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OR – Emerson Knives

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

That’s right, Emerson Knives is exhibiting at Outdoor Retailer. The Government Mule fixed blade was introduced at SHOT Show and is a rarity for Emerson. You just don’t see them do fixed blades. Mules served the Army for well over a century as a reliable pack animal. The Emerson Government Mule was designed for the same purpose; reliability.

  
Specs:
Overall Length: 10.2 in.
Blade Length: 4.8 in.
Blade Thickness: .175 in.
Hardness: RC 57-59
Handle: Micarta
Blade: 154 CM
Finish: Stone Washed

Additionally, the Cordura sheath is lined with Kydex.

www.emersonknives.com

OR – Morakniv

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

A lot of guys use Morakniv’s sheath knives due to their price point and reliability.  Now, Morakniv’s has introduced a black blade version of their most popular seller, the Companion.

  
In addition, they’ve created a MOLLE version of the sheath.  The Swedish made knife features a 2.5 mm blade of 12C27 stainless steel with a nonslip rubberized handle. 

Available now from www.industrialrev.com.

Benchmade Knife Company Promotes Jon de Asis To Sr. Director Of Operations

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 5th, 2015

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(Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for more than two decades, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon de Asis to the role of Senior Director of Operations.

In this new position, Jon will oversee all aspects of manufacturing at Benchmade’s factory including the production, quality, supply chain, engineering and advance development departments. Jon will report to the President & CEO of Benchmade, Les de Asis.

Previously for Benchmade, Jon served as Product Line Manager and Supply Chain Manager. Prior to joining the company, he spent over five years in China serving as a Vice President for SinoRegent, a contract manufacturer serving various sporting goods industries. Jon holds a B.S. and MBA from the University of Oregon.

“We’re extremely excited to have Jon step into this new role” said Les de Asis. “Jon’s broad experience and leadership skills will be critical to managing our strong growth, and ensuring that we continue to deliver industry-leading quality and innovation.

www.benchmade.com

Defense Logistics Agency – Steel Will Knives

Monday, July 27th, 2015

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www.dla.mil

RMJ Tactical – Tengu Ono Now Available

Friday, July 24th, 2015

  

Created by ‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant and Army veteran Hakim Isler, the Tengu Ono (Forest Spirit Axe) offers the following capabilities:

Shaving and slicing – a good cutting blade.
Chopping – heavy chopper for shelter material
Hammering – important to assist in making traps
Sawing – notch making and clean cuts.
Hooking – reach extender for moving logs and clearing debris and avoiding bites.
Precision slicing – for processing game

These tools are made by RMJ Tactical for Hakim.

www.rmjtactical.com/tengu-ono

Warrior Expo – Gerber Short Stack

Friday, July 10th, 2015

  
This is the Short Stack. It’s a complete AR-15 armorer’s tool in an extremely compact package. In fact, at the booth it was displayed as fitting inside Magpul MOE and MIAD grips. Rather than unfold in a traditional manner, the tool is held together with a rubber stop as well as magnetically, and each component can be individually separated.

  
It contains the following components:
– M-Lok compatible tip
– Windage elevation sight tool
– Firing pin scraper
– Buffer tube wrench
– Cleaning cable pull handle
– 4mm wrench
– T10 torx
– #0 cross driver
– Bolt carrier & bolt scrapper
– 1/2?, 1/4?, 3/8?, and 3/4? wrenches

The BCM Bulldog Knife Manufactured by Emerson Knives

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

Featuring Emerson’s patented “wave shaped feature”, the BCM Bulldog Knife is a limited production, individually numbered folding pocket knife. Just as BCM carbines are working guns you can count on, the new Bulldog Knife is an elegant but robust EDC item.

  

MATERIALS:
Handle: G-10
Blade: 154 CM
Finish: Stone Washed only

SPECS:
Overall Length 7.5 in.
Blade Length 3.2 in.
Blade Thickness .125 in.
Hardness RC 57-59

www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Bulldog-Knife-Mfg-by-Emerson-Knives-p/bcm-bulldog

Kickstarter – Forager’s Camp Knife

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

The Forager’s Camp Knife is a current crowdfundimg campaign on Kickstarter. Made from 9Cr14MoV (440C) Stainless Steel, the full tang design offers an overall length of 12.5″ with a 7″ flat and hollow ground blade that measures .187″ (5mm) thick from the pommel all the way through to the flat ground chisel tip. Each knife is then dipped in a rust-preventative acid to give it a protective “stone-wash” finish.

  
It’s a little bit of a DIY project, if you want. You can get the Forager’s Camp Knife is available with a 550 cord wrapped handle, or you can make your own scales. Additionally, you can get one of two sheath styles: Nylon MOLLE or Custom Kydex. Or, once again, you can make your own.

  
They have already produced 50 of these knives and are now raising the required funds to have a larger quantity produced and according to sponsor, Kanoof Equipment, the knives offered in this campaign are ready and will be shipped as soon as this campaign is completed.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/786717733/foragers-camp-knife