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Blade Show 2017 – AM-1 from Abraham & Moses Survival Equipment

June 4th, 2017

Abraham & Moses Survival Equipment is a relatively new knife manufacturer owned by Bill Geissele’s two sons. Their first release was a knife design by Special Operations Veteran Lou Goodman during SHOT Show. The new AM-1 was designed for camp chores and is made from D2 steel with 3D machined G10 handles. It offers a nice, full grip and features a thumb rest for better blade control during carving. It comes with a fieldcraft leather sheath and will run about $300.

abeandmoe.com/am-1-hunting-knife

New Man Revolution – This Body Wash Saves Lives

June 4th, 2017

Did you know that New Man Revolution body wash saves lives? Watch it happen in this video! But seriously, it happens every time you buy from New Man Revolution because proceeds help support: America’s Vet Dogs, The National Fallen Fire Fighter’s Foundation and the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

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SureFire At ISDEF 2017

June 4th, 2017

Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products will be exhibiting at the 2017 ISDEF expo June 6-8 at the Tel Aviv Convention Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. ISDEF is the premier international defense and security expo, and has been catering to the needs of the Military, Police, Special Forces, and HLS by exposing them to the products and solutions provided by innovative defense and security companies worldwide. SureFire will be displaying their best-in-class illumination tools, hearing protection, and several new additions to its extensive product line.To check out SureFire’s products, be sure to visit SureFire at the Tar Ideal Concepts booth #5016.

www.surefire.com

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Friends and Neighbors-People You Know”

June 4th, 2017

Here’s a fantastic 1970 USAF educational documentary covering the mobilization, trainup, and deployment of USAF Air National Guard F-100 units. Narrated by the late Bob Crane of the television show Hogan’s Heroes, the film chronicles the mobilization of four F-100 equipped ANG squadrons in response to the Pueblo Crisis during 1968. One particular two-ship mission is covered from pre-flight briefing to post-flight celebration.

The Super Sabre, better known as “The Hun” was the USAF’s first supersonic fighter and formed the backbone of the USAF and many NATO and allied Air Forces prior to the arrival of the F-4 Phantom.  The last Huns were retired from the Taiwanese and Danish air forces in the early 1980s, following USAF ANG retirement in 1979.

The squadrons mobilized and highlighted in the film are:

  • 120thTactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) Bobcats of the Colorado ANG (tail VS)
  • 174th TFS Bats of the Iowa ANG (tail HA)
  • 188thTFS Tacos of the New Mexico ANG (tail  SK)
  • 136th TFS Rocky’s Raiders of the New York ANG (tail SG).

These four squadrons collectively logged more than 30,000 sorties during their deployments to Southeast Asia during 1968 and 1969, with some aircraft pulling up to five CAS sorties per day.

While the film may predate many of the SSD readership, many of our fathers and uncles likely owe their lives to “Weekend Warrior” CAS.

Enjoy.

Blade Show 2017 – Bastion Braza Bro

June 3rd, 2017

This is the Bastion Braza Bro.

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Designed as a follow on the the popular Braza, the new Braza Bro features a S35VN blade, ceramic ball bearing and several different handle finishes, including Titanium and Carbon Fiber. Additionally, this folder incorporates a reversible pocket clip.

Launches next week, for $150.

www.bastiongear.com

Blade Show 2017 – Bawidamann Blades Huginn

June 3rd, 2017

The fixed blade Huginn from the Bawidamann Brothers is named after a Raven from Norse mythology.

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Specs:
Steel: .100 CPM S35VN
Finish: Custom cerakote
Handle Scales: IM Bawidamann Chunked Pattern Carbon Fiber (proprietary Carbon fiber composite)
Hardware: 316 stainless standoffs and Coated torx screws
Scabbard: comes out of the box with the Bawidamann Uberscabbard
Length: 8.125 inches

The Huginn comes standard with a sharpened top edge but can be sent unsharpened by request.

bawidamann.com/huginn

Blade Show 2017 – CRKT Persevere

June 3rd, 2017

This is the CRKT Persevere, designed by Chuck Cook of Dundee, Oregon.

Persevere provides the axe head, you provide the handle. The axe head is Black powder coated and features glass filled nylon pins to hold it in place along with the attached nylon cord. The Persevere also comes with a woven sheath. Now get this, it’s only $29.95.

www.crkt.com

Blade Show 2017 – DPx Gear HEST/F Urban

June 3rd, 2017

Although we have showed the HEST/F Urban in the past, this is the production model. In fact, it’s the first all titanium production run of their 100% U.S.A. sourced and manufactured folding knife. The DPx Gear HEST/F (Hostile Environment Survival Tool/Folding) Urban features a compact, under three-inch blade.

Features:

American 6Al4v Titanium Frame. A frame made of aerospace quality, American 6Al4v titanium alloy in a stonewashed finish.

CPM S35V Stainless Steel Blade. A U.S. made and formulated martensitic blade steel also in a stonewashed finish.

Bearing Pivot. Stainless steel caged bearing pivot hardware for rapid deployment and effortless opening and closing.

DPx Gear Patented Blade Notch. Designed to allow the knife to open faster than an automatic and to the rear of the holder, keeping it safe from the assailant. Naturally it was also designed to open beer bottles and function as a pot holder.

Integral ¼” Hex Drive. DPx believes if you are going to carry around a quality knife it better earn its keep. Pairing commonly used hex tools with our built in hex drive turns your DPx HEST/F Urban into a multi tool.

DPx Gear Patented Tri-Gauge Wire Strippers. Jimping that doubles as wire strippers in the exact size of household gauge, auto and even timer wires (for blasting or electronics).

Frame Lock. The US-invented frame lock for bulletproof lockup. First used in Chris Reeves’ famous Sebenza® knives it has become the standard locking feature for high-end custom knives. We added a stainless steel cap to reduce wear on the lock face.

Glass Breaker. The DPx HEST/F Urban has a tungsten carbide glass breaker. A potentially lifesaving tool in the event of an auto accident or fire.

Reversible, Deep Carry Pocket Clip. The deep carry clip ensures your knife rides as low and as unobtrusively as possible in your pocket. The clip is fully reversible to meet your carry needs.

www.DPxGear.com/urban