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KA-BAR FIN Fixed Blade Knife, KA5555 (Post)

Recently, we added a couple of new KA-BAR knives to our inventory. I know the original style KA-BAR, the fighting knife icon from WWII, is always popular with knife collectors for a wide variety of
Knife Review: Microtech Violet UTX-85 OTF Automatic Knife (Post)

The Microtech Violet UTX-85 OTF Automatic KnifeMicrotech Knives, Inc. is a knife manufacturing company, famous for its automatic knives. It was founded in Vero Beach, Florida in 1994, and operated t
Microtech Kestrel Automatic Knife (Post)

Kestrel with a Green Handle and Black Tactical Part Serrated Blade Looking for a high quality side open automatic knife? Microtech recently released the Kestrel and the Vector knives which sha
Kershaw Fraxion Knife Review (Post)

Kershaw is a brand of Kai USA Ltd. Kai has been the leading producer of premier knives for over 100 years in Japan. Kai also produces razor blades, housewares, and other products in Japan. Kai tries
SOG Pillar Knife Review (Post)

Many knife company histories start with a person, a passion, and a new knife design. SOG’s history actually starts years before the person, the passion, but it did start with a new knife design. Kind
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
Benchmade Mini Coalition Automatic Knife Review (Post)

Benchmade Knife Company is a knife manufacturer run by Roberta and Les de Asis in Oregon. The company’s products are geared toward many niche markets, such as outdoor sporting cutlery, rescue, law-en
Zero Tolerance 0801TI Knife Review (Post)

Zero Tolerance is a sub brand of Kai USA Ltd. For over 100 years now, Kai USA Ltd has been the leading producer of premium blades in Japan. Not only that, but they also are a major manufacturer and d
Zero Tolerance Short Run 0630ORBLK Orange Emerson Folder Knife Review (Post)

Zero Tolerance Short Run 0630ORBLK Orange Emerson Folder KnifeZero Tolerance is a brand of Kai USA Ltd. The ZT brand first made its appearance in 2006 when we saw a place in the market for a Made-in-
SOG Toothlock Folding Knife Review (Post)

SOG was named in honor of a covert US Special Ops unit that fought in Vietnam. That unit was known as Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG). Its existence o
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Microtech DOC Killswitch Automatic Knife Review (Post)

DOC Killswitch, MT154-10, Stonewash BladeThe DOC Killswitch, an automatic knife collaboration project between Anthony Marfione and Mic Strider, features a fast opening blade that is built for tactica
Benchmade 903 Mini AXIS Stryker Knife Review (Post)

Benchmade 903BK Mini Stryker AXIS KnifeThe Benchmade Stryker knife series has been delighting knife lovers for quite some time. Now available in a mini format, the Benchmade 903 Mini AXIS Stryker fe
Knife Review: Microtech Ultratech Hellhound Automatic Knife (Post)

The Microtech Ultratech Hellhound Automatic KnifeMicrotech Knives is a knife manufacturing company famous for its automatic knives. The company was founded in Vero Beach, Florida in 1994 and operat
Kershaw 5520 Malt Assist Knife Review (Post)

Kershaw was established in 1974 and has been designing and creating fantastic knives ever since. When they founded the company, they had the drive to create and manufacture tools that knife users wou
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
Knife Review: TOPS Viking Tactics Norseman Fixed Blade Knife (Post)

The TOPS Viking Tactics Norseman 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 t
CRKT Strafe Fixed Blade Knife Review (Post)

Born in Oregon in 1994, Columbia River Knife and Tool is an American company known for distinction in design, selection, and quality. For more than 20 years, CRKT has put innovation and integrity fir
Knife Review: Microtech Merlot Troodon Hellhound OTF Automatic Knife (Post)

The Microtech Merlot Troodon Hellhound 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
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
CRKT Realtree Homefront Hunt Knife Review (Post)

Columbia River Knife and Tool, or CRKT, was founded in 1994. From day one, they put innovation and integrity first, making a commitment to build knives and tools that would inspire and endure. They c
Knife Review: Bear OPS Bold Action X Auto Knife (Post)

The Bear Ops Bold Action X Automatic KnifeBear OPS Knives is a new subsidiary of Bear & Son Cutlery, which is a family owned company that was started in 1991. Their mission was to design and manufac
Knife Review: Bear Ops AC-700 Bold Action VII Automatic Knife (Post)

The Bear Ops AC-700 Bold Action VII Automatic KnifeBear OPS Knives is a new subsidiary of Bear & Son Cutlery, which is a family owned company that was started in 1991. Their mission was to design an
Knife Review: Bear Ops Bold Action XI Automatic Knife (Post)

The Bear Ops Bold Action XI Automatic KnifeBear OPS Knives is a new subsidiary of Bear & Son Cutlery, which is a family owned company that was started in 1991. Their mission was to design and manufa
Knife Review: Pro-Tech Blue/Black Emerson CQC-7 Automatic Knife (Post)

The Pro-Tech Blue/Black Emerson CQC-7 Automatic KnifePro-Tech’s aesthetic is when the art of modern manufacturing excellence meets old world craftsmanship. This is a family owned knife company that
Boker Knives and Two Boker Plus Knives (Post)

Böker Knives began in Germany during the 17th century. The company originally focused on swords and didn’t move on to design blades until the 1800’s. If you go back and look at the company’s books, t
Benchmade Volli Knife Review (Post)

It was in 1979 that the Benchmade adventure began. Les de Asis wanted a knife that reflected the latest in materials and manufacturing technology to replace the cheap butterfly knives, known as Bali-
Kershaw 2-Piece Starter Set, Spring Assist Knives Review (Post)

When you are carrying a Kershaw knife (or two of them) you can be sure that you are carrying the real thing, which means that you get value and plenty of it. Kershaw’s most inexpensive models are imp
Medford Knife & Tool Infraction Knife Review (Post)

Medford Knife and Tool is an American custom and production knife making and tactical tool making facility that was founded by Greg Medford in 2010. The company was founded in Arizona. Unlike most kn
Cold Steel Natchez Bowie — Snapshot Review (Post)

Cold Steel Natchez BowieCold Steel makes incredible knives. Many of their knives are designed after period pieces. But don’t be misled, just because they look similar to a period piece knife, doesn
Benchmade Boost Spring Assist Knife Review (Post)

For over thirty years, Benchmade has been creating a fantastic reputation for themselves and for the excellent knives that they design and produce. This knife company has gone by a few different name
SOG TAC Ops Automatic Knife Review (Post)

SOG has an interesting history. Instead of the usual beginning to a knife company, SOG’s story actually began in Vietnam. There was a highly classified US special ops unit, with the name of MACV-SOG,
CRKT M16-02KS Knife Review (Post)

CRKT, or Columbia River Knife and tool was founded in 1994. The company says, “From day one, we put innovation and integrity first. We made a commitment to build knives and tools that would inspire a
CRKT Mah Journeyer Knife Review (Post)

Columbia River Knife & Tool, Inc. or CRKT is an American knife company that was established in 1994 and is based in Tualatin, Oregon. CRKT was founded by Paul Gillespi and Rod Bremer. Both of these m
Kershaw Cathode Knife Review (Post)

Kershaw CathodeThere really is nothing like a Kershaw. From award-winning technologies and advanced materials to the solid sound of the blade lockup, when you’re carrying a Kershaw, you know you’re c
Meyerco Mossberg Assisted Opening Knife Review (Post)

Meyerco Mossberg Assisted Opening KnifeMeyerco is an assisted opening knife company that is based out of Dallas, Texas. Meyerco is also the original assisted opening mechanism knife company. Thanks t
Kershaw Launch 3 Automatic Knife Review (Post)

Kershaw was established in 1974 and ever since, they have been making excellent knives. Kershaw is actually a sub brand of Kai USA Ltd. Kai is a known company, especially in Japan, where they have be
Case Caliber Lockback Knife Review (Post)

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of premium, hand-crafted knives that are passed down for generations. Based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Case’s offerings cover a wide range
Pro-Tech Newport Knife Review (Post)

Pro-Tech is a family owned company that has been designing and producing high quality, American made knives for over 17 years now. This company was founded by Dave Wattenberg. Something unique about
Knife Review: Spyderco Autonomy 2 Auto Knife with a Black Drop Point Blade (Post)

The Spyderco Autonomy 2 Auto Knife with a Black Drop Point Blade The Spyderco Autonomy 2 is made specifically for tactical environments where light discipline is a concern. This means that all the
Benchmade Knives HK 14850 Epidemic OTF Knife Review (Post)

Benchmade Knives HK Epidemic OTF KnifeBuilt with you in mind, the Benchmade HK Epidemic features a double action blade. The D2 tool steel spear point blade comes out lightning fast and the lock up i
The CRKT TSR Terzuola Survival Rescue Knife Review (Post)

Columbia River Knife and Tool company was founded in 1994 in Oregon. This is an American Company that is known for its distinction in design, selection, and quality. For over two decades, CRKT has pu
Bradley Kimura III Butterfly Knife (Post)

Bradley has just released their newest Kimura Butterfly Knife. The Kimura III is identical to the Kimura II except in the blade shape. The III has a tanto point blade while the II has a drop point
Cold Steel Mini Tac Beaver Tail Knife (Post)

We just got into stock a bunch of new Cold Steel knives that will be showing up in the next few days. The first one I put into the system was the Mini Tac Beaver Tail. This is sure to be an extrem
The Chris Reeve Think Twice Code Knife Review (Post)

Chris Reeve Knives began operations on January 1, 1984 in a one car garage in Durban, South Africa, when Chris changed his life from full time Tool and Die Maker/part time knife maker to full time kn
DPx Gear Limited HEST/F Urban Ti Titanium Folder Knife Review (Post)

DPx Gear Limited HEST/F Urban Ti Titanium Folder KnifeDPx Gear recognizes that its life enthusiasts like you that need some help with your gear to let you push all of your boundaries. When talking ab
Kershaw Foliage Camo Blur Spring Assist Knife Review (Post)

Kershaw Knives designs and manufactures a wide range of knives, including pocket knives, sporting knives, and kitchen cutlery. Kershaw is a brand of Kai USA Ltd., a member of the KAI Group and is hea
Microtech Metalmark Balisong Knives (Post)

Microtech Metalmark, MT170-1Microtech recently released their new Metalmark Balisong knives. These knives features a uniquely shaped handle with some spectacular machining on them that gives you a n