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CRKT – 3 New Collaborations with Hans Florine

August 23rd, 2015

We ran across three great surprises in the CRKT booth at OR Summer Market. Designed by world-record speed climber of The Nose on El Capitan Hans Florine, these blades are lightweight and can be opened one-handed.

From top to bottom:

Bivy

Dimensions
Open Overall Length 7.06 inches
Closed Length 4.12 inches
Weight 7.7 ounces

Blade
Length 2.92 inches
Thickness .09 inches
Material 5Cr15MoV
Blade-HRC 55-58
Finish Satin
Grind Flat
Style Tanto
Edge Plain

Handle
Material 1060 Aluminum

Lock
Type Locking Liner

Carry
Carry System 1 Position Pocket Clip

Options
Includes 1 Spring Assisted Opening Plier
Includes 2 Screwdrivers – Flat/Phillips
Includes 3 Marlinspike

Hyphenate

Dimensions
Open Overall Length 4.77 inches
Weight 1.2 ounces

Blade
Length 2.23 inches
Thickness .12 inches
Material 8Cr13MoV
Blade-HRC 58-60
Finish Stonewash
Grind Hollow Grind
Style Tanto
Edge Veff Serrations

Carry
Carry System Glass Reinforced Sheath
Weight .9 ounces

Niad

Dimensions
Open Overall Length 4.06 inches
Closed Length 2.5 inches
Weight .6 ounces

Blade
Length 1.56 inches
Thickness .08 inches
Material 5Cr13MoV
Blade-HRC 56-58
Finish Stonewash
Grind Chisel
Style Tanto
Edge Veff Flat Top Serrated

Handle
Material 6Al4V Titanium

Lock
Type Frame Lock

www.crkt.com

Tags: CRKT, Hans Florine
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Another Environment Perfect For UCP

August 23rd, 2015

Looks like ACU’s work well in an ash laden forest fire environment.

Thanks Chris M!

Posted in Camo | 19 Comments »

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

August 23rd, 2015

This time, the KCRF patch has made its way to Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa.

Thanks to ‘LB’ for the pic. Keep ’em coming!

Tags: KCRF
Posted in KCRF | 2 Comments »

Security Devices International – BIP 40mm Round Ballistics Video

August 22nd, 2015

At the recent U.S. Tactical Supply Oregon Department of Corrections Less Than Lethal Demo, WD Forensics shot a live video of Security Devices International’s 40mm BIP round being shot into ballistic gelatin. Although not a measured test, the video does show how effective the BIP round can be on a target.

Additionally, SDI’s full range of 40mm munitions are now available through their GSA contract, # GS-07F-0259N.

For more information, visit securitydii.com

Tags: Security Devices International, WD Forensics
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Gunfighter Moment – Daryl Holland

August 22nd, 2015

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Ken’s GFM was spot on about having easy standards that Ray Charles could pass. I don’t mean to pick on Florida because I know Boynton Beach PD, Hillsboro County & Polk County Sheriffs shoot well beyond the standard attached, but I don’t believe the standard is for them, rather than for the Sheriff or other busy decision makers that don’t have time to get to out the range.

I’ll raise the B/S flag on that one because I pay attention around the PDs and Sheriffs offices I train at. I see a Sheriff in Arkansas instructing civilians on his off time on top of being a political figure in the community. Most law enforcement agencies have gotten better about raising their level of training in recent years, but there are still those LEOs walking the streets that should be carrying a tazer instead of a firearm.

Check out the Florida standard I’ve attached and ask yourself, is it challenging?

Maybe with a tomahawk and a blind fold!

Respectfully,

Daryl Holland

Daryl Holland is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with over 20 years of active duty experience, 17 of those years in Special Operations. Five years with the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and 12 years in the 1st SFOD-Delta serving as an Assaulter, Sniper, Team Leader, and OTC Instructor.

He has conducted several hundred combat missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Philippines, and the Mexican Border. He has conducted combat missions in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush Mountains as a Sniper and experienced Mountaineer to the streets of Baghdad as an Assault Team Leader.

He has a strong instructor background started as an OTC instructor and since retiring training law abiding civilians, Law Enforcement, U.S. Military, and foreign U.S. allied Special Operations personnel from around the world.

Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn, they offer some words of wisdom.

Tags: Alias Security and Training Services, Daryl Holland
Posted in Gunfighter Moment | 16 Comments »

I Feel Cheated

August 22nd, 2015

This would have been so cool, but imagine the mid-air collisions.

Posted in History | 26 Comments »

SEALS Action Gear Announces PenCott Camouflage Product Line

August 21st, 2015

Canadian tactical clothing company SEALS Action Gear is now offering several of their in-house designed products in PenCott GreenZone and BadLands camouflage patterns, such as their Tactical Field Smock.

The 4.4 version of the SEALS Action Gear Tactical Field Smock sports a design based on the classic SAS smock, and made from MilSpec grade 50/50 NyCo ripstop material, which is woven and printed in the USA. The smock has plenty of on-board storage capacity, including:

Four large box pockets on the front

Four internal large pockets

Large rear poachers pocket with dual-side zipper access

Redesigned sleeve pockets with front vertical zipper and loop Velcro strips for ID patches

Additional features include drawstrings at the waist and bottom, a high collar and removable hood, snag-free snap wrist adjustment at the cuff, and a wind flap over the zipper.

The Tactical Field Smock is available in PenCott GreenZone and BadLands camouflage patterns.

For more details on the SEALS Action Gear product line in PenCott patterns, visit www.pencottcamo.com/2015/08/seals-action-gear-announces-pencott-camouflage-product-line

www.sealsactiongear.com

Tags: PenCott, SEALS Action Gear
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Jetboil Genesis

August 21st, 2015

Jetboil fans rejoice. At OR Summer Market they released a new double burner basecamp stove for the field gourmet.

The Genesis uses a butane cartridge to offer 10,000 BTUs per burner although I’d say that the 9 lbs 14 oz design is better suited to vehicle operations.

The system comes complete with double burners, butane connection hose, windscreen, ceramic coated frying pan, 5 liter pot with Flux Ring which really speeds up boiling, pot lid, and carrying case. Notice, there’s also a standard size burner attached via hose for coffee.

www.jetboil.com

Tags: Jetboil
Posted in Field Gourmet | 5 Comments »