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American Knife & Tool Institute Announces Prefiling of Virginia House Bill 1432

Thursday, December 22nd, 2016

Legislation Would Remove Concealed Carry Restrictions for Law-Abiding Citizens Using Automatic Knives for Professional and Recreational Uses

December 19, 2016 – Cody, WY – The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) today announced the prefiling of Virginia HB 1432 by Delegate Lee Ware. HB 1432 will reform current state laws to allow for the concealed carry of an automatic knife when the knife is carried for the purpose of engaging in a lawful profession or recreational activity when the performance of such task is aided by use of an automatic knife. HB 1432 also removes automatic knives (also referred to as switchblades) from the list of weapons the selling, bartering, giving, or furnishing of which is a Class 4 misdemeanor. The legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Courts of Justice, and will likely be heard before the Committee in the beginning of 2017.

AKTI is a non-profit 501(c)6 organization that represents all segments of the knife industry and knife users, promoting reasonable and responsible knife legislation and enforcement. We believe that law-abiding citizens should be able to carry their essential and valuable tools without the fear of arbitrary, inconsistent and ineffective government restrictions.

“We are extremely pleased to see HB 1432 pre-filed, and look forward to the bill passing the General Assembly in 2017,” said AKTI’s Executive Director, Jan Billeb. “We have worked closely with Delegate Ware on this bill, and are thankful for his leadership on the issue. Delegate Ware is a true champion of responsible knife owners in the Commonwealth of Virginia.”

“Ensuring that the Code of Virginia while providing for the safety of the public does not impinge on the rights–and needs–of law-abiding citizens is one of the most important obligations entrusted to a member of the General Assembly. I am pleased to be patron of House Bill 1432, I am grateful for the indispensable assistance in preparing it of AKTI, and I look forward to advocating for passage of the bill during the upcoming 2017 General Assembly.” [Delegate Lee Ware (R-65)]

This and other pro-knife legislative efforts can be followed on the American Knife & Tool Institute’s website www.AKTI.org.

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Hardcore Hardware Australia – BFK-01

Thursday, December 15th, 2016

The BFK-01 was Hardcore Hardware Australia’s first fixed blade knife. This update to the design is still intended for use as a general purpose tool to cut, chop, saw, slash, dig, baton, smash, stab, pry, skin or spear.

Tool Specs:
Code: BFK-02 GEN II
Type: Knife (Fixed Blade)
Point: Mod. Tanto Point
Steel: D2 (BOHLER K110/AISI) HRC: 58-60
Finish: Teflon Coating
Blade Length: 172 mm (7.77”) OAL: 308 mm (12.12”)
Blade Width: 41 mm (1.61”) OAW: 53 mm (2.08”)
Overall Thickness: 26mm (1.02”)
Handle: G10 (Scales)
Grip Screws: T8 Torx Weight: 484 g (17.07 oz)

Sheath Specs:
Material: Kydex
Attachment: Pals/Molle + Belt/Strap
Blade Retention: Friction Lock
OAL:* 318 mm (12.51”)
OAW:* *91 mm (3.58”)
Weight:* 638 g (22.50 oz)
*Dimensions and weight of sheathed BFK-01 GEN II

hardcorehardware.com.au/hardware/bfk01-gen-2

(h/t to RB at Risk Protection Group)

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ZU Bladeworx Australia – 1RAR Evaluating New Knife

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

The order for the Nomad Mk2 is a trial for the Australian Army, being conducted by 1RAR and consists of metal live blades and 6061 Aluminium trainers (Army HQ specified Aluminium with a type 2 red anodizing).

The Mk1 had a standard tip on it but the Mk2 has a reinforced tip for penetrating harder targets.

Features:
·100% Made In Brisbane, Queensland Australia
·Steel used is Cryodur 2363 (German made A2 imported in 15mm plate)
·The Nomad weights about 170grams
·A new kydex sheath was designed specifically for the Australian Army to be more compact than standard Mk1 sheath and to fit under a shingle
·Ever knife is machined out of the solid 15mm thick plate steel
·Each knife is one piece (integral) with no separation between handle and blade
·Each knife is heat treated in Brisbane to about 57-58RC
·Each knife is cerakoted in flat black
·The knives are hand sharpened by either myself or Dirty Harry and are all double edged

The knife is currently not restricted to Army purchase and is available for civilian use (without the unit markings).

ZU Bladeworx Australia

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Victorinox – Knife Combat Utility – Special Offer For SSD Readership

Monday, December 12th, 2016

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. Get the Knife Combat Utility for $62.50 delivered, anywhere CONUS.

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

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Bradford x Beyond Limited Edition Guardian5 Knife

Wednesday, December 7th, 2016

Beyond Clothing has released another collaborative knife with Renton, WA-based Bradford Knives, a Guardian5 knife, limited to 100 blades. The Guardian 5 is made of CPM-3V steel with a nimbus finish, and comes complete with a custom contoured canvas micarta handle.

All knives include a custom kydex sheath. Sheaths are compatible with all major clip accessories, including G-Clip, Tek-Lok, Sm. Tek-Lok and MOLLE/PALS attachments.

The Guardian5 is proudly made in the USA.

www.beyondclothing.com/beyond-x-bradford-guardian5-fixed-blade

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Bravo Company – The Colonel

Thursday, December 1st, 2016

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Designed by Al and Nico Salvitti with AAR input from multiple Special Operations End Users, The Colonel is a fighting knife, through and through, working around the shooter and utilizing existing muscle memory to produce an effective stabbing and slashing weapon that requires no special training to maintain effectiveness.

The Colonel is designed to be drawn the same as a handgun, while striking with the blade is the same as throwing a punch. The grip angle, which mirrors that of a pistol, allows The Colonel to sit low in the hand for positive retention.

The shape of The Colonel’s blade makes it virtually impossible for a user to stab themselves while the blade is in use, something that can happen when fighters employ stabbing motions with other kinds of blades, and miss the target.

The Colonel Blade is hand forged in Italy with American made G10 grip panels; sharpening and assembly is completed in the US. Each blade is QPPed (Quench Polish Quench), a nitrocarburizing case hardening that increases corrosion and wear resistance. Simply put, The Colonel is designed to be durable and effective.

bravocompanymfg.com/thecolonel

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Victorinox – Knife Combat Utility – Special Offer For SSD Readership

Sunday, November 27th, 2016

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. Get the Knife Combat Utility for $62.50 delivered, anywhere CONUS.

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

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New Gerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool Now Available

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 1, 2016) – Gerber, a leading manufacturer of personal knives, tools, and equipment today launched a much anticipated new multi-tool, the Center-Drive. The product is now available through gerbergear.com and select retail partners.

“Gerber has seen a tremendous response from media and the public since the announcement of the Center-Drive.” said Andrew Gritzbaugh, Gerber‘s Director of Marketing Communications. “This exciting new product reflects Gerber’s unique design DNA, and represents a commitment to innovation, quality and American Manufacturing. We’re excited to introduce the tool to the market.”

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The New Center-Drive multi-tool offers uncompromising performance through revolutionary design. Innovative Center Axis Tech™ aligns the full size driver in the center of the tool to yield maximum torque and rotation, just like the real thing. No productivity is sacrificed with the addition of a 30 percent longer outboard blade and one-thumb opening sliding jaws. Full size, real tools – the multi-tool just got a reality check.

The new Gerber Center Drive will be available at the following retailers Nov. 1st 2016.