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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

Victorinox – Knife Combat Utility – Special Offer For SSD Readership

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Knife Combat Utility

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.

    Bradford x Beyond Limited Edition Guardian5 Knife

    Wednesday, December 7th, 2016

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    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.

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    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.

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    The Guardian5 is proudly made in the USA.

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

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Victorinox – Knife Combat Utility – Special Offer For SSD Readership

    Sunday, November 27th, 2016

    Knife Combat Utility

    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.

    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.

    More information at center-drive.com or on gerbergear.com.

    Michael Rodriguez – Push Dagger

    Thursday, October 20th, 2016

    These are four different versions of a new push dagger design called the “Throat Punch” or Tecpatl, by SF Veteran Michael Rodriguez. It’s a design that CRKT will be launching soon with proceeds of sales benefitting the George W Bush Military Service Initiative and the Special Operations Care Fund. He recently presented them to a very special group of friends on a particular personal security detail. They are made of layered G10 fiberglass making them lightweight, functional and concealable.

    MDM – SERE Industries OM27-S

    Friday, September 30th, 2016

    I saw a lot of interesting gear at Modern Day Marine but the OM27-S from SERE Industries stuck out for a couple of reasons. First off, is the obvious; it’s a multi-functional tool, but creator Tim Langan is also a Marine Corps Veteran and based the design on need. Items built fulfill an operational need always garner my attention.  Langan says, in addition to its use a tool, the OM27-S can also be used for fitness applications. Those of you who participated, may recognize the tool from type US Army’s 2016 Advanced Warfighting Experiment.

    The OM27-S consists of the OS-100 Operational MultiPurpose Support Bar which serves as the tool’s shaft, OG-1 MultiPurpose Survival Tool which resembles the spearhead, M5 MultiPurpose Utility Handle which looks like a hammerhead, CCW-101 Cervical Counterweight and MutiPurpose Shovel which is the hexagonal item, and the Tactical Survival Bag/Field Litter-Splint.

    The SERE OM27-S Survival Tool is a one-of-a-kind hybrid multi-functioning tactical tool designed for infinite combinations of use and brings the individual a system of over 50 solutions for a variety of operational applications in multiple threat environments in 7.7 pounds.

    There’s a lot of capability here. I’m going to try to purchase one to enhance the BII for my Pinzgauer. The SERE Industries OM27-S is available for unit and agency purchase through Federal Resources.