger Green.
Designer: Benchmade
Mechanism: AXIS®
Action: Manual-opening
Blade Steel: CPMS30V (58-60 HRC) with DLC coating
Blade Length: 3.24″ (8.23cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.090″ (2.29mm)
Open Length: 7.46″ (18.95cm)
Closed Length: 4.22″ (10.72cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.42″ (10.54mm)
Weight: 1.85oz. (52.45g)
Benchmade also had the new 407 Vallation on display. The Vallation is a EDC knife designed for both on and off-duty carry, and includes a mohawk spine design for improved blade control, and a carbide glass breaker on the pommel.
Designer: Benchmade
Mechanism: AXIS® Assist
Action: Assisted-opening
Blade Steel: CPM-S30V (58-60HRC)
Blade Length: 3.70″ (9.40cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.124″ (3.15mm)
Open Length: 8.76″ (22.25cm)
Closed Length: 5.09″ (12.93cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.70″ (17.70mm)
Weight: 6.38oz. (180.87g)
NRAAM – Medford Knife & Tool USMC Fighter
Friday, May 4th, 2018
This is USMC Veteran Greg Medford’s take on an American classic. The USMC Fighter offers a .250” thick S35VN PVD blade. Measuring almost 12” in total length, it features 3-D surfaced multi-colored G-10 scales, a 2-piece interlocking Ti PVD hilt and solid Ti PVD pommel. This unique full tang design has all the upside of a classic hidden-tang “slide-over” hilt construction with none of the compromises in strength.
It comes complete with a Brown leather sheath.
www.medfordknife.com/product/usmc-fighter
