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Benchmade 3320 Pagan OTF Knife Review (Post)
In 1988, Benchmade set out to make the best knives in the world—and that’s exactly what they did. They’ve grown a lot since then, and while they have expanded to provide tools for elite tactical oper
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Buck 110 Automatic Knife Review (Post)
This story about Buck Knives goes like this. A young blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck was looking for a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. His unique approach produced t
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Brous Blades Parallax Knife Review (Post)
Brous Blades Parallax Knife When Brous Blades talks about Jason Brous, they say, “Knife making encompasses an amazingly broad spectrum of styles ranging from the purely practical to the whimsical. M
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Spyderco Dark Blue Paramilitary 2 Folder Knife Review (Post)
Spyderco is a Colorado based cutlery company that produces knives and knife sharpeners. Spyderco pioneered many features that are now common in folding knives, including the pocket clip, serrations,
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Kershaw Bareknuckle Knife Review (Post)
Kershaw knows that there is nothing like a Kershaw. From the award-winning technologies and advanced materials to the solid sound of the blade lockup, when you’re carrying a Kershaw, you know you’re
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Benchmade Vallation Spring Assist Knife Review (Post)
Benchmade has a rich history dating back over 30 years, Benchmade is the product of many dedicated employees, a never-quit demand for excellence and the de Asis family’s vision and total commitment t
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Kershaw Flitch Knife Review (Post)
Kershaw Knives was started in Portland, Oregon in 1974 when knife salesman Pete Kershaw left Gerber Legendary Blades to form his own cutlery company based on his own designs. This company was started
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Smith and Wesson Military and Police Spring Assist Series Review (Post)
Smith and Wesson Military and Police Spring Assist SeriesThe history of Smith and Wesson begins with Horace Smith and Daniel B Wesson, who both came from New England families. Horace learned the fire
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Knife Review: SOG Flash II Spring Assist Knife (Post)
The SOG Flash II Spring Assist KnifeSOG’s story begins in Vietnam, where members of a highly classified US special ops unit - known as MACV-SOG - carried a unique combat knife into the jungle on cov
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SOG Tan Spec Elite 1 BladeOps Exclusive Announcement–Coming Soon (Post)
Look up the term “Renaissance man” and you may find a picture of Spencer Frazer, founder of SOG Specialty Knives & Tools. The company takes its name from a U.S. Special Operations unit from the ear
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Knife Review: Modern Gladius by TOPS Knives (Post)
Modern Gladius Knife by TOPS Knives: A Dynamic Combination of Tradition and InnovationIntroduction: The Modern Gladius knife from TOPS Knives, designed by the team at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, pays
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Automatic Knives: Best for Hunting and Outdoor Use (Post)
Introduction: Why Automatic Knives are a Game-Changer for Hunters and Outdoor Enthusiasts In the world of hunting and outdoor survival, having the right knife can make all the difference. Whether you’
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Knife Review: Tom Brown Tracker #4 by TOPS Knives (Post)
Tom Brown Tracker #4 Knife by TOPS KnivesUnleash Your Potential with a Compact and Versatile Tool for Real-World SurvivalIntroduction: In the challenging realm of real-world survival, having the rig
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Bear Ops Nekama Slidelock Folder Review | Sleek, Secure, and Built for Everyday Carry (Post)
Bear Ops Nekama Slidelock Folder Review – Sleek, Secure, and Built for Everyday Carry Introduction In a market full of folding knives that claim to do it all, the Bear Ops Nekama stands out by doing
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Benchmade 765 Mini Ti Monolock Knife Review (Post)
Benchmade 765 Min Ti MonolockUnlike Benchmade’s Black Class, designed for tactical use among armed services personnel and law enforcement, or the company’s Gold Class, with its luxurious materials an
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CPM-20CV (Page)
Why a CPM -20CV Knife Blade Is an Excellent Choice When a knife maker plans a new design, the selection of blade steel makes a critical contribution to the success or failure of the product. Blade...
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Carpenter CTS-XHP Steel (Page)
The process of creating a new steel alloy, or repositioning an existing one, with the knife making industry in mind requires precise consideration of the demands of blade users and the ways in which...
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One Isn’t Enough: Your Second Knife by T.S. — BladeOps Writing Contest #2 (Post)
Open the drawer that is closest to you right now… it’s ok, we’ll wait for you…. There’s some sort of knife in it, isn’t there? Yeahhh, we thought so. Whether you think of yourself as a knife guy, kni
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D2 Tool Steel (Page)
When tool and die makers specify a steel for their equipment, they often look to D2 as a first choice. Its hardness enables it to take a pounding without losing its shape. Its ample wear resistance...
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Benchmade 3551 Stimulus Auto Knife — New Product Announcement (Post)
Benchmade 3551 Stimulus Auto KnifeBased in Oregon, the epicenter of U.S. knife production, Oregon City’s Benchmade ranked second when Knife News conducted a brand-awareness survey of blade enthusiast
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White River Hunter Knife Review: Built for the Hunt and Beyond (Post)
White River Hunter Knife Review: Built for the Hunt and Beyond Introduction When you're deep in the field—whether you're quartering an elk, prepping kindling at camp, or cleaning game after a long s
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Benchmade H&K Turmoil OTF Knife Review (Post)
Benchmade Heckler and Koch Turmoil OTF auto knife, 14808Benchmade has been producing H&K knives for quite some time. The newest Out the Front automatic from Benchmade in the H&K line is the Turmoil.
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How to Clean a Rusty Knife: A Comprehensive Guide (Post)
Knives are an extension of our hands in the kitchen and a companion for outdoor activities. When rust appears on these knives, it hinders their functionality and makes them dull blades that are dif
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Axial Shift OTF Reviewed (Post)
Introduction When it comes to out-the-front (OTF) knives, speed, reliability, and craftsmanship are the name of the game. The Axial Shift OTF is a prime example of what happens when precision engineer
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Spyderco Sage 6 Sprint Run – Carbon Fiber & S90V: A Refined EDC Powerhouse (Post)
Spyderco Sage 6 Sprint Run – Carbon Fiber & S90V: A Refined EDC Powerhouse Spyderco is no stranger to innovation, and with this Sprint Run Sage 6, they’ve pushed things to an entirely new level. This
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Kershaw Automatic Knives Reviewed (Post)
IntroductionKershaw is synonymous with precision, quality, and innovation in the world of knives. Established as a premier knife manufacturer, Kershaw has continually pushed the boundaries of design
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Knife Terminology Guide (Page)
Knife Terminology Glossary Updated 8.25.15 Anodization- The process by which the oxide surface layer of a metal part is made thicker by electrolytic passivation to make it more resistant to...
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Knife Terminology Glossary (Post)
Knife Terminology Glossary Updated 10.15.15 Anodization– The process by which the oxide surface layer of a metal part is made thicker by electrolytic passivation to make it more resistant to corrosio
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Are Boker Knives Good Quality Knives? (Post)
Knives have been valuable tools since the beginning of time, evolving from ancient, sharpening stones into an array of specialized tools and instruments for cutting. Each knife is manufactured to cate
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Knife Glossary (Page)
Knife Glossary Last Updated: 08/05/2010 ABS: Black amorphous thermoplastic terpolymer with a very high impact strength. Sometimes used for knife scale parts. AMBIDEXTROUS: To use either...
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CPM-S90V Knife Steel: A Cut Above The Rest (Post)
CPM-S90V knife steel has really raised the bar in the commercial knife industry. This martensitic stainless tool steel is forged from the patented Crucible Particle Metallurgy powder metal process
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Do You Know Your Knife? (Post)
Throughout most of these articles on knives, we talk about blade shape and material as well as handle material and why those are the specific knives’ benefits. We have also briefly touched on the dif
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Fighting the Powell Doctrine by M.D.H. (Post)
Powell DoctrineSome things are invented, most things are discovered. The tactics of a modern battlefield will always predate that battlefield; in the mind of the successful criminal rests somewhere b
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Knife Review: TOPS Sonoran (Post)
TOPS Sonoran: A Pristine Outdoorsman's Companion for Wilderness AdventuresWhen it comes to venturing into the great outdoors, having a reliable and versatile knife is of paramount importance. The TO
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Knife Review of the Pro-Tech Gridlock Strider PT+ Auto Knife (Post)
Pro-Tech Gridlock Strider PT+ Auto Knife: A Game-Changing EDC BladeWhen it comes to high-end automatic knives, there are few names as revered as Pro-Tech. Combine that with the legendary design elemen
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Knife Review: Microtech Combat Troodon OTF, Turquoise (Post)
The Microtech Turquoise Combat Troodon OTF Automatic KnifeFor over 20 years, Microtech has been working to build a long standing tradition of innovation and quality with each knife that leaves our
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Knife Review: TOPS Street Scalpel 2.0 (Post)
The TOPS Street Scalpel 2.0 Fixed Blade KnifeIn late 1998, TOPS Knives was founded with a mission to create the highest-quality knives around. Their knives are tools, designed and built using the ex
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Knife Review: Bear and Son White Bone Bowie Knife (Post)
The Bear and Son White Bone Bowie Knife Bear & Son started back in 1991, but it was originally named Parker Cutlery Co., which was founded by James F Parker in the late 1960s. James Parker worked
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Knife Review: The Gerber Contrast Manual Knife (Post)
The Gerber Contrast Manual KnifeWhen Joseph R. Gerber described his young knife company, Gerber Legendary Blades, as the, “birth of an enterprise that grew into big business,” it was true, but it wa
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Knife Review: Benchmade Bugout Natural Jade G-10 Folding Knife (Post)
The Benchmade Bugout Natural Jade G-10 Folding Knife [New Release]For over thirty years, Benchmade has been designing and manufacturing world-class products for world-class customers. When Benchmad
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Knife Review: Boker Plus OD Green Strike Automatic Knife (Post)
The Boker Plus OD Green Strike Automatic KnifeThe Boker name and logo can be dated back until the 17th century where it seems like the Boker tools were very successful on the markets; the tools were
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Benchmade H2O Fixed Blade Knife Review (Post)
Benchmade is almost a dynasty at this point, but it took years to get them to this point. Benchmade tells their story like this: The Benchmade adventure began when Les de Asis wanted a knife that ref
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ProTech Rockeye Auto Knife Review (Post)
Specs ProTech with a Les George Design ProTech Knives is a family owned knife company that has been in the knife making industry since 1999. Ever since day one, this fine group has been producing kni
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Boker Magnum Automatic Knife Review (Post)
Boker is one of the oldest knife manufacturers around, dating back clear into the 17th century. Boker says that “a huge chestnut tree towering above the small Boker hardware-factory in eh 17th centur
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Bear OPS Grey Incognito Automatic Knife Review (Post)
Bear OPS Grey Incognito Automatic Knife Bear OPS is a subdivision of Bear & Son Cutlery. The story of Bear & Son Cutlery all began in 1991 when Ken Griffey and two partners bought the Parker Edwards
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Kershaw Pink Chive Knife Review (Post)
Kershaw has it all. They have the award winning technologies and advanced materials to give you a knife that you can trust. This means that when you are carrying a Kershaw, you are carrying the real
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Bear Edge 61103 Sideliner Spring Assisted Knife Review (Post)
Bear & Son is a family company that has a rich tradition in knife making. They have a skilled and experienced work force capable of performing many of the extra hand operations that go into the makin
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Benchmade 417 Fact Knife Review (Post)
The Benchmade Knife Company is a knife manufacturer run by Roberta and Les de Asis in Oregon City. Its products are geared toward many niche markets, such as outdoor sporting cutlery, rescue, law-enf
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