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ORSM 17 – The Muncher From Full Windsor

Friday, July 28th, 2017

Full Windsor came to OR Summer Market all the way from Leeds in the UK to offer their multifunction tools. This is the Muncher, a titanium spork that includes much more.

Features:
• Spork
• Serrated butter knife
• Can opener
• Bottle opener
• Peeler
• Fire starter
• Cord cutter
• Pry-bar
• Box cutter
• Flathead screwdriver

Additionally, the Muncher comes in a Hypalon sheath and is packaged with a Ferro rod for fire starting.

www.full-windsor.com

ORSM 17 – Benchmade 535 Bugout

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Featuring a blade made from S30V steel, the 535 Bugout is ultralight at 1.85 oz. The drop point blade is 3.24" and offers serrations.

It incorporates a titanium lock bar and deep pocket clip.

www.benchmade.com

New Gerber Sharkbelly Now Available

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017

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PORTLAND, OREGON (July 25th, 2017) – GERBER, an industry-leading manufacturer of personal knives, multi-tools, and gear, announces the introduction of the new Sharkbelly. This smartly designed knife is an update to the classic everyday carry pocket knife with lightweight utility and standout features. Designed and built in Gerber’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility, this American made knife is available in partially serrated and full fine edge blade variations.

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The 420HC modern sheepsfoot-style blade is easily deployed with a sizable thumb hole, revealing flat top serrations that are easy to sharpen on a flat stone and practical for daily use. The tactile SharkSkin Grip™ succeeds in function and aesthetics with unidirectional scales that provide additional traction when in hand – smooth in one direction and grippy in the other.

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The SharkBelly’s scratch-resistant wire pocket clip means it can be worn anywhere without worry of causing damage to a car, bike, or other valuables you might brush up against, and weighing in at just under 2.3 oz, it has a place in any pocket or pack.

Learn more about the Sharkbelly here. $39, available now.

Learn more about Gerber’s commitment to American manufacturing here.

CJ Buck and John Sullivan Re-Elected as Leaders of AKTI

Saturday, July 22nd, 2017

Knife Advocacy Organization Chooses CJ Buck and John Sullivan to Continue as the Organization’s President and Vice President

Cody, WY (July 20, 2017) – The Board of Regents of the American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) recently re-elected CJ Buck, the fourth generation of his family to head Idaho-based Buck Knives, to serve an additional two-year term as president, and John Sullivan, Director of Marketing at W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, to continue as vice president of the association.

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Buck was a founding member of the non-profit advocacy organization committed to ensuring that Americans will always be able to make, sell, carry and use knives and served two terms as vice president and was president from 2001-2003 and from 2015-2017.

In addition to providing leadership as a Board member, Buck has focused on AKTI’s legislative work, chairing the AKTI Legislative Committee until 2015. He was inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame in 2016 for his efforts on behalf of the knife industry.

“I’m very excited about AKTI’s legislative successes and the solutions we are working on to solve the issues that face knife users and the entire knife industry.” Buck said. “It is an honor to have the Board’s confidence and to continue leading two separate major federal initiatives. We are working on legislation to protect knife owners traveling from state to state and to remove the commerce restrictions on automatic knives.”


John Sullivan

Sullivan has volunteered on the Board of Regents of AKTI since 2012 and has been involved in the knife industry for over twenty years. As AKTI vice president the past two years, he has been involved in the organization’s fundraising event at the Blade Show, and on the membership, legislative and finance committees.”AKTI best represents the interests of the knife industry and the concerns of individual knife users. I’m pleased to continue to work with a united board that is committed to the growth of the industry and that our customers can freely use the knife of their choice.” Sullivan said. “W.R. Case is eager to give back to the organization that has made a difference, protecting and ensuring our ability to make and use knives.”

The American Knife & Tool Institute is governed by a nine member Board of Regents that include a broad cross section of the knife industry. Regular input to the Board from Advisory members also adds to the knowledge, credibility and professionalism of the organization to represent a broad spectrum of issues for the knife community.
For more information visit www.AKTI.org.

ZU Bladeworx Australia Announces Collaboration With Danny Gator

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

ZU Bladeworx Australia is proud to announce their latest knife, the Omega, designed by Danny Gator. ZU Bladeworx continues to work with Australian CQC experts Paul Cale and Ray Floro, and Danny is the first American subject matter expert to work with ZU Bladeworx.

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About Danny Gator

Gator founded Firebase Combat Studies group in 2005. He served first as a United States Marine, then transitioned to civilian law enforcement where he worked as a SWAT deputy with the Orange County Sheriffs office in Orlando, Florida. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, he worked with the State Department Diplomatic Protection Services in the Middle East, and eventually as a Protective Special Agent, where he led numerous protective missions in support of counter terrorism operations.

To date, he has served as cadre instructor for the Department of Energy, State Department Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program, Universal Shooting Academy, Surefire Institute, Strategos International and Deliberate Dynamics. He remains active within training and protective operations.

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Danny’s philosophy behind the Omega

“a compact fixed blade should be a part every professional’s first line gear. First line is equipment carried on your body and supports the individuals mission. Items such as weapons, communications and medical are categories that makeup the 1st line. The Omega is designed to serve as a backup to your handgun. Omega is your last, and possibly, the final line of defense. The Persian blade design is a battle proven design; with the addition of the retention ring, it makes for a unique, compact fixed blade. Designed to be drawn by the support hand when carrying a firearm, the user can configure the carry for a reverse grip or standard grip.”

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About the Omega

The Omega is a one piece double edged knife machined from a 15mm thick billet of Cryodur 2379 (D2) steel. It is 100% manufactured in Australia. The handle is 3/8 inch thick and the blade is 1/4 inch thick. The Omega weighs just under 6.5 ounces. It has an overall length of just over 8 inches.

ZU Bladeworx is an edged weapons manufacturer to the Australian Army and has been issued an Australian Defence Force Vendor number.

Empire Outfitters in NY represents ZU Bladeworx in the USA and Canada.

Warrior East 2017 – Benchmade 10 Hook

Friday, July 14th, 2017

Originally developed for the corrections community, the large mouth of the new 10 Hook has caught the eye of a variety of users because it will accommodate up to 1″ of material.

The sheath itself offered dual retention, but the 10 Hook can be worn belt mounted with the handle along the belt line and keepers can be used to cover the handle for those who need even more retention.

www.benchmade.com/rescue-hooks/10-hook

Prometheus Design Werx – Badger Framelock Folder

Wednesday, June 28th, 2017

This is the new Badger Framelock Folder from Prometheus Design Werx. It features a V-cut blade seat channel, glow in the dark dual thumbstud inlays, and proprietary internal lockbar pocket.

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The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“The PDW Badger™ folder design is an instantly recognizable tool aesthetic and characteristic of our Founder-Chief Designer’s lifelong design 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, streamlined arcs, and the purposeful fluting and texturing of the modern machine age. Many of this design’s details will only be noticed after the knife has been picked up and handled in person. The lock bar ‘pocket’ is a new approach in creating the relief needed for the ‘lock bar’ for folding knives of this type. Our signature PDW glow-in-the-dark thumbstud inlays provides just an extra bit of visibility if the knife is every dropped in the dark and easier to spot and recover. Extra chamfering and 2-piece handle construction with integrated backstrap jimping required extra time on the mill, but all add to a greater whole. The Badger™ was designed to be as a stout, compact, yet elegant cutting tool, ideally suited for EDC, and for any discriminating user who prefers a smaller folder footprint.”

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Specs:

Materials:
Blade Material: S35VN
Scale Material: Titanium

Approx Dimensions:
OAL: 7.0″
Blade: 3″
Cutting Edge: 2.875″
Blade Thickness: .160″
Approx. Weight: 4.4 Oz

Features:
Dual Thumb Stud: GID Inlay
Locking Type: Frame Lock
Pocket Clip: Billet Tip Up
Lanyard Pin: Internal for 3mm Cordage

Marks:
Badger mark laser engraved in handle pocket
PDW logo laser etched on blade

Made In:
USA

prometheusdesignwerx.com/products/pdw-badger

Tactical Rifleman – Victorinox Combat Utility Knife Review

Sunday, June 25th, 2017

YouTube channel Tactical Rifleman made a review video of the Victorinox Combat Utility Knife.

The Combat Utility Knife 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
  • You can email jrinder24@gmail.com for more information, or if you’re looking to order one for yourself. It can be had for $65.00 delivered, CONUS shipping addresses.