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Marine South – Ontario Knife Company

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Ontario Knife Company has introduced a new line of knives aimed at the LEO called the Fortune series. These are fixed blade models named after the Roman Fates: Morta, Decima and Nona (top to bottom).

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They all feature the same G10 handles but offer 4″, 3″ and 2″ blade lengths for different applications.

www.ontarioknife.com

Marine South – Gerber Gear – Emergency Rescue Axe Sneak Peek

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Here is your first look at the upcoming Emergency Rescue Axe. In addition to its curved axe blade, it features a pick, spanner wrench and natural gas as well as pry tools.

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The spike pommel also incorporates the same grip mold as the Prodigy Knife. It comes paired with a polymer PALS compatible sheath made from a nylon substrate with a Dynaflex overmold. Coming VERY soon!

www.gerbergear.com

My EDC – Emerson CQC-7V

Monday, April 8th, 2013

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My Every Day Carry knife is an Emerson CQC-7V.

Materials:
Handles – Afghan Tan G-10 epoxy / glass laminate
Lock – Aerospace grade Titanium
Blade – 154 CM
Finish – Satin Finish
Grind – ‘B’ Blade – Conventional V Ground Tanto Style

Specifications:
Overall Length – 8.0 in.
Blade Length – 3.3 in.
Handle Length – 4.65 in.
Blade Thickness – .125 in.
Hardness – 57-59 RC
Weight – 4.0 oz.

What’s your EDC?

Cutlery Shoppe Giving Away Al Mar Knives

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Cutlery Shoppe is giving away three great models from Al Mar Knives on Facebook. There will be three winners, one each for the Al Mar Eagle Ultralight, an Eagle HD and an Eagle Jigged Bone!

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Sneak Peek – American Kami’s Next Project

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

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This picture was taken immediately after machining of the new Super Colubris. The harpoon tanto and recurve don’t have names yet.

Steel on these is CPM S35VN. The Super Colubris is around 10.5” OAL with 6” of blade. Harpoon tanto and recurve are each around 10” with 5” of blade.

These should be going off to Heat Treat next week along with the next batch of Maniaxe heads. Can’t wait to see the finished items.

americankami.com

Tool Loadout for the Emerson Knives EDC-1

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

Multitasker

This is the tool loadout for the Emerson Knives, Inc EDC-1, designed by Multitasker Tools:

Emerson Micro Commander style knife blade with Wave Feature (D2 steel, PVD coated), plain edge or partially serrated

Standard screwdriver (90/180 degree stops)
Phillips screwdriver (90/180 degree stops)

Detachable prytool with bottle opener + dual stepped wrench cutouts (STD + METRIC)

STD: 1/4″, 5/16″ 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″
METRIC: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm

Leatherman Raptor Emergency Medical Multitool Available for Pre-Order from NAR

Saturday, March 30th, 2013

We broke the story on the Leatherman Raptor Emergency Medical Multitool during last year’s SOMA Conference. Designed specifically for use by medical personnel, the Raptor is a compact, folding shear.

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Now, it’s available for pre-order from North American Rescue.

TYR GROUP Offers Tracking Items

Sunday, March 17th, 2013

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The TYR GROUP (not to be confused with TYR Tactical) specializes in combat tracking training. Their store includes the TYR GROUP T-shirt produced by Mitchell Martin at Gator Graphics, the TYR Group Combat Tracker Blade made by Custom Bladesmith Jeff Crowner, Signed Copies of John Hurth’s book “Combat Tracking Guide” as well as PVC patches made by John McConnell at Combat-Swag. Below is their Combat Tracker badge which reminds me of the old RECONDO badges.

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In the future they will be adding other T-shirt designs, Patches as well as custom Knives and survival gear. Also, look for a collaboration with Spencer Alan Reiter of SAR Global Tool.

www.tyrgroupllc.com