Coming soon from CRKT is the CRKT Tool. As far as Multi-tools go, it’s a rather unconventional design by custom knifemakers Ed Van Hoy and Tom Stokes. It includes utility blade, sawtooth blade, multi-fit box wrench, wire stripper, button/spring opening Phillips/regular screwdrivers with additional driver bits, and bottle opener.
The WK II Jungle Knife takes its inspiration from a traditional Borneo design. Developed at the request of a SOF customer, the Knife’s hidden tang reduces overall weight and enhances forward balance for increased chopping power. The rear handle swell with a downward sweep provides secure indexed grip. Made of 5160 steel, the blade measures 12″ from the front of the steel ferrule, with a 7 1/4″ cutting edge. Overall length is 17 1/2″. The Jungle Knife comes with a Kydex sheath (not pictured) that features a pocket for the included rubber mounted DMT diamond sharpener.
Tracker Dan’s name most often comes up regarding the knives that he makes, particularly the BloodShark. But, there is a lot more to the man. He’s a Navy SEAL but even that doesn’t define who he is. He has dedicated his life to primitive outdoor living and surviving in the wild, on the battlefield and on the streets. He also develops knives and tools to that end. This video gives you a good look into some of Tracker Dan’s background and what drives him.
Gerber Gear gave me a sneak peek of their upcoming Down Range Tomahawk.
This Tomahawk was designed around the task of breaching. It includes a axe head, a handle for the pry bar, a slightly curved handle to accommodate a prybar and a hammer head. Made from heat treated 420 High Carbon steel, it also incorporates a cutting blade to be used as a can opener. Additionally, the hammerhead is meant to be used. This is a working tool.
Winkler Knives has made a few updates to the Flint Striker Set we recently covered. Crafted by Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler, has updated the set a little.
The capability the kit offers remains the same; traditional firemaking, but a few components have changed. For example, the pouch is now made by Primavera Leathers. Additionally, the striker knife is no longer available as a folder. However, the current fixed blade model is made from 1095 file steel with the spine edge of the handle hardened to consistently throw sparks.
The set includes a belt pouch containing the char-tin, flint, and tinder, as well as “how-to” dvd starring Daniel Winkler. The price has also come down to $450.00 which includes the striker knife by Daniel.
One of our readers sent us a recommendation to check out High Sierra Tool. We haven’t run across any of their creations yet but we like what we read about them. Their knives are made from CPM S30V stainless steel hardened to about Rockwell 61. They also cryo treat and triple temper the blades.
They also offer a 20% discount to active duty military!
RMJ Tactical is working on another limited run of Berserkers. According to RMJ Tactical this new batch will have the Lord’s Prayer in Viking runes just like the original eight.
MKT has a new in house anodizing option and the owner of ROBAR, Robby Barkman, took this shot yesterday of a Praetorian Ti done with the process.
