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Benchmade Hook Knife

August 26th, 2010

Based on a need for a safety hook that would facilitate the remote removal of hazardous items like a S-Vest, or to remotely open a suspicious item such as an IED within a backpack, Zero Point turned to Benchmade. They created the specialized hook knife below. As you can see, it is unlike any other hook knife on the market. Its long length allows it to be inserted into narrow openings and the ridges along to back assist with grip and indexing. Since its inception Zero Point has included this tool in most of their kits.

While the knife was initially intended as an EOD tool, it has recently been released for general sales and adopted by LE, medical professionals, and sports medicine due to its unique size and design. If you are looking for a hook knife that does more than just cut cord and webbing, then this is the one for you.

If you are looking for the best EOD kits out there, then check out Zero Point.

www.zeropointusa.com

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Ross Botha Joins Sage Ordnance Systems Group as Sales Manager

August 26th, 2010

Sage Ordnance Systems Group announced this week the appointment of Ross Botha as Sales Manager for both Sage Control Ordnance, Inc. and Sage International, Ltd. Sage Ordnance Systems Group is well known for their Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) Chassis Stock System that is deployed by Army (M14EBR-RI), Navy (MK14 Mod0, MK14 Mod1), Air Force (MK14 Mod0), Marine (M39 EMR) and Coast Guard (M14 Mod0) units. Sage further manufactures an extensive range of 40mm, 37mm and 12GA less-lethal munitions and launchers. Their excellent SL-1, SL-6 and innovative Deuce double barrel over and under launchers are in use by countless agencies throughout the world.

Ross has been involved in the defense industry for well over 20 years with much of this time as Director of Training for a large defense related training provider in Southern Africa. After relocating to the United States, Ross was the law enforcement and military sales associate for a well-known U.S. ammunition manufacturer.

“My goal is to continue building Sage’s reputation as innovator, reliable supplier and superior manufacturer of products that keep Americans safe in a often very hostile world,” says Ross. “Our products are modular, we deliver when the customer demands specialized designs and we have a very capable and experienced team in place.”

As Sales Manager, Ross will lead a dedicated sales team. Included is a team of representatives, distributors and dealers ready to take care of your requirements.

www.sageinternationalltd.com

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Lube It Up Soldier

August 26th, 2010

That’s the word from the Army’s PEO-Soldier who published an article earlier today instructing Soldiers to use generous lube on their weapons when operating in a desert environment. According to PEO-Sodlier, “Generously lubricated is defined as applying MIL SPEC CLP heavy enough so that it can be spread with a finger.”

It’s about time official word gets out on this. Unfortunately, garrison arms room inspection standards have too long been applied to weapons used in combat. Cars don’t run without oil and either do carbines. It’s too bad that so far the official word on lubrication only applies to desert environments.

Read the entire article here.

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Tactical Concealment Updates Look

August 25th, 2010

For years Tactical Concealment has been in the business of providing ghillie camouflage systems to military and police customers. They recently updated their website to make it easier to navigate but also to showcase their products for new customers.

www.tacticalconcealment.com

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Jim Erwin Joins Bulldog Equipment

August 25th, 2010

Bulldog Equipment, a leading manufacturer of tactical and assault gear announced today that it has named Jim Erwin to the position of Director of Sales. To continue to grow the Bulldog brand, Bulldog has brought on Erwin to aid in the expansion of Bulldog Equipment throughout the Military, Government, and Law Enforcement markets.

Erwin worked as an Operator in the Special Operations community for twelve years. After leaving Active Duty, Erwin spent seven years working in Bosnia, Irag, Israel, and Afghanistan as a Close Protection Specialist, protecting Ambassadors, Generals, and various State Department personnel.

“My goal here at Bulldog is to put my experience and knowledge from the various environments I’ve worked in over the years, and help build the best gear possible,” says Erwin. “The Bulldog product line is very flexible, and can meet any requirement to meet specific mission needs.”

As the Director of Sales, Erwin will travel to meet with current and potential customers, to show the value Bulldog gear can add to your team and your mission. If you have a requirement, do not hesitate to get in touch with Jim Erwin.

SSD is very excited about this announcement and Jim will be a great addition to the talented staff at Bulldog Equipment.
www.bulldogequipment.us

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KeyTool

August 24th, 2010

Imagine 8 common tools in a package no larger than a common house key. Now imagine that is the same general shape as that house key and will blend in with the rest of your keys right on your key ring. Well imagine no more. The KeyTool Keyring Multi-tool combines 3 sizes of screwdriver, nail file, finger nail cleaner, Bottle cap opener, wire cutter, and tweezers.

While it would probably be a lot more airport friendly if it didn’t have the name for every tool printed out right on the side of the thing, it does look to be pretty handy.

Available from ThinkGeek.

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Drift Innovation Cameras

August 24th, 2010

During Outdoor Retailer we were introduced to Drift Innovation, a company which specializes in wearable Point of View cameras. They have already established quite a following in the action sports community but told us that they are beginning to see sales to military customers.

Drift Innovation HD170, Skydiving from Drift Innovation on Vimeo.

Their flagship Drift HD170 offers quality 1080p and 720p HD as well as standard definition (WVGA) video for $329.99. It relies on a rechargeable internal battery. There is also a standard version of the 170 that uses AA batteries and retails for $199.99. Drift has developed a Tactical model, seen below.

The unit relies a fish eye lens so it takes in a wide field of view and is a compact 133 (L) x 50 (D) x 33 (W) mm. As you can see from the button layout it is simple to use which is important for such a device when mounted to a helmet or weapon. There is also a remote switch that can easily be attached to a weapon’s forearm. Additionally, it features an integrated screen for instantaneous feedback in the field. Finally, video is saved in .MOV format with no obscure codecs so it can easily be shared and stored.

www.driftinnovation.com

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This is Just Sad

August 23rd, 2010

It seems that the SCAR WARS have entered their cartoon phase. The Firearm Blog picked up a story from the Belgian news website Leosir.be ” that, “le (FN) SCAR is destined to replace the M14 and M16 and that up to 10,000 could be ordered by the American Army.”

Wonder who was behind this one. The very short article reads like an FN press release; a couple of facts sprinkled with a whole lot of wishful thinking.

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