Pallas is Spartan Blades third folder. It features a 4″ S35VN blade with titanium and stainless hardware, a 6061 aluminum frame, and an awesome bearing action with both flipper and thumb stud. Available in July 2015.
Blade Show 2015 – Spartan Blades Pallas
June 5th, 2015Blade Show 2015 – Winkler Knives II
June 5th, 2015Abs Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler makes some of the best working knives out there with his no-nonsense designs. This Blade Show is no exception. He has released the Camp Knife which takes it overall dimensions from the knives he made for ABS competitions.
Built for serious use, the Camp Knife offers a 10″ 80CRV2 full tang blade with 1/4″ backstrap And an over all length of 15″. You may notice the two tone handle which on this example is made from a combination of micarta and rubber for a sure grip even in wet conditions. It is also offered with Maple or Micarta handle.
It also comes complete with a Kydex sheath featuring a slot for a sharpener which is included.
Blade Show 2015 – DPx Aculus & Neck
June 5th, 2015 
Designed with an eye toward creating the greatest folder in the world by distilling it to as few a parts as necessary, the Aculus combines a 4″ Niolox blade with an amazing handle milled from a single piece of titanium alloy. The blade offers a thumb stud and the Aculus has a belt clip along the other side with stud in the butt for use as a persuader.
The Neck is obviously a neck knife but it’s still in prototype mode. This push dagger design incorporates a handle crafted from Titanium alloy and an ELMAX blade with only one side sharpened. Coming early fall 2015.
The Blade Show 2015
June 5th, 2015 
Capping off the first week of June is SSD’s live coverage of The Blade Show 2015.
215 Gear – New Line Of Titanium Tools
June 5th, 2015Titanium Executive Hoolie
The Titanium Executive Hoolie is a designed as a small, lightweight pry bar for gaining entry to inward or outward opening doors, without having to wait for larger manual tools. It’s machined out of 6AL4V Titanium, giving it nonmagnetic and non-corrosive properties, and has a Cerakote, sand colored coating for non-reflective camouflage. The working ends are terraced, providing a better nonslip surface. The side grips are contoured for a non-slip grip in even the wettest of conditions. Its size allows it retention within 1 channel of PALS webbing.
Titanium EDC Pry Tool
The Titanium EDC Pry Tool is machined out of 6AL4V Titanium, giving it nonmagnetic and non-corrosive properties, and features a non-glare bead blast finish. The working ends are terraced, providing a better nonslip surface. The side grips are contoured for a non-slip grip in even the wettest of conditions. Its design allows it to be carried in several ways in the pocket with the integral clip, slid into and retention with 1 channel of PALS, or added onto a lanyard.
In celebration of the new line, 215 Gear is offering a special discount to Soldier Systems Daily readers. Use coupon code SSD to take 10% off your order. This offer is available through Monday, June 8th.
Patriot Ordnance Factory – Puritan 5.56 Barrels Now Available
June 5th, 2015
Patriot Ordnance Factory has just released their Puritan-series 5.56 barrels for individual sale. Constructed from MilSpec 4150 chrome vanadium steel, the Puritan barrel features a 5R rifling profile with a 1:8 twist rate and the patented E² dual extraction technology. The barrel is also nitride head treated, increasing surface hardness and offering a black and corrosion resistant finish.
pof-usa.com/shop/barrels/puritan-5-56-barrel
Kitanica – Special Edition MultiCam Black Range Shorts
June 5th, 2015
Kitanica has released their Range Shorts in MultiCam Black as a Special Edition release. Constructed of NyCo ripstop, the Range Shorts features a double layer reinforced seat, bar-tacked stress points, and a contoured, Velcro cinching waistband with 7 belt loops. There are a total of 8 pockets on the Range Shorts: 2 hip pockets, 2 rear pockets, 2 side pockets, and 2 cargo pockets. The left and right side pockets are reinforced in the corners with Cordura to prevent knife clip wear.
www.kitanica.net/range-shorts-multicam-black-p/045
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Partner Series – Phokus Research Group
June 5th, 2015Once again, the Friday Focus serves to introduce one of FirstSpear’s OEM partners. This time, it’s San Diego, California-based Phokus Research Group.
Why/How was Phokus Research Group started?
Founded in 2008. Phokus Research Group identified a need for Military Inventor Support. Our mission is to find Inventors for the purpose of protecting, developing and commercializing their innovations.
How did the relationship between FS and Phokus begin?
Turns out team members from both companies share similar backgrounds. Dave Kent of FirstSpear offered to design our first pouch at SOMA in 2013. His efforts have made the biggest impact on this partnership.
Why did you ultimately choose FS?
FirstSpear has always been a solid company within the industry. Innovative approaches to nylon, quality craftsmanship, and professionalism as a company is why we use FirstSpear.
What drove development of the war fighter bundle?
Our customers requested a system that allowed Trauma Kits to be carried in any situation. Today’s warfighters are called upon to serve in various capacities. Whether on the FOB, assigned to a security detail, or on patrol, the Warfighter Bundle ensures your medical gear is always at the ready. The Warfighter Bundle V1 is comprised of our three top selling kits, two FirstSpear pouches and a C-A-T tourniquet.
How has your experience been thus far working with FirstSpear design and production, even customer service?
FirstSpear exceeds the standards across the board. Working with their designers is seamless, production quality is great, and customer service is always on top of things.
Anything new coming up between Phokus and FS?
Our newest collaboration with FirstSpear is currently in design. Should be ready for release in July-Aug 2015.
