Once offered by Gerber, the Individual Deployment Kit is now an OTIS Defense product.
It’s a great kit, especially for mounted personnel, combing a MOLLE compatible sheath with individual compartments for a Gerber Safety Strap Cutter, Streamlight Sidewinder flashlight, Gerber MP 600 multi-tool, and eFECT weapon cleaning tool. Although originally a Gerber item, the eFECT tool is currently in transition to being manufactured by OTIS Defense.
otistec.com/military-le-weapons-cleaning
The long anticipated Neptune Dive Blade is now available from Dynamis Alliance. Created by former Navy SEAL Dom Raso and manufactured in the USA, the Neptune is the culmination of over 11 years of meticulous research, development, and invaluable real-world operational experience. It features a CPM-S110V full tang blade which is coated with their proprietary NEPT-X a durable, corrosion-resistant finish capable of withstanding the harshest aquatic conditions.
With several sheath options, the retention system features triple retention, whether you are on land or sea and is designed to be attached directly to your BC or a MOLLE platform.
Not your average dive tool, the Neptune features a spear point with serrations down one edge and a line cutter notch on the other.
Additionally, the scale grip system can be removed for maintenance and incorporates a lanyard loop.
crusheverything.com/introducing-the-neptune-blade
Benchmade has released a smaller version of their Claymore Automatic Opener knife.
Seen here above the original model, the Mini Claymore features an oversized knurled push-button, integrated red-dot safety, ball-bearing matrix texturing, and 3″ CPM-D2 blade.
New for May 2023, Terrain 365™ releases their STS-ATB. An upscale variant of the popular, STS-AT series, featuring their proprietary, corrosion-proof, edge-holding, Terravantium™ super alloy. This precision made framelock features an integrated bolster construction with hand fitted carbon fiber, G10 or canvas micarta scales. Signature design details include a Loveless inspired clip point blade, handle and blade fullers, dive watch-grade glow in the dark cabochons in the dual thumbstuds, fine jimping throughout, and a purpose driven, classic chute knife aesthetic. As with all their “AT” designated knives, these are 100% non-ferrous, non-magnetic, and a completely rustproof build for all terrains.
The STS-ATB is available with Terravantium™ blades and integrated titanium bolsters with carbon fiber, G10 or canvas micarta scales.
Creative Director and Co-Founder Patrick Ma of Terrain 365 states,
“The STS-ATB is an upscale homage to a lifelong love affair with the classic Loveless Chute Knife. This is a superbly made edged tool for the field, made for explorers and adventurers. The original chute knife concept was intended to operate in harsh and unconventional wilderness field conditions, this intention certainly holds true and is mirrored in my design of the STS series of folders.”
The STS-ATB is available for $375-$390 on their website.
I’m really digging this new folder from Tekto Knives. When I first saw a photo of it I thought it was a fixed blade knife but turns out it’s a tactical folder but in a great size for EDC.
Offering a 3.1″ drop point blade made from Titanium-Coated D2 Steel the F2 Bravo features a machined pocket clip and ceramic ball bearings. All at just 2.4 ounces.
Offered in Forged Carbon with Blue accents, Black G10 with Blue accents, Green G10 with Black accents, Forged Carbon with Silver accents, and Forged Ember with Black accents.
www.tektoknives.com/products/f2-bravo
Hogue recently introduced the Counterstike, an out the front, automatic opening knife.
While there are several different grip colors and finishes, the blades are either Tanto or Drop Point in 3.35″ length and made from CPM 20CV Stainless Steel. The case is 5″ and the weight is 2.9 oz.
www.hogueinc.com/knives/hogue/automatic-knives/counterstrike
Designed by Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical, the Chogan Mattock from CRKT Knives features a 1055 carbon steel head with a corrosion-resistant black coated finish and a smooth Tennessee Hickory handle.
The head can be removed from the handle of this digging too for transportation or storage and the handle is also compatible with the tomahawk head from the Chogan T-Hawk. It comes with a sheath.
Coming early May from Black Triangle Group, the Donovan ’69. It features ODG G10 scales, Tigerstripe Sheath and patch, and comes in Vietnam-inspired VHS packaging.
