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CONTENTS

FOREWORDBYROGERECKSTINE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ABOUTTHEAUTHOR

KNIFEANATOMY

CHRISREEVE:AMODERNMANUFACTURER

FOLDINGKNIVESFORSELFDEFENSE

THELEGALEDGE:WHATEVERYKNIFEOWNERSHOULDKNOW

NEWPRODUCTS

CATALOGFIXEDBLADEKNIVES

FOLDINGKNIVES

SHARPENERS

INDEX

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Foreword

LivingontheEdgeelcometothefirsteditionofShooter'sBibleGuidetoKnives.Ifyou're wondering why the name begins with a reference tofirearms, it's because we wanted our knife bible to be

immediatelyassociatedwiththeShooter'sBibletradition.Inasense,it'sourpromisethatthisbookwillliveuptothestandardsofthetitlethathasearnedtherespectofenthusiastsworldwide.

MypersonalfascinationwithknivesbeganinthebackyardwhenIwasstilltooyoungforCubScouts.Myfatherintroducedmysiblingsand me to the game of mumblety-peg. The game was played bybalancing a knife in the palm of the hand and releasing it to theground so that it entered the earthblade tip first.Actually, that firstsummerweused a long-handled screwdriver insteadof a realknife.Thewinnerof thegamewastheplayerwhocouldproducethemostgraceful and intricategyrationsbefore it hit theground. I remembertrying to copy the cliff divers I had seen onABC'sWideWorld ofSports.AtthetimeIhadnoideathattheknifewasactuallyoneofthesinglemostimportantinventionsinthehistoryofmankind.

WhenitcomestosurvivalmanispossiblytheleastphysicallyablecreatureonplanetEarth.Man'sabilitytodevelopweaponsfordefenseand for harvesting food may be the only reason the species hassurvived. Long before gunpowder and firearms, it was thedevelopment of edged weapons that helped assure the evolution ofman. Unlike blunt-force weapons that are swung or propelled, theknifeisalethalextensionofthehand.Iwasremindedofthisonedaywhen working behind the counter of a local gun shop. A customerasked to see a combat folding knife on display inside the showcase

next toa .357Magnumrevolver. Iclosed theknifeandhanded it tohim. Theman glared atme and handed it backwithout opening it.Then he asked to see one of the fixed-blade knives on display.WithoutmakingamoveIaskedhimwhathedidn'tlikeaboutthefirstknife.Hesaidsomethingunderhisbreathandwalkedoutofthestore.Had he asked to see a handgun I would have gladly shown himseveral, handing them over after making sure they weren't loaded.WasIapoorknifesalesmanorsimplylivingbythewords“knivesarealwaysloaded”?

Ifknivesareakintogunsinpersonalappeal,theycertainlycanbejustasdeadly.Barelyminutesintooneofthefirstconcealedhandgunlicenseclassesheld in the stateofTexas, the instructor,TimOxley,broughttheclassoutsidetodemonstratehowanyone,nomatterhowout of shape they appeared to be, could defeat even an experiencedshooter ready with a holstered gun. This exercise, known as the(Dennis)Tuellerdrill,provedthatwithjust21feetbetweenusandaknife-wieldingassailant,itmightbeimpossibletoavoidbeingstabbedbeforewecoulddrawandfire.

Asidefromhuntingandselfdefense, today'sknivesaredesignedtorendermanyservices.Theycanopenpackages,cutaseatbelt,cutawaycloth to treatawound,ormerelyserve theaestheticdesiresofthe collector. A knife can be a tool, a weapon, or an object of art.Somemakersspecializeinasinglecategory.Somemanufacturersaresoprolifictheymightbegaseparatevolumeoftheirown,promptingustofavorthelatestdesigns.Ifthenumberofgunsdisplayedinoursister publication Shooter's Bible is a daunting task, just rememberthatwhilegunsinoneformoranotherhavebeenaroundforhundredsof years, edgedweaponsmay predate the discovery of fire. Listingand describing every knife or knifemaker in a single publication islikelyanimpossibletask.Butthatwon'tkeepusfromtrying.

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Acknowledgments

obeginwith, I feel honored to have been chosen to author thefirst edition of Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives. The desire toexpand the Shooter's Bible series to include a study of edged

weapons speaks volumes about the publisher. Thank you to JayCassellfordrawingthefirstswordandstartingthegoodfight.ThankyoutomyeditorJulieMatysikformakingitareality.I'dliketothankToddWoodard for his professional guidance throughoutmywritingcareer. I'd likemywife and family to knowhowmuch I appreciatetheirsupport.But therewouldbenostoryto tell if itweren't for thepeople inside theknife industry. Iwould like to thank thedesigners,whetherthey'vecontributedonlyahandfulofideasoragenerationofblades and machines. And shake the rough-hewn hand of everymachinist thatknowsthecostofafineedgedblade.Irecognizethatsomemakerswereborndirectly into the trade,and I thank themforhonoring the pact of their traditions. I would also like to thank themakersthatcametotheknifeindustryoutofnecessityortohelpoutafriendortwoinbringingtolifetheirvisionofwhataknifeshouldbe.Oncethatfirstknifewasmadetheywerehooked,likeweallwere.I'dlike to thank shops, like Beckwith's Blades in Houston, Texas, thatmakeagoofsellingknivesbyofferingqualityproductsandexpertise.I'dliketothankthespecialoperatorsforlendingtheirknowledgeandexperience to the development of edgedweapons as a viable optionfor the civilian as well as the professional. I'd like to thank thepersonnel at each knife company, large and small, who share theirpassionandcommitmenttomakinggoodknives.Thereismuchmoreto bewritten about knives. So, to you the reader, I'll just say thankyou,untilthenexttime.

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AbouttheAuthor

oger Eckstine is arguably the most prolific writer of in-depthtestsandevaluationsoffirearmstoemergeoverthepasttwentyyears. Eckstine brings his eye for function and detail to the

Shooter'sBibleGuidetoKnivesafteralifetimeconnectionwithedgedweapons. Born in New York when much of Long Island was stillrural,Eckstinegrewupatatimewhenkniveswerecommonplacebutdemandedrespect.Instructionbyhisfather,adecoratedWorldWarIIveteranwhohimself bore the scarsof edgedweapons, had a lastingeffect on ayoungEckstine.Anaturalwriter andmusician,Eckstinechose first to follow his passion for music—becoming a successfulrecording artist—which included a stint inEurope.Returning to theStates, his interest in competitive shooting andmartial arts led to acareer in writing, after his experiences on the national competitiveshootingcircuitbegantoappearinmagazinessuchasGunGamesandPerformanceShooter.

RogerEckstineiscurrentlyaContributingEditorwithGunTestsMagazineandliveswithhiswifeandfamilyinHouston,Texas.

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KnifeAnatomy

FixedBladesandFoldershe knife is a simple tool, yet it is possible towalk into a storewiththeintentionofbuying“thebest”knifeinthehouseandendupleavingtotallyconfusedwithoutmakingapurchase.Thefact

istheremaynotbesuchathingasthebestknife.Morelikelythereisthe best knife for the job.Over the course of time youmay end upbuying dozens of knives for a variety of purposes. If you arefascinatedwithknivesandbuysimplyoutofcuriosityandadmiration,thatshouldbereasonenough.Themore themerrier.But topick thecorrect knife for a specific job, you have to be able to identify thefeaturesofeachprospectiveknifeandweightheminrelationtoyourneeds.

Despitethewidevarietyofkniveslargeandsmall,economicalorextravagant,allknifedesignsareclosely related.Perhaps theeasiestwaytounderstandthedifferenttypesofknivesistofirstcutthefieldin two. There are fixed-blade knives and there are folding-bladeknives.Thefixed-bladeknifecanbetracedbacktoprehistorictimes,while the first evidence of folding knives leads us to believe theyexistedasfarbackas500BCto600BC.Inourdiscussionofknifeanatomy (“the separating or dividing into parts for detailedexamination,” definition number 6, Webster's New CollegeDictionary), let's beginwith the older of the twodesigns: the fixed-bladeknife.

Thetwomostprevalentfixed-bladedesignsavailabletodayarethehalf-tang design and the full-tang design.Half-tang designs go by avariety of names, but the key is that the blade is thinned and eitherglued, tapped,andturnedintothehandle,ormoldedaroundit.You

may find them referred to as aRat tangor aPush tang.A through-handletangpassescompletelythroughthehandle.Theendofthetangisthreadedandconnectedtothepommel.

Thisfixed-bladeknifeutilizesathrough-handletang.Theguardisslippedoverthetangandseatedforwardagainsttheblade.Thehandlewouldbenext.Oncethepommelhasbeendrilledandtapped,itscrewsontothetang,capturingthehandle.Kitssuchasthisoneareavailablefromtexasknife.com.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

TheRAKfromOntarioKnifeCompany,locatedinFranklinville,NewYork,isafull-tangknife.Thebladelengthissharpenedandserrated.Thehandleoffersfingergroovesandafullwrapofparacordwithlanyard.Thecordcanberemovedinfavorofhardpanelsthatareboltedintoplace.Thepommelispointedforaggressivestriking.PhotocourtesyofOKC.

Althoughthethrough-handletangislonger,itstillmaybereferredtoasahalftangbecauseitmeasuresmuchlesstoptobottomthantheblade itself. The full-tang design is based on maintainingapproximatelythefullheightofthebladefromendtoend.

Thefronthalfoftheblankiscutandsharpened,andtherearhalf

serves as a frame for the handle. The rear section can then besandwichedbytwoopposingplatesorwrappedwithmaterialtoformthe handle. The full-tang knife is widely considered to be stronger,because the blade and the handle are one continuous piece ofmetalfrompoint topommel.Half-tangknivescanalsobeverystrong,butthe method of attachment is critical. If glue is used then there isalwaysadangerofshrinkage.Thematerialusedforthehandlemustalso be stable and not susceptible to changes in temperature orhumidity.

Attheoppositeendfromthepointofthebladeisthepommel.Thepommelfinishesthecontourofthehandleandcanoffertheadditionalbenefitofcreatingastrikingsurface.Thestrikingsurfacecanbebluntorpointeddependingwhether it ismeantasa tool todrive ina tentstake or to break glass during the course of a rescue. It can also beshapedmoreaggressivelytoservespecificallyasaweaponforclosequartersfighting.Thepommelmayalsoofferaholethroughwhichaconnectingcordorlanyardmaybeattached.Alanyardcanbeusedtoconnect the knife to the belt or sheath for the purpose of retention.Rawhide is the traditional material for making a lanyard. Thepopularityofraw-hidelanyardshasrecentlygivenwaytoparacord,averystrongmultifilamentcordusedinparachuteconstruction.Asidefromretention,acurrenttrendistoattachabraidedclusterofcordtothe lanyard hole for the purpose of storing a significant length ofemergencyropeinasmallspace.Thelanyardcanalsoserveasapullhandlefordeploymentfromthesheath.

Whetherornotaknifeisconstructedwithahalf-tangorfull-tangdesign, the top ridge of the handlewill commonly present an indexpoint for the thumb.Somekniveswill featurearaisedsectionaheadofthegripareaonthebarespineitselfortheindexpointwillbridgeboth the blade and handle areas. On half-tang knives this point isgenerallylimitedtothehandle.Indexcutsonafull-tangknifemaybecontinued into thegrippanels.Avariationof the full-tangdesign isthe exposed tanghandle. In this design the edges of the grip panels

stop short ofmeeting the edgesof the tang.This design canoffer amore direct index to the tang and provide greater radial leverage inorder to twist the knife. Twisting the knife can be part of a moreaggressive attack, but its more common use will likely be to helpremoveit,shoulditbecomestuckinwood,sheetmetal,andsoforth.

Inthecaseofmostfixed-bladeknives,theloweredgeofthegripwill introducea surfacedistinct from theupper ridge,usually in theform of finger grooves. Finger grooves are applied to not onlystrengthen one's hold but also to allow the user to distinguishwhenthe sharpened edge (or primary edge in the case of double-edgedknives)isfacingdownward.Theremaybeacompletesetofgroovesor just one or two in order to accommodate the first and secondfingers,whichare the strongestdigits foundon thehumanhand.Orimmediatelyaheadofthefingergroovesasmallportionoftheblademay be left unsharpened. This area is referred to as the choil. Thechoil may be your last indication before a finger ventures onto thesharpened edge. However, the forward or index finger groove iscommonly integratedwithasuddenwideningof the tangreferred toas the guard. This is the section of the knife that divides the bladefrom the handle in order to protect the user's hand, especiallywhentheknife isdrivenintohardermaterial.Theguardmaybemachinedintothebladeandconsistofasuddenwideninginfrontofthehandle.Theguardmayalsoincludeaflareoutwardstowardsthesides.Ortheguardmayconsistofaseparatepiecealtogetherslippedoverthetangandseated in frontof thehandle. Inwhat is likelyacarryover fromthesword, thehandguardissometimesreferredtoas thehilt.Someknivesofferasmallersecondaryguardaswellthatdividestheindexandmiddlefingers.Thisiscalledadoubleguard.

The folding knife is an invention that allows the user to carry agiven amount of edge in a smaller space than a comparable fixed-bladeknife.Whereasa5-inchfixed-bladeknifemaytakeupnearlya

foot of vertical space, a 5-inch folding knife will take upapproximatelyhalf asmuch.Themost commondesignconnects thehandle to the blade with a hinge or pivot that allows the twocomponentstooverlapintheclosedposition.Thefoldingknifecanbepocketedandhandledsafelybecausetheedge,oncefolded,isblockedand guarded. Does this make a folding knife safer and moreconvenient than a fixed knife? Easier to carry and conceal, yes.Whetherornot it issafer thana fixed-bladeknifecandependon itsdesign, quality of construction, andhow it relates to the user. For afolding knife to be operated safely it must be maintained in goodworking order. For example, since the blade is designed to bemovable, its ability to stayopenor remainclosed is subject towearand should be monitored continuously. The level of safety andconvenience of a folding-blade knife may also be relative to themethodofdeploymentandrecovery;inshort,thewaytheknifeopensandcloses.Does itworkas intendedor is it toocomplex?Theusermustunderstandandadhere toa strictoperatingprotocol specific tothedesignandbeabletoperformitcomfortably.

Samplesofearlyfoldingknivesshowaninabilitytolockthebladeintheopenposition.Exertinglinearorupwardpressureonthehandleanddownwardpressuretothebladewhilecuttingwaslikelyenoughto keep the blade open to performwork.But the hinge is theweakpointof a foldingknifeand this should limitwhat it is asked todo.Thisspeakstothetheoryofthebestknifebeingthebestknifeforthejob.Themethodsofkeepingthebladeopenareperhapsthekeyissueinbringingstrengthto thedesignandgreaterconfidenceto theuser.Let's continue the discussion with descriptions of commonmechanisms used to either hold or lock the blades in the openposition. The slip-joint is a spring-tension hold method found ontraditionalpocketknivesorwhat somerefer toascampknives.Thespring consists of a piece of steel riveted to the handle. When thebladeisrotated,thespringpushesitselfintoanotchatthebackoftheblade. This is not a true locking device because folding the knife

requires only that the user overcome the spring pressure in order torotate the blade back into the handle. Another spring-loaded actionactivatedby thebladebeingopenedis theclasp lock.Thisutilizesatension-loadedpieceofmetallocatedonthespineofthebladeatthepivot. This is considered a true locking action because it requirespushingaleverorpullingonaringtoremovetheclaspfromanotchinthepivotinorderforthebladetopass.Theringlock,ortwistlock,is a simpleguarddevice.This conceptusesa ringorwhat couldbereferredtoasacollartosurroundthepivot.Theringhasanotchinitthroughwhich the blade can pass to achieve the open position.Theringisthentwistedtopreventthebladefromfolding.

Columbia River knife and Tool (CRKT) makes the Glide Lockknifethatoffersatruebolsterlockdesign.

Thebolsterofafoldingknifeisfoundontheoutsideofthehandleusuallyatboththefrontandrear.Whereastheknifebladeishousedbetweentwolinersthatcreateaframeforthemechanism,thebolstersprovideadditionalmassforstructuralsupportincludingthepivotandsupportpins.InventionofthebolsterlockiscreditedtoCharlesKainofIndianapolis,Indiana.BarryGallagheristhedesignerwhocreatedthecurrentmodels forCRKT.On theCRKTGlideLockknives theupperleftsidebolsterispushedforwardsawayfromthehandle.Sincethebolster rotateswith the blade, the protruding edgeof the bolstercan nowbe used as a lever to rotate the blade out from the handle.Sliding the bolster back into its place locks the blade in the openposition.

TheGlideLockknifefromCRKTutilizesaslidingbolstertolocktheknifebladeintoposition.Withthetopbolstermovedforwardtheknifeisfreetorotatewiththebolsteritselfusedasalever.Oncethebolsterisslidbackintopositionthebladeislocked.PhotocourtesyofCRKT.

TheTi-LockknifefromChrisReeveKnivesofIdahoisunique.Byremovingthelockfromthebodyoftheknife,themakerhasmorefreedomindesigningthehandleandframe.Thelockingmechanismisentirelyvisible,lendingitselftotheaddeddecorationofablue,anodizedlockrail.Titaniumconstruction,sandblastedandcut,makesforahandsomeknifethatofferslightweightandsuperiorgrip.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Another original locking mechanism is the Ti-Lock knife from

ChrisReeveKnives.The design was brought to Chris Reeve by its inventor, Grant

Hawke,ofIdahoCity,Idaho.TheTi-Lockmechanismwasoriginallyconceivedasameanstoisolatethelockfromthebodyoftheknifeinorder to allow more freedom in designing the handle and frame.Undeniably unique, the locking stud is tensioned from above theblade.Onceopenedthestudlocksintoanotchontheupperridgeofthe handle. Since the locking mechanism is exposed, it is not onlydecorativebuteasilyaccessiblefromeithertherightorleftsideoftheknife.TheSabenzaisnotonlyanotherChrisReeveproduct,butheinfactlaysclaimtoitsframe-lockdesign.

Theframe-lockknifedoesawaywithbolsterandscales.Onesideoftheframeiscutandtensionedagainsttheendoftheblade.Whenthebladeisrotatedtoitsfullyopenposition,thesupportsidefallsintoanotch,lockingthebladeinplace.Frictionbetweenthebladeandthesupportisminimizedbyusingaballbearingfordirectcontact.ThisChrisReeveSabenzaknifeutilizesaceramicballbearingtolimitwearandprovideasmoothaction.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

The frame lock does away with bolsters and scales, vastlyreducing the amount of moving parts. Instead, the two sides of the

handle combine to create a robust frame that not only contains thebladebut locks it intoplace.This isachievedbycuttingonesideofthehandleso thatasectionof thehandle isunder tensionandset tomoveintopositionbehindthebladelockingitopen.Sincethesidesofframe-lock knives are necessarily heavier, the extra width of thehandle material provides broad support, making this design quitestrong.Movementofthelockingsectionissmoothedbyaballbearingtoreducefrictionagainstthesideoftheblade.Highendknives,suchas those in theChris Reeve Sabenza series, utilize a ceramic ratherthansteelballbearingforgreaterlubricityandlesswearontheblade.Since thehandlesalsoserveas the frame, frame-lockknives tend tobe heavier than other designs. But the Sabenza knives are formedfrom titanium,which keeps them remarkably light. The sandblastedfinish of the Sabenza offers a natural non-skid grip, making theapplicationofadditionalmaterialunnecessary.

Alockbackknife,orbacklock,iseasytospotbythereliefinthetop portion or spine at or near the end of the handle. The reliefprovidesaccess to the lockingarm that runsalong thehandle spine.When the blade is rotated into the open position, the locking armconnectsunderspringpressure intoanotchonthebackof thebladebehindthepivot.Onceinplacethelockingarmessentiallyformsanextension of the blade into the handle. That's why the lockback isconsideredoneofthestrongerdesignsfoundinfoldingknives.

Nathan'sKnifeKit,fromCRKT,providesanexcellentexampleofalockbackknife.Thelockingactiontakesplaceattherearofthebladewheretheluginthelockingbarfallsintoanotchattherear.Poweredbyatorsion

barspringseatedinthebackspacer,thelockisreleasedbypushingdownonthelockingbaraccessedthrougharelieflocatedattherearofthehandle.Mid-lockknivespositiontherelieffurtherforward,aboutmidwaybetweenthehingeandtherearofthehandle.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

TheBenchmadeAXISlockprovidesalockingbarthatridesbetweenthehandleandtheliners.Whentheknifeisopened,twoomega-stylesprings,oneoneachside,pushthelockingbarintoaslotattherearoftheknife.Releaseisbyslidingthelockingbarrearwardandfoldingtheknife.Sincethebarridesfullythroughbothsidesoftheknife,operationisambidextrous.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

The mid lock is a variation on the lockback, with the releaselocated at or near themiddle of the handle spine rather than at therear.Theintentofthisdesignistomakethelockingarmshorterandmore rigid, offering greater strength. Many of the knives made byColdSteelutilizethemidlock.StrengthhasalwaysbeenagoaloftheCold Steel knife company and their demonstration videos featuringmid-lock knives are well known. What is less well known is thelockingmechanismfoundinoneofthefirstfoldingknivesofferedforsalebyColdSteel, thePocketBushman.TheRamSafe™ lockwasdesignedbyAndrewDemko.TheRamSafe™lockworksoffaself-

adjustingramthatmovesforwardastheknifeisopenedandwedgesitselftightlybetweenthetangcutawayandtheU-shapedroofofthehandle. (The handle is closed on top, constructed from a sheet ofstainlesssteel foldedover tosurround thebladeon threesides.)TheRam Safe™ lock is released by pulling on the lanyard. This takessomepracticeasthespringthatsecurestheramisformidable.Butthisveryeconomicaldesign(about$40suggestedretailprice),maycomecloser to offering the strength of a fixed-blade knife than any otherfolder.

TheAxislockwasdesignedbyateamatBenchmadeknives.Considered to be among the strongest, the Axis lock can be

operatedwithonlyonehandanditisambidextrous.Itsstrengthisdueprimarilytothefactthatthebladeisfullyblockedbyaheavystoppinheldinplacebythelinersandcrossingtheentirewidthoftheframe.Positionedovertherearoftheblade,itengagesarampedtangportionof the blade when opened. According to Benchmade: “Two omegastyle springs, one on each liner, give the locking bar its inertia toengagetheknifetang.AsaresultthetangiswedgedsolidlybetweenasizablestoppinandtheAXIS®baritself.”TheAxislockisusedinmanual,assistedmanual,andautomaticopeningknives.Settingofthelock is automatic upon opening. The release buttons are located oneithersideofthehandlejustrearwardandabovethelineofthepivotpoint.Slidingjustoneofthereleasebuttonstotherearwillunlocktheblade.

Probablythemostcommonlockingmechanismisthelinerlock.

OriginallyreferredtoastheWalkerlockforitsrenownedinventorMichaelWalker,thelinerlockisoneofthemostpopularandversatiledesignsusedtoday.Inthisdesignasectionofthelinerononesideiscutawayandbentsothatitanglesinwards,applyingpressuretothebladeinitsfoldedposition.Oncethebladeisextended,thelinermovesintoanotchcutintotherearoftheblade,supportingitintheopenposition.Releaseisbyshiftingthelinertowardstheoutsideofthehandle.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Reportedly itwas invented byMichaelWalker in 1980 andwasoriginallyknownas theWalker lock. In this design a sectionof theliner on one side is cut away and bent so that it angles inwards,applyingpressuretothebladeinitsfoldedposition.Oncethebladeisrotatedoutofthehandle,theportionofthelinerthatrestsagainstthesideoftheblademovestowardsthecenter.Thetipofthelinercomesto rest at a flat spotmachined into the rear of the blade behind andsomewhatbelowthepivotpoint.Toclosethebladethelinermustbemanually pushed aside. The liner lock was a great advancement inknifelocktechnologyandhastenedtheevolutionofthetacticalknife.Knives thatcanbeopenedandclosedwithonehandare favoredby

tacticaloperatorsand rescuepersonnelbecause theymaynothaveasecond hand to spare in hand-to-hand combat or while applyingpressure to awound.Aknife in the handopposite one's holster canalsobevital inpreventingagun takeaway.Thestrengthof the linerlock is largely dependent on the quality if not the strength of theindividual components. The spring action of the liner lockmust beactive enough to trap the blade in the open position before it canbounce back and retract towards the handle, endangering the user'shand.Thespringactionmustalsobedurableandretaina functionalamount of tension, while the liner is wide enough to distribute theweight of force. One characteristic to look for is a liner lock thatcoversatleast50percentofthebladenotchwhenit islockedintheopenposition.Inaddition,thebearingsurfacesofthebladeandthetipofthelinermustengageanddisengagesmoothlywithoutcatching.

Nailnicksprovideagrooveforthethumbnailsothebladecanbepulledfrombetweentheliners.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Thesafestway toopenorclosea foldingknife isbyusingbothhandswithonehandatthespineofthehandleandtheotheralongthespineof theblade.Traditionalfoldingknivesoftenprovideagroovecalledanailnick.

Themethodforopeningatraditionalfoldingknifeistopinchthebladewiththethumbnailinsidethenailnickandpullthebladefrombetweentheliners.Nailnicksarestillinusetodaybuttheyhavebeenjoinedbyseveralmoredesignstohelptheuseropentheblade.Oneofthemostcommonisthethumbstud.

Thethumbstudcanbeassimpleasascrewheadthreadeddirectlythrough the blade.A thumb studmay only protrude on one side orevenlyonbothsidesoftheblade,makingitambidextrousandequallyavailable to both the right-and left-handed user. The studs areremovablesotheusercanchoosehowlongthestudorstudsneedtobe to fit the hand. Another method of opening that is inherentlyambidextrousisthethumbhole.

Thumbstudsvaryinsizeandshape.Theycanbefittedtoonlyoneside,

bothsidesequally,oronethumbstudcanbelargerthantheother.Thesizeofthestudisgenerallyinrelationtothewidthoftheknifeintheclosedposition.Ifthestudsaretoolargetheycancatchonclothingandmakeitdifficulttodrawtheknifequickly.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Thumbholeopeningknivesprovideambidextrousoperationbutaddatelltalebumptothecontourofthespine.Whereasthebumpcanbeusedtoprovidegreaterdownwardpressurefrombeneaththethumb,itcanalsointerferewiththedraw.Forexample,iftheknifeiscarriedbyapocketclipwiththespineofthebladefacingtheouterseam,aprominentbumpmaycauseittosnagonthecornerofthepocketwhentheknifeisdrawndirectlyupwards.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Thethumbholeisaroundorovalcutfullythroughtheknifebladejustaheadofthepivot.Somethumbholesintroduceanupwardcurveto the spine of the knife. This is generally found in blades that arenarrower from top to bottomand serve as an indexing point for thethumb. Other thumb hole designs do not interfere with the naturalprofileof theblade.Inbothcasesthedesignof thethumbholesandthesizeorplacementofthestudscanhaveabearingonhowtheknifeis carried. Regarding pocket clip knives, where the knife itself isinsidethepocketandthecliploopsovertheedgeofthepocket,astudthat is too large can catch on the pantmaterial. A thumb hole thatintroduces an extra contour or hump to the blade spine can alsogetcaughtinsideatightpocket.Ifthedrawtechniquecannotbemodifiedtoavoidthisproblem,thentheanswermightbetocarrythefolderinabelt-mountedpouchdesignedspecificallyfortheknife.

ManyEmersonbrandknivesofferadiscseatedacrossthetopofthe blade to provide the leverage for a thumb opening. This designoffers less drag than thumb studs and still provides ambidextrousoperation.Ifcatchingonpocketmaterialisinterferingwithyourdraw,then this problem can be an advantage when it comes to EmersonWave knives. The EmersonWave knives include a hook along therearofthebladespine.

Thishook isdesigned tograb thematerialedgeof thepocketasthe knife is withdrawn. As the knife leaves the pocket the blade isforced tounfold.Notassistedbygravityoraspring, this isacleveropeningdevicethatshouldconfoundtheanti-knifecrowdthatwanttodisarmtheirfellowcitizens.

TheEmersonWavedesignaddsahookalongtherearsurfaceofthebladespine.Thepurposeofthissmallwave-shapedhookistoaffectautomaticopeningoftheblade.Thereisnoothermechanicalassistance,suchasaspring,sothehooksimplycatchesonthecornerofthepocketandpullsopentheblade.TheWaveknifecanalsobedrawnwithoutopeningsimplybyavoidingcontactwiththeedgeofthepocket.Normalthumbopeningalsocanbeachievedfromeithersidebyusingtheedgesofthediscthatismountedacrossthespineoftheblade.PhotoscourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Anothermechanicaldevicetoassistmanualopeningistheflipper.Thisisanoutcroppingalongtheouteredgeofthepivotareaofthe

blade.With the handle clasped between the thumb, forefinger, ringfinger,andpinkie,theindexfingercanopentheknifebypressingorrollingback theflipper.Most flipperknivesalsohavea thumbstud,so this typeofopening isoptional.Somebuyerschoose this typeof

knife because once open, the back profile of the flipper creates araised area that can serve as a thumb index or partial hand guarddependingonthedesign.

Assisted-opening knives can be very helpful in terms of one-handedopening.Aftertheopeningmovementisbegunaspringactiontakesoverandbringsthebladetoitsfullyopenandlockedposition.Thisnecessarilyspeedsdeploymentandcanbehelpful inasituationwherehandorwristmovementmaybe limited.But there isalso thedanger that the knife can open as a result of incidental contact orfriction.This iswheredesignandqualityplayapart in thesafetyofanassistedknife.Someassisted-openingkniveshaveasafetytolockthe blade in the closed position. Use of this type of lock is highlyrecommended,especiallywhen theknife iscarried loose inapocketor inside a bag. The irony is that whatever time is saved using anassisted-opening knife may be negated by the need to release thesafety.Theanswermightbetochooseanassistedmodelthatrequiresgreater manual action before the blade is propelled by the assistmechanism. Also, limit your assisted-opening knife to fixed carry,suchasinsideasheath,notlooseinapocketorbag.Bearinmindthatthe same spring pressure that releases the blade will have to beovercome to close the knife as well. If one-handed operation is anecessity,theabilitytocloseaswellasopentheknifeshouldbetakenintoaccount.

Theflippercanbeusedasanalternativetopushingonathumbstudtoopenafoldingknife.Theflipperisalevermachinedasonewiththeblade

thatprotrudesfrombehindthehingewhentheknifeisintheclosedposition.Withthehandmovedawayfromtheliners,theindexfingerisusedtopushinwardontheflipperandrotatethebladetoitsfixedposition.Oncethebladeislockedopen,theflipperactsasaguardbetweenthehandleandtheedge.PhotoscourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Automatic-opening knives are generally only available to lawenforcement personnel. Some are opened with a button and thenfoldedmanually.Others feature automatic retraction of the blade aswellasdeployment.Mostautomaticopeningknivesunfoldfromthehandle in a pivoting motion but there are some where the bladedeploys forward straight through the tip of the handle. Almost allautomatic knives utilize a safety to keep the knife open, closed, orboth. Perhaps the key appeal, aside from the appreciation of aremarkable machine, is that manipulation can be simplified. If theoperator typically wears gloves, an auto-opening knife can be alifesaver.Withmodern technology the construction of auto-openingknivesisatahigherlevelofqualitythaneverbefore.However,manyseasoned operators continue to recognize concerns such as thecomplexityandexpenseofautomaticknives.Theabundanceofpins,springs, cams, and other moving parts can leave the professionaloperatorwaryofmalfunction.

THEBLADEThe blade is the heart and soul of the knife. It is the reason the

knife exists.Everything else is ameans to adapting it to the humanhandoraway tokeep itat the ready.Earlybladesweremade fromstone, wood, bone, or igneous matter such as lava. Sometimes thepieceofboneorwoodcouldbeusedasitwasfoundmerelybecauseitalready had a pointed, sharp, or jagged edge. Some stones could begiven a cutting edge by impact. Struck in just the rightmanner, therockwould fracture, leaving a thin, narrow edge. Struck repeatedly,theedgecouldbefashionedwithaseriesofhighsandlowscreatinga

coarseserration.It isdifficult tosayhowmanytimesanancientknifemadefrom

rockor animalbonecouldbe sharpenedor reused.Butoncecarbonsteelenteredthepicturenotonlydiditbecomepossibletosharpenawornblade,butsteelonceusedforotherpurposescouldberecycledor transformed. An excellent example is the railroad spike knife.Railroad spikes are sledgehammered into hardwood ties that havebeen treated with creosote or tar, which makes the wood moredifficulttopenetrate.Thespikeshadtoendurenotonlythepoundingofasledgehammerbut theweight,heat,andpressureof freightcarsand locomotives, so they were plenty tough. Able to heat andtransform even the toughest metals, blacksmiths are famous forturningoutknivesfromscrapmaterialsuchasrailroadspikes.

Yetwhatis itreallythatweexpectfromtheblade?Tobesharp,holdanedge,notbreakattheedgeline,orsnapintwo.Wewanttobeable to sharpen it when it gets dull and in the meantime the bladeshouldnotrust,corrode,orstain.Simple.Well,notreally.Ifthemetalissoftitmaynotproduceanedgeassharpasonethatcanbeachievedusingahardermetal.But thesofter steelwillprobablyallowyou tosharpen the blade yourself with a common stone. Harder metalsrequire machinery, and the best option for sharpening such knivesmaybetosendthembacktothemanufacturer.Intermsoftoughnessorductility,ifthemetalistooharditcanbecomebrittleandtheedgecan break off. Or under stress, such as when the knife is twisted,should itbecome jammed inmedia that tends togrip, suchasmoistwood,lowtensilestrengthmayallowthebladetosnap.Somemetalsoffermore porous surfaces than others. This can be solvedwith anexteriorcoating,butanyworkknifeexposedtochemicalswillrequiremore regular cleaning andoiling to protect the surface.Exposure tosaltwaterfurtherincreasesthedangerofcorrosion.

Someof the challenges ofmaking a sharp, durable knife can beaddressed by using laminate steel. Laminate steel places a layer ofhardmetalsandwichedbetweentwolayersofsoftermetal.Theintent

istobenefitfromthefineedgecapabilityofthehardsteelandprotectitsbrittlenaturefromrearingitsuglyhead.Thismethodisnotalwayssuccessfulandlaminatelinescan,intheeyesofsome,spoilitsasceticvalue.Thebettersolutiontoalloftheaboveliesinunderstandingthedefinition of the words “alloy” and “alloy steel.” An alloy is thedegreeofmixturewithbasemetals.Thinkofitasarecipe.Tobeginwith,steelisanalloyofironandcarbon.Alloysteeliscarbonsteeltowhich various elements such as chromium, cobalt, copper,manganese, molybdenum, nickel, tungsten, or vanadium have beenaddedinsufficientamountstoobtaindesirablephysicalandchemicalproperties. For example, steel can be made more stain resistant byincreasingthenickelcontent.

We've all heard the term “stainless steel.” This means that thecompositionofthesteelcontainsnolessthan10.5percentchromium.Stainless steel is not impervious to corrosion or stain but suchmaladies are less likely to occur. Other elements can be added toadjust or enhance the performance requirements of the knife blade.Carbon content provides edge retention, hardness, tensile strength,andresistancetogeneralwearandabrasion.Chromiumnotonlyaddscorrosion resistancebutalsohardness, toughnessorductile strength,tensile strength (the ability to withstand torque), and abrasionresistance. Adding manganese is another way to ensure hardness,tensile strength, and resistance to wear. Nickel not only enhancescorrosionresistancebutalsohardness.Siliconaddstensilestrengthbyincreasing its ability to flex without breaking and return to shape.Vanadiumalsoincreaseshardnessandtensilestrengthandoffers theadded benefit of increasing the blade's ability to withstand impact.Oneofthelatestinnovationsistheadditionofnitrogenby1percent.This is proving especially effective in combating the challenges ofsalt-waterimmersion.

Whereastheactualcontentbypercentagecanvaryorbeascloselyguarded as any industrial secret, the components of popular bladesteelsaremorewidelyavailable.But,asweseeintheaccompanying

table,hardnessisnotanabsolute.Themostcommonlyusedstandardforhardness is theRockwellScaleC(HRC).Bladesteel isawardedan HRC rating based on a test measuring the depth of penetrationproducedbya120-degreediamondconeindentorundertheweightorpressure of weight of 150 kgf, (kilogram force). Few knife makersspecifyanexactHRCrating.Theoretically,thiswouldbepossibleifeachindividualbladewastestedandmarked.But,duetotheorganicnature of the components and the somewhat fluid process ofproducingablade,mostmakerspublisharangerather thananexactrating.Intheaccompanyingtablewecanseethecomponentsofsomeofthemorewidelyusedsteelsandtheirapproximatehardnessrating:

KnifeBladeHardnessRockwellScaleC(HRC)

Steel Components HRC

154CM Carbon,ChromiumMolybdenum 58–61

CPM-S30V Carbon, Chromium Molybdenum,Vanadium

58–60

X15T.N Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum, Nickel, Nitrogen,Silicon,Vanadium

58–60

M2 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum Nickel, Silicon,Tungsten,Vanadium

58–60

D2 Carbon, Chromium, Vanadium,Manganese, Molybdenum Nickel,Silicon,Vanadium

60–62

M390 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum, Silicon, Tungsten,Vanadium

60–62

Vanadium

N680 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum,Silicon,Vanadium

57–59

N690 Carbon, Chromium, Cobalt,Manganese, Molybdenum, Silicon,Vanadium

58–60

440C Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum, Phosphorous, Silicon,Sulfur

58–60

8CR14MOV Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorous,Silicon,Sulfur,Vanadium

57–58

AUS-8 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorous,Silicon,Sulfur,Vanadium

58–59

1095 Carbon, Manganese, Phosphorous,Sulfur

57–60

9CR13COMOVCarbon, Chromium, Cobalt,Manganese,Molybdenum,Vanadium

58–60

CPM-M4 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum, Silicon, Sulfur,Tungsten,Vanadium

60–62

VG10 Carbon, Chromium, Vanadium,Molybdenum,Cobalt

59–60

420HC Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Silicon,Vanadium

60–62

4034 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Silicon

54–55

X-15TN Carbon, Chromium, Manganese, 54–

X-15TN Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum, Nickel, Nitrogen,Phosphorous,Silicon,Vanadium

54–55

12C27 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Phosphorous,Silicon

59–61

1.4116 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Phosphorous,Silicon,Vanadium

55–57

H-1 Carbon, Chromium, Manganese,Molybdenum, Nickel, Nitrogen,Phosphorous,Silicon,Sulfur

57–58

DamascusSteelWhatif thelistofavailablecomponentelementswasveryshort?

Howcouldthecuttingabilityofabladeoritsabilitytobendandnotbreak be enhanced?Without being able to isolate and combine thenecessaryelements, thesimpleanswermightbe to take twoor threeof your best blades and bind them together.Maybe that's going toofar,butitdoesintroduceamethodofproducingbladesthatgoesbackcenturies.Damascussteelbladesaretheresultofthephysicaljoiningofmorethanonesteelalloytocreateapattern.Sometimesreferredtoas pattern steel, the process beginswith rods or sheets of steel thatmay vary in hardness from mild steel of less than 50 HRC to thehardest tool steels that registermore than 60HRCon theRockwellscale.Thepartsareforgeweldedandfusedtogetherunderahammer.Thesteelisdrawnout,cut,folded,andweldedagain.Thisprocessisrepeated to create the desired amount of layers. The finished blankmaythenbealteredwithgroovesorshallowholes.Whentheblankishammeredtopre-bladethicknessthesemarksareliftedtothesurface,creating a pattern. The process requires patience and skill and eachblade is a work of art. The layering produces a natural serrationwhereinexposureofthehardandsoftsteelsalternatealongtheedge.This makes Damascus blades ideal for cutting on fibrous materials

such a rope. Today,with the availability of high performance alloysteels, Damascus blades are valued primarily for their stunningappearance.

TheElishewitzTankoffersa3.75-inchDamascussteelbladewith4.75-inchhandlethatfeatureswalrustuskscalesandtitaniumbolsters.Damascussteelisacomplexworkofart,physicallymeldingmorethanonealloysteelinamannerthatproducesanedgeofmultiplecharacteristicsandastunningvisualgrain.PhotocourtesyofElishewitzCustomCreations.

EDGESANDBLADESHAPESBasicBladeShapes

CourtesyofCaseCollege,W.R.Case&SonsCutlery

Dagger-shapedblades,suchastheonefoundontheGerberGuardian,arenotonlysymmetricalinshapebutbothedgesaresharpened.Thus,thereisno“safe”sidetoadagger.PhotocourtesyofGerberLegendaryBlades.

Currentlyoutofproduction,thisspear-pointknifewasdesignedforoneoftheoriginalNavySeals.Itoffersacombinationedgebladeandasymmetricalshapemuchlikeadagger.Butspear-pointbladesleavetheupperedgeofthebladeunsharpened.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Thethreemostpopularedgesusedtodayaretheplainorsmoothedge, theserratededge,andabladethatoffersboth.Thesmooth,orplain,edgebladeoffersonecontinuouscuttingsurface.Theserrated-edge blades have teeth. This allows for a back and forth saw-likecutting. There are many styles of serration but the teeth are rarelyoffsetfromsidetosideinordertoprovidespaceasfoundonawoodsaw, for example. The combination or combo-edged blades usuallyoffermoreplainedgewithatmosttherearwardquarterlengthoftheblade finishedwith serrations. Some fixed blade knives also offer aserratedsurfaceonthespine,whichisoppositeorabovetheprimaryedge. Double-edged knives are available and they typically offer aplain-edgebladealongtheentireupperandloweredgesoftheblade.Inthisregardthereisno“safe”sidetotheblade.Adaggerisagoodexampleofadouble-edgedblade.

But this type of blade is illegal inmost jurisdictions for anyoneother than law enforcement personnel. Despite its aggressive-sounding name, a spear point differs from the dagger. The top andbottomof theknifemayalso riseand fallequally inprofile,but theedgeabovethetipandalongthespineisleftunsharpened.Despiteitsname,aspearpointmayalsoformabluntoutlineratherthanasharpnarrowpoint.

Aestheticsandartisticlicenseplayapartinbladedesign,andjustabout any knife can be used for any number of tasks. But,

traditionally,bladeshapesvarywiththejobtheyweredesignedfor.Ifweweretovisualizetheknifeasa lever, theshapeof thebladewillofferoneormorekeypointswhereforcecanbeapplied.Forexample,let'ssaythejobistocutthroughalengthofhidealongonecontinuousline. For this job leverage is applied from beneath the handle anddownward on the tip against the hide. The lever must be strongenough not to flex and the girth of the blade should not block theoperator'sviewofanypredeterminedline.Theamountofcontactwiththehideisgoingtobelimitedtoasmallareafromthetiprearward.For thiscutasheepsfootbladewouldbeagoodchoicebecauseit isverystrongandthebladethinsdownatthetip,makingitsuitablefordetailedwork.Thespinerunsparalleltotheedgebutslopesdowntothe point in a lazy round curve. A coping blade is similar to thesheepsfootbut theblade is typicallynotasmassiveorasgreat fromtop to bottom.The spine and edge are parallel in ruler-like fashion,thenturndownwardatabouta45-degreeangletothetip.Thisabruptdrop adds definition to the point. Patternmakerswhomust follow acomplexsetoflinescommonlyfavorthecopingbladeforitsnimblehandling.The edgeof thewharncliffe is straight and the spine risesandfallsinagraceful,roundarcproducingasmall,naturalpoint,soit,too,offersawell-definedpointofcontact.However,itmightnotbethe first choice for hard use or repeatedly cutting fine lines orrenderingapattern.Thewharncliffeismoreoftencalledupontocutusing the length of the blade rather than its sharp point because,should it become dull, the point can become peg-like and tear thematerial.

Thedroppointandtheclippointareamongthemostcommonlyseen blade shapes. The drop-point blade offers a gentle downwardcurvealongthespine,givingthebladea“humpback”appearance.Thetipcanbepointedorblunt.Like thedroppoint, theclip-pointbladehasmany variations. But the clip can be identified by a rise in thespinetowardsthebackandadownwardsweeptothetip.Thecuttingedge also sweeps upwards to awell-defined point.Returning to our

exampleofcuttingasheetofhide, it isalongthearcof thisupwardsweep where the greatest amount of leverage can be applied. Thesabre point is similar in its upward sweep of the cutting edge frombacktofrontandthewaythespineslopesdownwardtowardsthetip.Butthesabreoffersanaggressiveswedgeorfalseedgeontheforwardtopportionoftheblade.Ofthethreethesabreisgenerallyconsideredtoofferthemoreweapon-likeappearance.Incomparingthethrustingcharacteristics of the sabre to the dagger or spear-point blades, thesabre(oritsrelativestheclipanddroppointblades)tendstomoveofflinewhenitentersmediainresponsetoitsasymmetricalprofile.Thethrustofadaggerorspear-pointbladeismuchmorelikelytostayinlinewiththedirectionofthethrust.

Onebladestylethatcombinesthethrustingabilityofaspearpointwiththewell-definededgeofasheepsfootistheAmericantanto.

According to the brilliant knife designer andmanufacturerChrisReeve, theAmerican tantowas developed from theEuropean tanto.TheEuropean tanto has a body of full height and the blade sweepsupward, making a wide, full turn. Some say this shape mimics themachete. The American tanto squares off this upward turn. Thiscreates a well-defined secondary edge for slashing or cutting and aheavilyreinforcedtipinlinewiththeboreofthehandle.

TheAmericantanto,bottom,offerstwodistinctpointsaswellasaheavygaugebladetobackthemup.Twovariationsareshown,includingtheZeroToleranceSpeedSafe(middle)andtheKa-BarFINknife,whichcombinesthetantowithahawksbillprofile.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Bladesforskinningor filletingseek todistributepressureevenlyalong the edge. Skinners tend to be heavier for power andwider tospreadtheskinawayfromtheknife.Filletknivesarealmostsurgical.Theymustbemoreexactandtakeuplessspacesoasnot todisturbmoredelicatemeatandtissue.Abird-hookbladeisforremovingtheentrailsofafreshlykilledbird.Moreofahookingtoolthananactualblade, the bird hook is inserted into the anus,wound to capture theentrails,andpulledouttocleanthecarcass.Acapingknifeismoreof

anall-aroundknife,similartoadroppointusedforfielddressingorpreparing game in the kitchen. A gut hook knife is used on largergamewhereskinningisanecessity.Theoutsideofthehookissmoothbuttheinnerradiusisrazorsharp.Fixed-bladeguthookknivesoftenshare thesamehandleorgeneralergonomicsofahuntingknife,butthebladefinisheswiththehookratherthanapoint.Foldingguthookknives often hinge from between the liners opposite another secondfoldingblade.Someguthookknivesarelittlemorethanasharphookandfingerloop.Onceacuthasbeenmadeintheanimalskin,theguthook is inserted and pulled in a zipper-like fashion. The “seatbeltcutter” found on many of the new rescue knives is comparable inmanywaystotheguthookblade.

TheCaseChangerSet6004consistsofasturdylockbackknifewiththreeextrabladesthatcanbecarriedinthecoveredleatherpouchandchangedoutatanytime.Thesaw,droppointblade(center),andclippointblade(shownmounted)offeranenhancedgrooveforthumbnailopening.The

hookedbladeisknownasaguthookandcanbeusedtoquicklyremovehide.Manyconsidertheguthooktobeaforerunnertotheseatbeltcuttersfoundontoday'srescueknives.Theknifehandleincludesamberbonescalesbetweenpolishedbrassbolsters.PhotocourtesyofW.R.Case.

Thehawksbillfeaturesanaggressivelyshapedbladewithasharpdownwardturnmuchlikeitsnamesake.Itcanserveasapruningtoolorasaweapon.Thekarambit,anIndonesianknife thatdoublesasafarmimplementandfightingknife,isagoodexampleofahawksbillshape.

The speybladewasoriginallydesigned forneutering cattle.Thespeyisagood,all-aroundcutter,shortandblunt,offeringgoodlinearstrength.

Thehoofpickand themarlin spikeare twomoreworking tools.Neither is actually a knife per se but are often found packaged inconcert with folding knifes. The hoof pick is for cleaning the mudfromahorse's hooves.Agolfer or hunterwearing cleatsmight findthisuseful.Themarlinspikeisamariner'stoolusedtoloosenknots,especiallywhentheropeiswet.

TheIndonesianKarambitissometimesreferredtoashavingahawksbillblade.TheEmersonSuperKarambittakesthisage-oldfarmimplementintothemoderntacticalarena.TheSuperKarambitisafolderwithlinerlockandEmerson'swave-shapedpockethookforone-handopeningcapability.PhotocourtesyofEmersonKnives.

TheCamillusfoldingknifenumber18670offersa2.75-inchcopingbladeandamarlinspike.Themarlinspikeisthemariner'sfriend.Thespikeisusedtopiercethroughthebondsofthewet,tightlyknottedropeenablingtheusertofreetheline.PhotocourtesyofCamillusKnives.

A long-time favorite, the spike ispushed into theknot to loosenthe lines. The pen blade got its name from when it was used tosharpenwritingquills.Amild-lookingknife, it remainspopularasasecondarybladefoundonfoldingpocketknives.Oneotherbladewitharelativelysedentarypurposeis thespatulablade.Commonlyfoundaspartofadoctor'sknifeset,theunsharpenedbladeconsistsofaflatpiece of steel with a round or round-edged square tip. The spatulabladecanbeused to stirmedicine,actasagrain stick tomeasureaprescription,orasatonguedepressor.

The scimitar and theBowie-style blades are each linked to theirownmeasureof legendsormyth.Thescimitar isaword thatmeans“sword”inArabic.

Anumberofdifferentscimitarsdescribedasmedievalorthestylebelongingtopiratescanbepurchasedfromsellersdealingin“movieswords.”Theprevailingshapeisaboldupsweptcurvewithboththebladeedgeandspineendinginaneedlepoint. Itsstrength iscuttingalongtheedgeratherthanthrusting.Thismakesitanexcellentchoicefor the draw cut, slice, or slash. This type of knife is not illegal toown, but it could prejudice a jury as easily as it could scare off anattacker.TheBowieknifewasdesignedtobeequallyeffectiveforthethrustandtheslashbutitcaneasilydotheworkofacamp/trailknife.

It could be described as a heavy blade with much of its edgeparallel to its spine afterwhich it scallops downward in a long arc.Theedgesweepsupwardtoapointclosertothecenteroftheblade.

Somemightdefine itsimplyasaheavyclippoint fixed-bladeknife,andtheshapecanbefoundinanumberofconfigurationstaggedwiththenameofafamousfighterwhoservedheroicallyattheAlamo.ThelegendofColonelJimBowieandtheknifethatbearshisnamebeganafterBowie'sferociouscapitulationinthefamousSandbarFightthatis reported to have taken place in Natchez, Mississippi in 1827.Acting as a second at a duel that endedwith unsatisfactory results,Bowiewas attacked onmultiple frontswhere he suffered a gunshotwoundaswellasbeingbeatenandstabbed.Thebrawlendedwhen,after the thrust of a sword at the hands of Major Norris Wrightbounced off Bowie's sternum, Bowie used his knife to killWright,stabbinghiminthechest.Ifpopularaccountsofthisfightarecorrect,acomparablydramaticendingcanbeseeninthe1995motionpictureRob Roy. Subsequently, Bowie became the target of several moremen,muchlikeagunslingerwhosefamedrewchallengersseekingtomaketheirreputationbykillingJimBowie,themanwiththemightyblade. In some circles theBowie knife is referred to as owning thepowerandmystiquerivaledonlybytheswordExcalibur in the timeofKingArthur.

Theword“scimitar”meansswordinArabic.TheSpydercoWarriorofferstheboldcurvesofascimitarplusaserratedspine.PirateswouldlikethisknifebecauseithastheaddedcorrosionresistanceofhighnitrogencontentH-1stainlesssteel.AportionofthesalesofthisknifegoestotheSpecOps

WarriorFoundation.PhotocourtesyofSpydercoKnives.

IfanybladeinAmericanlegendscanrivalthatofEngland'sExcalibur,itistheBowieknife.ColonelJimBowiewasrenownedforhishand-to-handcombatskillsevenbeforethe1827SandbarfightthatmadeBowieandhisknifealegend.Bowie'sreputationdrewchallengers,buthesurvivedtofighttothedeathattheTexasAlamoin1836.TheBowieknifeiscurrentlyavailableinanumberofformsandfashionincludingthisfancypresentationBowiefromW.R.Case(left)andtheSchradeSCOR(right)thatfeaturesadoubleguard.PhotoscourtesyofW.R.CaseandTaylorBrands.

GrindsThe shape of the cross section of the blade is referred to as the

grind.Thegrindisdeterminedattheverybeginningwhenthegreatestamount ofmetal is removed from the stock.Whichgrind is appliedcanbedeterminedbythematerialandwhattheknifewillbeusedfor.The six most commonly used grinds are the hollow grind, convexgrind,flatgrind,sabregrind,chisel,andScandinaviangrind.

The hollow grind removesmaterial from both sides in almost ascoopingmotion.Thisproducesaverythinprofilefavoredforslicing.The hollow grind is typically less suitable for impact, such aschopping or other outdoor duties. The convex grind, sometimesreferred toas theMoranedge, forBillMoranwhopopularized it, ismuchtheoppositeofthehollowgrind.ThecrosssectionofthebladecanbeseenbulgingoutwardsymmetricallyabovetheedgelikeaU-shape with a point at the bottom. This creates a type of secondary

bevelthatcanrequireextraattentionwhensharpening.Theflatgrindcombineselementsofboth thehollowandconvex

grinds.Theflatgrindshowsacontinuousbevelfromthespinetothefinal edge. It is called a flat grind because the line from the spinedownward is very nearly flat. In comparing the two, the flat grindcouldbedescribedasanarrowV-shapewithaslightsecondarybevelasitturnsintowardstheedge.Butthissecondarybevelismorelinearthan the one found on the convex grind,making it easy to sharpen.Sharpandstrong,theflatgrindisextremelyversatile.

The sabregrind ismuch like the flatgrindbut insteadof theV-shapebeginningatthespine,theangletothebladeedgebeginsabouthalfway down or further along the side of the blade. Sometimesreferred to as a V-grind, this type of blade can carrymore weight,provemorerigidfronttoback,andstilloffermuchofthesharpeningcapabilityoftheflatgrind.

The chisel grind is sharpened essentially on one side only. Thismakes theknife fairly strong for chopping andeasy to sharpen.Buttheoffsetofthebladecanmakeitdifficulttousewhentryingtocutastraight line, because the unsharpened side offersmore friction thanthesharpenededge.

The Scandinavian grind is much like the flat grind, in that thebeveldescribesonecontinuouslineinaV-shapefromthespinetotheedge.Butwhereastheflatgrindrequiresworkingthesecondarybevelfor sharpening, the Scandinavian grind is sharpened with the bladelaid flatupon the stone.Nothaving topresent anexact angle to thestone can make the Scandinavian grind easier to sharpen. In theopinionofmanyknifemakers,whataScandinaviangrindblademaygiveupinstrengthismadeupforinitssharpness.

HandleMaterialsThe very first handle materials were made from whatever was

immediately available and whatever worked. Through time what

naturalmaterialswere available continued to changewith trade andtransportation until they bumped up against external forces such astariffs,politics,tradeagreements,andconservationistsconcernedwithendangered species. Some of the forces that change the way knifehandlesaremadehavebeenruledbynature.Forexample,atthetimeofthiswritingabaloneisparticularlydifficulttoget.

Knife handle materials can range from decorative to strictlyfunctional. Natural materials tend to be more decorative if notfunctional.Syntheticormanmadematerials leanmoretowardsbeingfunctional.Theyeitherallowthemanufacturertokeepcostsdown,ortheydoasuperiorjobofcreatinganeffectivecontactsurface.Butthatdoesn't rule out trying to make the latest super material attractive,either.

Tobeginourreviewofmaterialsusedtoformknifehandles,let'stry to differentiate between handles and scales. Scales may addstructuralintegritybutaremoreoftenappliedtoenhanceappearanceand/or improve the ability to hold on to the knife. Whereas somehandlesmay consist of one solidmass or two framedpanels, scalesare a component of the handle that may be as complex as acombinationof liners,bolsters,andscales.We'vealreadymentionedabalone. Abalone scales are made from the shell of a large, rathertastyseasnail.

Abaloneisashell-bornmaterialthatproducesuniquepatternsandcolorswitheverypiece.Atreatfortheeye,abalonehandlescalesrequirecareandcanbeeasilydamagedwithharduse.PhotocourtesyofW.R.Case.

MotherofPearlisharvestedfromtheinteriorofmolluskshells.Handle

scalesmadefromathicklayerofMotherofPearlcanbequitedurable,butexpecttopaymore.Lessexpensiveknivesutilizeonlythinsheetsofthematerial,makingthehandlemorepronetocrackingorchippingwhendropped.PhotocourtesyofW.R.Case.

Itsshellcanbepolishedtoreflectiridescenthuesofpinks,blues,silvers,andgreens.Highlydecorative,abaloneshellneedstobecaredfor and if dropped can be seriously damaged. Another shell-bornmaterialisMotherofPearl.

Thisconsistsoftheinnerliningofmollusksanditpresentsadeepglowing look. Mother of Pearl can be expensive and should addsignificantlytotheprice.Astoughandasresilientastheinnercoatingofashellcanbe,acheaperknifeutilizingonlyathinlayerofMotherof Pearl will be more susceptible to cracking or chipping if it isdropped.

Bonemaynotonlybeoneoftheearliesthandlematerialsbutmayhaveprovidedsomesortofpointoredgeaswell.Today,boneisstillwidelyused,mostnotablyasthescalesfortraditionalpocketknives.Jigging, or notching a pattern into bone, is a common practice toprovideextragripandornamentation.

Bonecanalsobecoloredwith stain.Thesource forbone rangesfromtheshinboneofcowstothatofthegiraffe.

Ivory-gripped knives are rare because ivory is now contraband.Often advertised asMammoth Ivory, it canbedifficult to tell if thematerialcamefromamammothelephant(nowextinctinanyevent)ahippo,orawalrus.Knifehandlesadvertisedasivorymayactuallybefashionedfromteethaswellastusks.Easilychippedorcracked,suchknivesarepursuedmorewidelyforcollectionratherthanforfielduse.But, natural horn material from rams, buffalo, and impala are alsomaterials that have been used to fashion knife scales and completehandles. Rugged and attractive, they can provide years of servicebeforecrackingbecomesaproblem.Theantlersofstag,mostnotablySambarstag,areoftencovetedfortheirrusticlookanddurability.

Jiggingisthepracticeofnotchingapatternintothehandlematerialforthepurposeofdecorationortoenhancegrip.Jiggingcanbeusedtoproducearegulargeometricpattern,suchasagridoramoreabstractdecoration.ThejiggingshownonthisF&WSowbellyfromQueenCutleryisawormgroovepatterninbone.PhotocourtesyofQueenCutlery.

Antlermaterial,suchasthestaghandleonthisCaseDeerHunter,remainsaspopularasitistraditional.PhotocourtesyofW.R.Case.

Atatimewhenavailablematerialrunsthegamutfromtraditionalto space age, the connection to nature continues tomakemammal-basedmaterialsimmenselypopular.

Woodisanaturalmaterialthathashadmixedresultsasthebasisfor a knife handle.Wood is awonderfulmedium because it can beeasilyshapedanddrilled.Butevenaftersealingandrefinishing,mostwoods are still susceptible to moisture, shrinking, and drying outespecially when used in a variety of climates. Unless the wood isparticularlydenseorexhibitsahighlevelofelasticity,ittendstoreactto changes in humidity. Nevertheless, bamboo has been used withsuccess. It also affords a natural pattern of adhesion. Africansnakewood is an example of exotic hardwood that knife makers,accustomedtoworkingwithmetal,havecometoappreciate.

Used in violin bows, African snakewood is also marketed as

letterwood.Cocoboloisatropicalhardwoodwithanumberofcharacteristics

that make it desirable for a knife handle. For one, its multicoloredlayers are decorative and easily exposed. The grain is fine andcocoboloisrichinnaturaloilsthatkeepitfromcrackingoveralongperiodoftime.Burlwoodisnotactuallyawoodbutasortofmutationgenerated by certain trees when the trunk is attacked by fungus orinsects.Somepeoplerefertothegrowthasacancer.Burlwoodisnotonly toughbut itspatterns areunique, ranging fromgrowth rings todots.Burlwood isalsomilledfor flooring,Commonlysold inbilletsusedbyinstrumentmakers,itremainsafavoritewithwoodsculptors.Quince wood shares some of the same visual aspects as burlwood.Whenmachinedorsculpteditoffersabluntpetrifiedwoodpattern.

Africansnakewoodisonetheveryhardwoodsthatarenaturallyresistanttodryingandcracking.Oftenusedtomakeviolinbows,itissometimessoldasflooringunderthenameofletterwood.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Wemight list stabilized wood as a separatematerial altogether.Primarily, what makes wood unstable is the moisture that loads its

fiber,leavingitsubjecttoshrinking,warping,andcracking.Stabilizedwoodhashaditsmoistureremoved,usuallybyavacuumprocess,andreplaced by resin. Blocks of stabilized wood, pre-cut to theapproximatesizeofaknifehandle,canbepurchasedfromsupplierssuchas texasknife.com.Youcanalsobuyevacuatedwoodreadyfortheresinprocess.Incomparisontothe“dried”wood,theresin-ladenstabilized wood weighs more, offers brilliant highlights along itsnaturalgrain,andcanbeworkedtoprovideahard,well-definededge.

Another way to produce a stabilized wood is the practice ofbindinglayersofwoodveneerwithaphenolicresinunderheatand/orpressure. Laminate wood composite handles, such as Staminawoodand Pakkawood, are partly wood and partly resin. One of the keycharacteristics of laminating wood with resin is that the finishedproduct is impervious to water. The end product can be carved,machined, andpolished.Visually, laminatewood-composite handlesfeature enhanced grain patterns and vivid colors bursting from eachlayer.

Woodhasalwaysbeenanaturalchoiceformakingaknifehandle.Woodis

easytocomebyandenjoyabletoworkwith,butwoodisalsopronetodrying,shrinking,andcracking.Onewaytoavoidthisproblemistoevacuatethemoisturefromthewoodandreplaceitwithphenolicresin.Thisisreferredtoasstabilizing.Theblockofpecanwoodontherighthashadthemoisturecontentremoved.Itisreadytobetreatedwithresin.Theblockofambrosiaspaltedmapleonthelefthasbeenfullystabilized.Notetheboldcolors,smoothsurface,andsharpedges.PhotoscourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Aluminum,titanium,andstainlesssteelarethethreemostwidelyusedmetals for knife handles.Titanium and stainless steel aremostwidely found on frame-lock kniveswhere the frame and the handleare one.Back-lock andmid-lock knives are another type of foldingknifewhereinmetalhandlesareused,primarily stainless steel.Eachofthesemetalsoffersgreatlinearstrength,andtitaniumhastheaddedbenefit of being very lightweight. In addition, sandblasted titaniumoffersagrittynon-skidsurfacethatisratherhandsome.Stainlesssteelcan prove slipperywhenwet, butwe rarely see itmachinedwith agrip pattern. Instead, the edges of stainless-steel-handled knives aremoreoftencurvedtoprovideextracontours,suchasfingergrooves,toaidgrip.Themostwidelyusedaluminumis6061withaT6temper.Sometimes6061-T6isreferredtoasaircraftaluminumbecauseitwasdevelopedforuseinaircraftwingsandfuselage.Whereastitaniumissometimesusedaslinermaterialtosaveweight,aluminum,whichissofter,ismoreoftenusedasahandlescaletocoverandreinforcetheliner.Aluminumandtitaniumareeachhighlycorrosionresistantbutreadilylendthemselvestoelectrochemicalcoloringprocesses,suchasanodizing,sothesematerialscanalsobehighlydecorative.

Paracord, short for parachute cord, is a nylon kern-mantel ropethatwas used for support inWorldWar II parachutes. Theword isderivedfromgermankernmantle,whichmeans“coat-protectedcore.”Also known as 550 cord, it consists of a core rope, the kern, and abraidedsheath,themantel.Thecoreprovidestensilestrength,andthesheath protects the core from abrasion. Very durable, somewhat

elastic,andnon-abrasiveparacordcanbeusedtowrapthehandleendof the full tang of a knife. To review, a full-tang knife can bedescribed as metal bar of equal height and width with one endsharpenedand theother leftunsharpenedwithsomeaccommodationfor holding in the hand. The unsharpened end can be covered withsolidmaterials, orwrappedwithmaterial such as paracord.To saveweight,andmoreimportantlyspaceinarucksack,theknifemightbestowedwithoutanycoveronthehandle.Aparatrooper,forexample,oncedowned,canusethecordfromhisparachutetowrapthehandlefor greater comfort.Conversely, a knifewith a paracord handle canalso serve as a source for emergency cord should the need arise forrepairorevenatourniquet.Paracordisveryinexpensive(lessthan15cents per foot) and can be found in different colors and weavepatterns. Itsonlydownside iswhenwet the resultinggripcanprovemushyorunstable.Nevertheless,itsruggedutilitarianlookisgrowinginpopularity.

Giventhewaysthatleatherisusedtocreateaknifehandle,itcansometimes go unrecognized. Leather strips or thong can be used towrapthehandlemuchlikeparacord,butmostpeoplethinkofleatherintermsofhideorinsheets.Moreeffectively,theleatheriscutintorings and stacked likewashers over the tang.Once compressed, therough side out offers very good grip. Epoxy resin can be added forbonding and toughness. Once bonded, the leather grip can also beworkedandshapedasifitwereasolid,producingthedesiredcontourandadistinguishedvisualtexture.

Datingbacktotheturnofthetwentiethcentury,celluloidisoneoftheoldest syntheticormanmadematerialsused forknifehandles. Ithasthelookandfeelofmodernacrylic.Celluloidhandlescanbeclearoropaqueandcomeinanumberofcolors.Butthematerialwaslaterrecognized to be unstable, subject to shrinking, cracking, anddiscoloring.Perhapsworstofall,asthecelluloiddeterioratesitgivesoffacorrosivegas thatcancorrode theblade.Kniveswithcelluloidhandlesarestrictlycollector's itemsbutmustbestoredseparately in

ordernottoaffectotherknives.

Thisfull-tangknifewithtanto-stylebladecanbecarriedonthebeltorverticallyonachainaroundtheneck.TheKydexsheath(topleft)offersanexactformfittingmoldoftheknifebladeforpositiveretention.Theaccessorytotherightisforbeltcarry.Thehandleiswrappedinparacordtoprovideabettergripthanbaremetal.Thelanyardservesasapullhandle.Thebraidisnotonlydecorativebutservesasasupplyofemergencyrope.PhotocourtesyofCRKT.

Cutintowasher-likerings,leathercanbestacked,bonded,andcompressedtoformanattractive,durablehandle.PhotocourtesyofOntarioKnifeCompany.

CPLcompositeismorecommonlyrecognizedasthematerialusedtomakebowlingballs.Itcanbeproducedwithaswirlpatternthatisunique from batch to batch. Durable enough towithstand hard use,CPL composite can also be textured and colored. FiberglassReinforcedNylon,orFRN,isanexcellentmaterialformakingknife

handles. As its name implies, FRN consists of a nylon materialreinforced with fiberglass filament. FRN will not swell, it's shrinkresistant,andcaneasilybetexturedandshaped.

Kraton is generally considered to be a synthetic replacement forrubber.Theadvantageofkratonoverrubberisincreasedresistancetoheat and wear while retaining a degree of flexibility. The kratonhandlealsooffersadegreeofcompressionandatackyfeelthatoffersadditionaltraction.

Zytelisanothernylon-basedmaterialthathasprovendurableandcosteffectivetomanufacture.Itisimpervioustoshrinking,rotting,orwarpingandcanbetexturedtoaddgrip.Zytelhandlesactuallyvaryin strength and toughness, because the formula each manufacturerusescanbeslightlydifferent.Thedeterminingfactorsaretheamountof fiberglass it contains and the quantity and type of resins that areused.GrivoryissortofanextgenerationZytel.Grivoryisfavoredforits ability to withstand higher temperatures and greater impact.Perhaps the most cost-effective material currently being used ispolypropylene. Its molecular formula is (C3H6)n but you willrecognize it as plastic (actually a thermoplastic). Polypropylene isused in a wide variety of products and applications, includingeverythingfrombagstosyntheticmedicaldevices.It'snotfancybutitwillprovidealongservicelife.

Carbonfiberbeginswithturningfibersintoyarn.Theyarniswovenintomats,treatedwithresin,andlaminatedundertremendousheatandpressure.Thinlayersofcarbonfibercanbeusedfordecorationorappliedinmultiplelayerstoprovideweight-savingstructuralintegrity.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Carbonfiberisastoughandascomplexasitisattractive.Oneofthestrongestmaterialsknown,italsoweighsverylittle.Carbonfiberbeginswith filaments less than thewidth of fine humanhair.Thesefilamentsarewovenintoyarn.Theyarn is thenwovenintomat-likesheets.Thesheetsarethenbondedwithepoxyresinandsubjectedtobaking under very high temperatures.Knife handlesmay feature aninlayofonlyacoupleof sheets fordecorationorutilize slabsmanylayersthickforprimarystructuralintegrity.

Oneof themostpopularanddenseepoxy/fiberglass laminates isG10. Formed by placing glass-woven fabric impregnated with anepoxy resin binder under high pressure, G10 offers superiormechanical and dimensional stability. It will not shrink and itstendency to absorb moisture is absolutely minimal. These

characteristics have made it a mainstay in the electronics industry,most commonly used for printed circuit boards. Dependable andeconomical, its stability and strength are what makes it a favoriteamongknifemakers.

Micartaisalsoformedbylaminatingfabricplusabondingagentunderpressure.Micartacanbemadewith fiberglass fiber,butgreencanvasandblacklinenmicartahavebecomethefavorites.Thesimpleformula is to laminate sheet after sheet and take advantage of thenatural adhesionofferedby the textureof the sealed fabric.Anothermethodistocreateamoremassiveblockofmicartaandmachineittoshape,exposingthefiber.Theresultisasofter,moreorganicsurface.Inwetconditionstheexposedfibertendstodrinkinsurfacewaterandactuallyexpandthegrip,makingtheknifeeasiertoholdonto.

G10isanepoxyfiberglasslaminatethatiswidelyrelieduponinthemakingofcircuitboards.It'seasytomanufacture,willnottransmitelectricity,andcanbereadilymachined.Notethesmoothbevelalongtheedgeandthefabric-liketexturethatoffersanon-skidgrip.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Micartacanbelaminatedinparallelsheetstoproduceahard,attractivesurfacethatisdurableandoffersgoodskidresistancewhenwet.Butmicartacanalsobecutandshapedatanglestoexposetheendsoftheclothfiber.Thisaddstoadhesionespeciallywhenitiswet.Thefibersdrinkinthemoistureandtemporarilyexpandthegripintotheuser'shand.NotehowthegrippanelsdonotfullyreachtheedgeofthetangonthisChrisReevePacificknife.Thisslightundercutaffordstheusergreaterradialleverage.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

SheathsSincetheknifeisbasicallyaloadedgun,therehastobeawayof

making it safe to carry or otherwise safe to handle. This meanscovering the blade and retaining it in a covered position. Foldingknivesallowtheusertosimplyrotatethebladeintotheprotectionofthehandle.Therealsoneedstobeasafehands-freemethodofcarry.Enter the sheath.The sheath of a fixed-bladeknifemust cover boththe point and the edge of the blade. It must also retain the knifethroughadequatefriction,acrossingstrap,oramechanicallock.Thesheathshouldnotattract,draw,orretainmoisture.Itshouldalsonot

besothinthatthebladecanwearthrough.Unlikeahandgunholsterthatcanbemadetofitavarietyofgunsofthesameapproximatesize,asheathshouldbemadespecificallyfortheknife.

Sincetheadventofthepocketclip,theuseofasheathforfoldingknives is becoming less prevalent. Especially since more and moreknifehandlesareofferingtheoptionofplacingthecliponeithersideoftheknifehandleandateitherend.Yettherearebasicallyonlytwotypesof sheathsmade specifically for foldingknives,bothofwhichare looped for carry on the belt. The two types are open top andcovered.Theopentopsheathsarealmostalwaysmadefromleather,because leatheroffers anatural adhesion especiallywhen the sheathhasbeenslightlyundersizedor shrink fitbywetmolding.Therearealso leather sheaths with covered tops, and the latching device isusuallyasnap.Velcroismorewidelyfoundonthenylon-coveredtopsheathes. Nylon sheaths almost always utilize a cover flap becausenylonofferslittleornonaturaladhesion.

The traditional material used to sheath a fixed-blade knife isleather.Whileitsappearanceisstrictlyuptotheartisan,leathersheathconstructioncanbebrokendownintotwobasicdesigns.Onedesignconsistsofasinglepieceofleatherthatisfoldedoverandsewn.Theothertypeofsheathisconstructedbysewingand/orrivetingtogethertwo separate pieces of leather.Nylon sheaths are alsomade to holdfixed-bladeknives,butoneofthelatestinnovationsistoutilizeahardplasticsuchaspolymerorkydextoimprovestabilityandintegrity.

Whereasahardleathersheathwillnaturallydisplayarigidspinefrom the belt loop to the tip of the sheath, nylon sheaths are morepronetofloparoundatthebelt.Asectionofhardplasticfromthebeltlinetoaboutevenwiththemouthofthesheathwillcuresomeoftheflop.Somemakersareaddingahardplasticmouth to the topof thesheath to add a guide for “re-holstering.” Another use for the hardplasticistocreateaninserttoactasalinerorbladeguard.Sheathsforheavier knives, whether they are constructed of leather or nylon,requireanaddedmethodofretention.Thiscouldconsistofaleather

thongthatloopsoverthetopoftheknifehandleoracrossstrap.Thestrap can either cross the handle horizontally aboutmidway or passdiagonallyovertheguard.

Nylonsheathsarealmostalwayscoveredbecausenylonoffersverylittlenaturaladhesion.PhotocourtesyofVictorinoxSwissArmy.

Sheaths that are made entirely from hard plastic are becomingmorepopular.Manyof these sheaths are for smaller knives that aredesigned to be carried vertically. This would include “key chain”knives, which can be dangled from a belt loop, and neck knives,

whicharewornconcealedonalanyardaroundtheneck.

Nylonsheathsforfixed-bladeknivescanbebeefedupwithKydexorpolymerinserts.Thebenefitsareamorestablemountandlongerwear.Thefunnel-likeopeningatthemouthofthisSpecOpsbrandsheathalsomakesre-holsteringmuchsafer.Anotherinnovationisthesemi-elasticcrossstrapthatresistsshrinkageandgivesratherthanlettinggointhecourseoflegmovementorsuddenimpact.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

TheKershawSeaHuntercomeswithapolymersheaththatoffersapositivelocktoretaintheknife.Thesheathconnectsatthebeltandaroundthe

thighsoithaslesschanceofbeinglostandwon'tfloparoundastheswimmerkickshislegs.PhotocourtesyofKershawKnives.

In this case a tight fit to a specific contour is necessary forretention. Hard plastic sheaths are also invaluable for the rescueswimmerordiver.

Inthiscasethesheathgenerallyisaffixedatorbelowthebeltlineandtieddownat thethighwiththeknifeitselfretainedbyalockingsystem.

OneofthenewestmethodsofattachingthesheathistheMOLLEcompatible system.MOLLE stands forModular Lightweight Load-carryingEquipment.Bycoveringthesurfaceofgear,backpacks,andballisticvestswithagridofhorizontalstraps,loadcanbemoreevenlydistributedoverthesoldier'sbodyforbetterbalanceandconvenience.ThestrapsaresewntotheMOLLEsurfaceatshortintervalstocreateloops.Theknifesheathisconnectedusingstrapsthatweavethroughtheloops.Thismeansthataknifecanbecarriedjustaboutanywhereonthepersonoraspartofanassaultpack.

MOLLEcompatibleisthelatestterminologybeingappliedtoknifesheaths.ThatmeansthebeltloopstrapscanalsobeconnectedtomoderntacticalgearknownasModularLightweightLoad-carryingEquipment.ThesurfaceofMOLLEgeariscoveredwithagridofsmall,snag-resistantloops.Thebackoftheknifesheathmayalsohaveitsowncolumnofloopsinplace.ThisisaMOLLEcompatiblesheathwiththebeltloopsthreadedintothesideofaMOLLEshoulderbag.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

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ChrisReeve:AModernManufacturer

he story of Chris Reeve Knives spans decades over whichtechnologyhasgrownfrombenchandfile tovirtualconceptionand computer-run machine. Chris Reeve's journey has crossed

continentsaswellastime.NowbasedinBoise,Idaho,ChrisrelocatedfromhisnativeRepublicofSouthAfricatoescapepoliticalandsocialunrestandtohavetheopportunitytopursuehisdreamsinacountrywheretheonlylimitationisyourcapacityforhardwork.

ChrisReeve'sknife-makingcareerbeganin1975afterreturningtohis hometown of Durban from his first tour of duty in the RSAmilitary.Despiteservinginavarietyofruggedenvironments,issueofedged weapons was limited to a single bayonet. Determined not toreturn to the field without a good knife, but limited by his meagerdrawfromworkingasanapprenticetoolanddiemaker,Chrisdecidedtomakehisownknife.ThebladeconsistedofO1HighCarbonsteel.Withoutabeltsanderorotherpowertools,thebladewasgroundandsharpened using hand files. Chris's father worked in the electronicsfield,buthispassionforwoodworkingandcabinetmakingmeanttherewas plenty ofSouthAfrican hardwood in the garage fromwhich tomakeahandle.Thebladewasattachedusinganarrowtang throughthehandleandgluedintoplace.Thetopofthehandlewascheckeredfor grip using a file. Chris's next tour of duty took him to the drydesert-likeconditionsaroundAngolaandNamibia.Compared to theheatandhumidityofDurban,thedrasticchangetodryheatcausedtheknifehandletocrack.Thislessonwasnotwastedbyanymeans.

ChrisReeveisoneofthemostdecoratedandaccomplishedknifemakersintheworld.InventoroftheIntegralLockmechanism(nowcommonlyreferredtoastheframelock)andco-designeroftheYarboroughGreenBeretknife,hebeganhiscareerasamachinistapprenticeinhisnativeSouthAfrica.Hisabilitytoadaptandcreatenewtechnologyisjustonekeytohissuccess.PhotocourtesyofChrisReeveKnives.

In the next few years Chris applied his machining talents tobuildingabetterknifeandaspiring tograndPrixmotorcycle racing.Buthistalentforknifemakingwonout.Driventocreateaknifethatwasbothstrongandimpervioustoclimatechange,Chrisdevelopedaone-piece fixed-blade knife. The 7-inch blade MK II first becamecommerciallyavailablein1983.Itwasconstructedfromasinglebarofsteelwithaheavybladeandahollow,roundhandle.Thesurfaceofthehandlewascheckeredforgripanditsinteriorservedasastoragecompartment. The end of the handle was threaded and the pommelscrewed into place. The one-piece design was instrumental inallowingChristogointotheknife-makingbusinessfulltimein1984.Allofthiswasaccomplishedwhileworkingbyhimselfinhisgarage.

Over thenext twoyears,Chris receivedhis firstorders from theUnitedStatesandwasabletodisplayhisknivespersonallyattheNew

York Custom Knife Show. After returning to South Africa ordersfromtheUnitedStatescontinuedtogrow.HeformedanalliancewithafellowSouthAfrican,whosetupanimportbusinessinLosAngeles.Ultimately, the company was poorly managed and the partnershipdissolved.ButitdidservetoincreasethestatesidedemandforChrisReeveknives.

By the end of the 1980s, the worldwide threat of sanctions andtrade embargo against South Africa made regular export too risky,especially for small businesses. Not only was the cost of livingspiraling out of control, but so was the cost of production. Withpoliticalstrifegrowingandsocialunrestlooming,ChrisandhiswifeAnne decided to immigrate to theUnited States and concentrate onmaking knives for the American buyers who had responded sopositivelytohisdesigns.

In1989ChrisandAnnesettledinBoise,Idaho,butthenextfewyearswerespenttravelingtoasmanyknifeshowsastheycould.By1991 they were selling as many as twenty-one different models. AbreakthroughproductwashisSabenzaIntegralLock© foldingknife.SabenzaisaverbintheZulilanguagemeaning“towork.”Thus,theSabenzawasmadetowork,andinChris'swords,toworkforalongtime.

Likesomanyknifemakers,ChrisReeve'searliestproductsweredesignedoutofnecessityandmadebyhand.ButatChrisReeveKnivesinBoise,Idaho,theplantisfilledwithmodernhigh-techmachines.PerhapsChris'sgreateststrengthishisinstinctiveabilitytoadaptavailablemeansofproductiontogeneratenewdesigns.PhotocourtesyofChrisReeveKnives.

ChrisReevefixed-bladekniveshadalwaysbeenknownfor theirstrength.ByintroducingtheIntegralLock©totheworld,theSabenzawasdesignedtocarryonthistraditionwiththeaddedportabilityofafolding blade. Today, many people refer to this design as a framelock,buttheIntegralLock©utilizesthefullgirthofthehandleratherthanathinsliceofthelinertolockthebladeintheopenposition.Theresult is not only greater strength but fewer moving parts andincreased reliability. The Sabenza was fashioned from titanium, ametal that has always fascinatedChris for its strength, lightweight,resistance to corrosion, and its ability to take on color by way ofelectrochemicalprocess.

The successof theoriginalSabenzaenabledChris toexpandhis

facility. By 2000, Chris ReeveKnives exhibited at theBlade Showand International Cutlery Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, as a full-fledgedmanufacturer.HewasawardedtheManufacturingQualityAwardfor2000and since thenhasdominated this award,winning it a total ofeleven times. Chris ReeveKnives has also received theBest of theBestAwardfromGray'sSportingJournalontwodifferentoccasions:oncefortheSabenzaandalsofortheNyalaknife.

Ifworkingfromhisownexperiencehadresultedinthedesignofsuperiorknives,thenbeingawardedthe2003KnifeCollaborationofthe Year for the Yarborough knife showcased his knowledge andinsight into design and manufacture. The Yarborough knife wascommissioned by the U.S. Army exclusively for use by AmericanSpecial Forces. The knife was named after General William P.Yarborough. Under then-president John F. Kennedy, GeneralYarborough was tasked with developing the Green Beret program,and the Yarborough knife would be presented to the next class ofgraduates fromSpecialOperationsSchool.Asmanyasonehundreddifferentmakersviedforthecontract.FinaljudgingwasperformedbyacomprehensivepanelofSpecialOperationssoldiers.

BillHarsey,customknifemakerandproprietorofTacticalandSurvival,Inc.,broughttheYarboroughknifeprojecttoChris,askinghimtobringtheknifefromthedrawingboardtoreality.OneofBill'spatentedideaswashisspecial“chisel-tooth”lineofserrations.Thisdesignhasprovedextremelydurableandeffective.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

The Yarbrough project was brought to Chris Reeve by BillHarsey,acustomknifemakerandproprietorofTacticalandSurvival,Inc.,whichofferslogisticalsupportforspecialoperations.

ChrishadmetHarseyin1987ataknifeshowinCaliforniaandthetwobecame fast friends.Theonly criterion suppliedby themilitarywasthattheknifebeafulltangdesignwitha7-inchblade.Withthatmuchlatitudelefttothemakers,HarseyandReevesetaboutputtingtheir experience to work. Together they strove to bring together asmany known design solutions as they could in one single knife.Harsey had the essential design drawn up including his signature“chisel-tooth” pattern of serrations on the CPMS30V blade. Reevefocusedonmakingtheknifesimplertomanufactureandaddedafewideas of his own. One feature was the partially exposed tang. Thisgavetheusermoreradialleverageandallowedformoretoleranceinmanufacture because the grip panelswould not require a precise fitedge to edge along the 5.25-inch grip. The pommel offered a sharpstrikingsurfaceanda lanyardhole.Micarta,commonlydefinedasacomposite of cloth and phenolic resin formed under great pressure,was chosen over paracord because cord becomesmushywhenwet.Other materials were avoided because they can become slippery.ChrisReeveMicartaisformedfromcanvasandphenolicplastic,oneof the early and original plastics made from coal. Machining theMicarta to form a palm swell and finger grooves left the fiberspartially exposed.This allowed the grip to actually pull inmoistureand keep it away from sheeting upon the surface of the grip. Theresultingswellingofthegripisnormalandmanyfeelthisonlyservestobetterfillthehand.Thereisalsoadoubleguardandathumbrampfor blind indexing. This means in the dark the operator can tell

whethertheknifeisedgedownorwarnthemwhentheedgeisfacingup.Thehandguardincludesaswelltoeithersideforadditionalsafetyandcontrol.Overallthegripwasdesignedtofiteveryhand.Today,afacsimileoftheYarborough,calledtheGreenBeretknife,isavailableto civilians. In addition, the Pacific knife reflects the Yarboroughdesignadaptedforall-arounduse.

ThePacificknifeisbasedononeofthemostsignificantknivesinAmericanhistory,theYarboroughknife.Taskedbythen-presidentJohnF.Kennedy,GeneralWilliamP.YarboroughwasthearchitectandcommandingofficeroftheGreenBeretprogram.ChriscollaboratedwithWilliamHarseytowinahighlycovetedcontractfortheproductionof“GreenBeret”knivesforgraduatesoftheSpecialOperationsSchool.ThePacificmaynotbeanexactreplica,butgivenChrisReeve'sthirstforinnovation,thePacificmayinfactbeabetterall-aroundknife.NotethemodernMOLLEsheathfromSpecOpsBrand.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

But thiswasn't Chris Reeve's only award-winning collaboration.In 2010 Chris Reeve Knives garnered the 2010 Blade MagazineOverallKnifeof theYeardistinction.DesignedbyGrantHawk, theTi-Lockchallengedthemanufacturertoproduceauniquedesignthatput the lockingmechanismoutside thebodyof theknife.The resultwasasaestheticallypleasingasitwasfunctional.

Therearemanycraftsmenin theknife-makingworld thatremainfocusedonmaintaininghighstandardsusingonlytraditionalmethodsandmaterials. ButChrisReeve sees no reason to be limited by the

past.Alwayslookingfornewmaterials,Chrisisoneofthe—ifnotthefirst—knifemakerstoworkintitanium.Todaytheamountoftimehespendshandtoolinganewdesignisalmostnil.CNCandCADhavebecomeanextensionof thehand.“Anygoodcraftsmanwilluse thelatesttechnology,”Chrissaid.“Whywouldthebestcinematographersin the world use filmwhen they can use digital? You can think inCADdesignorpenandpaper.Itrequiresachangeinthoughtprocesstoworkinthevirtual.Thereshouldn'tbeamentalblock.CNCisnotmagical.It'sjustadumbmachine.”

EachoneofChrisReeve'sknivesisacompositeofproblem-solvingdesigns.ThePacificgripwasshapedtosuitthewidestvarietyofdifferent-sizedhands.ChrisusedoneoftheoriginalformulasforMicartatofashionthegripconsistingofcanvasandphenolicplasticmadefromcoal.Theshapepresentsamildhandguard,bothforwardandtotherear.Machinedlikesteel,theexposedfibersliterallydrinkinmoistureandexpand.WhenthegripiswetthePacificactuallybecomeseasiertohandle.Thelinedtangnotonlyaccommodatesthethumbbuttellstheuserwhenthesharpenededgeisfacingdownwithouttheneedforvisualconfirmation.Thepracticeofleavingspacebetweentheedgesofthehandlescalesandthetangisreferredtoasanexposedtang.Notonlydoesthismaketheknifesimplertomanufacture,butitalsogivestheusermoreleverageshouldheneedtotwistorturntheknife.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

AskedtocompareChrisReevethehands-oncraftsmanwithChrisReevethemodernmanufacturer,hesaid,“BackthenIwantedtogettowhereIamnow.IwantedtobeinthefuturethatIcouldseeasayoung man. I could see the possibilities. It was exciting stuff, likewantingtobeanastronaut.”

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FoldingKnivesforSelfDefense

his chapter is not a substitute forprofessional training.Donotpracticewithorutilizeaknifefordefensivepurposesunlessyouhave successfully completed a certified, defensive knife-safety

trainingprogram.Readers assumeall liability for their ownactions andpractices.

HOFFNERS LTD, Co., Roger Eckstine, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.,andallproductprovidersassumenoliabilityforanyactionstakenbyreadersofthispublication.

Readers are responsible for knowing their local and state lawsregardingfirearms,knives,andtheuseofdeadlyforce.

Usethisinformationatyourownrisk!

Themajorityofpeoplewhocarryaknifedosoforreasonsotherthan self defense. Someknives offer secondary components rangingfromscrewdriverstocorkscrews,butevenasingle-bladeknifecanbevery useful. Legally, a knife can be carried just about anywhere.Exceptionswould include an airport, court house, or sporting event.Whereas most people think of firearms as the standard tool of selfdefense,itisnotalwayspossibletohaveagunineverysituation.Theknife,ontheotherhand,isamoreversatilepartner.

A jogger may not want a heavy gun flopping around but couldeasilycarryaknifeonherbelt,alongthewristorclippedtoasportsbra.

Extendingtheroleoftheknifetoameansofselfdefenserequiresan effective method of deployment and an understanding of lawsdealingwith threatmanagement and theuseof deadly force. In thisarticlewewillreviewasetofknifehandlingtechniquesthatanyonecan master. The object of the techniques described herein was

designedtostopanattackandpreservelife.Therearesomeverygoodschoolsforlearningtofightwithedged

weapons, but more often than not knife fighting techniques are thefeaturedplan.We'renotgoingtoargueagainsthavingknifefightingskillsperse,butthereisanotherwayoflookingathowaknifecanbeusedforselfdefenseotherthanhavingagoodoffense.Analternativeviewpoint is found in the introductorywordsofTacticalKnifeOne,taughtbyveteranpoliceofficerandtraininginstructorBrianHoffner:“Wearenotknifefighters.Wearefighterswithknives.”

TacticalFolderOneispartoftheHoffnerSystemofSelfDefense.Thesystemisbasedonresponsibilityandselfreliance.Itbeginswiththe preservation of life and an obligation to protect self and family.The Hoffner system calls for the practitioner to be able to usewhatevertoolsareavailabletostopanattack.Giventheknifeiseasytocarrythereisrarelyanyreasontogounarmed.

TheHoffner System favors the folding knifewith locking bladeover fixed-blade knives for several reasons. Fixed-blade knives areinherentlystronger,butmaximumstrengthisnotnecessarilyanissueinstoppinganattack.Fixed-bladeknivesalsotakeupmorespacethanafolder,andcarryislimitedtowhereverasheathcanbeattachedtothe user. In addition, the sheathmust remain fixed in place for theknifetobedrawnandsafelystowedaway.Thepresenceofthesheathalso makes the knife more difficult to conceal, inviting a knifetakeaway. In the event of a fixed-blade knife being taken away, therightfulownerisgoingtohavelesstimetoreactthanmighthavebeenavailable during the time it takes for the thief to determine how toopenafoldedbladeandbringittoanoffensiveposition.Ofcourse,afoldingknifeinabeltpouchorclippedtoanouterpocketcanalsobesnatched.Buteffectiveprecautionarymeasuresareeasilyapplied.Forexample,beforewalking throughacrowdedarea,a foldedknifecanbe quickly and safelymoved to deep inside a pocket.Bear inmindthatfortacticalpurposes,acrowdedareaisdefinedaswhereveryoucannotkeeppeoplebeyondyourreactivegapdistance.Thedangeris

that once inside your reactive gap distance, anyone will be able tocomplete an offensive maneuver before you are able to mount adefense.

Inchoosingafoldingknife,BrianHoffnerprefersalinerlockoverother designs for its simplicity and ease of operation. In terms ofdollarsspent,moneycanbesavedbynotbuyingthefanciest-lookingknifeortheonethatutilizesthemostexpensivematerials,justsolongasthelockistoughandfailsafe.Thelockshouldmoveintopositionquickly, preferably covering at least 50 percent of the blade. Inrelation to appearance, one concern is how the knife is styled orcharacterizedinadvertisementsbythemanufacturer.Itisimportanttorememberthatshouldtheknifebeusedasaweapon,eveninthemostjustifiablemanner, resulting legalactionscanbecostly.Brianwarnsthataveragecostcouldbeasmuchas$100,000ormore.Thepointisthatanygoodqualityfoldingknifecanserveasadefensiveweapon.Despitethefactthatcombat-styleknivesdrivesales,thereisnoneedtobuyanaggressive-lookingknife,oraknifethatgoesbyanamethatsounds like trouble. Itmight also be a good idea to find out how aparticular product is being portrayed on the Internet, inside socialmedia,orinchatrooms.IntentasdemonstratedbystatementsontheInternet is agrowing source for legalproblems. Itwouldbewise tokeepinmindthatthepreservationofone'slifeisnotonlyapersonalresponsibilitybutbegsacertainamountofdiscretionaswell.

Pocketclipknivesarefavoredbecausetheyprovideinstantaccessandalowprofile.IntheHoffnerSystemtheknifeiscarriedintheweaksidepocket.

Whenpocketingtheknife,pushingoutwardagainstthetopseammakesiteasierforthecliptoridesmoothlyintoplace.

Pocketready(left-handpicture)iseasilydisguised.Despiteanonchalantstancetheoperatorhascompletecontroloftheknifeandisreadyforthedraw.

The preferred method of carry in the Hoffner System is by thepocketclipwiththeknifepositionedontheweakside.Thatis,aright-handed person will have the knife inside the left side front pocketclosertotheouterseamofthepantleg.

Theclipshouldbeconnected to theknife in linewith thehinge.Onceinsidethepocket,thebackoftheknifeshouldbefacingforwardor towards the center line of the body. The proper way to insert aclosedknifeintothepocketistoinsertthebodyoftheknifepressingoutward,stretchingthemouthofthepocket.

Thepurposeofpressingoutwardonthepocketistopresentarigidlineofcloththateventhetightestclipwillbeabletocross.Continuepressing down until the tension point of the clip rides over the topseam.Presstheknifedownintothepocketasfarasitwillgo.

SpinePickpositionaffordsastronggripontheknifewithseveraldefensiveoptions.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Standingwith the thumbinside thepocketand thehandover theknife, it is very easy to appear nonchalant and relaxed. But this isactuallyakeypositionreadytorespond,referredtoasPocketReady.

InPocketReadytheknifecanbeindexedforthedrawwhilestillinsidethepocket.TheknifeisthendrawnfromthepocketandopenedtotheSpinePickposition.

SpinePickposition isholding theknifeverticallywith thebladetipdown.Thespineisinlinewiththearm,sharpedgefacingoutward.

The thumb loopsover the topof thehandle.Because theknife is ineffect held by a closed fist, the grip on the knife is very strong.Toachievespinepickposition from thedraw, theknife isgraspedwithfingersawayfromtheopensideofthehandleasitisraisedfromthepockethingedown,bladetipup.Thehingeisrestingoverthelowercreaseinthepalm.Thisistheloadposition.

Inloadpositionitisimportantthatthebackorhingedendoftheknifeisnotburiedinsidethepalm.Thehingemustbefreetorotateinordertoreleasetheblade.

Thebladeisreleasedtothelockpositionbyawristmotionsimilartocrackingawhiporsnappingatowel.

Intheloadpositionitisimportantthatthehingeoverlapsthepalmsothebladecanrotatefreelyintothelockedposition.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Ifthehingedoesnotoverlapthepalm,thebladewillnotbeabletoextendtothelockedposition.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Versatileandstrong,theSpinePickpositionoffersseveraldefensiveoptions.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

TheskillofopeningafoldingknifetoSpinePickpositioniseasilyacquired.

Justaboutanyonecanmasteritinsideoftenminutes,saysBrian.But it is important tonote thatyouonlygetonechance toopen theknife per wrist movement. Doubling up will only bounce the knifeclosedor inandoutof thehandlewithout locking.There isalso thedangerofcuttingthefingers.Ifithappensonanyoneattemptthattheoperator does not feel or hear the blade lock into place, the

instructionstobringtheknifetofulllockareasfollows:continuingtoholdtheknifewithfingersawayfromtheopensideofthehandle,theedge of the blade is struck against the belt, a holster, or otherimpervioussurfacealongtheknifehandsideoftheoperator.

Thiswill force thebladeinto the lockposition.It is important tostrikedirectlyagainst the surfaceandpull away.Dragging theknifeacrossthestrikingsurfacemayactivateacuttingaction.

FromSpinePick theoperatorhas severaldefensiveoptions.Thefirstisthewedgeblock.ThewedgeblockisalsotaughtintheemptyhandsprogramoftheHoffnersystemandrequireslittleornoskilltolearn.

Setting a wedge block involves a number of simplemovementsperformed simultaneously. Described from the perspective of theright-handedoperator,theheaddropsdownandmovestowardtheleftshoulderastheleftarmisraised.Theleftarmisbentfromtheelbowatabouta45-degreeangle,formingaperimetersurroundingtheheadat approximately the scalp level. In this position an incoming blowwouldatitsworstglanceoffthetopthehead.Therighthandisraisedto protect the face and possibly deliver a palm strike.With the lefthand holding a knife in the Spine Pick position, the defensivepropertiesofthewedgeblockaregreatlyenhanced.

Ifthebladedoesnotlockopenonthefirstattemptfromloadposition,strikingitonthebeltisthebestwaytosetthelock.Strikingdirectlyinandout,notsweepingforwardorback,willpreventcuttingintothebelt.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Inthewedgeblock,thelowerhandprotectsthethroat,face,andeyes.Theraisedarmprotectsthetempleaswellasthebrachialplexus.Locatedalongthesideoftheneck,ablowtothebrachialareacanresultinbeingrenderedunconscious.PhotoscourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Thenextdefensiveoptionis thesweep.Thesweeprequires littleaccuracyor timing.Theobjectof thesweep is to setupaperimeterthroughwhichtheattackermustadvanceinordertobecut.Thereforeit is generally perceived as a less aggressive action in court. Thesweep is a linearmotion that leadswith the edge of the blade. Thesweepbeginswithmovingtheknifeinfrontofyouwithpalmdown

fromtheknifehandsidetothesupportside.Oncethearmisextendedtocovertheextremities,thegripisturnedtopalmup.Nowtheedgeofthebladeisonceagainleadingasitcrossesinfrontofthebodyintheoppositedirection.Continuousmotionbackandforthwilldescribethefigure8with thebladesidealwaysfacingtheattacker.Actually,the figure 8 can be performed horizontally, vertically, or in anydiagonal trail as necessary.Brian likes to refer to this zone as “TheBlender.”

WiththeknifeheldinSpinePickposition,thewedgeblockbecomesallthemorehazardousfortheattacker.

Thewarningisobvious.Anythingthatgetsinsidetheblenderwillbe cut. The sweep can be used to hold off multiple attackers byworkingtheknifefurtherleftandrighttocoveralargerarea.

Thenextdefensiveoptionisthejab-thrust.Whereastheobjectisto stop the attack, a series of quick pokes thrusting the point of theblade towards the attackermaybe enough to changeyour attacker'smindset. The jab does not require strength or power, just enoughenergy topenetrateat the levelnecessary.Speedandpersistencearealso helpful but keep inmind that this is an aimed technique. Youmusthaveadefinitivetargetforeachthrust.Ifthetargetmoves,youmove.Ifthethrustsarerandomandmechanicaltheycanbetimedandeasilypassedorblocked.GrippingtheknifewiththeSpinePickalsoallowsforthruststotherear.

Bysweepingthekniferepeatedlyinafigure8patternyoucancreateasafeperimeterthroughwhichtheattackermustadvanceinordertobecut.Byalternatingthegrippalmdown/palmup,thesharpedgeofthebladeleadstheway.PhotoscourtesyofR.Eckstine.

TheversatilityoftheSpinePickpositionallowstheoperatortoquicklyjaborthrustinanydirection,includingtotherear.PhotoscourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Ifamorepowerfulthrustbecomesnecessarytostopanattack,thepalmoftheoffhandmaybeusedtopushtheknife.

Ifquickjabsarenotofferingenoughpenetration,asmightbethe

caseiftheattackeriswearingheavyclothing,thenstoppingtheattackdemandsagreaterdeterrent.Thismightcallforatwo-handedthrust.Toperforma two-handed thrust, the first step is tomove the thumbfrombehindtheknifehandle.Thenwiththerearoftheknifebackedbythepalmoftheoffhand,thepowerofthethrustismultiplied.

Bear inmind thatboth the jabandanymannerof thrustmaybeconstruedasastabbingmotioninacourtoflaw.

Holdingtheknifeinthefoilpositionisanotherdefensiveoption.Foil position is important to learn because it naturally follows fromopeningtheknifeusingthethumbstudoropeninghole.

Useofthethumbforone-handedopeningofabladethatcannotbeopenedbyanytypeofwristmovementorothersourceofinertiatothefoilpositionmaybetheonlyalternativeforthoselivinginortravelingtoahighlyrestrictivejurisdiction.

This is helpful because some folding knives are so resistant toopeningthattheycannotbeopenedbyanyothermeans.Inaddition,some jurisdictions forbid carrying a folding knife capable of beingopenedusing any sort ofwristmotionor inertia.With this inmind,the Hoffner system can also be taught beginning with opening the

knifetofoilposition.Infoilpositiontheoperatorburiestheendofthehandlebracedagainstthehollowofthepalm.

Theknife isheldsidewaysso that thumbis lockeddownagainstthedetent of thepocket clip and the fingers curl around thehandle.The foil position is not as strong as the Spine Pick but it does putgreaterdistancebetweenyouandyourattacker.Theability to thrustorjabissecuredbythebackingofthepalm.Thefoilpositionisalsoveryeffectivewhenusedtosetupadefensivesweep.Theknifecanbe easily swept back and forth leading with the edge in eitherdirectionwithasimpleturningoverofthewrist.

Holdingtheknifeinthefoilpositionineffectmakestheknifelongerandputsmoredistancebetweenyouandyourattacker.

ThefoilpositionmayalsobetransitionedtofromtheSpinePickposition. Transitioning from Spine Pick to foil position beginswithopening thegrip slightly andplacing the thumbon thenear edgeofthe handle.The thumbpushes the edge of the handle, rotating it 90degrees, so that the edge of the blade now faces away from the

centerline of the body.Now the knife is hanging primarily betweenthe thumb and forefinger. In a looping motion, the wrist is bentupwardwiththehandrotatingintopositionbeneaththeknifehandle.Thebladehasnowbeenturned180degreessothattheedgeisfacingthecenterof thebody.Finally, thehandle ispulled into thehand tobuttressagainstthewellofthepalm.Thethumbpressesdownontheclip.

The foldingknife isnot alwaysusedasa standaloneweapon. IntheHoffnerSystem theknife canbe integratedwith thehandgun todefendagainstmultipleattackers.NotonlycanthehandgunbefiredwiththesupporthandgrippingaknifeintheSpinePickpositionbutthe Spine Pick also allows for slidemanipulation should it becomenecessary.

Inaddition,theknifecanbeusedtopreventaguntakeaway.Wehaveallreadreportswhereinmorepoliceofficersarekilledwiththeirown guns than by any othermeans. Private citizenswith concealedweapons permits are also in danger, not to mention licensedindividuals practicing in states where open carry is legal. For lawenforcementandprivatecitizensalike,beingseenas thesourceofafreegunisaproblem.Withaknifeinthepocketonthesideoppositethehandgun, thevictimofagun takeawayhasmore thana fightingchance.

TransitioningfromSpinePicktofoilpositionbeginswithrotatingtheknifewiththethumbfollowedbyarelaxedwristmotion.Notethefinalthumbpositionandhowthebackoftheknifeisbracedagainstthehollowofthepalm.PhotoscourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Integratingknifeandpistolcanaddmeasurablytoyourabilitytodefendyourself.HeldinSpinePickpositiontheknifeshouldnotinterferewithcommonprotocolsuchasmanipulatingtheslide.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

Ifthereisanydisadvantagetocarryingaknifeononesideofthebodyortheother,itisthattheknifeisavailablefromonlyoneside.Theprofessionaloperatorordedicatedpractitionercommonlychoosesto conceal a secondary knife clipped to the top seam of the pantsbehindthebeltbuckleoratapproximatelythecenterlineofthebody.

Thisknifeshouldnecessarilybelighter, thinner,andshorterthanone'sprimaryknife,accordingtothewearer.Availabletobothhands,thisknifewillmorecommonlybeopenedusingthethumb.

Sufferingthroughaviolentconfrontationcanbeterrorizingforthevictim.Butifyouarepreparedwithaplanofaction,youmaybeabletoforestalltheparalyzingsensationsoffearandnervousnessinfavorof effective action until later. Just accepting the possibility of an

attack on yourself or loved ones can greatly improve yourmindset.Themindsetoftheattacker,however,maybesocloudedandsingularinpurposethattheymayneedtoberemindedofwhatthey'redoing.An added recommendation is to challenge verbally, shouting, “Getback!”Orshould theychallengedefensivemovessuchas thesweepor the jab, words such as, “Get back, you're cut,” might awaken aleveloffear that theattackerwouldratherwishontheirvictimsandcausethemtoretreat.

BrianHoffner'sphilosophyregardingtheknifeisplain.Hestatesthatthefoldingknifeisanincrediblyeffectivedefensiveweaponthatis easy to carry in almost all situations.With theHoffnersTrainingAcademy system of defense, knife students can quickly master theskills to defend self and family in close-quarters violent attacks.Hoffnerstates,“Withthisnewfoundabilitymystudentstendtoenjoya life filled with confidence, higher self esteem, and success, allbecauseofafoldingbladeknifeandagoodtrainingprogram.”

Whenplacedclippedalongthetopseamtowardsthecenterofthebody,a

smaller,secondaryknifecanbereachedwitheitherhand.Whenacquiredbythestrongsideorpistol-sidehand,theknifeisopenedbythethumbtofoilposition.PhotocourtesyofR.Eckstine.

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TheLegalEdge:WhatEveryKnifeOwnerShouldKnow

sitreasonabletobelievethatsincetherearefiftystates,thereareno more than fifty laws pertaining to the possession andapplicationofknives?Unfortunately,thatisnotthecase.Ifsome

stateshaveasetoflawsthatrulefrombordertoborder,othershavethe further complication of local ordinances that can change fromcounty to county and city to city. This makes it pretty tough onanyonewhotravelsor,forthatmatter,forthoseabidingbythelawinone's hometown. Some of the points at issue are not merely bladelengthbutalsomeansofcarry,eitheropenorconcealed.Perhapsthemost contentious issue is “bias towards closure.” This means howmuchbiasormechanicalforcemustbeovercometoexposeahingedbladeandbringittoitsopenposition.Thefearisthatafoldingknifewith a lower level of bias can be opened while held in one hand,thereforepromotingnefariousbehavior.However,canthemechanicalcapability of an inanimate object be ruled as the cause of criminalaction?

Laws prohibiting the freedom to implement and enjoy even thesmallest aspect of knife ownership are sometimes viewed as“gateway” in nature. Erosion of rights generally starts with smallprohibitionsthatposeonlyminorconcessions.Thecumulativeeffectoften leads to attempts at larger, broader legislation. Apart fromindividual rights, the threat to industry—bothmanufactureand retail—isimmense.Ifafeatureisruledillegal,factoriesmustberetooled,orintheworstcasescenarioshutdownormovedtoafriendlierstate.Retailers that stock a knife ruled “illegal” may have to liquidateinventory at a huge loss. In all cases, including litigation that is

defeated,pricesmayriseduetoremedialcostsbeingpassedontotheconsumer.

For many Americans the realization that carrying a knife couldleave them open to tremendous liability can foster a sense of beingtotally alone against a machine that is both complex andunpredictable. Most of us simply carry on in denial and keep ouredged“partners” toourselves.This isperhaps thesamemindsetgunownersexperienceduntiltheNationalRifleAssociationbroughtprideoforganization to thepublic.For thecitizenknifeowner there isanorganization that, like the NRA, one should be a member of. ThemissionoftheAmericanKnife&ToolInstitute(visitAKTI.org)istoeducate,promote,and inform.These threegoalsareaimedatpublicresponsibility, industry growth regarding retail sales andmanufacturing issues, and lobbying to ensure that Americans willalways be able to buy, sell, own, carry, and use knives and edgedtools.

ThefollowingisaninterviewwithAKTIExecutiveDirector,JanBilleb.1

Roger Eckstine:What does a knife owner need to know aboutknifelawsandthepreservationofindividualrights?

Jan Billeb: A knife owner needs to know about the law regardingknives in the location where he or she lives and where they maytravel,asrestrictionscanvarygreatly.Inadditiontostatelaws,manycities or counties have additional ordinances regarding knifepossession.When travelingbycommercialairlines, remember toputyourknifeinyourcheckedbaggage,notinyourcarryonorpocket!Iftravelingbybusortrain,besuretocheckouttheirspecificprohibiteditemsregulations.

Aknifeowneralsoneedstoknowenoughaboutknifetechnologytounderstandknife lawsbasedondesigncharacteristics,mechanicalfunctions, et cetera, and be able to discuss them intelligently.

Unfortunately,manylawsarebasedonatypeofknife,bladelength,and/or the mechanical movement of the blade instead of criminalintent.

Asforpreservationofindividualrights,aknifeownerneedstobeproactiveandalsopoliteanddignifiedwhenusingaknifeinviewofothers. Avoid unnecessary flourishing movements or anything thatmightbemisperceivedasbrandishing.

Additional American Knife & Tool suggestions available athttp://www.akti.org/resourcesincludethefollowing:

IfthePoliceStopYouwithaKnife:1.Remaincalmandpolite.2.DoNOTresistapolicemanphysically.3.Giveyournameandaddressinformationonly.4.YoudoNOThavetoansweranyotherquestions.5.YoudoNOThavetoconsenttoasearchwithoutawarrant.6.Donotrefertoyourknifeasaweapon.

IfthePoliceArrestYouwithaKnife:1.Askforanattorney.Donotsayanythingelse.2.Expectthatyouwillbehandcuffedandsearched.3.Expectthatyouwillbefingerprintedandphotographed.4.Donottalktoanyoneelseinthejailoranylawenforcement

officersaboutyourcase.

RE:Howdoesonefindoutwhattheknifelawsareastheypertaintoaparticularcityorstate?

JB:Aninternetsearchisagoodstartingpoint.Searchtermssuchas“knife” or “knives,” “crimes code,” “prohibited weapons,”“possessing dangerous weapons,” and the name of the state orjurisdictioninquestion.Besuretoalsolookforpublishedreportsofcases construing or applying the statutes (written laws) to help inunderstandingthelaw'sinterpretation.Donottotallyrelyonwebsites

that summarize the laws by state as this information may not becurrentorcorrectlystated.

AKTIhasapagedirectingconcernedcitizenstoseveralwebsitesthat help in the search, which you may find here:http://www.akti.org/legislation.

AKTI also hasAGuide to Understanding the Laws of AmericaRegardingKnivesavailableathttp://www.akti.org/legislation/finding-knife-laws.

RE:Whatknives,ifany,arecompletelyillegaltoown?

JB:Thereprobablyisnoknifethatiscompletelyillegal,comparedtogunlawswherea“sawedoffshotgun”isillegalthroughouttheentireUnitedStates.Somepeoplemistakenlybelieve thatswitchbladesarecompletely illegal, but the Federal Switchblade Act deals withinterstateknifecommerce.Insomestatesitislegaltoownandcarryaswitchblade(forexampleAlabama,Arizona,andOregon).

Even in states where a knife may be illegal, there are “curio”exceptions, which typically apply to items in a collection and notcarriedorpossessedoutsideofone'shome.

RE:Howdoescarryingakniferelatetoconcealedweaponlaws?

JB:Lawsregardingconcealedcarrypermitsorlicensestendtofocuson handguns. Typically these laws do not specifically referenceknives,butpossessionofalicensemaybeadefensetosomeweaponschargesinvolvingknives,dependinguponthecircumstances.

RE:Whatknives,ifany,areillegaltoconceal?

JB: The issue of open carry or concealment has an interestinghistoricalbackground.Concealedweapons lawsweredevelopedinatimewhenmany,ormost,peopleopenlycarriedweapons.Concealingaweaponwas frowneduponasmisleadingothers that apersonwas

not armed.Now in our time, it is just the opposite.Manyweaponslaws require, for example, that a handgun be concealed and notvisible.

Inseveralstates,knivesthatarelegaltocarryconcealedmayalsobelegaltocarryopenly,buttheremayberestrictionsonthelengthoftheblade,etcetera.

RE:Whatknives,ifany,areillegaltocarryopenly?

JB: Folding knives are generally designed for pocket carry, whichmeansconcealed.Butagain,thatdoesnotmeanthattheyareillegaltocarryopenlyinyourstate.Insomestates,suchasNewYork,avisiblepocketclipmaybeenough togive rise toapolicestopor searchasbeingconsideredopencarry.

Agoodruleofthumbregardingyourknifeisifconcealmentisnotprohibited (and not inconsistent with the circumstances, such asharvesting,hiking,hunting),itisprobablyadvisabletoconceal.

The key, again, is to know the law and know your knife.Makeintelligent decisions when purchasing a knife to avoid potentialproblems.Besureyouknowwhatopencarrymeansinyourstate.Forexample,isaknifeinyourcaropenorconcealed?

RE:WhataresomeofthelandmarkvictoriesthathavebeenwonbyAKTIorothers?

JB:AmajorlandmarkvictoryforAKTIandotherorganizationswasamending the 1958 Switchblade Act in 2009, using AKTI's biastowardclosurelanguagetoclarifythatassistedopeningknivesarenotswitchblades. Other victories have been won by AKTI on the statelevel inCalifornia,SouthCarolina,Florida,Arkansas, andTexasbyintroducing legislation that removed laws or clarified definitions.AKTI has worked behind the scenes on many other issues andsupported individuals and other organizations in their efforts tochangetheirstate'slaws.StateRep.JennCoffeywastheforcebehind

removing all New Hampshire knife restrictions and enacting apreemption law so that cities couldnot create restrictive knife laws.The Knife Rights, Inc. organization successfully campaigned forpreemptivelawsinArizonaandotherstates.

RE: What battles for the rights of knife owners are currentlybeingfought?

JB: An ongoing battle for the rights of knife owners is educatinglegislators and law enforcement not only about the utility of knivesand individuals’ rights, but also abouthowkniveswork.As longasknife laws are based not on criminal intent but on factors such asblade length,mechanism of opening, archaic terminology, et cetera,AKTIwillcontinuetoworkstatebystatetoremoverestrictionsthatinfringeupontheknifeowner'sabilitytobuy,sell,own,andcarrytheknife or edged tool of their choice. The most recent efforts areupdatedatwww.akti.orgasinformationcanbereleased.

RE:What canknife ownersdo tohelpmaintain or regain theirrights?JB:Knife owners need to be aware of knife laws.Beproactive andmake your views known to legislators—reasonably and politely. Ifyouwanttomakechangesinyourstate'sknifelaws,meetwithyourlegislator's aide and begin a conversation about the restrictions andhow individuals and businesses are affected by it. Address yourconcernthatknife lawsshouldbebasedoncriminalactivity,not theobjectoritsfeatures.ContacttheAmericanKnife&ToolInstituteforguidanceandhelpintroducingchanges.

Stay alert to any proposals that would further restrict a knifeowner'sabilitytobuy,sell,own,carry,ormakeknives.Payattentiontowhat isgoingon inyourcommunityandstate regardingweaponslawsbecausethatiswhererestrictionswillprobablybewritten.AKTImonitorslawsintroducedinallfiftystatesandatthefederallevel,but

we need eyes and ears on the ground to alert us as well. AKTImembershavewebsiteaccesstoallofthelegislationwearetracking.

Introduceothers(friends,coworkers,relatives,neighbors,etc.) tothe wonderful world of knives. Let them know that knives areimportantobjectsandtoolsineverydaylifethatneedtobeprotectedbecause of restrictive laws and attitudes. Teach a youngster how tosafely use a knife in the kitchen, carving a pumpkin, or around thecampfire.

Support theAKTIwithyourmembershiporasa freeGrassrootsSupportertoreceiveemailupdates.BereadytocontactlegislatorsorotherswhencalledtohelpkeepknivesinAmericanlives.With thanks for assistance from Daniel C. Lawson, Esq., Legal ContributingCounseltoAKTI,MeyerDarraghBucklerBebeneck&EckPLLC.

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market are finding that the collection of knives, once started, is adifficult habit to break. The following is but a brief survey of newproductsthatrepresentsboththegrowthandaffirmationofavibrantindustry.1

BenchmadeKniveswww.benchmade.com

BenchmadeKnives was first established in California in 1988. Justtwo years later the company moved to Clackamas, Oregon.Considering this is a relatively short history, the total number ofdifferent model knives that Benchmade has produced is mostimpressive.Keyto theirsuccess isBenchmade'swillingness toworkwithindependentdesigners,includingrenownedcustomknifemakersandexpertsinfieldcraftwithexperienceandimagination.ThecurrentrosterofdesignersincludeMelPardue,EddieKillian,WarrenOsborn,Seiichi Nakamura, Shane Sibert, Mike Snody, Ken Steigerwalt,MatthewLerch,BobLum,PaulW.Poehlman,CharlesMarlowe,andthe team of Bill McHenry and Jason Williams. McHenry andWilliams are the inventors of the Axis Lock, which is a hallmarkachievementinfoldingknifedesign.

Benchmade's knives are categorized into four different classes.GoldClassknivesaremeanttobethebestofthebest.Designsfoundin the Gold Class may also appear in other classes—the differencebeing in thematerials used,whichmaybemorevaluableor requiregreater skill and workmanship to produce. Limited production runsand annual premium models featuring high quality Damascus steelbladesarecommonGoldClassfare.BlueClassknivesaretopofthelineintheirownrightbutfunctionanddesignweighinaheadofmoreexpensive materials and ornamentation. Black Class knives aren'tmeanttobe“thirdplace”winners.Performanceanddurabilityarekeybecause Black Class is where you will find extreme duty knives

designed for in-service use by law enforcement, public safety, andelitemilitary troops.Currently, knives listed asRedClass items areout of production. Conceived as budget-priced versions of moreexpensive knives, Red Class products may still be available in theretailorwholesalepipeline.

Three of the newest products fromBenchmade are found in theBlackClass,whichisrapidlybecomingthemostpopularsegmentofthe Benchmade catalog. Themodel number 176 SOCPDagger is athindaggerwithafingerlooponthetop.Itcomeswithaninjection-moldedsheathincolorsblackorsand.Thecolorofbladeandsheathcanbemixedandmatched.Adulled-edgetrainingversionisavailableseparately. This is important because there is no “safe” side to thetwo-edgedbladeandusingthe176SOCPforwhatitwasdesignedtodo requires practice. The letters SOCP stand for SpecialOperationsCombativePrograms.Thisknife/sheathcombinationwasdesignedtoworkinthetypeofclosequarterenvironmentcommonlyexperiencedbytoday'smilitaryandlawenforcementpersonnel.Traditionally,thistype of engagementwould be called hand-to-hand combat,meaningemptyhandsorinconsortwithasingleweaponsuchasaknife.Buttoday's soldier, police officer, or even concealed handgun licenseewillmorelikelyengagewithanintegrationofhands,pistol,andedgedweapon.

The 176 SOCP Dagger was designed by Greg Thompson.Thompson began teaching combatives in the 1990s, and it quicklybecameapparentthattraditionalcombatknivesdidn'talwaysofferthenecessary speed of transition from hand to knife and/or knife tosidearm. Furthermore, such knives were difficult to conceal andwouldinviteattackbasedontheassailant'sknowledgeofhoworfromwhere the knife would be deployed. Thompson designed the 176knife/sheathcombinationtoaddresstheseshortcomings.

The176SOCPcanbeeasilyconcealedbehindothergearsuchasa magazine pouch. Along with a belt loop clip, this sheath/knifecombination will also fit securely within the woven channels of

MOLLEgear.Sincethesheathcoversallbutthefingerring,itwouldbe very difficult for anyone but the wearer to draw the knife.Deploymentintheeventofbeingclinchedorchokedisfastandsure.Thanks to its slenderprofileand finger ring,apistolcannotonlybeheld simultaneously but even drawn without the necessity ofswitchingtheknife to theoppositehand.Tacticalapplicationsof theBenchmade176SOCPDaggermaybelimitedonlybytheamountofpracticeoneputsinwiththe176Trainerinitsplace.

ShaneSibert's latestcontributionsare the275folderand the375fixedbladeAdamasknives.

Bothknivesare soldwithaportionof theproceedsgoing to theRangerAssistanceFoundation.The275Adamasfoldingknifeutilizesthe Axis Lock mechanism housed in a machined G10 handle andstainlesssteelliners.Thedroppointbladefeaturesabloodletgroovealong the sides. A partially serrated combo edge is available. Thehandlecolorissand,butalimitededitionfeaturingblackG10handlesandablackplain-edgebladeisalsoavailable.ThesheathisaMOLLEpouch(blackorsandincolor),andtheknifefeaturesafullyreversiblepocketclip.

The375fixedbladeAdamasoffersalongerblade,andthespineisfullyserrated.Thehandleisskeletonized.Theredoesnotappeartobeanyaccommodationforwrappingitwithparacordorattachinghandlescales,butthegripisridgedforeandaft,topandbottom.Thereisalsoa definite finger groove and handguard on the lower edge. Theinjection-molded sheaths (black or sand) primarily cover the bladewithout a handle backing, but a security strap does reach over thehandguard and snap into place. An adjustable tension screw isprovided.

Noteveryoneisconcernedwithmartialcombatorwithcarryingaknife for personal protection. But the needs of first responders andconcerned citizens continue to drive the sales of rescue knives.Indeed, with the experience of 9/11 and the possibility of moreterrorist attacks or civil unrest, a lot of thought is going into their

design. Benchmade's 916 Opposing Bevel knives are their latestoffering.

Thebladeoffersabluntprytip.Tosupportthelevelsofstressthatusingthe916asaprybarmightincur,thecenterofthebladeoffersmaximumthickness.This isachievedbybeveling fromthespineononesideandtowardstheedgeontheotherside.Thebevelsareinfactdiagonally opposed, thus the name. Viewing the 916 from the tipproducesasortofopticalillusionleadingyoutobelievethatthebladeis twisted.Of course this is not the case.Among the eight differentconfigurations,thesatinstainlessbladewithorangecolorG10handlescalesislikelythemostvisible.Thiswouldmakeiteasiertofindindim or smoke-diffused light. The seat belt/cloth “hook” cutter islonger thanmostwe've seen and is deployed by a thumb stud. Thecarbideglasscutteriseffectivebutnotoversized.Itisalsoplacedoffcentertomakeroomforathumb-overgrip,whichmightbenecessaryinordertoapplymorepowertoathrustingmotionorwhenchoppingwiththeblunttip.CorrosionresistancehasbeenenhancedbytheuseofN680steel.

176SOCPDAGGERBKSNCOMBOBladeLength:3.22in.BladeMaterial:440CLength:7.25in.Handle:440CWeight:2.2oz.Features:Skeletonizeddaggerw/fingerloop;injectionmoldedsheathw/clipandlanyard;daggerandsheath,$90;traineronly,$50Options:BlackorsandcolorMSRP:....................$130

275/375ADAMASFOLDINGANDFIXEDBLADEKNIVESBladeLength:3.82in./4.2in.BladeMaterial:D2Length(Open/Closed):8.7in./4.88in.OverallLength(375):9.03in.Handle:G10Lock:AxisWeight:7.7oz./5.6oz.Features:Stainlesssteelliners;dualthumbstuds;tipupreversiblebeltclip;MOLLEpouch;375usesinjectionmoldedsheath;MikeSiebertdesign;portionofsalebenefitsRangerAssistanceFoundationOptions:BlackorsandcolorhandleandMOLLEpouch;375:blackorsandcolorknifeandsheathMSRP:...............$130/$140

916OPPOSINGBEVELTRIAGEBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:N680Primaryblade/440CHookCutterLength(Open/Closed):8.2in./4.7in.Handle:G10Lock:AxisWeight:5.1oz.Features:Stainlesssteelliners;reversibletipuppocketclip;seatbeltcutter;carbideglassbreak;dualthumbstudopeningOptions:Blackororangehandle;plainorpartiallyserratededge;satin-orblack-coatedfinishbladeMSRP:...............$165–$180

Blackhawk!Kniveswww.blackhawk.com

BasedinNorfolk,Virginia,Blackhawk!notonlyoffersawiderangeof tactical supplies such as packs, holsters, and apparel, but alsoprovides corporate security.Additionally,Blackhawk! offers custommanufacturing capability, making it one of the world's foremostoutfittersof tacticalgear. Ifyouneedweapon-orgear-specificpacksforaplatoonorsecuritydetail,Blackhawk!hasOEMmanufacturinganddesigncapabilityincludinginjectionmoldedcomposites,cutandsew nylon, in-house machining and tooling on an ISO 9001 level,field testing, anddesign.Knifemakingmaybe a small part of theirbusiness, but judging by the product line and input from specialistslikecombativesinstructorandanti-terroristexpertKellyMcCann,wesuspectitisoneoftheirfavorites.

The Night Edge Serrated Edge is an Allen Elishewitz designfixed-bladeknifethatfeaturesaserratespineorbackedge.Theextraserrationmakes itsuitableforheavycuttingaswellas increasingitsoffensive capability in termsof back cutting anddrawcuts.Despitethe extramachining, the central strength of the blade ismaintained.Thetipisreinforcedforaddedstrengthandpenetration.

The Tatang was designed by edged weapons expert MichaelJanich. It was intended as a variation on the PhilipinoBarong. Thebarongisaleaf-shapedboloknifecapableofbeingusedasachoppingtoolaswellasaweapon.Michael'sdesignnotonlyadaptsthebarongtothemodernpractitionerbutalsomodifiesthegriptoenhancebothitspracticaluseandmaneuverabilityasaweapon.Makingfulluseoftheforwardgripgives itgreaterbalanceformorecontrolledcutting,trapping, and back cutting. Sliding the hand fully rearward to thepistolgriphandlebringsforthaforwardbiasthatnotonlyextendsitsreachbutalsoaddschoppingpower.

TheUnitedKingdomSpecialForcesknifephotographslargerthan

itreallyis.IfitseemstohavetheappearanceofaswordfromthedaysofKingArthur,we'resuretheBritishspecialoperativesappreciateitallthemore.Overalllengthisactuallylessthan11inches,andthereisamightycrossguarddividingthe6.2-inchbladefromthehandle.Thecross guard plays a role in keeping it in its injection-molded nylonsheath by snapping into place below an integral catch, which isdeactivatedbypressinginwardagainstthebodyofthesheath.

KellyMcCann'sCrucibleknivesreflecthisinterpretationofwhatisneededformodernin-fighting.Therecipeissimple:TheCruciblefeaturesamoderatelengthbladewithsharpcentralpointforbalanceandmaximum strength upon thrust, and a grip that affords a secureholdandradial leverage.To these last twocharacteristics thegrip isflat. In addition, the handle offers finger grooves plus a handguard-likedropbothforeandaft.Thisprotectsthehandbothonthrustanddraw(retraction).Onceopenedthefoldingknife isremarkablycloseinhandlingtothefixed-blademodel.Takeawaythethumbstudsandthe folder could at first glance be mistaken for the full tang fixed-blade knife. The fixed-blade Crucible FX2 comeswith an injectionmolded sheath that can be carried as a neck knife or connected toMOLLEgear.

ThereisalsoabeltloopplateandapaddleforquicklyaddingtheCrucibleknifetoyourattire.

The Small Pry may not be a knife per se.Wemight choose todefine it as a battle ax in a pouch.Battle axeswerenot specificallymeant for fighting but could be used if a sword was not available.Mostly,theywereusedforbreechingandthesamecouldbesaidfortheSmallPry.SecurecarryisprovidedbythePackKitbyintegratingit with a bug out bag or other equipment. The S.T.R.I.K.E. system(Blackhawk!’s Soldier Tactical Retro Integrated Kit Enhanced)hardwareadaptstheinjectionmoldednylonsheathtoMOLLEgear.

CRUCIBLE2FOLDERSERRATEDBladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):8in./4.75in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6.25oz.Features:PVDcoatfinish;leftorrightside,tipuportipdownpocketclip;KellyMcCanndesignOptions:PlainedgeorpartiallyserratedbladeMSRP:.....................$90

CRUCIBLEFX2FIXEDBLADESIGNEDBladeLength:3.2in.BladeMaterial:AUS8StainlesssteelLength:7.9in.Handle:G10Weight:6.2oz.Features:KellyMcCannsignatureonblade;PVDCoatfinishblade;injectionmoldednylonsheath;accessoriesincludenecksheathandchain,molleconnect,adjustablecantbeltloop,andpaddle;hardwareOptions:Plainedgeorpartiallyserratedblade;unsigned,$129MSRP:....................$129

DYNAMICENTRYSMALLPRYBladeLength:4.4in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength:14.5in.Handle:OvermoldedThermoplasticRubberWeight:1.5lbs.Features:EpoxyPowdercoatblade;injectionmoldednylonsheathOptions:S.T.R.I.K.E.orMOLLEcompatiblehardware;tacticalbackpackhardwareMSRP:....................$200

NIGHTEDGESERRATEDCOYOTETANBladeLength:5.9in.BladeMaterial:1085CHighCarbontoolsteelLength:10.9in.Handle:ThermoplaticRubberWeight:9oz.Features:Epoxycoatfinish;injectionmoldedsheath;S.T.R.I.K.E.(MOLLE)vestordroplegconnectOptions:BlackknifeandsheathMSRP:....................$150

TATANGBladeLength:8.6in.BladeMaterial:1085CHighCarbontoolsteelLength:13.5in.Handle:ThermoplasticRubberWeight:15.4oz.Features:Epoxycoatfinish;reinforcedBallisticNylonsheath;MichaelJanichdesignOptions:PlainedgeorpartiallyserratedbladeMSRP:....................$100

UNITEDKINGDOMSPECIALFORCESBladeLength:6.2in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength:11.4in.Handle:G10Weight:9.4oz.Features:Brushedsatinfinish;enjectionmoldedsheath;S.T.R.I.K.E.(MOLLE)vestordroplegconnectOptions:EpoxycoatfinishMSRP:....................$200

BlackLabelTacticalbyBrowningwww.browning.com

Tacticalknivesaredesignedandbuilttoaddresscriticalmomentsand

toget the jobdone.Theyare rarelyelegant,yet that isprecisely thewordbeingusedtointroduceBrowning'sBlackLabelTacticalknives.Designed by master hunter Russ Kommer and internationallyrecognized peace officer JaredWihongi, the tag line for the BlackLabelis“TacticalElegance.”KommerandWihongihavesuccessfullycombined their individual expertise to produce somevery appealinghardware. Perhaps the two most “elegant” offerings in the BlackLabel catalog are the Deterrent and the Volatile push dagger. TheDeterrent is reminiscent of a delicate skinner. The push dagger is alittlemoreominous.

Eitheronemight fit inwithold-timegentlemen'sapparelas theystepped into a horse and carriage on theway to the opera. Amoremodern,seeminglyupscaleknifewouldbetheTurningPointCarbonFibergrippedfolder.The laseretchedpatternon theblade isuniqueandservesasaneffectivecomplementtothecarbonfiberscales.

Traditionalists in search of a fixed-blade knife in the USMCtraditionwillwant to take a look thePointBlankknives.These are4.6-inchclip-bladekniveswitheitheraleatherringedhandleorblackG10gripmachinedtodisplayawood-likegrain.Smallerfixed-bladeknives, such as the Stone Cold and First Priority, use wrappedparacordtoenhancethegrip.Buttheparacordspoolsaroundaninnerportion of the tang. This expands the width of the grip frame butleavestheedgesexposedforgreaterradial leverage.TheStoneColdisalsoavailablewithflatprofileG10scalesboltedintoplace.

Bothmodelsfeatureaglassbreakonthebutt.The Stone Cold Tanto liner lock folder is one of the least

expensive knives we've found offered with G10 scales and a glassbreak.Italsohasaflipperanddual thumbstuds.ThePandemoniumfixed-blade and folding-blade models offer a large modified tantoprofile,addingasecondarycuttingsurfaceandbeefingupthetip.Therear of the grip drops dramatically to assist in draw cutting orretracting the knife when stuck. The Shadow Fax fixed-blade knifealso offers a handguard on the butt end of the grip. There is a full

handguard dividing the blade from the handle as well. The PerfectStorm offers a 3.9-inch tanto point blade that is ground to providemaximum blade width directly behind its point. All folders offer aleft-orright-sidepocketclipattachment,tipuportipdown.

DETERRENT12320101BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:6.5in.Handle:G10Weight:7oz.Features:Satinfinishblade;hawksbill/wharncliffebladeshape;BladeTechpolymerbeltsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$150

FIRSTPRIORITYSTONECOLDFIXEDSPEARCORD12320130BladeLength:2.9in.BladeMaterial:440Length:6.5in.

Handle:ParacordWeight:6oz.Features:BlackOxidefinishblade;indexfingergrooves/guard;BladeTechpolymerbeltsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$50

PANDEMONIUMFIXEDBLADE12320126BladeLength:4.25in.BladeMaterial:440Length:8.6in.Handle:G10Weight:10.6oz.Features:Beadblastfinishblade;BladeTechpolymerbeltsheathOptions:FoldingbladePandemonium,$30MSRP:.....................$50

PANDEMONIUMFOLDER12320124BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:440Length(Open/Closed):7.75in./4.5in.Handle:G10Lock:Linerlock

Weight:4.7oz.Features:BlackOxidefinishblade;leftorrightside,tipuportipdownpocketclip;dualthumbstudsOptions:Fulltangfixed-blademodeloffers4.25in.Beadblastfinishblade,$50MSRP:.....................$30

PERFECTSTORMFOLDER12320105BladeLength:3.9in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):9.95in./6.05in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6.2oz.Features:BlackOxidecoatblade;leftorrightside,tipuportipdownpocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$180

POINTBLANKG1012320112BladeLength:4.6in.BladeMaterial:440Length:9in.Handle:G10Weight:11.2oz.Features:BlackOxidefinishblade;handguard;hiddentang;BladeTechpolymerbeltsheathOptions:Leatherhandle;beadblastfinishbladeMSRP:.....................$60

SHADOWFAX12320104BladeLength:4.6in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:9in.Handle:G10Weight:NAFeatures:Satinfinishblade;BladeTechpolymerbeltsheath;handguard;fullfingergroovesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$250

STONECOLDFIXEDBLADETANTOG1012320115

BladeLength:5.6in.BladeMaterial:440Length:10.75in.Handle:G10Weight:15.2oz.Features:BlackOxidefinishblade;partiallyserratededgeblade;deepfingergrooves;glassbreakpommel;BladeTechpolymerbeltsheathOptions:ParacordgripMSRP:.....................$60

STONECOLDFIXEDSPEARCORD12320118BladeLength:5.6in.BladeMaterial:440Length:10.75in.Handle:ParacordWeight:12.4oz.Features:BlackOxidefinishblade;partiallyserratededgeblade;deepfingergrooves;glassbreakpommel;BladeTechpolymerbeltsheathOptions:TantopointbladeMSRP:.....................$60

STONECOLDTANTOFOLDER12320113BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:440Length(Open/Closed):8.6in./4.85in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:5oz.Features:BlackOxidecoatblade;roughcheckeredgrip;deepfingergrooves;flipperordualthumbstudopening;glassbreak;leftorrightside,tipuportipdownpocketclip;partiallyserratededgebladeOptions:Spearpoint;partiallyserratededgebladeMSRP:.....................$35

TURNINGPOINTCARBONFIBERFOLDER12320133BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./6.05in.Handle:CarbonfiberLock:LinerlockWeight:3.8oz.Features:Laseretchedfinishblade;tipuportipdownpocketclip;dualthumbstudsOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

VOLATILEPUSHDAGGER12320108BladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:5.55in.Handle:G10Weight:6oz.Features:Satinfinishblade;doubleedgeblade;BladeTechpolymerbeltsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$150

BladeTechKnivesBladeTechIndustriesbeganlifeasasmall,one-manholstercompanyin theearly1990swhenkydex®,ahighperformance thermoplastic,wasnewon thescene.Whereasmanysyntheticholstermakerswerepopping up, Blade Tech's founder, Tim Wegner, had the winningdesignsandprogressivemanufacturingtechniquestobecomealeaderintheindustry.Successinthecompetitiveshootingcommunityledtomanufacturers’makingcomponentsforlawenforcementandmilitary.Wegner, an avid outdoorsman, also designed folding knives for thehunter, which translated easily to tactical use. And thanks to theirpresence in the gun world, Blade Tech knives are among the fewchoiceedgedweaponsavailablefromBrownells,anonlinemegastorewithatraditionalcatalogformataswell.

Today, design andmanufacture has expanded to include tacticalknives designed inBladeTech's Puyallup,Washington, location butmanufactured by Fox Knives in Maniago, Italy—a company that

specializes in contract production. One such knife is the Profili,designed by Mike Vellekamp and Laurie DeMars. The name wastaken in honor of Laurie's grandfather, Eugene Profili. The literaltranslation of profili is “profile.”With this inmind, the Profili wasdesignednotasaheavyprybarbutratherasascalpel-likeinstrument.

Its flowing lines are visually quite artistic. The blade can bedescribedas leaf-shapedorperhapsanelongateddroplet.The fingergrooves offer a visual dynamic as well as a natural grip. The firstfingergrooveisactuallyapartoftheblade.Directlyabovethereisacontourforthethumbattherearofthespine.TheProfiliisavailablein both folding and fixed-blade configurations. Once opened, thefolder appears to be nearly identical to the fixed-blade model. Thelinersmirror the full tangof the fixed-bladeknife.Theyextend likefinsatthebuttendandarestrongenoughtobeusedforstriking.Thislinerlockknifeoffersalockinglevertokeepthebladeopenforaddedstrengthandsecurity.

Thepocketclipcanbeplacedateitherendandoneithersideofthe scales. A kydex® sheath with TekLok (another Tim Wegnerinvention) is available for the Profili fixed-blade knife as well as amilitarystyleMOLLEconnectoption.Butmanybuyerswillprefertosee theBladeTechProfili offered as a refined tactical knife for thegentleman.

PROFILIBladeLength:3.95in.BladeMaterial:N690COLength(Open/Closed):9in./5.05in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerplussafetyWeight:5.2oz.Features:Kydexsheath;brightredsafetylever;butt,suitableforstrikingOptions:TekLokorMOLLElockingsheathMSRP:....................$160

BökerKniveswww.boker.de/us/

Böker,withanumlautover the“o,”shouldprobablybepronouncedBecker. The original spellingwas actuallyBoeker, belonging to theBoeker family, which operated a small tool factory in Remscheid,Germany, in theseventeenthcentury.But itwasduring the1820s,adangeroustimeofpoliticalunrest,thatthecompanybeganturningoutsabers.By1830,internationaldemandbecameanessentialpartofthe

business. By 1860, Heinrich Boeker had moved the factory toSolingen,Germany,whilehisbrothersHermannandRobertchosetoimmigrate toNorthAmerica.Hermann set upH.Boeker&Sons inNewYork.Robertbeganenterprises inCanadaand later inMexico.Allfourventuresweresuccessful,includingtheestablishmentofCasaBoeker,which remainsamarket leader,andofcourse the factory inSolingen,acitywhosenameissynonymouswithsteel.Bytheturnofthe twentieth century, America was Böker's primary market. ButduringWorldWarII,saleandresaleof thecompanyinterrupted thenarrative. Nevertheless, happy-ever-after was still in reach whenBöker USA was founded by Dan Weidner in 1986, with therelationshiptotheSolingenplantstillintact.

Oneof thebenefits frombeingan international firmwitha longhistory is worldwide resources. That's why there is such a widevariety of natural as well as synthetic materials found across theBöker spectrum of products. For example, Böker has long beenfamousfor theirDamascussteel,consistingofupto320layers.TheClassicMokume lock back folding knife has a 300-layerDamascusblade and bolsters that show an unusual pattern. This pattern is theresult of a layering process similar to that of Damascus, bringingtogethernon-ferrousandpreciousmetals.

Some of the more unusual Böker knives are found in theIllumination series. The glow coating makes the Bud NealyIlluminationfixed-bladeknifeglowinthedark.IndimlighttheG10scalesappeartobefloatingonthetang.SodotheblackcolorinlaysonthehandleoftheIlluminationTopLockIIfolder.

Three knives that are the brainchild of famous designers are theDavisClassicHunter,theAnso67,andtheBlackwoodPipsqueak.TheClassic Hunter byW. C. Davis ofMissouri is refreshingly elegant.This is a slim line back-lock knife ideal for pocket carry. It has anN690BOsteelblademanufactured inSolingen,Germany.Thebladeishighlypolishedand includesa finecutnailnick foropening.Thestainless steel bolsters and tang have a brushed finished. The grip

scalesaregreencanvasMicartaaccentedbylayersofredfiber,givingthisknifeacompletelyuniqueappearance.

Neil Blackwood's Pipsqueak is a tactical folder that otherwisedefies classification.Blackwooddesigned thePipsqueak tobeeitherthe “smallest big knife or biggest small knife,” depending on one'spointofview.Collectorvaluemaybeenhancedas thePipsqueak isBlackwood's first folding blade design. This is a frame-lock knifefeaturingtitaniumconstruction,buttheleftsideiscoveredbyMicarta.TherearspacerisalsoMicarta.Thepocketclipisrightsideonlyandmatches the contour of the grip. The short 2.6-inch long bladewasfashionedfromS30VNhighperformancesteel.

JensAnsocontributestheAnso67pocketknife.Thisisatitaniumframe-lockknifewiththeleftsideoftheframeconsistingofaheavyG10 scale. The right side is exposed bead-blasted titanium andfeaturesapocketclipthatcanbereversedfortipuportipdowncarry.The thumb stud can also be moved to the opposite side of thewharncliffeblade.

To commemorate its twenty-fifth anniversary, Böker USA isreleasing a limited edition series of knives. All Twenty-fifthAnniversaryeditionsfeaturewhiteMicartahandlescalesandTwenty-fifthAnniversaryetchingontheblade.Collectorvalueisenhancedbyindividualized serial numbers limited to 150 pieces to be sold inEurope, with 150 additional pieces reserved for sale in the UnitedStates. Commemorative knives include a Trapper-style knife withnickelsilverbolsters.TheAnniversaryEditionTrapperhousesaclippointandaspeypointblade.ThefoldingAnniversaryHunterisalockbackknifewith3.1-inchclip-pointblade.Eachoftheseknivesutilizes440C carbon steel blades. The gentleman's folding knife offers asingleforwardnickelsilverbolster,lockbackoperation,anda2-inch-longblade.TheCampKnifeAnniversaryeditionhastwoblades,canopener, bottle opener, corkscrew, screwdriver, marlin spike, andlanyard ring. Both theGentleman and the CampKnife utilize 4034blade steel. Perhaps the most impressive of the Twenty-fifth

Anniversary commemoratives is the Minx, designed by NeilBlackwood.TheMinxisa6.25-inch-long,fulltangfixed-bladeknifemade from S30VN steel. ThewhiteMicarta scales are accented bybluecolorlinersexposedalongtheedgesofthetang.

ANSO67110620BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:N690BOsteelLength(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:G10Lock:FramelockWeight:5oz.Features:Titaniumconstruction;removablethumbstud;leftorrightside,tipuportipdownpocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$250

BLACKWOODPIPSQUEAK110623BladeLength:2.6in.BladeMaterial:S35VNLength(Open/Closed):6.25in./3.65in.Handle:Micarta/TitaniumLock:FramelockWeight:4.7oz.Features:Titaniumconstruction;leftsidecappedwithMicarta;rightsidepocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$300

BUDNEALYILLUMINATION102567BladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:440CLength:7in.Handle:G10Weight:2.9oz.Features:Glowcoatedblade;Polymersheath;TekLokbeltattachmentOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$220

CLASSICMOKUME112101DAMBladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:DamascusCompositeLength(Open/Closed):7in./3.9in.Handle:MicartaLock:LockbackWeight:4.3oz.Features:300layerDamascusblade;browncanvasMicartascalesaccentedwithredfiber;nickelsilvertangcappedwithMokumebolsters;mokumeistheresultofaDamascus-likeprocessofnon-ferrousandpreciousmetalsOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$600

DAVISCLASSICHUNTER110624BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:N690BOLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./5in.Handle:CanvasMicartaLock:LockbackWeight:5.3oz.Features:Nailnickopen;StainlesssteelbolstersOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$260

TOPLOCKII110117BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:4034StainlessLength(Open/Closed):6.75in./4in.Handle:GlowcoataluminumLock:FramelockWeight:2.9oz.Features:Handleglowsinthedark;Corduranylonbeltcarrysheath;handmade,Solingen,GermanyOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$130

BÖKERTWENTY-FIFTHANNIVERSARYEDITIONS

CAMPKNIFEANNIVERSARYEDITION110182MBladeLength(Max):2.5in.BladeMaterial:4034StainlessLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./3.5in.Handle:MicartaLock:NoneWeight:3.3oz.Features:1.75in.secondaryclippointblade;canopener,flatheadscrewdriver,corkscrew;capopener,marlinspike/leatherpunch;nickelbolstersOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$200

FOLDINGHUNTERANNIVERSARYEDITION112002MBladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.15in.Handle:MicartaLock:LockbackWeight:5.6oz.Features:NickelsilverbolstersOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$160

GENTLEMAN'SKNIFEANNIVERSARYEDITION111004MBladeLength:2in.BladeMaterial:4034

Length(Open/Closed):4.5in./5in.Handle:MicartaLock:LockbackWeight:1.3oz.Features:NickelsilverbolstersOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

MINXANNIVERSARYEDITION120617BladeLength:2.6in.BladeMaterial:S35VNLength:6.25in.Handle:MicartaWeight:3.5oz.Features:Blueliner;leathersheathw/handleshieldandhandguardstylecrossstrapOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$265

TRAPPERANNIVERSARYEDITION112525MBladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):7in./4.25in.Handle:MicartaLock:NoneWeight:5.6oz.Features:Nickelsilverbolsters;clipandspeypointbladesOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$95

BuckKniveswww.buckknives.com

Buck Knives is one of the oldest continuously run, family-ownedcompanies in the industry. Hoyt Buck, a youngKansas blacksmith,startedthecompanyin1902.Sincethenthecompanyhasbeenpassed

down to Al Buck and now to CJ (Chuck Buck). The Buck Knivesphilosophyisperhapsrootedin thewordsofCJBuck:“definingthebestwaytodeliverourproductssoyoucanrelyonthemlikeatrustedfriend.”

Onceopened,theChuckBuck–signedChairmanLeatherlockbackknife measures 8.25 inches long. Buck's signature appears in thecherry dymondwood scales between polished nickel bolsters. Aleather belt pouch is supplied. The Ranger Skinner is a fixed-bladeknifewithpolishedbrassbolstersandMacassarEbonydymondwoodscalesovera full tang.Theblack leathersheathmatches thehandle.The PakLite Large is a skeletonized knifemade from 440C carbonsteel.Withouthandlescalesinplace,thetangbecomesthegripframe.The lower edge offers two finger grooves and a guard. Top andbottom, the profile swells to fill the palm. The edges are cut withridgestoenhancegrip.Cutoutsintheknifenotonlyreduceweightbutoffer additional hold points for directing a fine cut. The PakLite isalsoavailablewitha satin finish,but theBlackTractioncoatmakestheknifelessslipperywhenwetandlendsastunningcontrast tothegroundsurfacesoftheblade.

The Buck CSAR knives are sturdy tactical and rescue knivesproducedinconjunctionwithTOPSKnives.TOPSisanIdaho-basedmanufacturerthatreferstoitsproductsastools,first;knives,second.ThevastmajorityoftheTOPScatalogisdevotedtomilitaryandlawenforcement design and application. Whereas TOPS offers fewfolding knives, working in conjunction with Buck is a natural fit.Buck's folding system is strong and smooth. Buck knives arewarrantedforeverandtheyarewhollymadeinAmerica.TheCSARseries includes one fixed-blade knife and three liner lock foldersincludingCSAR-T,CSAR-TAvid,andtheCSAR-TResponder.ThenewCSAR-TAvidislighterandlessbulkythanitsCSARteammates.The3.5 tantoblade is still in placebut overall length is reducedbyabout one-quarter inch and carry weight is some 1.5 ounces less.SomeofthisisattributabletotheuseofSantoprenescalesappliedto

thestainlesssteelliners,ratherthanusingheavilycarvedG10.Bladematerial is 420HC instead of 154CM stainless. All CSAR knivesincludeahexadaptorforaidinworkingvarioustools,includingahextool set with driver and fifteen bits sold separately. There are alsoutility slots in the blade that can be used to bend wire or othermaterial.Pocketclip is tipupandmovable to rightor left side.Thesupplied black nylon sheath is built for hard use and is MOLLEcompatible.

CHAIRMANLEATHER0110CWSNK-BBladeLength(Max):3.75in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength(Open/Closed):8.65in./4.9in.Handle:CherrydymondwoodLock:LockbackWeight:7.2oz.Features:Nickelbolsters;ChuckBucksignature;leathersheathOptions:WithNylonsheath,$89MSRP:....................$100

CSAR-TAVID090BladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength(Open/Closed):8.25in./4.75in.Handle:Stainlesssteel/SantoprenerubberLock:LinerlockWeight:7.1oz.Features:MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheath;tipupreversiblepocketclip;hextooladaptable,driver,andbitssoldseparatelyOptions:CSAR-TResponderaddsfullcoverageG10scales;seatbeltcutter;glassbreak;ATS34steelblade,$140MSRP:....................$110

PAKLITESKINNERLARGE141BKBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:8in.Handle:420HCWeight:4.1oz.Features:Blacknylonsheath;blacktractioncoatfinishOptions:Satinfinish,$30MSRP:.....................$35

RANGERSKINNER0113BRS-BBladeLength:3.1in.

BladeMaterial:420HCLength:7.25in.Handle:MacassarEbonydymondwoodWeight:5.2oz.Features:BlackleathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

CaseKnivesBasedinBradford,Pennsylvania,W.R.CaseandSonsCutleryisanAmerican success story. As stated on the company website: “Thecompany's rich history began in 1889when four brothers—WilliamRussell (W. R.), Jean, John, and Andrew Case (a.k.a. “The CaseBrothers”)—beganfashioningknivesandsellingthemalongawagontrailinupstateNewYork.”W.R.’ssonJohnistheonethatformallyopenedthecompanyattheturnofthecentury.Todaythecompanyisowned by Zippo Manufacturing, but this was far from a hostiletakeover. Evidence of their friendly alliance is the Zippo/Casemuseum,alsolocatedinBradford.TherevisitorscanlearnhowWorldWar II played a part in making Case knives and Zippo Lightersfamousaroundtheworld.From1943untiltheendofthewar,Zippo'sentire production run was sent to U.S. troops.More importantly, itwastheCaseV-42StilettothatwasusedbytheFirstSpecialServiceForce known as “The Devil's Brigade.” According to the ArmyHistorical Foundation, the official designation of this 12-inch longknifewith7-and5/16-inchbladeinOrdnanceDepartmentdocumentsreads,“Knife-Fighting-CommandoTypeV42.”

TodayCaseknivesareprimarilysoldthroughauthorizeddealers.Infact,theyaremorelikelytobefoundinhardwarestoresthangunshopsorsportinggoodstores.Aswouldfollow,theCasecataloglistsmanyknivesforthehunterandtheworkingman.Thismaychangeinthenext twelvemonths asCase introduces itsTec-X lineof tacticalfolding knives. As it stands now, a substantial portion of Case

customer sales is collector driven. In fact, theCaseCollector'sClubboasts the largest active membership of any collector's club in theworld, numbering around 19,000. A recent offering is in the SelectdoubleX category. The SelectWinter BottomCopperlock is amid-lockknifewithasingleclippointblademeasuringabout3.16inchesin length. Thumbnail openings are enhanced by supplying a longrectangular“French”nailnick.Theupperedgeofthelockspring,orspline,isworkedwithaseriesofscalloped-stylecuts.Soisthespineoftheblade.Thenickelsilverbolstersarehighlypolished.CaseXXisinscribedonthebadge,therearbolster,andontheflatjustforwardoftheblade—sometimesreferred toas thericasso.ThescalesareboneculledfromZebucattle found inBrazil.Thescalesare jigged in theCase Winter Bottom pattern. The Winter Bottom pattern might bedescribedasgivingtheappearanceoflinesorridgescutintoasnowdriftbygustingwinds.

SELECTXXWINTERBOTTOMCOPPERLOCK05382

BladeLength(Max):3.16in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.5in./4.25in.Handle:WinterbottomJiggedBoneLock:MidlockWeight:2.8oz.Features:Nickelsilverbolsters;rectangular“French”nailnickopening;workedbladeandspline(scallopeddecorationsonlockingspringandbladespine)Options:NoneMSRP:.....................$92

GraymanKniveswww.graymanknives.com

GraymanKnivesisadifferentsortofknifecompany.It'samom-and-popoperationbutthat'snotreallyunusual.Itbeganwithadedicatedmakerthathadavisionofwhataknifeshouldbeabletodo.Again,that's not so different either. Here are some of the details that setGraymanKnivesapart.GraymanstartedoutmakingknivesforsoldierfriendsofMike,thecompanypresident.Itshouldbenotedthatwe'rereferringtocontemporarysoldiers.NotevenasearlyasDesertStorm.We're talking about post-9/11 front liners serving in Iraq andAfghanistanforboththeU.S.militaryandprivatecontractors.Thesewere soldiers fighting a new kind of war, and to meet their needstraditionalmilitary designwas off the table. Nevertheless,Mike hitupon a combination that worked—one that has proven as brutallyeffectiveasithasdurable.Fixed-bladeknivesmakeupthebulkofthegraymancatalog—primarilyfulltangknivesmadefromasinglepieceofquarter-inch-thick1095highcarbonsteel.Themetaliscoveredendto end with Gunkote. Gunkote is a military grade anticorrosivecoating that will not attract or carry dust or dirt, which isadvantageousconsidering thecurrent theatreofwar,whichhasbeennicknamedthe“sandbox.”MicartaorG10scalesareappliedtoform

thehandle.MostGraymanknivesaresharpenedusingachiselgrindfor maximum strength. It also makes cutting a straight line a littlemore difficult.Hence, awounddealt by one of these knives can bedifficulttofix.SafecarryissuppliedbyaheavykydexguardthatfillsoutanylonMOLLEstylesheath.

For the first four years Mike only made knives for his closerassociates.Graymanknivesarenow,thankstothewebsite talentsofhis wife Sue, available to the general public. But they are stillhandmadebyMike,oneatatime.Maybethat'swhyshoppingontheGraymanKniveswebsitecansometimesbeconfusing.Whenyouseeaknifeyoulikeitmightread“SOLD.”Butthat'sokay.They'llmakeanotheronejustforyouandengraving(upto15words)isfree.

Not counting special run knives, Grayman lists twelve differentmodels—twofoldersandtenfixed-blademodels.Withinthesedesigncategoriesarevariationsinbladelength.Itisalsonotunusualforeachmodel to have a “middle” name, such as the Grayman DarfurDefenderortheWestNileWarrior.Suchisthefocusandbondwiththewaronterror.

The Merdeka (the Malay/Indonesian word for “free” or“independent”) was designed to offer the most possible choppingpowerinacompact8-inchbladeknife.Italsofeaturesapointthatisdirectly in linewith theaxisof the tang todeliveramassivewoundchannelfromits3-inchtallblade.Variationfromtheuseof1095highcarbonsteelincludestheuseof9AL/4Vtitaniumbladeswithalayerofcarbideappliedtotheedges.Theadditionofcarbideoffersgreateredge retention to the titanium and also a measure of fine naturalserration. Knives that are available with carbide-coated titaniumbladesaretheDinka,Rav3,Suenami,Warrior,andSub-Saharan.

TitaniumisalsousedinthemakingofGrayman'sfoldingknives.Both the Dua and Satu folders are frame-lock knives of titaniumconstruction.Thisincludestheframeandthepocketclip.ThebladesaregroundfromCPMS30Vsteel.Bothsidesof theDuafoldersarebaretitanium.TheSatuFoldercoversthenon-lockingsidewithG10

butlimitedrunsfeaturingcarbonfiberscalescomeandgoondemand.

DARFURDEFENDERBladeLength:7.5in.BladeMaterial:1095HCLength:13.25in.Handle:G10Weight:19oz.Features:HeavygaugeKydexinnersheathinCorduranylonMOLLEcompatibleoutersheath;verticalorsmallofthebackcarry;¼-inch-thickblade;singlebevel(chisel)grindformaximumstrengthOptions:BlackorgreenG10handle;freeengravingupto15lettersMSRP:....................$235

DINKA/MINIDINKABladeLength:4in./3in.BladeMaterial:1095HCLength:8.25in./6.25in.Handle:G10Weight:10.25oz./6.5oz.Features:HeavygaugeKydexinnersheathinCorduranylonMOLLEcompatibleoutersheath;GunKotefinishOptions:BlackorgreenG10handle;Dinkaavailablewithtitaniumblade,$265;freeengravingupto15lettersMSRP:...............$185/$150

MERDEKABladeLength:8in.BladeMaterial:1095HCLength:13.5in.Handle:G10Weight:24oz.Features:HeavygaugeKydexinnersheathinCorduranylonMOLLEcompatibleoutersheath;verticalorsmallofthebackcarry;¼-inch-thickblade;singlebevel(chisel)grindformaximumstrengthOptions:BlackorgreenG10handle;freeengravingupto15lettersMSRP:....................$285

SATUFOLDERBladeLength(Max):4in.BladeMaterial:CPMS30VLength(Open/Closed):9.9in./5.9in.Handle:Titanium/G10Lock:FramelockWeight:10.4oz.Features:Titaniumframeandpocketclip;handlescalecoversnon-locking,leftside,only;heattreatedblade;oversize(⅜in.)pivotpinOptions:BlackG10,greenG10handle;carbonfiberhandle,$445MSRP:....................$375

ViewingtheleftandrightsideprofilesoftheGraymanSatuFoldercanbemisleading.Therightsideoftheknifeconsistsofamassivetitaniumplatenearly.02inchesinwidth.Thismeansthelockingstrutissuperstrong.TheleftsideoftheknifeisjustaswidebutconsistsofathinnertitaniumplatecoveredbyG10toenhancegrip.WeweighedtheSatutobeabout10.4ounces,butit'sdifficulttoportraythesheerpresenceoftheSatuinamerephotograph.Thecircumferenceofthemiddlefingergrooveisabout3.9inchesandedgetospinewemeasuredtheCPMS30Lbladetobeabout1.65inchestall.

SINGLEBEVELWESTNILEWARRIOR7.5/5.5BladeLength:7.5in./5.5in.BladeMaterial:1095HCLength:13.5in./11.25in.Handle:G10Weight:21.9oz./18oz.Features:GunKotecoatedblade;heavygaugeKydexinnersheath;CorduranylonMOLLEcompatibleoutersheath;verticalorsmallofthebackcarry;¼-inch-thickblade;singlebevel(chisel)grindformaximumstrengthOptions:BlackorgreenG10handle;freeengravingupto15lettersMSRP:...............$215/$195

HavalonKniveswww.havalon.com

Cincinnati, Ohio's Havalon Knives offers a unique approach toproducing an effective skinning knife for hunters. A division ofHavel'sIncorporated,andlongknownasasupplierofsurgicalblades,Havalon adapts the scalpel to theneedsof thehunter.Whereas it isnotunusualforhunterstocarryapackofscalpelsorreplaceableblade

knivesmoresuitabletocraftsthanforskinning,fewsuchtoolsoffertheergonomicsorappealofahuntingknife.Theproblem is it'snotunusualforaskinningknifetoneedsharpeningafteronlyoneortwodressings. In the case of accidental contact with bone, stopping tosharpen theblademaybecomenecessarybefore a singledressing iscomplete.Havalon's“Quik-Change”knivesaredesignedtoeliminatesharpeningandoffer thehandlingandconvenienceofafield-worthyfoldingbladeknife.

Each Havalon knife is a locking blade folder with a stem thatrotates out from the handle body.The stem is fitwith a connectingclip, or “fitment,” that is very similar to the one found on surgicalscalpels. The fitment, as well as the other mechanical parts of theHavalonknives,ismadefromstainlesssteel;soarethebladesthataretemperedtoresistbendingandproviderigidspring-liketension.Themanufacturerrecommends that loadingabladeon to thefitmentcanbeachievedusingasmallpairofplierssuchasthosefoundinamulti-toolset.Thefirststep is tomakesure thebladestemis lockedfullyopen. The fitment has a slot opening from the tip. The rear of thefitmentisslightlyraised.Usingplierstoholdthebladefromthedullside—ninety degrees to the cutting edge—the blade is then slippedover the fitment so that the inner forwardedgeof the lockingnotchworks into the slot inside the fitment. Continue sliding the bladetowards theknifehandleuntil the rear edgeof thenotch snapsoverthe top of the fitment. A tug with the pliers should be all that isrequiredtomakesurethebladeislockedintoplace.

Removingthebladealsobeginswithverifyingthatthebladestemislockedintheopenposition.Themanufacturerrecommendsholdingthe knifewith the sharp edge facing away from the user.Thebladeshould be held using pliers approaching from the dull side of theblade.Theindexfingerof thelefthandisusedtopushtherearwardloweredge,or“heel,”of thebladesidewaysso that itcanpassoverthe fitment. Asmany as twelve extra blades are shipped with eachknife.

The Piranta Pro Skinning knife features a Stainless steel handlewithfingergroovesforbettercontrolandG10inlaidontheleftside.Unlike the Havalon's other knives, the Piranta Pro is a frame-lockknife.AllothersutilizealinerlockwithStainlesssteelliners.Thumbstuds foropeningareof thepaddlestyleandmachinedasonepiecewith the rotating blade stem. Blade length for each of the Pirantaseriesknivesis2.75inches.

ThePirantaEdgeandthePirantaZkniveseachutilizehighgradeplastic handles with rubber inserts on the left side only. The EdgefeaturesahighvisibilitybrightorangehandlemadefromABSplastic.The Piranta Z comeswith a blackmilitary grade Zytel handle. Theright-side-onlypocketclipisremovable.ThePirantaPredatorknivesfeatureornatescrimshaw-style laserengravingson theirABSplastichandles.

TheBaracutaserieslinerlockknivesfeatureHavalon'sZytelgripwithrubberinlaidontheleft-handside.TheBlazeisaskinningknifewithbrightorangehandleandablademeasuring4.4inchesinlength.The Baracuta Edge and Z models pack a thin 5-inch-long bladeintended primarily for filet cuts.One of themore versatileHavalonknives is the Tracer22. The Tracer22 can be fitted with severaldifferentsizeandstylebladesthatrangefromadroppointprofiletothe number 25 triangular-shaped spearpoint razor-edgedblade.Withits helpful finger grooves on the bottom side of the grip, this knifesharesaprofilesimilartotheHavalon'sProskinningknife.ButthisisalinerlockknifewithblackZytelhandlescalesandbluerubberinsertoverStainlesssteelliners.Bladelengthis2.75inches.Havalonknivesmayalsobecarriedinabeltpouchwithsnapclosureandaseparatecompartment for spare blades. Available materials are nylon orleather.

BARACUTAEDGE/BARACUTAZXT127EDGE/XT127ZBladeLength:5in.BladeMaterial:127XTStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):11in./6in.Handle:Zytelplastic/rubberinsertsLock:LinerlockWeight:3oz.Features:Replaceableblades;five-packreplacementbladesincluded;dualthumbstuds;openbackdesignforeasycleaning;removablepocketclip;StainlesssteelactionOptions:Orangeorgrayrubbergripinserts;snapoverbeltpouchMSRP:.....................$60

PIRANTAORIGINALSTAINLESSSTEELSKINNINGKNIFEXT-60KNPBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:60XTStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.75in./3.75in.Handle:Stainlesssteel/G10Lock:FramelockWeight:2.3oz.Features:Replaceableblades;12-packreplacementbladesincluded;dualthumbstuds;removablepocketclip;fingergroovehandle;beadblastfinishOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$50

PIRANTAEDGEBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:60XTStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.25in.Handle:ABSplastic/rubberinsertsLock:LinerlockWeight:2oz.Features:Replaceableblades;12-packreplacementbladesincluded;dualthumbstuds;removablepocketclip;highvisibilityorangehandle;StainlesssteelactionOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$36

PIRANTAZXT-60ZBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:60XTStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.75in.Handle:Zytelplastic/rubberinsertsLock:LinerlockWeight:2oz.Features:Replaceableblades;12-packreplacementbladesincluded;dualthumbstuds;removablepocketclip;StainlesssteelactionOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$36

PIRANTATRACER22XT-22TRBladeLength:2.25in.BladeMaterial:22XTStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.75in.Handle:Aluminum/rubberinsertsLock:LinerlockWeight:1.4oz.Features:Replaceableblades;12-packreplacementbladesincluded;dualthumbstuds;removeablepocketclip;openbackdesignforeasycleaningOptions:Canaccommodatenumbers20thru25sizebladesMSRP:.....................$42

PIRANTAPREDATORTIMBERWOLFXT-60-PRWBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:60XTStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7in./4.25in.Handle:ABSplasticLock:LinerlockWeight:2oz.Features:Replaceableblades;12-packreplacementbladesincluded;dualthumbstuds;removeablepocketclip;scrimshawstylelaserengravedhandlescales;StainlesssteelactionOptions:CougarorGrizzlyBearengravedhandleMSRP:.....................$40

HogueElishewitzExtremeKnivesWhen Guy Hogue retired from his post as armorer and shootinginstructorfortheLosAngelesPoliceDepartment,hehadanideaforan improvement to handgungrips, specifically for the revolver.Thetraditional revolver grip consisted of two opposing pieces thatscrewed together over the butt frame. The inner surface of the twohalves was usually cut to match the framework to one degree oranother, but unless the retaining screw was secure, the two halveswereindangerofshiftingabout.Thiscouldbearealproblemifyou

weredealingwithbadguys.Butevenifyouweremerelytakinginadayattherange,accommodationforthecross-mountedlockingscrewwas prone to rubbing a blister into the shooter's palm or being justplain annoying. So, Guy Hogue invented the Monogrip®. As youmighthaveguessedHogue'sinventionwasaone-piecedesign.Madefromwoodorrubber,theMonogrip®wasslippedonfromthebottomoftheframeandsecuredbyasinglescrewthat lockedtightly intoayoke-likeattachmentthatwasincludedwiththegrip.

Whereas making grips for all sorts of handguns has been verygood to the Hogue family, the manner in which the company hasgrownisnothingshortofastounding.HogueHandALLToolGrip®,HogueToolandMachine,HogueOEMmolding,woodworking,andpackagingarejustsomeoftheintereststhatbeganwithasimpleidea.TheproductionofHogueFineSportingCutlerybeganin2010whenthe company entered into collaboration with Allen Elishewitz.Elishewitz's designs have in the past shown up in the catalogs ofseveralmajormanufacturers,but in thiscase the latestHogueEX01knives share a similar profile with Allen's most current customdesigns.IntermsoftechnologytheEX01knivesutilizetheElishewitzbutton lock. The button lock acts as an automatically locking crossbolt. Many experts considered the Elishewitz button lock to be thestrongestavailabledesignforaportablefoldingknife.Inaddition,theHogueEX01kniveshavea left sidemountedsafety thatcanbeslidforwardtopreventthebuttonlockfromreleasingtheblade.

EXTREMEKNIFE#1EX01BladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:6061T-6aluminumLock:ButtonlockWeight:4.5oz.Features:Bladedoubletemperedcryogenicallyheattreated;rightsidepocketclip,tiportipdown;leftsidemountedbladelock;dualthumbstudsOptions:Tantoordroppointblade;4-inchblade,$198;G-10fiberG-Mascus©texturedhandle,$198–$216MSRP:....................$180

KershawKnives,KAIUSALtd.,andZeroToleranceKershawknivesopenedforbusinessintheUnitedStatesin1974withitsmainoffice located inLakeOswego,Oregon.Kershaw traces itsrootstotheformationoftheEndoManufacturingCompanyin1908.

Thisbegins a timeline that includes suchnames asSanwaPrecisionWorksandKAIRazor,bothofwhicharewidelyrespectedgiantsofmarketing and manufacturing in Japan and elsewhere in SoutheastAsia.ButKershawanditssistercompaniesZeroToleranceandShunCutlery—which together make up KAI USA Ltd—display theimagination and creativity of American design. Milestones indevelopmentincludecollaborationwithdesignerKenOnionandtheirpatentedSpeedSafe®assistedopeningtechnology.

The Kershaw 1880 Echelon is literally a showpiece for theSpeedSafe®mechanism. The handle is semi-translucent. Therefore,themechanismisvisibleinsilhouette,includingoperationoftheInsetLiner Lock, which results in an unusually streamlined body. Thethumbstudissetinsideaboldreliefinthebladethatdesignerslikedto refer to as “floating.” The ideawas to produce a discreet pocketknife that was almost ghostly, light in weight, but imminentlyeffective.

ZeroToleranceknivesaretheresultofKAIUSALtd.’sdesiretoservicetherigorousdemandsofthemilitaryandlawenforcement.AportionoftheproceedsfromthesaleofZeroToleranceknivesgoestothe Paralyzed Veterans of America Heritage fund(pvaheritagefund.org). A new offering is the Hinderer Folder 0560,featuringanELMAX®powderedsteelblade.ELMAX®isathrough-hardening, corrosion-resistant mold steel created by powdermetallurgyprocessingtechniques.Primarycomponentsarechromium,vanadium, andmolybdenum. ELMAX® is also renowned for beinghighlywear resistantwith very good dimensional stability and highcompressive strength. Hardness as per the Rockwell scale can varyfrom48HRCto62HRC.Butforknifebladeapplicationsaratingofabout58HRCisthenorm.Thedesignerofthe0560isRickHinderer.HindererisafirstresponderspecializinginfireandEMT.Hisearliestcustomknivesweredecidedly artful in nature.But since joininghisresponseunit'sdive team, theemphasisofhisdesignshas shifted tohard-usetacticalapplications.

TheHindererFolder0560isaframe-lockknife.Thelockingsideismadefromtitanium.Thenon-lockingsideutilizesaheavyslabofmachined G10. The stonewashed finish blade can be opened byflipperorwiththumbstudsthatarelocatedonbothsidesoftheblade.Thelockingtabridesonaballbearingaction.OtherdetailsthatmaketheHindererFolder0560easiertousearethumbstudsthattuckoutofthewayafterthebladeisopenedandadeepfingergrooveformedbythe contour of the handle and the flipper that also becomes a guardoncethebladeisopened.

ECHELON1880BladeLength(Max):3.25in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4in.Handle:G10Lock:Linerlock(inset)Weight:2.6oz.Features:Speedassistopening;thumbstudmountedslightlyforward;semi-translucenthandle;reversiblepocketclip;linerlockisinsetforslimmerprofileOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$90

ZEROTOLERANCE

HINDERERFOLDER0560

BladeLength(Max):3.75in.BladeMaterial:ELMAX®powderedsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.8in./5in.Handle:G10andTitaniumLock:FramelockWeight:5.8oz.Features:Stonewashfinishblade;snagresistantdualthumbstuds;thumbstudorflipperopening;ballbearingaction;integralhandguard;lockingsideistitanium;rightorleftsidetipuportipdownpocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$325

KnivesofAlaskaCharles Allen, President of Knives of Alaska, is one of the mostwidely respected guides and outfitters working in southeast Alaska.Experiencehas toldhim thatgearplays amajor role indeterminingthesuccess,comfort,andenjoymentofthehunt.Developingalineupof lifetime-guaranteed knives was Allen's way of ensuring that hiscustomers had the best possible knives to rely upon. For theproductionanddistributionofhisknives,Allenchosetosetupshopin his native state ofTexas in the town ofDenison, about 75milesnorth ofDallas. Knives ofAlaska are perhaps best known for theirmultipleknifesetsthatincludeasmanyastwoorthreeknives,plusasharpeningstone,inthesamebeltsheath.Amongthesixteendifferentvarieties of combination sets are roll-up packs that include portablewoodorbonesawsandhatchetsaswellasskinningknives.

OneofthemostversatileandusefulnewofferingsfromknivesofAlaska is theMagnumULU. TheULU is based on a centuries-oldnativeAlaskandesign.Itsslightlyovalprofileoffersawidegripareaabove a broad heavy blade, presenting about 160 degrees of finelyground edge. Its design not only offers tremendous downwardleverage for chopping, but the fine-edge blade can also be used forskinning.Aswithmanyblades fromKnivesofAlaska, thesteelhas

been draw tempered and cryogenically treated. TheULU's compactshapeallowsittobecarriedeasilyonthebelt.Aleathersheathwithsnap-overkeepissupplied.

The KOABlue/Black Assisted opening folder is an example oftheirnew lineof folders thatcanbeused for tacticalapplicationsaswell as a general service knife.Assisted opening has been added tohelpoutwhenhands are full or coldweathermakes removingone'sgloves inconvenient or just downright inadvisable. D2 tool steel isusedforthebladeswithanEmralonanticorrosivecoating.Thespinefeaturesalinedsurfaceaboutmidwaybetweenthehandleandpointofthe blade. This is an alternate thumb position enabling the user tosafelymaneuverthetipwhileperformingsuchchoresasremovingahook from the mouth of a fish. Assisted opening is powered by atorsionbar.Aheavy liner lockassures that theknifewill stayopen.There is alsoacrossbolt lock tokeep thebladeclosed.Thismakescarryingtheknifelooseinsideapackorpocketallthemoresafe.Thepocket clip is right side only and the handle material is G10 oroptional Suregrip synthetic composite. Combination or plain-edgedbladesareavailable.

BLAZEBLUE/BLACKASSISTEDOPENERBladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.75in./5.1in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.8oz.

Features:Torsionbarassistspring;Emralonanti-rustandcorrosioncoat;singlesidepocketclipOptions:Plainedgeorpartiallyserratedblade;blackG10handleMSRP:....................$200

ULUBladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength:3.25in.Handle:SuregriprubbercompositeWeight:4.1oz.Features:BasedonAlaskannativedesign;usedforskinning,fleshing,andslicing;leatherbeltsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$65

OntarioKnifeCompanyNot to be confusedwith the province ofOntario, theOntarioKnifeCompanywasnamedafteritscountyoforigin,whichislocatedinthescenic southern tier of upstateNewYork.Theoriginof theOntarioKnifeCompanycanbe tracedas farbackas1889,whenproduction

wasdrivenbyawaterpower-rungrindstonelocatedinornearthecityof Naples, New York. In 1902 the company was moved to largerquarters located in Cadiz, which is now part of Franklinville, NewYork—itscurrentlocation.

Servotronicspurchased theOntarioKnifeCompany in1967,butthenewownerspreferredtokeepthewell-respectedOKCname.TwoyearslaterServotronicsalsopurchasedQueenCutlery.QueenCutlerybecame OKC's “sister” company, originally specializing in themanufacture of pocket knives mostly for collectors, while OKCfocused primarily on fixed-blade knives. Today, the two businessescomplement each other, with Queen continuing to offer high gradetraditionaldesignsandOKC-brandedknivesdesignedforhardusebyoutdoorsman,military,andlawenforcement.

TheOntarioKnifeCompanyBlackbird isastraight-forwardfull-tang fixed-blade knife of simple design. The full profile blade ishandled by rounded Micarta scales that include a guard profile upfront and a guard before the butt to secure the grip in retraction ordrawcut.ThenylonMOLLEcompatiblesheathislinedwithaKydexguardthatisventilatedfordrainageandtopromotedrying.

Two other hard use knives are the Ranger Silver Skeleton andNeck knife. Ranger knives are designed by Justin Gingrich, formerArmy Ranger. Designed for carry in pack or inside a kydex necksheath(supplied),theseare“crossover”productsthatshouldappealtohuntersaswellasspecialoperators.BoththeRangerSilverSkeletonandNeckKnifearelightweight,durable,andverysharp.

BLACKBIRDSK-5WILDERNESSSURVIVALKNIFEBladeLength:5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:10in.Handle:MicartaWeight:8.4oz.Features:MOLLE/beltloopsheath;sheathhasrigidprotectivelinerwithdrainholeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$117

NECKKNIFEBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:440StainlessLength:7in.Handle:440StainlessWeight:NAFeatures:KydexsheathforneckorpackOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

RANGERSILVERSKELETONBladeLength:2.7in.BladeMaterial:440StainlessLength:6in.Handle:440StainlessWeight:NA

Features:KydexsheathforneckorpackOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

Puma®KnifeCompanyUSAwww.pumaknifecompany.com

ThePUMA®trademarkharkensbacktotheeighteenthcentury.Thatit was first registered with the Knifemakers Guild in Solingen,Germany, in 1769 tells us how long the creation of edgedweaponshas been a part of life in the Northern Rhine-Westphal area. Morespecifically, it is interesting tonote thatby themid-1700s therewasalreadyarecognizedguildinplace.TheoriginallocationofPUMA®was northeast of Solingen, along theWupperRiver, but the factorywasmovedtothebigcity,whichissometimesreferredtoasthe“CityofBlades.”Swordsmenofmedievaltimesaresaidtohavecoineditscrest (two swords crossed behind a ship's anchor against royal bluetoppedwithacrown).Itisestimatedthatsome90percentofGermanknivesaremadeinSolingen.

FromthetimethecompanywasmovedtoSolingenin1855tothe1920s, PUMA® managed to establish itself on the internationalmarket. However, the company was put under the authority of theWar Production board during WWII. In the years that followed,emphasiswasputontheproductionofhunting,fishing,andoutdoorknives. By 1953 staple designs, such as the Waidmesser andJagdnicker,hadbeenaddedtothecatalog.In1956,theWhiteHunterknifewasdevelopedinconjunctionwiththeEastAfricanProfessionalHunter's Association. The White Hunter remains one of the mostversatileandpopularknivesavailabletoday.

In1957,statesidedistributionwasestablishedoutofNewYork.In2009, PUMA® Knife Company USA was established in Lenexa,

Kansas.SincethenthePUMA®brandhashadarebirthwithrelianceontheSGB™GermanBladelineofknives.

One of the more interesting knives made available to theAmericanpublicisPUMA®USA'sFalknersheil2,orFalcon'sShield.Thismay sound like the name of a Special Forces knife but itwasactuallydesignedtofillamuchmoreutilitarianrole.Ifyouhaveeverbeen huntingwith a falcon as your primaryweapon then you knowthat falcons are as stubborn as they are proud.Once they've caughttheirprey,theyliketoholdontoitforawhile.Retrievalofpreyoftencalls for you to cut the bird's catch out of its claws.A very specialknife, such as the Falknersheil 2, is called for so this can be donewithoutharming(ordarewesayupsetting) thebird.Theknifemustbelongenoughtoofferproperleverageandsomewhatlithesoitcanbeworked in tight spaces. It actuallymust include twogripareas:atraditionalgripareasotheknifecanbehandledadministratively(suchasinandoutofitssheath),andasafegripareaclosertothetip.Ifyouwill notice the Falknersheil 2 has a notch in the blade edge abouthalfwayalongits3.8-inchlength.Fromthispointforwardtheedgeisfinely sharpened. This serves to limit the amount of cutting surfacethatcanactuallybeintroducedbetweentheclaws.Rearwardfromthisnotchthebladeisdull.Thisaffordsasafeareaofgripsotheknifecanbeworked in shorter strokeswithgreater strengthandmorecontrol.Thesidesofthebladehaveabloodlettingchanneltohelpdrawbloodaway from the tip. This helps prevent the target area from beingobscured by blood. It is certainly easy to imagine other huntingapplications for this knife aside from falconry.But its visual appealaloneisenoughreasontomakeitpartofone'scollection.

The German Expedition Knife is a one-piece knife withskeletonizedhandlebilledastheultimateremotecountryknife.Madeentirely of 1.4116 steel, a full 6.7 inches of its 11.4-inch length isdevotedtoabowie-styleblade.ThisisahandmadeknifeandpartofPUMA® USA's gold class. It comes with a leather sheath and

hardwoodpresentationcase,but theExpeditionknife isalsocapableof roughing it.One of PUMA® USA'smost sought-after designs istheWhiteHunterknife.

Like other PUMA® products, the new standard offering of theWhiteHunterfeatureshandlescalesmadefromtruenaturallydroppedantlerstag.Thehandlehasabrass-linedlanyardeyeletandincludesalarge rounded handguard. A leather bowie-style sheath with crossguard leatherkeep, thighstrap,and lanyardaresupplied.The9-inchblade is designed with a thumb rest and a 1.2-inch-long row ofserrations. The curved blade is suitable for cutting, slicing, andskinning. Its contours are the product of four separate grinds thatproduceaflatsurfaceabovetheheaviestpartofthebladethatcanbeused for hammeringor striking.Anewofferingwith similar profilebut in a more compact size is theWildcat SGB™ Stag. It featuresnaturallydroppedantlerStag,polishedbrasshandguard,and4.6-inchblade.TheElkHunterStagalsooffersastaghandlewithguardbutaslightlyshorter,morestout,4.2-inchdroppointblade.

Puma®KnifeCompanyUSAwww.pumaknifecompany.com

IdentificationofmodelandmakerarefoundontheleftsideofallPUMA®SGBblades.On the rightsidecanbe founda tinydot thatlooks like someone has touched a layer of clear coat with a finesewing needle. This has been the cause of some buyers calling thefactory to ask what is wrong with the finish. This is actually aRockwellhardnessproofmark.WhereasmostmakerssimplyclaimanHRCnumberforaseriesofknives,PUMA®actuallytestseachknifebladeindividually.In1965,PUMA®begandatestampingalloftheirknivesontheenclosedowner'sinformationsheet.Toreassurebuyersthattheirknivesareinnowaydefective,thecompanyisconsidering

the addition of an explanation of the proofmark, if not the actualreading.

SeveralnewSGBfolders—rangingfromtraditional tomodern—are available from PUMA® USA. The most traditional is theStockman Stag. Not only does it feature antler stag scales andpolishednickelbolstersbutaworkedFrench-stylenailnickonits3-inch clip-point blade. Spey and sheepfoot blades are also included.TheBossBonefeaturesbonescalesbetweenbrassbolsters,affordingthislockbackworkingman'sknifesomethingextratobeproudof.

TheWardenSawWoodandTrapperStagaretwolockbackkniveswithmultiple blades. TheTrapper has stag scaleswith equal lengthclipand speypointblades.The secondarybladeon theWarden is awood saw with teeth that are actually quite functional. An addedfeature is that there are separate back locks for each blade or bladeandsaw.TheRangerseriesoflockbackknivesarebudgetpricedbutstill offer SGB steel bladeswith proofmarks. The handle scales areABSplasticforharduse,andthebladesaretreatedtoablacktitaniumcoating.

BOSSSGBBONE6169640BladeLength(Max):4.1in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlessLength(Open/Closed):9.5in./5.5in.Handle:BoneLock:BacklockWeight:5.6oz.Features:Rectangular“French”nailnickOptions:Jacarandawoodhandlescale,$80MSRP:.....................$70

ELKHUNTERSTAGSGB6816050BladeLength:4.2in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlessLength:8.5in.Handle:NaturaldroppedStagAntlerWeight:7oz.Features:Rockwellproofmark;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

FALKNERSHEIL2123515BladeLength:3.8in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlessLength:7.8in.Handle:JacarandawoodWeight:3.8oz.Features:Handmade;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$500

GERMANEXPEDITIONKNIFE181000BladeLength:6.7in.BladeMaterial:1.4116steelLength:11.4in.

Handle:1.4116steelWeight:9.5oz.Features:Leathersheath;blackhardwoodpresentationcaseOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$448

RANGER20SGBFINEEDGE623055ABladeLength:2.3in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlessLength(Open/Closed):5.2in./2.9in.Handle:ABSplasticLock:Backlock

Weight:2oz.Features:Blacktitaniumcoatedblade;rectangular“French”nailnickOptions:2.8-inchblade,$35;3.2-inchblade,$40MSRP:.....................$25

SGBTRAPPERSTAG6410631SBladeLength(Max):2.8in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlessLength(Open/Closed):6.3in./3.5in.Handle:StagLock:NoneWeight:3oz.

Features:Equallengthclipandspeypointblades;clippointhasworkedFrenchnailnick;Rockwellproofmark;nylonsheathOptions:3.3-inchbladesGrandTrapper,$70MSRP:.....................$50

STOCKMANSTAGHORN6410675SBladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlessLength(Open/Closed):6.5in./3.5in.Handle:StagLock:NoneWeight:1.7oz.Features:Sheepfoorandspeypointblades;clippointhasworkedFrenchnailnickOptions:Brownbonescales,$40;wood,$30MSRP:.....................$65

WARDENW/SAWSGBWOOD6169623WBladeLength:3.7in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlessLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./2.9in.

Handle:JacarandawoodLock:BacklockWeight:7.2oz.Features:3.7-inchsawblade;separatebacklockforsawandclippointblade;rectangular“French”nailnickOptions:4.1-inchclippointbladeonly,$60MSRP:.....................$80

WILDCATSGBSTAG6816300BladeLength:4.6in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlessLength:9.2in.Handle:NaturaldroppedStagAntlerWeight:7.6oz.Features:Rockwellproofmark;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$96

RemingtonKniveswww.remington.com

Remington is, of course, best known for ammunition and firearms.But in 2009 they instituted the Remington Cutlery Collector's Clubwithadmittedlylittlefanfare.Havingrecognizablebrandsupportisagoodwaytobuildacustomerbase,butthelatest trendistoactivelycompeteinthehuntingandlawenforcementmarketwithknivesthatarenotjustcollectiblebutviabletoolsthatcomplementone'spersonalbatteryofweapons.Nevertheless, thecollector'ssidecontinuestobeenergized by products like the Double Lockback Trapper BulletKnife. The Bullet Knife series is distinguished by the insignia rifle

cartridge plate on the handle scale. This traditional style folder isspecial not only because it locks the blade openwith release at therear of the handle, but also that the premium version utilizes aDamascus steel blade. The scales are a distinctive Mahogany GunStock Jigged bone, and both the clip and spey point blades areapproximately the same length. This knife is also available with440HCblades.

TheuseofGreenBonescalesaccentuatesanothernewRemingtonfamily of traditional pattern folding knives, dubbed the Heritageseries. Each knife will have the Remington Arms Co. crest on itsbolster. Possibly the most interesting version is the Upland GreenBone.Theterm“upland”referstothetypeofbirdhuntingthattakesplaceawayfromthemarshesinsearchofground-dwellingfowl,suchas grouse and pheasant.This is a shotgunner's game, so theUplandincludes a fold-out choke tube wrench that can be used for bothtwelve-andtwenty-gaugetubes.Thereisalsoabirdhookthatcanbeusedtogutthebirds.

TheEliteSkinnerseriesisahighlyfunctionalgroup.Theycanbesheathed locked open or closed.TheRemington Insignia knives areavailableintraditionalpatterns,bothfixedandfolding,withthe“R”insignia on each side of the handles. Availablewith black laminatescales, optional burlwood handles makes these knives look muchmoreexpensiveandmoreenjoyabletocollect.

Tactical knives can be found under the names Zulu and Tangoseries I and II, (fixed and folding blades respectively). Availableconfigurationsaredrop,clip,ortanto-styleblades.

Blade material varies according to target demographic, such ascivilian, law enforcement, and military. But there are no actuallimitations regarding who can buy which combination of materials.Thecivilianformula isa440Cstainlessblade inanylonsheath,butthebuyerisjustaswelcometopurchasethemilitarycombinationofaMil-C13924bladewithMOLLEsheathandlegextension(consistingofadrop-stylethighstrap).Thelawenforcementformulaalsocomes

withaMOLLEcompatiblesheathbutwithoutthelegextension.TheLEbladeiscomprisedofDLC-coatedN690stainlesssteel.BoththeTangoIIandZuluIIfoldingbladeknivesaremanuallyoperatedandutilizealinerlockingsystem.

TheZulu series knives have an anodized aluminum handlewith3Mnon-skid inserts.Thespineof the fixed-bladeknivesaregroundwithaserratededge.TheZuluSeries II foldingknivesareavailablewithaplain-edgedbladeonly.

TheTangoserieskniveshaveG10coveredhandlesandeachoneoffersapartiallyserratedcombination-edgedblade.Theserrationsarelocated towards the rear of the blade in an arc-like pattern thatincreasessurfaceareawithoutaddinglengthtotheblade.

Remington also offers two new folding knives for concernedcitizensandfirstresponders.Bothmodels,thePremierRescueSingleandthePremierRescueDouble,offeraglassbreakpunchanda3.5-inch partially serrated sheepfoot blade. The sheepfoot configurationwas chosen for its blunt point. This prevents the responder fromhaving toworry about accidentally cuttingor stabbing thevictimorone'spartnerwhile cuttingawayclothingor a seatbelt, for example.The Rescue Double adds a hooked cutter specifically designed forthese chores, so the primary blade can be saved for heavier tasks.Forprene synthetic grips with self-illuminating handles make thesekniveseasiertolocateinthedimlightofaclosedpackoriftheyaremisplacedduringanighttimeoperation.

DOUBLELOCKBACKTRAPPERBULLETKNIFEDAMASCUS18964BladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:DamascusLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:MahoganyGunStockJiggedBoneLock:NoneWeight:NAFeatures:EquallengthclipandspeybladesOptions:440HCblades,$122MSRP:....................$266

ELITESKINNERSERIESII19854BladeLength:3in.

BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:6061aluminum/olivewoodLock:AxislockWeight:NAFeatures:Leathersheathwithcrossstrapandpocketclip;sheathcarrywithbladeopenorclosed;lanyardloopinhandleOptions:Olivewood;G10insets;blackorbrownsheathMSRP:....................$143

ELITESKINNERSERIESII19856BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:6061aluminum/G10Lock:AxislockWeight:NAFeatures:Guthookblade;leathersheathwithcrossstrapandpocketclip;sheathcarrywithbladeopenorclosed;lanyardloopinhandleOptions:Olivewood;G10insets;blackorbrownsheathMSRP:....................$154

HERITAGEUPLANDGREENJIGGEDBONE19833BladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:440HighCarbonStainlessLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./3.9in.Handle:GreenJiggedBoneLock:NoneWeight:NAFeatures:Remingtoncrestonbolsterdatingbacktothe1800s;birdhook;screwdriver;choketubewrench;20ga,and12gaOptions:Laminatedwoodscalesno.19841,$65MSRP:.....................$79

INSIGNIABLACKLAMINATEWOODLARGESTOCKMAN19320BladeLength(Max):3.9in.BladeMaterial:440StainlessLength(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.25in.

Handle:BlacklaminatewoodLock:NoneWeight:NAFeatures:Clip;spey;sheepfootbladeOptions:BurlwoodMSRP:.....................$15

INSIGNIABURLWOODCANOE19329BladeLength(Max):3.4in.BladeMaterial:440StainlessLength(Open/Closed):7in./3.6in.Handle:BurlwoodLock:NoneWeight:NAFeatures:SpearpointandpenbladeOptions:BlacklaminateMSRP:.....................$14

INSIGNIAEDITIONLARGEBURLWOOD19317BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:440Length(Open/Closed):7.75in./4in.Handle:BurlwoodLock:LinerlockWeight:NAFeatures:Thumbstudopening;leatherbeltsheathOptions:BlacklaminatewoodMSRP:.....................$21

PREMIERRESCUEDOUBLE198484

BladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):8.9in./5.4in.Handle:Forprene(Thermoplastic)Lock:Axislock/ButtonlockWeight:NAFeatures:Tefloncoatblades;glowhandleinsert;partiallyserratedsheepfootblade;thumbstudopen;autoopenseatbeltcutterw/buttonlock;glassbreakstud;rightsidepocketclip;MOLLEcompatibleCordurasheathOptions:BlackorolivegreenhandleMSRP:....................$194

PREMIERRESCUESINGLE198477BladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):8.9in./5.4in.Handle:Forprene(Thermoplastic)Lock:LinerlockWeight:NAFeatures:Tefloncoatblades;glowhandleinsert;partiallyserratedsheepfootblade;thumbstudopen;glassbreakstud;reversiblepocketclip;MOLLEcompatibleCordurasheathOptions:BlackorolivegreenhandleMSRP:....................$152

SPORTSMANSERIESINSIGNIAEDITIONFIXEDBLADE19311-2BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:440StainlessLength:8in.Handle:BlacklaminateWeight:NAFeatures:BlackleathersheathOptions:Burlwoodhandle;guthookbladeMSRP:.....................$36

TANGOSERIESICIVILIANDROPPOINTFIXEDBLADE19698BladeLength:5.25in.BladeMaterial:440CCivilian/LE;N690MilitaryLength:10.5in.Handle:G10Weight:NAFeatures:BlackCorduranylonsheathOptions:Blackcoatedblade;Tefloncoatforcivilianversion;MilC-13924forlawenforcementversion,$205;N690Stainlessw/DLCformilitary,$273;Tanto,clip,ordroppointblade;MOLLEcompatiblesheathwithorw/olegextensionMSRP:....................$138

TANGOSERIESII19706BladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:440CCivilian/LE;N690MilitaryLength(Open/Closed):8.4in./4.75in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:NAFeatures:EquallengthclipandspeybladesOptions:Drop,clip,orTantopoint;Tefloncoatforcivilianversion;MilC-13924forlawenforcementversion;N690Stainlessw/DLCformilitary;reversiblepocketclipMSRP:....................$115

ZULUSERIESICIVILIANCLIPPOINTFIXEDBLADEBladeLength:4.75in.BladeMaterial:440CCivilian/LE;N690MilitaryLength:10.5in.

Handle:Aluminumw/3MinsertsWeight:NAFeatures:BlackCorduranylonsheathOptions:Blackcoatedblade;Tefloncoatforcivilianversion;MilC-13924forlawenforcementversion,$205;N690Stainlessw/DLCformilitary,$273;Tanto,clip,ordroppointblade;MOLLEcompatiblesheathwithorw/olegextensionMSRP:....................$133

ZULUSERIESIIFOLDERBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:440CCivilian/LE;N690MilitaryLength(Open/Closed):8.35in./4.75in.Handle:Aluminumw/3MinsertsLock:LinerlockWeight:NAFeatures:EquallengthclipandspeybladesOptions:Drop,clip,orTantopoint;Tefloncoatforcivilianversion;MilC-13924forlawenforcementversion;N690Stainlessw/DLCformilitary;reversiblepocketclipMSRP:....................$122

SchradeCutlerySchradeCutlery is a proud namewith a very interesting history. Itsroots laywithGeorgeSchrade,an inventor fromSheffield,England.ThecutlerycompanybeganwiththeformationoftheNewYorkPressButtonKnifeCompany in1892.Thenameof thecompanyrefers toSchrade's invention and patent of a switch-controlled automatic-openingknife.AbouttenyearslaterSchradesoldapartialinterestinthecompanytotheWaldenKnifeCompanyinupstateNewYork.By1907SchradehadpatentedanimprovedSafetyPressButton“switch-blade”knifeandopenedhisowncompany—SchradeCutlery—inthetownofWalden.Formanyyearshence,theSchradenamedominatedthe automatic openingmarketwithmany twists and turns regardingsaleandconsolidationofthecompanyanduseoftheSchradename.Today,SchradeCutleryisapartofTaylorBrands,LLC.Thatasmallifnot seminalmakerofa landmarkdesign isnowownedbya largecorporationisinterestingbutnotnecessarilyremarkable.Whatmightbe looked upon with even greater interest is that one of Schrade'slatestofferings is indeedanautomatic/assistedopeningknife.Call itironyoradistantsalutetothevisionofGeorgeSchrade,theSchradeViper is an aluminum-framed knife that opens under spring-assistedpressure, folding outward from the side. In the closed position thebladeissurroundedbytheframe.However,theframehasanopeningin its center, exposing the sideof theblade.Theoperatorpushesonthe exposed surface of the blade and the assist spring does the rest.Upon reaching its fully open position, the blade automatically locksinto place. In order to fold the blade, the button on the side of theframeispushedtoreleasetheblade.Bladematerialis4034stainlesssteel.Bladeconfigurationsincludetanto,drop,andspearpointblades.

VIPERSIDEASSISTAUTOBLACKTANTOBladeLength(Max):3.2in.BladeMaterial:4034StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.7in./4.5in.Handle:AluminumLock:ButtonlockopenandclosedWeight:3.4oz.Features:AssistedopeningOptions:Spear,drop,andtantopointbladeMSRP:.....................$64

SureFireSureFireisprobablybetterknownforitsblindingwhitelighttacticalflashlights thananyotherproduct.This includeshandheldaswellasweapon-mounted lights. But they also make super high capacitymagazines, fore ends, suppressors, muzzle breaks, and rapidacquisitionauxiliarysightsfortheAR-15platform.Knivesarelistedunder edgedweapons on the companywebsite, and indeed they areweapons.However, thenewCharlieknifeisreferredtoasaFolding

Utility Knife. Perhaps the term “weapon”—or for that matter“tactical”—is becoming old hat. More and more operators arebeginning to favor the classification “hard use” for such tools.Certainly the SureFire Charlie Folding Utility Knife EW-11, withmodifiedspearpointblade,isuptothetaskofmanydifferenttypesofhard use. The 154CMblade is housed in a frame of aluminum andtitanium.Thealuminumsideisblack,andthetitaniumsideissilver.Thetitaniumsideisontherightandsupportstheintegralframe-stylelock. The pocket clip is also located on the right side. The clip ismounted on the tip up end of the handle when the knife is in thefoldedposition.Thereisnoaccommodationforthecliptobemovedtoanyotherposition.Thebladecanbeopenedwitheitheroneofthedual thumbstudsorbyusing the flipper.Once in theopenposition,theflipperactsasaguard,increasingtheradiusofthefingergrooveatthefrontofthegrip.

CHARLIEFOLDINGUTILITYKNIFEEW-11BladeLength(Max):4.1in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./5in.Handle:Titaniumand7075aluminumLock:FramelockWeight:5.4oz.Features:Dualthumbstuds;thumbstudorflipperopening;integralhandguard;lockingsideistitanium,silvercolored;aluminumsideisblack;rightsidetipup

onlypocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$295

DARTCOMPACTFOLDINGUTILITYKNIFEEW-13BladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):6.2in./3.7in.Handle:Titaniumand7075aluminumLock:BarlockWeight:2.8oz.Features:DualThumbstuds;enhancedaccesstoflipperopening;bottleopener;rightsidetipuponlypocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:...................$180

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ixed blade knives have come a long way since man firstrecognizedthatasharpobjectcouldbeanasset.Justhowmuchtime has elapsed since then may one day be answered by an

anthropologist, ageologist,or anamateurdigger.Fornowwe'll justmarvelandcelebratethedesignswecanchoosefromtoday.

Ifyouareacollector,you'regoing towantoneofeachacrossabroad spectrum orwithin a specific category, such as blade type. ItmightbeinterestingtostartacollectiondevotedstrictlytotheBowie-

style knife. Subcategories could be blade length or overall length,handlematerial, and the different shapes andmaterials used for theguard,and thepommel.Thevarietyofblade steelusedmightbeaninterestingstudyinitself.

Compared to foldingknives, fixedbladeknivesarenotcreaturesofmechanism.Somanytimeswefindthatwepreferonefolderoveranotherbasedonhowitopensandcloses.Thereisnosuchdistractionwithafixedbladeknife.Thebuyercanconcentrateonthegrindandfinishoftheblade.Fromthisperspectivebuyersfindthefixedbladeknifemoreessential,pure,orevenmoreprimal.

We can have a good time arguing over hand grinding versuscomputer-controlledproduction.Butwehavetoagreethatoneofthetrulyvaluable improvementsmodern technologyhas provided is theavailability of better, more stable adhesives and handle materials.Sure,afulltangknifewillalwaysbestrongerthanathroughtangorhalftangdesign.Butspace-ageadhesivesmakebondingslastlonger,and theyare far less impervious to changes in climate than thegluethatwasusednotthatlongago.Thebestgreataspectoftoday'sknifemarketisthatthemosttraditionalmethodsandmaterialshaven'tgoneaway.Imagineyouwantedtobuyabrandnew’55Chevywithitsbigchrome bumpers or a vintageCadillacwith huge fins.You can't dothatin2012.Butyoucanstillbuyabrandnewskinnerwithleatherorwood grip and stag pommel. In fact, you can bring it home in thesame shopping bag as a CNC machined titanium blade knife thatfeaturescarbidecoating,twotypesofserration,andahandlecoveredwith carbon fiber.Whatwe're trying to say is that as ancient as thefixedbladeknifemightbe,itmayneverbeobsolete.

A.G.Russell™www.agrussell.com

HOLLOWGROUNDSTING3BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:440CLength:7.25in.Handle:BlackLinenRucarta™Weight:3.9oz.Features:Doubleedgedblade;leathersheathwithmetalboot/beltclipOptions:NoneMSRP:...................$100

SHOPMADE1917CAMPKNIFERU-SM8LCB-3BladeLength:8in.BladeMaterial:A-2Length:12.9in.(approx.)Handle:Leather/StagWeight:NAFeatures:BillScagelsignatureCrownStagpommel;heattreated;handmadeOptions:ClipormodifiedclippointbladeMSRP:...................$525

SHOPMADEBANOVICHBOWIEB-1ABladeLength:10in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:15.4in.Handle:GiraffeboneWeight:17.4oz.Features:Presentationbox;JohnBanovichsignedpainting,“TheDefensiveLine”etchedonblade;stabilizedbonehandle;heattreated;handmade;limitedto100piecesOptions:NoneMSRP:..................$1,495

SHOPMADECALIFORNIABOWIESMR-773DIBladeLength:8.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:13.25in.Handle:DesertIronwoodWeight:12oz.Features:Leathersheath;EdHenrytributedesign;Henry-stylestainlesshandguardOptions:IndiastagorLeopardwoodscalesMSRP:...................$395

AlMarKniveswww.almarknives.com

BACKUPMODEL1TANTOBU1-2BladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:AUS-8OverallLength:8.5in.Handle:LinenMicartaLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:4oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$219

BACKUPMODEL2HAWKBILLBU2-2BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:AUS-8OverallLength:7.75in.Handle:LinenMicartaLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:3oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$219

SEREOPERATORSRO-VBladeLength:5in.BladeMaterial:S30VsteelOverallLength:10.25in.Handle:PrylonWeight:6oz.Features:Fulllengthtang;ambidextrousPrylonsheath;adjustableforangleOptions:Miniwith4-inchblade;MSRO-V,$319MSRP:....................$395

SHIVABROWNMICARTASV-BNMBladeLength:5.25in.BladeMaterial:LaminatedVG10CobaltStainlesssteelOverallLength:10in.Handle:BrowncanvasMicartaWeight:5oz.Features:VG-10bladelaminatedbetweentwolayersof400seriesStainlesssteel;nickelhilt;blackleathersheathOptions:BlackcanvasMicartagripMSRP:....................$595

Benchmadewww.benchmade.com

110H20FIXEDBladeLength:3.43in.

BladeMaterial:N680steelOverallLength:7.56in.Handle:SantopreneWeight:3.1oz.Features:Corrosiveresistant;blunttip;lockingsheathOptions:YellowgripMSRP:....................$100

201ACTIVATOR+BladeLength:3.63in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelOverallLength:8.13in.Handle:WinewoodWeight:2.2oz.Features:Fulltang;leathersheathOptions:2.1-inchblade;Model211,$110MSRP:....................$130

141NIMRAVUSBladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMsteelOverallLength:4.5in.Handle:6061T-6aluminumWeight:5oz.Features:Fulltang,largefingergroove

Options:Belt/MOLLEfitnylonsheathw/coloroptions;plainorcomboedge;droppointmodel140,trainermodel140T,$130MSRP:...............$175–$190

147NIMCUBIIBladeLength:3.50in.BladeMaterial:154CMsteelOverallLength:7.87in.Handle:NorylGTXWeight:1.1oz.Features:Fulltang;belt/Mollesheath;tantopointmodel148BKOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$140

150BKMARKLEEGLORYBladeLength:7.3in.BladeMaterial:154CMsteelOverallLength:12.5in.Handle:G10Weight:4.8oz.Features:Honors1stNavySealkilledinIraqwar;sheathincludedOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$350

174CBKBladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelOverallLength:5.47in.Handle:VinylcoatedWeight:1.7oz.Features:Pushdaggerwithdoubleedgespearpoint;KydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$90

512RANTBladeLength:4.48in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelOverallLength:9.11in.Handle:BlackSantopreneWeight:2.7oz.Feature:MOLLEfitsheathOptions:Bowie,drop,ortantoblade;plainorcomboedgeSSorcoated;sheathcolors,blackorcoyoteMSRP:................$85–$100

Blackhawk!www.blackhawk.com

CRUCIBLEFX215C200BKBladeLength:3.2in.BladeMaterial:AUS8AStainlesssteelLength:7.9in.Handle:TexturedG10Weight:6.2oz.Features:Coatedblade;moldednylonsheathOptions:Comboedge(15C210BK)MSRP:....................$130

KALISTAII15K200BKBladeLength:3.3inBladeMaterial:AUS8AStainlesssteel

Length:8.4in.Handle:TexturedG10Weight:3.6oz.Features:Coatedblade;moldednylonsheathOptions:Comboedgeblade(5K210BK)MSRP:....................$100

RAZORBACKTROCAR15RT10BKBladeLength:3.875inBladeMaterial:AUS8AStainlesssteelLength:7in.Handle:Fiberglass/nylonWeight:3oz.Features:Coatedblade;moldednylonsheathOptions:Plainedgeblade(15RT00BK)MSRP:.....................$75

BladeTechwww.blade-tech.com

N'YATIBladeLength:5in.BladeMaterial:S30VsteelLength:8.5in.Handle:G-10NylonWeight:8oz.Features:Indentinhandleforreversegrip;Kydexsheathw/TekLokbeltkeepOptions:ClippointbladeMSRP:....................$180

PROFILIBladeLength:4.4in.BladeMaterial:N690COsteelLength:9in.Handle:CoarseG-10NylonWeight:6.4oz.Features:TungstenDLCcoatedblade;Polypryopolene,TekLok,orMOLLEOptions:Black,earth,orsagegreenhandleMSRP:....................$160

BökerUSAwww.boker.de/us/

BENDER120622BladeLength:2.75inBladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength:7in.Handle:MicartaandParacordWeight:3.5oz.Features:Stonewashfinishedblade;KydexsheathOptions:Interchangeablehandlescales(greenororange),soldseparatelyMSRP:....................$190

ORCAOUTDOORGEN2120595BladeLength:5.25in.BladeMaterial:N690BOStainlesssteelLength:7in.Handle:MicartaandParacordWeight:3.5oz.Features:Detachablescales;KydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$350

PLUSCK1RESCUE02BO284BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength:7.75in.Handle:ZytelWeight:3.5oz.Features:Detachablehandlescales;titaniumcoatedblade;sheepsfoottip;forwardserrations;Kydexsheath;TekLokbeltcarryOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$50

PLUSCLBMICROCOM02BO021BladeLength:2in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength:4in.Handle:G10Weight:1.5oz.Features:Kydexsheath;ballchainOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$35

PLUSKAL10FIXEDBLADE02KAL10BladeLength:5.9in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength:11.25in.Handle:AluminumWeight:12.5oz.Features:Notchedthumbramp;cordurasheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$70

PLUSKWAITO02BO290BladeLength:4.1in.BladeMaterial:SwedishSandvik12C27Length:8.25in.Handle:G10Weight:3.8oz.Features:Kydexsheath;ballchainOptions:BeltorneckcarryMSRP:.....................$90

MAGNUMCERAMICBACKPACK02LL701BladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:CeramicLength:7.5in.Handle:SyntheticWeight:1.2oz.Features:SocketstylesheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$22

MAGNUMCOMBATDAGGER02GL033BladeLength:7in.BladeMaterial:420StainlesssteelLength:11.75in.Handle:WoodWeight:8.5oz.Features:Lanyard;leathersheathOptions:None

MSRP:.....................$50

MAGNUMELKSKINNER02RY688BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength:7.5in.Handle:RosewoodandwalnutWeight:3.7oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$33

MAGNUMTANTONECK02MB1026BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength:6.75in.Handle:G10Weight:2.2oz.

Features:Kydexsheath/ballchainOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$30

MAGNUMYOUTHELKHUNTER02MB362BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength:6.25in.Handle:RosewoodandwalnutWeight:2.2oz.Features:Dulledtip;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$30

PLUSGNOMESTAG02BO268

BladeLength:2.1in.BladeMaterial:12C27steelLength:4in.Handle:StagWeight:2oz.Features:Neckknife;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$70

PLUSRHINOSTAG02BO269BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:12C27steelLength:6.1in.Handle:StagWeight:3.8oz.Features:Lanyard;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$90

TERRAAFRICAII120623BladeLength:4.25inBladeMaterial:N690BOsteelLength:8.6in.Handle:PalmirawoodWeight:6.5oz.Features:Twotoneblade;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$300

BuckKniveswww.buckknives.com

060HOODHOODLUMBladeLength:10in.BladeMaterial:5160steelLength:15.5in.Handle:LinenMicartaWeight:14.6oz.Features:MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheathw/legstrapandpouch;oxygenwrench/utilitynotches;removablehandlescalesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$230

113RANGERSKINNERBladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:7.25in.Handle:MacassarEbonydymondwoodWeight:5.2oz.Features:LeatherpouchOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

119BRSPECIALBladeLength:6in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:10.5in.Handle:CocoboladymondwoodWeight:10.5oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:Phenolichandle;aluminumbuttandguardMSRP:....................$119

141PAKLITELARGESKINNERBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:8in.Handle:420HCsteelWeight:10oz.Features:Nylonsheath;blacktractioncoathandleOptions:Stainlesssteelcolorhandle;2.9-inchSkinner(140);2.5-inchCaper

(135)MSRP:.....................$30

391CMOMNIHUNTER10PT.BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:12C27ModSandvikLength:7.75in.Handle:AlcryrubberWeight:4.3oz.Features:RealTreehardwoods;greenHDcamo;nylonsheathOptions:OptionalcamostylesMSRP:.....................$60

498/499EGOHUNTERPROBladeLength:4.75in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength:9.75in.Handle:Alerynrubber/rosewooddymondwoodWeight:7.7oz.Features:IncludesPakLiteguthookleathercombosheath

Options:NoneMSRP:....................$210

650TOPSNIGHTHAWKBladeLength:6.5in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:11.25in.Handle:Nylon/rubberWeight:10oz.Features:Blackoxidecoatedblade;MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheathwithpouch;oxygenwrench/utilitynotchesOptions:4.9-inchblade(655),$95MSRP:....................$110

690TOPSC-SART

BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:10in.Handle:G10Weight:8.8oz.Features:MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheathwithouterpouch;hexbitcompatiblehandlecut-out;oxygenwrench;removablescalesforspearlashingOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$150

ALPHAHUNTER193BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:12C27ModSandvikLength:8.5in.Handle:RosewooddymondwoodWeight:7.2oz.Features:Leathersheath;guthookOptions:StandardtipbladeMSRP:....................$154

BusseCombatKniveswww.bussecombat.com

BOSSJACKLIMITEDEDITIONBladeLength:6.25in.BladeMaterial:BusseINFILength:11.25in.Handle:BlackpaperMicartaWeight:9.6oz.Features:Choil;proprietarysteelblade;flatsabregrindOptions:Blackpaper;blackortancanvashandle;blackG10,add$25;two-toneG10,add$35MSRP(asshown):...........$397

COMBATBOSSJACKBladeLength:6.25in.BladeMaterial:BusseINFILength:11.25in.Handle:BlackpaperMicartaWeight:11.3oz.Features:Choil;proprietarysteelbladeOptions:Convexgrind;bladecolors,sage,green,gray,muddy;Camo,Desert,Jungle,UrbanShadow,add$30;doublecutblade,add$60;blackortancanvashandle;blackortwo-toneG10add$35;withorwithoutchoilMSRP(asshown):...........$267

CamillusKniveswww.camillusknives.com

7.75”FIXED18509BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:7.75in.Handle:MicartaWeight:7.9oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$50

8”FIXED18506BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:8in.Handle:BambooWeight:7.5oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$50

8”TIGERSHARP18568BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:8in.Handle:ZytelWeight:7.4oz.Features:Replaceableblade;shipswithtwoTitaniumcoatedplainedgeblades;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$49

8.25”FIXED18510BladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:8.25in.Handle:AluminumandnylonWeight:10.4oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$52

8.25”TIGERSHARP18560BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:8.25in.Handle:ZytelWeight:6.6oz.Features:Replaceableblade;shipswithtwoTitaniumcoatedplainedgeblades;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$49

9”OVBLIMITEDEDITION19048BladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:9in.Handle:CurlymapleWeight:12.6oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$190

9.25”FIXED18537BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:9.25in.Handle:BambooWeight:7.9oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$77

9.75”FIXED18538BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:9.75in.Handle:BambooWeight:7.5oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$77

10”FIXED18508BladeLength:4.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:10in.Handle:BambooWeight:10.4oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$65

CaseKniveswww.wrcase.com

DEERHUNTER5557BladeLength:3.2in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:7in.Handle:StagWeight:2.7oz.Features:Deerdesignonblade;leathersheathOptions:BuffalohornhandleMSRP:....................$133

DESKKNIFE20104BladeLength:2.86in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:6.1in.

Handle:StagWeight:2.7oz.Features:WharncliffebladeOptions:Jiggedredbone,naturalbone,embellishedbone,dogwood,cocobolowood,orabalonehandle;palominoleathersheathMSRP:....................$166

LEATHERHUNTERGUTHOOK517BladeLength:4.45in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:8.5in.Handle:PolishedleatherWeight:2.7oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$93

LIGHTWEIGHTHUNTER533BladeLength:4.45in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:8.5in.Handle:PolishedleatherWeight:4.2oz.Features:NylonballisticsheathOptions:Guthookblade(532)

MSRP:.....................$53

OUTDOORANDHUNTINGPHEASANT341BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:7in.Handle:StagWeight:2.7oz.Features:Pheasantimageonblade;leathersheathOptions:Buffalohornhandle(397)MSRP:....................$133

OUTDOORANDHUNTINGUTILITYKNIFE3775BladeLength:5.9in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:10.25in.Handle:G10Weight:10.5oz.Features:Concavegroundblade;leathersheathOptions:9.25-inch,10.5-inchblades;boneororangeG10handleMSRP:....................$134

PRESENTATIONBOWIEBladeLength:9.5in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:14.25in.Handle:WhitesyntheticWeight:20oz.Features:Mirrorpolishedblade;brassguard;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$193

PRESENTATIONBOWIEUSMC334BladeLength:7.1in.BladeMaterial:1095CarbonsteelLength:12in.Handle:PolishedleatherWeight:10.2oz.Features:AuthenticreproductionOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$76

PRESENTATIONKODIAK356BladeLength:6in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:10.6in.Handle:StagWeight:11oz.Features:MirrorpolishedbladewithKodiakimage;brassguard;brassbuttcap;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$218

RIDGEBACK™WOODCAPER1401BladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:8in.Handle:RosewoodWeight:4.1oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:Zytelhandle;droppointbladeMSRP:.....................$67

TWINFINNLEATHERHUNTER2-KNIFESET372BladeLength:3.2in./4.75in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength:6.5in./9.5in.Handle:PolishedleatherWeight:2.5oz./5.4oz.Features:SingleleathersheathholdsbothknivesOptions:$62/$81purchasedseparatelyMSRP:....................$143

ChrisReeveKniveswww.chrisreeve.com

PACIFICBladeLength:6in.BladeMaterial:S35VNSSLength:11.5in.Handle:BlackMicartaWeight:11.6oz.Features:Nylonandpolymercombatsheath;lanyard;glassbreak

Options:BlackleathersheathMSRP:....................$309

ColdSteelKniveswww.coldsteel.com

DOUBLEAGENTII39FNBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength:7.9in.Handle:GrivoryWeight:2.4oz.Features:Secure-ExnecksheathOptions:Karambitorclippointblades;plainedgeorserratedMSRP:.....................$45

LEATHERNECKSF39LSF

BladeLength:6.75in.BladeMaterial:SK5HighCarbonLength:11.75in.Handle:PropyleneandKraton(reg)Weight:10.4oz.Features:Secure-ExsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$90

MINTACTANTO49HTBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength:6.75in.Handle:G10Weight:2.9oz.Features:Secure-ExnecksheathOptions:Beavertail,Kiridashi,orSkinnerpointbladesMSRP:.....................$65

NATCHEZBOWIEINSK5

BladeLength:11.75in.BladeMaterial:SK5HighCarbonLength:17.1in.Handle:CompositewoodWeight:24oz.Features:Secure-Exsheath;brasspommelOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$290

PENDLETONCUSTOMCLASSIC60SPHBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:4116KruppsSSLength:8.25in.Handle:MicartaWeight:7.1oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$35

TANTOLITE20TBladeLength:6in.

BladeMaterial:4116KruppStainlessLength:11.4in.Handle:PropyleneandKraton(reg)Weight:5.7oz.Features:CordurasheathOptions:6-inchdroppoint(20PH)MSRP:.....................$35

URBANDARTSTAGHANDLE53JDSBladeLength:5.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength:8in.Handle:SanbarstagWeight:3.3oz.Features:Secure-ExnecksheathOptions:Kratonhandle(53JD)MSRP:....................$135

ColumbiaRiverKnifeandToolwww.ckrt.com

CRAWFORDN.E.C.K.2030CWNO-NONSENSEEMERGENCYCOMPACTKNIFEBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:2CR13Length:6.5in.Handle:ParacordWeight:2.8oz.Features:BlackEDPcoating;recurvedtantoblade;Kydexneckorbeltsheathwithquickattach/releaseloop;verticalorhorizontalcarryOptions:Satinfinish;barehandle(2030)MSRP:.....................$50

F.T.W.S.FORTHOSEWHOSERVE2060BladeLength:6.3in.BladeMaterial:SK5CarbonsteelLength:11.6in.Handle:TexturedZytelWeight:10.8oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;Cordura/Zytelsheath;legorMOLLEstrapsOptions:None

MSRP:....................$160

GRANDPA'SFAVORITE2824BladeLength:3.15in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik12C27Length:7.3in.Handle:StagWeight:3.8oz.Features:Stainlesssteelbolster;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$175

M.A.K.-1MULTIPLEACCESSKNIFE2050BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:2CR13Length:10in.Handle:G10Weight:10oz.Features:Bluntchiselpri-bartipblade;twistbreakgroove;carbideglassbreak;8-mmwrench;Corduramulti-pocketsheathOptions:BlackTeflonfinish;combopackageswithbeltcutterandKydexsheath(2052)MSRP:.....................$90

SHAKAULUK900KKPBladeLength:5.5in.BladeMaterial:65MNCarbonsteelLength:9.5in.Handle:TwinFusedPP/PTEWeight:15.3oz.Features:PinlockingKydexsheathforinverted,right,orleftsidecarryOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$90

SHINBU2915BladeLength:9.25in.BladeMaterial:YK-30CarbonsteelLength:14.75in.Handle:CordwrapoverStingrayWeight:13.3oz.

Features:Kydexsheathwithwideentrylips;verticaloranglemount;woodpresentationboxOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$325

STING2020BladeLength:3.2in.BladeMaterial:1050CarbonsteelLength:6.85in.Handle:1050CarbonsteelWeight:3.9oz.Features:Double-edgedspearpoint;powdercoatfinish;Cordura/ZytelsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$60

ULTIMA2125KVBladeLength:4.95in.BladeMaterial:1.4116StainlesssteelLength:10in.Handle:Injection-moldedZytelWeight:8.4oz.

Features:Zeffserrations;multipositionCordura/ZytelsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$130

DarkOpsKniveswww.darkopsknives.com

INTERCEPTORE&EDOH126BladeLength:8.25in.BladeMaterial:CTV2StainlesssteelLength:13.5in.Handle:AramidcompositeWeight:10.5oz.Features:Backsaw;splitterhilt;ballisticnylonsheathOptions:TiCarbonNitridefinish(DOH113),$229MSRP:....................$249

PAULBASALSHADOWDOH114BladeLength:8.75in.BladeMaterial:CTV2Stainlesssteel

Length:14in.Handle:AramidcompositeWeight:15oz.Features:Backsaw;fingerchoil;quartzimpregnatedgrip;wirecuttingnotchOptions:Digitalcamofinish(DOH127),$249MSRP:....................$219

RAVENURBANSHARKFINISHDOH188BladeLength:7.05in.BladeMaterial:CTV2StainlesssteelLength:12.2in.Handle:AramidcompositeWeight:10.5oz.Features:Nylonsheath;glassbreakstud;nylonsheathforcalf,thigh,belt,orvestcarryOptions:TiCarbonNitridefinish,$199;hardanodizedIRinvisiblefinish,$199MSRP:....................$249

VENDETTANECKKNIFEDOH110BladeLength:3.64in.BladeMaterial:CTV2StainlesssteelLength:6.8in.Handle:CTV2StainlesssteelWeight:3.8oz.Features:Sheathconfigurationforneck,ankle,orforearmcarryOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$129

VINDICATORCOVERTATTACKKNIFEDOH111BladeLength:5.15in.BladeMaterial:CTV2StainlesssteelLength:10.25in.Handle:SyntheticcompositeWeight:7.8oz.Features:Nylonsheath;glassbreakstud;nylonsheathw/Kydexinsert;calf,thigh,shoulder,orMOLLEvestcarry;ParacordgroovesinhandleOptions:SpecialfinishesavailableMSRP:....................$219

EmersonKniveswww.emersonknives.com

KARAMBITFIXEDBLADEBladeLength:3.2in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:7.6in.Handle:G10Weight:6.4oz.Features:KydexbeltsheathOptions:BlackorsilverfinishMSRP:....................$258

LAGRIFFEBTBladeLength:1.75in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:4.9in.Handle:Skeletonized154CMWeight:1.5oz.Features:KydexnecksheathOptions:Plainorpartiallyserrated;blackorsatinfinishMSRP:....................$108

POLICEUTILITYKNIFESFBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:8.5in.Handle:G10Weight:5.5oz.Features:KydexbeltsheathOptions:Plainorpartiallyserrated;blackorstonewashfinishMSRP:....................$248

GerberKniveswww.gerbergear.com

BEARGRYLLS31-000751BladeLength:4.8in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:10in.Handle:RubberWeight:11.2oz.Features:Stainlesssteelpommel;whistleinlanyard;nylonsheathcarriesfirestarterandsharpenerOptions:None

MSRP:.....................$80

BEARGRYLLSPARANG31-000698BladeLength:13.5in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:19.5in.Handle:RubberWeight:19.4oz.Features:Lanyard;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$43

BIGROCK22-41588BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:440ALength:9.4in.Handle:Glass-fillednylon/rubberovermoldWeight:6.3oz.Features:Operatoronlysafetyonsheath

Options:Plainedgeblade(22-41589),$37MSRP:.....................$37

GUARDIAN45803BladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:7.3in.Handle:Santoprene-covered,glass-fillednylonWeight:3oz.Features:Double-edgeblade;adjustabletensionsheath;SoftGripinsertsonhandleOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$60

LHR30-000183BladeLength:6.9in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:12.5in.Handle:TacHideWeight:11.2oz.Features:OperatoronlysafetyonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$154

METOLIUSGUTHOOK30-000008BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:9Cr19MoVLength:8.5in.Handle:Glass-fillednylon/rubberovermoldWeight:7.7oz.Features:NylonsheathOptions:Plainedgedroppointblade;fixedorfoldingMSRP:.....................$37

SILVERTRIDENT06995BladeLength:6.2in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:11.2in.Handle:HytrelWeight:17.4oz.Features:Doubleedgeserratedblade;nylonsheath;SoftGripinsertsonhandleOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$269

WARRANTTANTO31000560BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength:9.5in.Handle:AluminumWeight:54oz.Features:DigitalcamonylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$43

GraymanKnivesgraymanknives.com

DINKABladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:1095HCLength:8.25in.Handle:G10Weight:10.25oz.Features:GunKotecoatedblade;cordurasheathOptions:Blackorgreenhandle;freeengravinguptofifteenlettersMSRP:....................$185

SUENAMI5BladeLength:5in.BladeMaterial:1095HCLength:10.5in.Handle:G10Weight:11oz.Features:GunKotecoatedblade;cordurasheathOptions:Blackorgreenhandle;freeengravinguptofifteenletters;3.75-inchbladeSuenami4,$215;7-inchbladeSuenami7,$255MSRP:....................$235

HogueElishewitzExtremeKniveswww.elishewitzknives.com

5.5-INCHFX-01TANBladeLength:5.5in.BladeMaterial:A2ToolsteelLength:10.5in.Handle:G-MascusWeight:10.5oz.

Features:G10/Damascuspatternhandle;nylonbelt/MOLLEsheath;cryogenicallyheattreated;KGGunKoteblade;wrenchstoredbeneathhandleOptions:Plainorpartiallyserratedblade;blackorstonewashfinish;ODgreenorblackhandleMSRP:....................$240

7-INCHFX-01BLACKBladeLength:7in.BladeMaterial:A2ToolsteelLength:12in.Handle:G10Weight:12.5oz.Features:G10/Damascuspatternhandle;nylonbelt/MOLLEsheath;cryogenicallyheattreatedKGGunKoteblade;wrenchstoredbeneathhandleOptions:Plainorpartiallyserrated;tan,ODgreenhandleMSRP:....................$250

DAMASCUSFX-01LIMITEDEDITIONBladeLength:5.5in.BladeMaterial:DamascusStainlessLength:10.5in.

Handle:CocoboloWeight:11oz.Features:Annuallimitededition;exotichardwoodhandles;nylonbelt/MOLLEsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$750

KA-BARKniveswww.kabar.com

9164911NEVERFORGETBladeLength:7in.BladeMaterial:1095Cor-VanLength:11.9in.Handle:PolishedleatherWeight:11.2oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$97

BECKERESKABARBK14BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:1095Cro-VanLength:7in.

Handle:1095Cro-VanWeight:2.4oz.Features:Glass-fillednylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$56

BESHBOGA3030BPBladeLength:2.2in.BladeMaterial:3Cr13Length:5.5in.Handle:3Cr13Weight:1.6oz.Features:Glass-fillednylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$23

DOG'SHEADTRAILINGPOINTHUNTER8576BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:440CLength:7.75in.Handle:Ram'sHornWeight:4.8oz.Features:Leathersheath

Options:NoneMSRP:....................$202

JOHNSONADVENTUREBACONMAKER5601BladeLength:7.1in.BladeMaterial:1095Cro-VanLength:12.75in.Handle:GFN-PA66Weight:13.6oz.Features:CorduranylonsheathOptions:Heavychoppingblade(JohnsonAdventurePotbelly,5600)MSRP:....................$134

KUKRIMACHETE1249BladeLength:11.5in.BladeMaterial:1085CarbonsteelLength:17in.Handle:KratonGWeight:27.2oz.Features:Leather/cordurasheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$76

LARGETDILAWENFORCEMENTKNIFE1482BladeLength:3.7in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength:7.6in.Handle:ZytelWeight:9.6oz.Features:Glass-fillednylonsheathOptions:Tantopointblade,plainorserrated;black,coyotebrown,foliagegreenhandles;trainer(1489)MSRP:.....................$68

LEATHERHANDLEDGAMEHOOK1234BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:DIN1.4116StainlesssteelLength:7.25in.Handle:PolishedleatherWeight:3.2oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$49

LEATHERHANDLEDLARGESKINNER1237BladeLength:5.25in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength:9.6in.Handle:PolishedleatherWeight:4.8oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$51

TDILAWENFORCEMENTKNIFEBLAZEORANGE1480BOBladeLength:2.3in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength:5.6in.Handle:ZytelWeight:5.6oz.Features:Glass-fillednylonsheath;metalbeltclipOptions:Black,coyotebrown,foliagegreenhandles;plainorserratedblade;anklerig;MOLLEsheath;trainer(1479)MSRP:.....................$57

TDILDKLASTDITCHKNIFE1478BPBladeLength:1.6in.BladeMaterial:9Cr18StainlesssteelLength:3.60in.Handle:9Cr18StainlesssteelWeight:2.4oz.Features:Glass-fillednylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$21

KershawKniveswww.kershawknives.com

AMPHIBIAN1006K

BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:420J2StainlesssteelLength:7.75in.Handle:PolymerinsertWeight:3.2oz.Features:Kydexdiver'ssheath;pressandpullrelease;depth/pressurecompensatinglegstraps;double-edged,plainandserratedOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$55

FIELDKNIFE1082BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NStainlesssteelLength:7.25in.Handle:G10Weight:2.6oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:BlackororangehandleMSRP:.....................$60

MILITARYKNIFE4351BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:1.4116HighCarbonLength:9in.Handle:POMscalesWeight:4.4oz.

Features:Germansteel;beadblastfinish;polymersheath;legstrapOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$65

OUTCAST1079BladeLength:10in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength:16in.Handle:SantopreneWeight:22oz.Features:Tefloncoatblade;KydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$130

ROCKYMTN.ELKFOUNDATIONSKINNINGKNIFE1080ORRMEFBladeLength:2.4in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NStainlesssteelLength:6in.Handle:G10Weight:2.2oz.Features:Leathersheath;priceincludeslogoonbladeanddonationtoRMEFOptions:BlackororangehandlewithoutRMEFlogoMSRP:.....................$55

ROUGHNECK1010BladeLength:6.25in.BladeMaterial:AUS6AStainlesssteelLength:11.1in.Handle:Co-PolymerWeight:6.3oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$60

SEAHUNTER1008BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:420J2StainlesssteelLength:7.75in.Handle:PolymerinsertWeight:3.2oz.Features:Polymer/neonplasticdiver'ssheath;pressandpullrelease;depth/pressurecompensatinglegstraps;B-beltnotch;double-edged,plainandserratedOptions:Bluntpoint,1008BL-P,$50MSRP:.....................$50

KnivesofAlaskawww.knivesofalaska.com

ALPHAWOLFD2G10ODBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength:7.9in.Handle:G10

Weight:2.9oz.Features:Doubledrawnheattempered;vegetabletannedoilleathersheathOptions:Staghandle,$155;Suregripcompositehandle,$75MSRP:....................$110

ALPHAWOLFD2/CUBCOMBOSTAGBladeLength:3.75in./2.75in.BladeMaterial:D2Toolsteel/440CLength:7.9in./6.5in.Handle:StagWeight:5.2oz.Features:Doubledrawnheattempered;vegetabletannedoilleathersheathOptions:WithMuskratcompanionknifeinsteadoftheCub,$305MSRP:....................$295

MAGNUMALASKANGUTHOOKG10BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength:9.5in.Handle:G10Weight:6oz.Features:Ceramic-peenednonglarefinish;vegetabletannedoilleathersheathOptions:Suregripcompositehandle,$175MSRP:....................$175

SUPERPROPACKWOODSAWBladeLength:4.5in.MagnumAlaskan/2.75in.Cub/2.75in.MuskratBladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelDimensions(Closed):8in.×6in.×3in.Handle:Knives–Suregripcomposite;axe–hickoryWeight(Total):34.5oz.Features:Ceramic-peenednonglarefinish;corduraknifepack;includessharpeningstoneOptions:Withbonesaw,$270MSRP:....................$270

TRIPLECOMBOSTAGBladeLength:6.5in.BrownBearCleaver/3.5in.LightHunter/2.75in.CubBladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelCleaver;D2ToolsteelLightHunterMiniSkinner/Cleaver;440CCubLength(Max):10.4in.Handle:StagWeight(Total):28oz.Features:Ceramic-peenednonglarefinish;LightHunterincludesguthook;leathercombobeltsheathOptions:Suregripcompositehandle,$299MSRP:....................$599

OntarioKnifeCompanywww.ontarioknife.com

499AIRFORCESURVIVALKNIFEBladeLength:5in.BladeMaterial:1095steelLength:9.5in.Handle:LeatherWeight:13.4oz.Features:ZincPhosphatecoatedblade;leathersheathwithsharpeningstoneinouterpouch;leathertiedowns;steelbuttcap;sawteethonspineOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$70

AFGHAN9419OMBladeLength:5in.BladeMaterial:5160steelLength:10in.Handle:G10Weight:19.9oz.

Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheathincludesplasticinsertandutilitypouchOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$133

LITTLEBIRD9413OMBladeLength:1.75in.BladeMaterial:1095steelLength:4in.Handle:G10Weight:3.8oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;KydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$42

NIGHTSTALKER9420BMBladeLength:6in.BladeMaterial:5160steelLength:11.75in.Handle:MicartaWeight:22.6oz.

Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheathincludesplasticinsertandutilitypouchOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$151

P3ARMYQUARTERMASTER6310BladeLength:6in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlesssteelLength:10.75in.Handle:StackedleatherWeight:12.8oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$150

P4USMCCOMBAT6311BladeLength:7in.BladeMaterial:440AStainlesssteelLength:10.75in.Handle:StackedleatherWeight:12.8oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;Kydexsheath

Options:NoneMSRP:....................$150

RAK9414BCHSBladeLength:6in.BladeMaterial:1095steelLength:12in.Handle:BlackParacordWeight:16.3oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheath;includesplasticinsertandutilitypouchOptions:TanorOliveDrabParacord;G10orMicartahandle;plainorpartiallyserratededgebladeMSRP:.....................$95

RANGERKERAMBIT9466BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:5160HighCarbonsteelLength:7.5in.

Handle:MicartaWeight:12oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;KydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$208

RANGERSHANKORANGEG109410OMBladeLength:6.5in.BladeMaterial:1095steelLength:10.4in.Handle:MicartaWeight:8.6oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$90

RANGERSHIV9411TCHBladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:1095steelLength:8.4in.Handle:TanParacordWeight:5.9oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;nylonsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$64

RAT-58638BladeLength:4.75in.BladeMaterial:1095steelLength:10.75in.Handle:MicartaWeight:19.2oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;linedCordurasheathincludesplasticinsertandutilitypouch;triangularpommeledgeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$160

RBS-99446BMRDBladeLength:9in.BladeMaterial:1075steelLength:14.9in.Handle:MicartaWeight:19.7oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;KydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$103

RS4TANMICARTASERRATED9415TMSBladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:5160steelLength:10.25in.Handle:MicartaWeight:20.3oz.Features:Blackpowdercoatblade;MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheathincludesKydexinsertandutilitypouchOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$121

Puma®KnifeCompanyUSApumaknifecompanyusa.com

4STARGRENADILL126005BladeLength:3.8in.BladeMaterial:440CLength:8.1in.Handle:GrenadillwoodWeight:7oz.Features:Handmade;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$450

BOATMANGUARD136389BladeLength:5.1in.BladeMaterial:N680steelLength:11in.Handle:RubberWeight:7.7oz.Features:Bladeincludeslinecutter,nailextractor,screwdriver,andedgedpommel;hardnylonclick-insheathOptions:Availablew/oguard,$275;Frogmanw/Spearpointblade,$275;Seahunterw/Droppointbladewithorw/oguard,$275MSRP:....................$275

BOCK112590BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:440CLength:9.1in.Handle:StagWeight:5.2oz.Features:HardleathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$160

KEILER112596BladeLength:3.7in.BladeMaterial:420StainlessLength:9.1in.Handle:StagWeight:4.3oz.Features:HardleathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$160

LEATHERHUNTER806374BladeLength:5.3in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlessLength:10.4in.Handle:LeatherWeight:10.5oz.Features:Handmade;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$300

MUFFEL112593BladeLength:3.9in.BladeMaterial:420StainlessLength:8.5in.Handle:StagWeight:3.1oz.Features:HardleathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

PROHUNTER116800BladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlessLength:7.5in.Handle:StagWeight:3.7oz.Features:Handmade;naturallydroppedstagantlers;customproofedRockwellhardness;guthookblade;leathersheathOptions:None

MSRP:....................$127

WAIDBLATT113588BladeLength:7.9in.BladeMaterial:1.4116StainlessLength:12.8in.Handle:StagWeight:19.6oz.Features:Forgedguardandbuttcap;naturallydroppedstagantlers;customproofedRockwellhardness;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:..................$1,000

WHITEHUNTERSPECIALEDITION116075BladeLength:5.9in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlessLength:11in.Handle:StagWeight:12.3oz.Features:Handmade;naturallydroppedstagantlers;nickelsilverbolsters;leathersheathOptions:StandardWhiteHunter,$380MSRP:....................$540

QueenCutlery

www.queencutlery.com

2050A73ASBBEARHEADBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:D2steelOverallLength:8in.Handle:AgedHoneyStagBoneWeight:3.2oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$88

2058A98ASBSKINNERBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:D2steelOverallLength:7.75in.Handle:AgedHoneyStagBoneWeight:3.2oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$95

32154190GMBPREMIUMHUNTERBladeLength(Max):3.75in.BladeMaterial:NAOverallLength:8in.Handle:GoldredwoodburlWeight:5.3oz.Features:Embossedleathersheath;mirrorpolishedbladeOptions:Spaltedmapleburl;oakwoodhandleMSRP:.....................$78

Schradewww.schradeknives.com

BOOTKNIFE162OTBladeLength(Max):3.8in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlesssteelOverallLength:7.8in.Handle:DelrinWeight:3.9oz.Features:Leathersheath;mirrorpolishedbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$35

EXTREMESURVIVALSCHF5BladeLength(Max):1.7in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlesssteelOverallLength:5.1in.Handle:AluminumWeight:2.6oz.Features:Neckchain;pocketclipcarry;knuckleguardsheathOptions:Partiallyserratedblade(SCHF5S)MSRP:.....................$34

FRONTIERSKINNERSCST1BladeLength(Max):3.7in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlesssteelOverallLength:9.7in.Handle:StagWeight:NAFeatures:LeathersheathOptions:Spike,bowie,andskinnerbladesMSRP:.....................$80

LARGECORBYSCORBladeLength(Max):12.in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlesssteel

OverallLength:17.6in.Handle:MicartaWeight:14.1oz.Features:Leathersheath;doublehandguard;StainlesssteelpommelOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

LARGEMACHETESCHLMBladeLength(Max):14in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlesssteelOverallLength:19in.Handle:Aluminum/rubberovermoldWeight:35.2oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$45

MINIPROHUNTERPH2WBladeLength(Max):2.8in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlesssteelOverallLength:6.9in.Handle:DesertironwoodWeight:3.5oz.Features:Leathersheath

Options:3.6-inchblade(ProHunterPHW)MSRP:.....................$40

SMALLMACHETEBladeLength(Max):12.5in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlesssteelOverallLength:18in.Handle:PPWeight:15.4oz.Features:PE/EVAsyntheticsheathOptions:16.5-inchblade(SCHMACH22)MSRP:.....................$32

X-TIMERSCH550BladeLength(Max):1.7in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlesssteelOverallLength:5.1in.Handle:AluminumWeight:2.6oz.Features:Kydexsheath

Options:NoneMSRP:.....................$34

SOGknivessogknives.com

DAGGERT2D26B-KBladeLength:6.6in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:11.85in.Handle:KratonWeight:8.5oz.Features:Beadblastedfinishblade;upperedgepartiallyserrated;KydexsheathOptions:BlackTiNicoatedblade,$191;5.65-inchblackTiNiblade(D25T),$171MSRP:....................$155

DEMOSSD01BladeLength:7.2in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:11.8in.Handle:KratonWeight:12.3oz.Features:TitaniumNitridefinishblade;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$235

GUNNYFIXEDBLADEKNIFEGFX01LBladeLength:7in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length:12.2in.Handle:Cocobolowood;stingrayskin;nickelWeight:14.1oz.Features:Leathersheath;displaybox;signed;limitedto1,000serializedpiecesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$750

JUNGLEWARRIORF14-NBladeLength:9.75in.BladeMaterial:8Cr13MovLength:15.25in.Handle:KratonWeight:16.5oz.Features:Blackoxidefinishblade;DigiGriphandle;nylonsheathwithutililypouchOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

KIKUDAGGERKU-03BladeLength:8.6in.BladeMaterial:OU31steelLength:13.75in.Handle:GreencanvasMicartaWeight:16oz.Features:Limitededitionleathersheath;presentationbox;microfinesteelblade;HRc64Options:Tantoblade;blackgripMSRP:..................$3,625

KIKUKU-01BladeLength:7.5in.BladeMaterial:OU31steelLength:12.5in.Handle:GreencanvasMicartaWeight:21oz.Features:Limitededitionleathersheath;presentationbox;microfinesteelblade;HRc64Options:Tantoblade;blackgripMSRP:..................$2,590

NWRANGERS240-lBladeLength:5.2in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:9.9in.Handle:Kraton

Weight:6.2oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:BlackTitaniumNitrideblade(S241),$114MSRP:.....................$99

PENTAGONMINIM14KBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:7.75in.Handle:KratonWeight:3.3oz.Features:Plainandserratededge;powdercoatfinish;KydexsheathOptions:5-inchblade(M14N),$104MSRP:.....................$88

RECONBOWIE2.0SRB01BladeLength:6.8in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:11.4in.Handle:KratonWeight:11.4oz.Features:VietnamWarerastyle;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$235

REVOLVERHUNTERFX20-NBladeLength:4.75in.BladeMaterial:440AsteelLength:10in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonWeight:6oz.Features:Plainedgeandguthookblade;doubletoothsaw;hardnylonsheath;pushpanellockinhandle;lanyardloopOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$42

REVOLVERSEALFX21-NBladeLength:4.75in.BladeMaterial:440Asteel

Length:10in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonWeight:6oz.Features:TitaniumNitridefinishblades;plainedgeanddoubletoothsaw;nylonsheath;pushpanellockinhandle;lanyardloopOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$42

SUPERSOGBOWIEDSB1T-lBladeLength:7.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:12.9in.Handle:EpoxiedleatherwashersWeight:17.4oz.Features:TitaniumNitridecoatedblade;leathersheathw/sharpeningstoneandpouchOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$311

THEFORCESE38BladeLength:6in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength:11.25in.Handle:GRNWeight:10.5oz.Features:TitaniumNitridefinishblade;nylonMOLLEsheathOptions:None

MSRP:....................$180

THROWINGKNIVESF04T-NBladeLength:4.4in.BladeMaterial:420steelLength:10in.Handle:420steelWeight:5.3oz.(each)Features:Packageofthreeknives;blackoxidecoatedblades;nylonsheathholdsallthreeknivesOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$57

TIGERSHARK2.0TE01-NBladeLength:9in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length:15.25in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonWeight:16.3oz.Features:Powdercoatfinishblade;cryogenicallyheattreated;nylonsheath;removablehandguardandrearpointOptions:BlackTiNicoatedblade(TE02),$248;5.65-inchblackTiNiblade(D25T),$171MSRP:....................$192

VULCANVL51-lBladeLength:5.3in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length:10.4in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonWeight:8.4oz.Features:Threegrindblade;TitaniumNitridefinish;leathersheathOptions:Satinfinishblade(VL50),$233MSRP:....................$285

SpydercoKniveswww.spyderco.com

BILLMORANDROPPOINTBLACKBLADEFB02BBBladeLength:3.94in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length:8.01in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonWeight:3oz.Features:Kratoninsertsonhandle;TitaniumCarbonNitridefinish;BoltaronG-

clipbeltorpacksheathOptions:Satinfinishblade(FB02),$125;upsweptblade,blackorsatin(FB01),$125–$140MSRP:....................$140

BUSHCRAFTFB26GBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:O-1ToolsteelLength:8.75in.Handle:G10Weight:7.75oz.Features:Blackleathersheath;inspiredbyBushmensurvivalskillsOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$280

CASPIAN2SALTFB22BKBladeLength:4.3in.BladeMaterial:H-1Length:7.1in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonWeight:2.9oz.Features:Onepiececonstruction;corrosionresistantfordiversandkayaking,etc.;FRNsheathfeaturesretentioncontoursandnylonstrapsOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$120

MULETEAM11MT11BladeLength:3.3in.BladeMaterial:M390Length:7.6in.Handle:M390Weight:2.7oz.

Features:Nohandlescalesorsheath;budgetpricedinvitationtopersonaldesignOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$75

ROCKFB20FBKBladeLength:6.75in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length:12.25in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonWeight:9.1oz.Features:Drophandleminimizesfatigue;BoltaronG-clipbeltorpacksheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$235

STREETBEATFB15

BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length:7.2in.Handle:MicartaWeight:3.2oz.Features:Blade/handleofequalweight;BoltaronG-clipbeltorpacksheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$265

TEMPERANCE2FB05P2BladeLength:4.9in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length:9.75in.Handle:CanvasMicartaWeight:6.75oz.Features:BoltaronG-clipbeltorpacksheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$330

WARRIORFB25BKBladeLength:5.7in.BladeMaterial:H-1Length:10.6in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonWeight:8.2oz.Features:Corrosiveresistant;ballisticnylonsheath;MOLLEcompatible;3percentofsalesgotoSpecialOperationsWarriorFoundation,www.specialops.orgOptions:Blackblade(FB25BBK),$450MSRP:....................$400

SureFirewww.surefire.com

ECHOFIXED-BLADECOMBAT/UTILITYKNIFEEW-05BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:CPMS30VLength:8.9in.Handle:MicartaWeight:5.1oz.Features:Injectionmoldedsheath;integratedDMTdiamondsharpenerOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$200

TopsKniveswww.topsknives.com

ALERTXLALRTXL-01BladeLength:1.4in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:5.5in.Handle:SkeletonhandleWeight:4oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;Kydexsheath;beltloophookorneckchainOptions:XL03offersMicartascalesMSRP:.....................$65

BAGDADBOXCUTTERBBC01BladeLength:2.25in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:4.9in.Handle:SkeletonizedWeight:4.3oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;Kydexsheath;beltloophookorneckchainOptions:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;camofinishblade,+$30MSRP:.....................$69

BAGDADBULLETBAGD-03BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:6.25in.Handle:G10Weight:4.4oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;Kydexsheathw/multipositionsteelclipOptions:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;tacticalgraycolorblade,+$30;blackG10handleMSRP:.....................$99

B.E.S.T.BLACKEAGLESTRIKETEAMBE5020HPBladeLength:7in.BladeMaterial:154CM-CRYOLength:12in.Handle:CanvasMicartaWeight:22oz.Features:Doubleheattreatedblade;tractioncoatblade;ballisticnylonsheathOptions:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;camofinish,+$30;treadedgrip,+$30MSRP:....................$299

C.A.TCOVERTANTI-TERRORISM201BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:7.25in.Handle:SkeletonizedWeight:4.1oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;Kydexsheathw/rotatingsteelclipOptions:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;camocoatblade,+$30;CodeYellowcoatblade,+$10;blackG10handleMSRP:.....................$69

CHEETAHXLCH262-XLBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:8in.Handle:LinenMicartaWeight:7.7oz.Features:Tacticalgraycolorblade;Kydexsheathw/rotatingsteelclipOptions:Partiallyserratedblade+$15;camofinishblade,+$30;3.25-inchblade(CH262),$79;3.25-inchStainlesssteelblade;cordwrappedhandle(CH262-SKEL),$69MSRP:....................$149

DEVILSELBOWXLDEV-01BladeLength:2.1in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:6in.Handle:LinenMicartaWeight:4.2oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;Kydexsheathw/rotatingsteelclipOptions:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;camofinishblade,+$30MSRP:.....................$99

PATHFINDERQ134PFS-01

BladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:9.25in.Handle:LinenMicartaWeight:10.6oz.Features:Tactialgraycolorblade;KydexsheathOptions:TannylonsheathMSRP:....................$199

POWEREAGLEPE-12BladeLength:12in.BladeMaterial:51-60springsteelLength:17.6in.Handle:CanvasMicartaWeight:25.6oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;elastichandlanyard;nylonsheathOptions:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;camofinishblade,+$30;Micartascales,treadedorplain,+$30MSRP:....................$200

RANGERSHORT-STOPRSS01BladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:6.25in.Handle:LinenMicartaWeight:6oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;Options:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;camofinishblade,+$30MSRP:....................$119

WALKABOUTMICARTAWAB-01BladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:8.75in.Handle:LinenMicartaWeight:6.7oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;Kydexsheathw/rotatingsteelclipOptions:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;camofinish,+$30;treadedgrip,+$30MSRP:....................$129

WOLFPUPWP010BladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:1095HighCarbonalloyLength:5.25in.Handle:MicartaWeight:4oz.Features:Blacktractioncoatblade;Kydexsheathw/rotatingsteelclipOptions:Partiallyserratedblade,+$15;camofinish,+$30;treadedgrip,+$30;3.5-inchBladeXL(WO011),$129MSRP:.....................$75

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ALL-BLACKFIXEDBLADE0100BladeLength:5.75in.BladeMaterial:CPM3VToolsteelLength:10.5in.Handle:G10Weight:11.4oz.Features:TungstenDLCcoatedblade;nylonandKydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$325

BLACKFIXEDBLADE0150BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength:7.5in.Handle:G10Weight:3.6oz.Features:Kydexsheath;beltorMOLLEcarry;PVDcoatedbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$160

FIXEDBLADECOMBATKNIFE0160BladeLength:5in.BladeMaterial:14C28NLength:10in.Handle:G10

Weight:8oz.Features:TungstenDLCcoatedblade;KydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$130

FIXEDBLADECOMBATKNIFE0170BladeLength:5.7in.BladeMaterial:14C28NLength:11.5in.Handle:G10Weight:11oz.Features:TungstenDLCcoatedblade;KydexsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$150

RANGERGREENFIXEDBLADE0121BladeLength:4.25in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength:8in.Handle:G10/TitaniumWeight:9.2oz.Features:TungstenDLCcoatedblade;Kydexsheath;beltorMOLLEcarry;

cordcutternotchOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$250

S30VBAYONETZT-9BladeLength:7.5in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength:12.5in.Handle:G10Weight:19.4oz.Features:Stonewashedfinishblade;polymersheath/nylonharnessOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$325

FOLDINGKNIVES

138A.G.RussellTM

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201VictorinoxSwissArmy203WengerSwissArmy205ZeroToleranceKnives

FoldingKnives

olding blade knives have always been a handy tool but notalways the safestone touse. If that seems likeharsh criticism,let's put it in perspective.We're not that far removed from the

IndustrialRevolution,andit tookyearsforsafetydevices tobecomemandatory. The immediate objective of the new machines was toincrease production and do thework ofmany.The issue ofmakingthem safe to operate, or be around, was addressed later. The samecouldbesaidforfoldingknives.Thesafeuseofearlyfoldingknivesrelied solelyupon theuser.Cuttingwith force applied in theproperdirection held the blade open. Skill and vigilance were your bestsafetymechanismagainst theblade foldingshutaccidentally. In thislight fixed blade knives were considered safer only because youalwaysknewwherethecuttingedgewasgoingtobe.

Today,thereareatleasttwomajordevelopmentsthathavemadefoldingbladeknivesvastlymorepopularthanfixedbladeknives.Thefirstisthedevelopmentofthelockingblade.Slip-jointknivesmaybebetter than ever, but the surety of a mechanical lock has allowedconsumerstohandlefoldingkniveswithgreaterconfidencebyfeelingmore in control of the blade.You can handle a folding blade knifeadministrativelyalldaylongwithouteverseeingthebladeedge.Theotherdevelopmentthathascreatedaboominsalesistheacceptanceof the locking folder as ameans of personal defense and rescue incase of emergency. In terms of emergency application, this reacheswell beyond the need to extricate yourself or someone else from awrecked automobile. The threat of terrorist attack has created thedesire for thecitizen tohave somemannerof survival tool easily at

hand.In terms of personal defense, the very concept of defending

oneself has become more widely accepted. One reason may be anerosion of confidence in the police or the government to provideprotection.Anotheristhefactthatstatesthatissueconcealedhandgunlicenses are seeing lower violent crime statistics than states ormunicipalitiesthatforbidcitizensthetoolstofendforthemselves.

Youmayhavenoticedthatgunshowsareincreasinglyadvertisedas gun and knife shows. That's further evidence that tactical knivesand combat folders are driving sales. Even some of the hardcoretraditional “camp knife” or “pocket knife” manufacturers arebeginningtomakenoiseaboutofferinglockbladeknivesaimedatthepersonal defense market. Elsewhere in this book you will find acomprehensive description of handling knives for self defense.Featuressuchaslocks,thumbstuds,andgripmaterialallplayapartintheireffectiveness.Inthepagesthatfollowyou'llbeabletomatchfeatures tomeet your needs.We hope the specifications chartswillhelpyounarrowdownyourchoices,whethertheknifeisgoingtobeusedforselfdefense,cuttinglinoleum,skinningadeer,spayingcattle,guttingabird,splicingwire,dividingandmeasuringgrainsofaspirin,loosening a knot of wet rope, cutting a leather pattern, installing ashotgun choke tube, or just playing a gameofmumblety-peg in thebackyard.

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3⅝INCHGUNSTOCKCQ14CO/YD/BRBladeLength:2.9in.BladeMaterial:8Cr13MoVLength(Open/Closed):6.5in./3.6in.Handle:Cocobolo,Delrin,orRucarta™Lock:LockbackWeight:3oz.Features:Oversizednailnickforopening;braidedleatherthongOptions:Cocobolohandlescales(CQ14CO),$55;YellowDelrinhandlescales(CQ14YD),$45;BlackRucarta™scales(CQ14BR),$50MSRP:.................$45–$55

ACIESTITANIUMFRAMELOCKRUS-UF12ZDPBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:ZDP-189Length(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.5in.Handle:Titanium(Ti6A14V)Lock:FramelockWeight:4.8oz.Features:LicensedHindererstabilizeronframelock;rightsidepocketclip;thumbstudopenOptions:TipuportipdownpocketclipuponrequestMSRP....................$375

DOGLEGTRAPPERRUSJT13CO/ESBladeLength(Max):2.75in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):6.2in./3.45in.Handle:CocoboloorEuropeanStagLock:None(slipjoint)Weight:3.6oz.Features:ScalesfashionedfromEuropeanRedDeerantlerOptions:Cocobolohandlescales(RUSJT13CO),$165;EuropeanStaghandlescales(RUSJT13ES),$195MSRP:...............$165–$195

DOZIERTABLOCKTRAPPERRUS-TD12G10BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:D2Length(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.75in.Handle:G-10Lock:DoziertablockWeight:5oz.Features:Thumbstudopening;rightsidepocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP....................$145

FEATHERLIGHT™K93C/BKYDBladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):7in./3.9in.Handle:Zytel®Lock:AGRonehandlockWeight:1.5oz.Features:Kydexnecksheathwithchain;thumbholeopenOptions:Clippoint(K93C)orgeneralpurposeblade(K93B);ATS-34hardenedsteelbladeMSRP:....................$50

SEAMASTERAGSA-118TIBladeLength(Max):3.25in.BladeMaterial:ATS-34Length(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.1in.Handle:TitaniumLock:FramelockWeight:3.15oz.Features:2.75-inch303StainlessMarlinspike;combinationedgewithserrationsinfront;madeinItaly;BladeMagazineawardforMostInnovativeImportoftheYear2004Options:NoneMSRP:...................$275

AlMarKniveswww.almarknives.com

EAGLEULTRALIGHTPLAIN1005UBK2

BladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:SteelAUS-8Length(Open/Closed):9in./5in.Handle:LinenMicartaLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:2oz.Features:Dualstainlesssteelthumbstuds;ambidextrousclipOptions:Blackorstainless,comboblade;polishedMicartascalesMSRP:....................$165

FALCONCOCOBOLOTALON1003CTBladeLength:3.15in.BladeMaterial:AUS8SteelLength(Open/Closed):7.15in./4in.Handle:CocoboloWoodLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:3oz.Features:TalonbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$219

FALCONULTRALIGHT40%SERRATED1003UBK4

BladeLength:3.15in.BladeMaterial:AUS8SteelLength(Open/Closed):7.15in./4in.Handle:LinenMicartaLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:1.25oz.Features:ReversibleclipOptions:PlainedgeorTalonbladeMSRP:....................$165

HAWKULTRALIGHT40%SERRATED1002UBK4BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS-8Length(Open/Closed):6in./3.25in.Handle:LinenMicartaLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:0.95oz.Features:Dualstainlesssteelthumbstuds;ambidextrousclipOptions:Blackorstainlessblade;polishedMicartascalesMSRP:....................$145

HAWKULTRALIGHTTALON1002UBK2TBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS-8Length(Open/Closed):6in./3.25in.Handle:LinenMicartaLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:2oz.Features:Dualstainlesssteelthumbstuds;ambidextrousclipOptions:Blackorstainlesscomboblade;polishedMicartascalesMSRP:....................$145

MINISERE2000MS2KBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:VG10StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:TexturedG10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3.5oz.Features:Dualthumbstuds;cobaltstainlesssteelblade;reversibledeeppocketclip;pillarconstructionOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$285

MINISERE2000MS2KBBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:VG10StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:TexturedG10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3.5oz.Features:Dualthumbstuds;cobaltstainlesssteelbladewithblackceramiccoating;reversibledeeppocketclip;pillarconstructionOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$285

NOMADND2BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:VG10StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:TexturedG10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3.5oz.

Features:Dualthumbstuds;cobaltstainlesssteelblade;heattreatedliner;pillarconstructionOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$285

OSPREYABALONE1001ABBladeLength:1.65in.BladeMaterial:SteelAUS-8Length(Open/Closed):3.95in./1.3in.Handle:AbaloneLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:0.95oz.Features:Stainlesssteelliner;leatherpouchOptions:Stag,bone,cocobolowood,stainlesssteel,ormotherofpearlhandleMSRP:....................$195

PAYARAAM-PM2BladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:VG-10Length(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.5in.

Handle:TexturedG10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6oz.Features:Dualthumbstuds,stainlesssteelclip;namedafterfishthatfeedonthepiranha;designedfortheoutdoorsmanOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$265

SERE2000S2KBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:VG10StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.9in.Handle:TexturedG10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6oz.Features:Dualthumbstuds;cobaltstainlesssteelblade;satinfinish;namedforArmySereSchool;reversibledeeppocketclip;pillarconstructionOptions:Blackceramicfinish,add$10MSRP:....................$295

SHRIKESKE-2GBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:VG10StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.5in.Handle:TexturedG10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6oz.Features:Dualthumbstuds;Stainlesssteelclip;trailingpointblade;aRexroatdesignOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$255

STOUTLITTLEBACKUPSLB1BladeLength:1.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8steelLength(Open/Closed):4.6in./2.85in.Handle:LinenMicartaLock:LinerlockWeight:1.5oz.Features:KnifecandoubleasamoneyclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$145

TALONHAWKCLASSICBROWNMICARTA1002UBN2TBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS-8Length(Open/Closed):6in./3.25in.Handle:MicartaLock:AlMarfrontlockWeight:0.95oz.Features:Stainlesssteelliner;leatherpouchOptions:Stag,bone,cocobolowood,Stainlesssteel,ormotherofpearlhandleMSRP:....................$120

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INFIDEL3300-81OTFBladeLength:3.95in.BladeMaterial:DamascusLength(Open/Closed):8.91in./5in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:OuttheFrontDoubleAutoWeight:5oz.Features:DoubleedgedDamascusblade;presidiohandle;heattreatedhardware;GoldClass;limitedrunof50piecesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$850

LEOPARDCUB612-101BladeLength:2.87in.BladeMaterial:DamascusLength(Open/Closed):6.78in./3.81in.Handle:SkeletonizedaluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:3.70oz.Features:DelbertEalyLionpatternblade;blueanodizedJeweledliner;GoldClass;limitedrunof100piecesOptions:NoneMSRP:..................$1,200

5300AUTOPRESIDIOBladeLength:3.44in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.3in./4.86in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:Axispullrelease

Weight:5.8oz.Features:IntegratedsafetyOptions:CoatedorSS;plainorcomboedgebladeMSRP:...............$240–$255

AUTOSPIKE1000-101BladeLength:3.41in.BladeMaterial:DamascusLength(Open/Closed):9.24in./4.52in.Handle:TitaniumLock:PushbuttonautoWeight:4oz.Features:DevinThomasReptilianDamascusManualsafety;titaniumclipandspacers;GoldClass;limitedrunof100piecesOptions:NoneMSRP:..................$1,200

OPPORTUNIST440TICF-71BladeLength:2.99inBladeMaterial:S30VStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.83in./3.34in.Handle:Titanim/CarbonfiberLock:ModifiedlockinglinerWeight:1.7oz.Features:Bluenickelhardware,blueTopazthumbstud;modifiedWharncliffblade;GoldclassOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$350

PINNACLE750-101BladeLength:3.65in.BladeMaterial:DamasteelLength(Open/Closed):8.36in./4.71in.Handle:Titanium/CarbonfiberLock:TitaniumMonolockWeight:4.5oz.Features:USAInfinitypatternblade;DLCfinishedhardwareandclip;GoldClass;limitedrunof200piecesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$800

BENCHMADEBLUECLASS

53MANGUSBALI-SONG

BladeLength:3.15in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.82in./4.67in.Handle:G10Lock:AluminumcatchWeight:3.5oz.Features:Aluminumbackspacer,latch,andcatch;ballbearingpivot;reversibletipuppocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$180

530BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.42in./4.17in.Handle:GrivoryLock:AxisWeight:1.9oz.Features:Modifiedspearpoint;ambidextrousthumbstudsOptions:Blackcoatedblade,$120MSRP:....................$105

111H2OFOLDERBladeLength:3.45in.BladeMaterial:N680steelLength(Open/Closed):8.07in./4.62in.Handle:Grivory(reg)

Lock:AxisWeight:4.9oz.Features:Ambidextrousthumbstud;tip-uppocketclipOptions:BlackhandleMSRP:....................$125

755MPRBladeLength:2.9in.BladeMaterial:M390supersteelLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./3.8in.Handle:TitaniumandG10Lock:MonolockWeight:5.5oz.Features:Tip-downpocketcliponlyOptions:Blackcoatedblade,$250MSRP:....................$235

AGENCY340BladeLength:2.38in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.63in./3.25in.Handle:ValoxLock:LinerWeight:1.65oz.Features:AssistedopeningOptions:Blackcoatedblade,$85

MSRP:.....................$70

EMISSARY470BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:S30VStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./3.9in.Handle:AluminumalloyLock:AxisWeight:2.2oz.Features:AssistedopeningwithsafetyOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$200

GRIPTILLIAN550SHGBladeLength:3.45in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.07in./4.62in.Handle:GlassfillednylonLock:AxisWeight:3.25oz.Features:ThumbholeopeningmodifiedsheepsfootbladeOptions:Blackcoatedblade;sand,olivedrab,yellow,blue,orpinkhandle;550HGoffersplainedgedblade;550Ttrainingversion,$80MSRP:...............$105–$125

GRIPTILLIAN551SBladeLength:3.45in.

BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.07in./4.62in.Handle:GlassfillednylonLock:AxisWeight:3.25oz.Features:AmbidextrousthumbstudOptions:Handlecolors,sand,olivedrab,yellow,blue,andpink;plainedgeorcorrosionresistantblade;551Ttrainingversion,$80MSRP:...............$105–$125

GRIPTILLIAN553BladeLength:3.45in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.07in./4.62in.Handle:GlassfillednylonLock:AxisWeight:3.25oz.Features:Thumbstudopening;tantobladeOptions:Handlecolorssandandolivedrab;SSorblackcoatedblade,plainorcomboedge;557Mini,$95–$115MSRP:...............$105–$125

GRIPTILLIAN555HG-BLUBladeLength:2.91in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.78in./3.87in.Handle:GlassfillednylonLock:AxisWeight:2.56oz.Features:Thumbholeopeningmodifiedsheepsfootblade

Options:Sand,olive,drab,yellow,black,orpinkhandle;comboedgebladeMSRP:................$95–$110

GRIPTILLIAN556SBladeLength:2.91in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.78in./3.87in.Handle:GlassfillednylonLock:AxisWeight:2.56oz.Features:AmbidextrousthumbstudOptions:Handlecolors,sand,olivedrab,yellow,blue,andpink;5556HGplainedgebladeMSRP:................$95–$110

GRIPTILLIAN557SBKBladeLength:3.45in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.07in./4.62in.Handle:GlassfillednylonLock:AxisWeight:3.25oz.Features:AmbidextrousthumbstudsOptions:SSorcoatedblade;handlecolors,sand,olivedrab,andblackMSRP:................$95–$115

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MINI-MORPHO32BALI-SONGBladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.64in./4.34in.Handle:G10Lock:SpringlatchWeight:2.7oz.Features:Titaniumblueanodizedandjeweledliners;anodizedlaserengravedpocketclipOptions:Model514.25-inchblade,$265MSRP:....................$240

OPPORTUNIST440BladeLength:2.99in.BladeMaterial:S30VStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.83in./3.84in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:LinerWeight:1.7oz.Features:StabilizedwoodscalesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$180

PAUL230A1BladeLength:3.9in.BladeMaterial:154CMsteelLength(Open/Closed):9in./5.1in.Handle:G10Lock:PaulAxialWeight:3.8oz.Features:PushbuttonmanualopenOptions:CocoBoloorIvoryMicartascales,add$10MSRP:....................$200

PAUL235A2BladeLength:2.58in.BladeMaterial:AUS-8steelLength(Open/Closed):5.97in./3.39in.Handle:CarbonfiberLock:PaulAxialWeight:1.6oz.Features:Pushbuttonmanualopen;sheathincludedOptions:CocoBoloorIvoryMicartascales,nochargeMSRP:....................$120

PAUL240A3BladeLength:2.37in.BladeMaterial:154CMsteelLength(Open/Closed):5.8in./3.43in.Handle:G10Lock:PaulAxialWeight:2.1oz.Features:PushbuttonmanualopenOptions:CocoBoloorIvoryMicartascales,nochargeMSRP:....................$140

PAUL245A4BladeLength:3.12in.BladeMaterial:154CMsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.24in./4.12in.

Handle:G10Lock:PaulAxialWeight:3.7oz.Features:PushbuttonmanualopenOptions:CocoBoloorIvoryMicartascales,add$10MSRP:....................$180

PAUL250A5BladeLength:2.20in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):5.4in./3.2in.Handle:CocoBoloLock:PaulAxialWeight:1.6oz.Features:Pushbuttonmanualopen;sheathincludedOptions:CarbonfiberorIvoryMicartascales,nochargeMSRP:....................$110

SHOKI480-1BladeLength:2.89in.BladeMaterial:M390supersteelLength(Open/Closed):6.67in./3.79in.Handle:CarbonfiberLock:Nak-LokWeight:1.7oz.Features:CrownedBladespine;blueanodizedtitaniumliner;nickelplatedhardware;IWAKnifeoftheYear2008Options:Model480offersG10/woodhandle,S30Vblade,$200MSRP:....................$220

BENCHMADEBONECOLLECTOR

15020-2

BladeLength:3.36in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.2in./4.84in.Handle:WalnutLock:AxisWeight:5.59oz.Features:ThumbholeopeningOptions:BlackG10,black/greenG10comboedgebladeMSRP:...............$150–$155

15030-1BladeLength:2.95in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.08in./4.13in.Handle:WalnutLock:AxisWeight:3.46oz.Features:ThumbholeopeningOptions:BlackG10,walnuthandle;comboedgebladeMSRP:...............$135–$140

BENCHMADEBLACKCLASSFOLDINGKNIVES

523PRESIDIOULTRABladeLength:3.42in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteel

Hardness/Grind:58-61RC/HollowLength(Open/Closed):8.29in./4.87in.Handle:6061T-6aluminumLock:AxisWeight:5.62oz.Features:DualthumbstudsOptions:Availablew/droppoint,tanto,plain,orserrated,coatedorstainlessblade,$185–$200;Models522/527PresidioUltrasuse440CsteelandNorylGTXhandles,$95–$125;Trainer,520T,alsoavailable;Model525offers2.97-inchbladeMSRP:....................$185

860BKBEDLAMBladeLength:3.95in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelHardness/Grind:58-61HRC/HollowLength(Open/Closed):9.71in./5.76in.Handle:G10Lock:AxisWeight:5.1oz.Features:Stainlesssteelliners;reversibleclipOptions:Plainorserrated,coatedorstainlessblade,$220–235MSRP:....................$235

913D2NITROUSBladeLength:3.7in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelHardness/Grind:60-62HRC/HollowLength(Open/Closed):8.38in./4.68in.Handle:Black/GreenG10Lock:LinerWeight:5.59oz.Features:Dualthumbstuds;nitrousassistopening;titaniumlinersOptions:Modifieddroppoint;plainedgestainlessfinish,$150MSRP:....................$165

915TRIAGEBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:N680steelHardness/Grind:57-59HRC/HollowLength(Open/Closed):8.2in./4.7in.Handle:G10Lock:AxisWeight:5.1oz.Features:440Csteelhookshapedsafetycutter;carbideglassbreak;dualthumbstuds;stainlesssteelliners,reversibleclipOptions:Blackororangehandle;sheath,blackorcoyote,add$25MSRP:...............$165–$180

950SBKRIFTBladeLength:3.67in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelHardness/Grind:58-61HRC/HollowLength(Open/Closed):8.27in./4.8in.Handle:G10Lock:AxisWeight:5.1oz.Features:Stainlesssteelliners;reversibleclipOptions:Plainorserrated,coatedorstainlessblade,$185–$200MSRP:....................$200

BENCHMADEBLACKCLASSAUTOMATICOPENING

2550MINIREFLEXBladeLength:3.16in.BladeMaterial:154CMsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.32in./4.36in.Handle:6061T-6aluminumLock:PushbuttonWeight:2.7oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedsafetyOptions:Plainedge,$190MSRP:....................$205

3150IMPELBladeLength:1.98in.BladeMaterial:S30VStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.03in./3.06in.Handle:Aluminum/G10Lock:PushbuttonWeight:2.1oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedsafetyOptions:Coatedblade,$175MSRP:....................$160

3300INFIDELBladeLength:3.91in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.91in./5.06in.Handle:6061T-6aluminumLock:ThumbslideWeight:4.9oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedcleaningport;double-edgedspearpointOptions:Coatedblade;3310offersingleedgeblade,coated,comboorplainedge,$450–$460;Mini-Infidel3350,3.1-inchdouble-edgedblade,$380MSRP:....................$450

3550SBKBladeLength:2.98in.BladeMaterial:154CMsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.1in./4.1in.Handle:6061T-6aluminumLock:PushbuttonWeight:2.8oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedsafetyOptions:Model3550offersplainedgeSSblade,$190MSRP:....................$205

3800BKNTKBladeLength:3.9in.BladeMaterial:D2ToolsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.78in./4.88in.Handle:NylonLock:DoubleactionlinerWeight:5.8oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedsafety;dualthumbstuds;StainlesssteellinersOptions:Comboedge,coated,orSSMSRP:....................$215

5270MINIAUTOPRESIDIOULTRABladeLength:2.97in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.12in./4.15in.Handle:NorylGTXLock:AxispullreleaseWeight:3.1oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedsafetyOptions:CoatedorSS,plainorcomboedgeblade;5220PresidionUltraoffers3.5-inchblade,$205–$220MSRP:...............$185–$200

8600BKAUTOBEDLAMBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:154CmStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):9.76in./5.76in.Handle:G10Lock:AxispullreleaseWeight:4.8oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedsafetyOptions:Coatedcombinationedge,nochargeMSRP:....................$275

9101SBKAGENCYBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.3in./4.7in.Handle:6061T-6aluminumLock:PushbuttonWeight:4.2oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedsafetyOptions:Plainedgeblade;9500offers2.95-inchblade,$205MSRP:....................$250

9555SAUTORIFTBladeLength:3.67in.BladeMaterial:154CmStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.27in./4.6in.Handle:G10Lock:AxispullreleaseWeight:4.8oz.Features:Automaticopening;integratedsafety;reversetantobladeOptions:Plain,comboedge,coated,orSSMSRP:....................$240

Blackhawk!www.blackhawk.com

CQDMKI15M301BKBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):9.5in./5.75in.Handle:AluminumLock:ButtonlockWeight:7.8oz.Features:BlackPVDcoatedblade;secondarysafety;carbideglassbreaker;seatbelt/cordcutter;reversibleclipOptions:Comboedgeblade(15M301BK)MSRP:....................$250

CQDMKI15M401BKBladeLength:3.3in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.95in./4.65in.Handle:Aluminum/rubberLock:ButtonlockWeight:4.4oz.Features:BlackPVDcoatedblade;secondarysafety;carbideglassbreaker;reversiblespringsteelclipOptions:Comboedgeblade(15M411BK)MSRP:....................$250

CRUCIBLEIIFOLDER15C201BKBladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:AUS8AStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.75in.Handle:TexturedG10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6.25oz.Features:BlackPVDcoatedblade;reversiblepocketclipOptions:Comboedgeblade(15C211)MSRP:.....................$90

HAWKPOINT15HP01BKBladeLength:2.375in.BladeMaterial:AUS8AStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.625in./3.25in.Handle:Fiberglass/nylonLock:Linerlock

Weight:4oz.Features:BlackPVDcoatedblade;rightsidepocketcliptip-downOptions:Comboedgeblade(15HP11BK)MSRP:.....................$45

POINTMAN15PM11BKBladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:AUS8AStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.8in./4.4in.Handle:TexturedG10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6.25oz.Features:BlackPVDcoatedblade;reversiblepocketclipOptions:Plainedgeblade(15PM01BK)MSRP:.....................$99

BladeTechwww.blade-tech.com

BLACKWOLFBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:S30Vsteel

Length(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.9in.Handle:G10NylonLock:LinerWeight:4.8oz.Features:Reversiblepocketclip;V-holeopening;DLCcoatedbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$220

GANYANALITEBladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8steelLength(Open/Closed):6.75in./3.4in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:LinerlockWeight:2.6oz.Features:Reversiblepocketclip;thumbholeopeningOptions:Handlecolorsorange,green,orblackMSRP:.....................$27

KATANALITEBladeLength:6.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8steel

Length(Open/Closed):6.75in./3.4in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:LinerlockWeight:2.6oz.Features:Reversiblepocketclip;V-holeopeningOptions:HandlecolorsgrayorblackMSRP:.....................$27

PROHUNTERMAGNUMBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:S30VsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.9in.Handle:LinenMicarta

Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.8oz.Features:Reversiblepocketclip;thumbholeopeningOptions:Handlecolorsorange,green,orblackMSRP:....................$200

RATELLITEBladeLength:1.9in.BladeMaterial:AUS8steelLength(Open/Closed):4.9in./3.1in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:LinerlockWeight:2.1oz.Features:Reversiblepocketclip;V-holeopeningOptions:Handlecolorsblack,gray,orpinkMSRP:.....................$24

U.L.U.BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Steel

Length(Open/Closed):8.6in./4.9in.Handle:Aluminumw/rubberinsertsLock:LinerlockWeight:2.1oz.Features:UniversalLockingUtility;handlecanbelockeddirectlyabovebladeOptions:HandlecolorsblackororangeMSRP:.....................$60

BökerUSAwww.boker.de/us/

2011ANNUALDAMASCUSCOLLECTOR'SKNIFEBladeLength:2.6in.BladeMaterial:DamascusstainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.25in./3.65in.Handle:DesertironwoodLock:LinerlockWeight:3.6oz.Features:Handforged300layerraindroppattern;nailnickopeningOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$600

CONGRESS110720BladeLength(Max):2.1in.BladeMaterial:HighCarbonsteelLength(Open/Closed):5.7in./3.6in.Handle:SmoothredboneLock:NoneWeight:3.2oz.Features:Fourblades;opposinghinges;nailnickopenOptions:StagandbonehandlesMSRP:.....................$40

DINOSAURGENTLEMAN'SKNIFEBladeLength:2in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.25in./3.65in.Handle:SauropodboneLock:LockbackWeight:1.75oz.

Features:HandlescalesmadefrompetrifieddinosaurboneOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$400

HADDOCKDLC110617DLCBladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:N690BOsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.2in.Handle:G10Lock:TitaniumframelockWeight:4oz.Features:Titaniumbackliners;CNCmachinedhandles;nailnickopen;two-wayclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$300

ILLUMINATIONTOPLOCK110018BladeLength:3.25in.

BladeMaterial:4043StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.6in.Handle:AluminumLock:Button(non-auto)Weight:4oz.Features:Handleglowsinthedark;CordurabeltsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$175

ILLUMINATIONTURBINE110126BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:X-15TNsteelLength(Open/Closed):7in./4.1in.Handle:AIMgSi/G10inlayLock:LinerlockWeight:4.5oz.Features:Bladeglowsinthedark;thumbstudandflipper;CordurabeltsheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$280

MAGNUMDEEPBLUE01SC156BladeLength:2.4in.BladeMaterial:440StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.9in./3.5in.Handle:RosewoodLock:FramelockWeight:1.5oz.Features:LanyardholeandpocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$19

MAGNUMDEFILADEBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:440StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.1in./4.1in.Handle:AluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:3.2oz.Features:TitaniumcoatedbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$22

MAGNUMELKHUNTINGFOLDERBladeLength:2.6in.BladeMaterial:440StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.4in.Handle:RosewoodandwalnutLock:LinerlockWeight:2.8oz.Features:Pocketclip;nailnickopenOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$22

MAGNUMFIRSTRESPONDER01SC157BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:440StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.6in./3.9in.Handle:SyntheticLock:Linerlock

Weight:3.3oz.Features:Seatbeltcutter;glassbreak;canopener;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$25

MAGNUMFISHBONEBladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:440StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./5.25in.Handle:AluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:5.8oz.Features:Milledgrip;titaniumcoatedbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$22

MAGNUMSMOOTHIEBladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:440StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.6in.Handle:PakkawoodLock:LinerlockWeight:4.3oz.Features:Thumbstud;nopocketclipOptions:None

MSRP:.....................$22

MOKUMEDAMASCUS110144DAMBladeLength:3.1inBladeMaterial:DamascusstainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7in./3.9in.Handle:ImbuiawoodLock:BacklockWeight:4.3oz.Features:Thomasforged150Typhoonpattern;JapaneseMokumebolsters;presentationboxOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$550

PLUSCARBONBladeLength:2.9in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./4in.Handle:Carbonfiber

Lock:Pushbutton(non-auto)Weight:2.5oz.Features:Titaniumliners;twotonebladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

PLUSELEGANCEBladeLength:2.6in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.4in.Handle:TitaniumandG10Lock:Pushbutton(non-auto)Weight:2oz.Features:TitaniumlinersOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

PLUSKAL10SBladeLength:3.5in.

BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.6in.Handle:AluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:6oz.Features:Raisedpalmsupport;fingerchoil;thumbholeopen;beltpouchOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$45

PLUSKAL10TBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.6in.Handle:AluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:6oz.Features:Raisedpalmsupportandfingerchoil;thumbhole;beltpouchOptions:KAL10SspearpointMSRP:.....................$45

PLUSLOCKBACKBUBINGABladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.25in./7.5in.Handle:BubingawoodLock:LockbackWeight:4.5oz.Features:Stainlesssteelbolsters;nailnickopeningOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$50

PLUSNOPALBladeLength:2.1in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.5in./3.4in.Handle:G10Lock:Pushbutton(non-auto)Weight:3oz.Features:Wharncliffstraightedgeblade;fingerchoils;removablepocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$50

PLUSRESURRECTIONGEN2BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):9in./5.75in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.5oz.Features:Reversibleclip;ambidextrousthumbstudsOptions:Mini(01BO410),$40MSRP:.....................$95

PLUSTDYELLOWBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:AUS8steelLength(Open/Closed):7.1in./4.1in.Handle:ZytelLock:BacklockWeight:3oz.Features:Thumbhole;reversibleclipOptions:Blackgripandblade;plainorcomboedgeblade

MSRP:.....................$40

PLUSTITANDROPBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.4in./4.65in.Handle:BeadblastedTitaniumLock:BacklockWeight:4.5oz.Features:Ultrathinprofile;reversibleclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$65

STOCKMAN110725BladeLength(Max):2.75in.BladeMaterial:HighCarbonsteel

Length(Open/Closed):6.75in./4in.Handle:JiggedblackboneLock:NoneWeight:3.2oz.Features:Threeblades;dualhingeandsinglehinge;nailnickopenOptions:Staghandle,$90;medium,MiniStockman,$20–$35MSRP:.....................$40

TRAPPER110732BladeLength(Max):3.1in.BladeMaterial:HighCarbonsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.3in./4.25in.Handle:SmoothredboneLock:NoneWeight:3.2oz.Features:Dualblade;singlehinge;nailnickopenOptions:SyntheticandbonehandlesMSRP:.....................$40

BuckKniveswww.buckknives.com

016LUXPROBladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:S30VsteelLength(Open/Closed):6.25in./3.75in.Handle:StainlesssteelandCarbonfiberLock:LinerlockWeight:3.3oz.Features:Titaniumcoatedblade;flipper;removablepocketclipOptions:Stainlesssteelgrip;123C26Sandviksteelblade(015),$75;420HCsteelblade(014),$58MSRP:....................$125

110CHAIRMANFOLDINGHUNTERBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.65in./4.9in.Handle:CherrywooddymondwoodLock:BacklockWeight:7.2oz.Features:Leathersheath;nickelsilverbolsters;signatureOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

110RDECOLITEBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.65in./4.9in.Handle:PaperStoneLock:BacklockWeight:4.1oz.Features:NylonsheathOptions:GreenorredhandleMSRP:.....................$45

183BOONEANDCROCKETALPHACROSSLOCKBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.6in.Handle:RubbercoatedaluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:4oz.Features:Nylonsheath;sawandguthook

Options:NoneMSRP:....................$108

222SILVERCREEKVERSABladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.75in./4.75in.Handle:Polypropylene/rubberLock:LinerlockWeight:4.3oz.Features:Titaniumcoatedblade;thumbstud,lanyard;stainlesssteelguardOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$40

271ALPHADORADOBladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:12C27ModSandvikLength(Open/Closed):6.5in./4in.Handle:RosewooddymondwoodLock:Linerlock

Weight:4.3oz.Features:LeathersheathOptions:Charcoaldymondwoodhandle;nylonsheath;3.5-inchblade(FoldingAlphaHunter)MSRP:.....................$94

306YWDUETBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):8.65in./2.6in.Handle:YellowDelrinLock:SlipjointWeight:1oz.Features:Springloadedscissors;nickelsilverbolstersOptions:Pink,charcoal,orblackhandleMSRP:.....................$45

766YWREVELBladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):6.25in./3.75in.Handle:Aluminum/rubberinlayLock:LinerlockWeight:2.4oz.Features:Carabiner/bottleopener;slide/flipperopening;bladelocksopenandclosedOptions:Blue,black,oryellowhandleMSRP:.....................$30

770ORFLASHPOINTBladeLength:2.9in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./4.5in.

Handle:Aluminum/rubberinlayLock:LinerlockWeight:4oz.Features:Carabiner/bottleopener;pushbutton/flipperopening;bladelocksopenandclosedOptions:Blue,black,ororangehandleMSRP:.....................$53

870BKBONESBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:420HCsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.6in.Handle:StainlesssteelLock:LinerlockWeight:4.4oz.Features:Blackoxidecoatedblade;removablepocketclipOptions:Tigercamo;plainorcombinationedge;2.1-inchblade(869),$28MSRP:.....................$39

TOPSCSART095BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./5in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:7.1oz.Features:Zirblastfinishblade;reversiblepocketclip;MOLLEcompatiblenylonsheathOptions:Rubbergrip(090),$110;FirstResponderw/glassbreakandseatbeltcutter(091),$140MSRP:....................$160

VANTAGEFORCEPRO847BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:S30Vsteel

Length(Open/Closed):7.65in./4.4in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:7.1oz.Features:Blackoxidecoatedblade;flipper;removable,reversiblepocketclipOptions:Aluminumgrip(846),$95;glassreinforcednylongrip(845),$65;plainorcombinationedgebladeMSRP:....................$135

CamillusKniveswww.camillusknives.com

6.75”FOLDING18669BladeLength:2.9in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):6.75in./3.85in.Handle:G10Lock:Linerlock

Weight:4.2oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$70

6.75”FOLDING18671BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):6.75in./3.75in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6.1oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$74

8”FOLDING18513BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):8in./4.75in.Handle:AluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:7.5oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$44

8.25”FOLDING18519BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):8.25in./4.75in.

Handle:Aluminum/carbonfiberLock:LinerlockWeight:6.6oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$61

8.25”FOLDING18672BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):8.25in./4.75in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:7.5oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;pocketclipOptions:2.85in.blade(18673),$66MSRP:.....................$83

9”CUDANO.18533Length:3.75in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):9in./5.25in.Handle:G10

Lock:LinerlockWeight:7oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;pocketclip;quickreleasebuttonOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$59

FOLDING6.5”MARLINSPIKE18670BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):6.5in./3.75in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:5.9oz.Features:CarbonitrideTitaniumcoatedblade;pocketclip;lockingspikeOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$74

TIGERSHARPFOLDING,BLUE18563BladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):6.5in./4in.Handle:AluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:5.8oz.

Features:Titaniumbondedbladesurface;replaceableblades,plain,andserratedsupplied;pocketclipOptions:Bluehandle(18562)MSRP:.....................$52

Casekniveswww.wrcase.com

ABALONESMALLTEXASTOOTHPICK12002BladeLength(Max):2.25in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.25in./3in.Handle:AbaloneLock:NoneWeight:1oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;caseXXembossedbolsterOptions:Stag;MotherofPearlassortedcolorbonehandlesMSRP:....................$174

AMBERBONETRAPPERLOCK024BladeLength(Max):4in.BladeMaterial:ChromeVanadiumLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./3.4in.Handle:BoneLock:LinerlockWeight:3.4oz.Features:ThumbstudopeningOptions:Stag;redorblackG10;decorativeandcommemorativehandlesMSRP:....................$106

BLUEBONETRAPPER2800

BladeLength(Max):3.8in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.9in./4.1in.Handle:BoneLock:NoneWeight:4oz.Features:Nailmark;clipandspeybladesOptions:Stag;abalone;assortedbonehandlesMSRP:.....................$64

CALIBERCAMO118BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.5in./3.75in.Handle:ZytelLock:BacklockWeight:1.2oz.Features:NailmarkopeningOptions:Blackhandle(156)MSRP:.....................$21

CHANGERSET6004BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./5in.Handle:AmberboneLock:BacklockWeight:12oz.Features:Clip;guthook;droppointandsawblades;leatherbeltpouchOptions:CollectiblegifttinMSRP:.....................$93

CHESTNUTBONECVMEDIUMSTOCKMAN7008BladeLength(Max):2.3in.BladeMaterial:ChromeVanadiumLength(Open/Closed):5.9in./3.6in.Handle:BoneLock:NoneWeight:2.5oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;clip,sheepsfoot,andpenbladesOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$61

DARKREDBONECVRUSSLOCK6994

BladeLength(Max):2in.BladeMaterial:ChromeVanadiumLength(Open/Closed):6.25in./4.25in.Handle:BoneLock:RusslockWeight:2.7oz.Features:OnehandopeningOptions:Stag;assortedbonehandles;celebritycommemorativehandlesMSRP:.....................$74

ELVISPRESLEYHUMPBACKHALFWHITTLER17507BladeLength(Max):2.36in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.6in.Handle:JiggedredboneLock:NoneWeight:2.4oz.Features:Commemorativewoodenguitarbox;clipandpenbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$235

EXECUTIVELOCKBACK004BladeLength(Max):2.4in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.5in./3.1in.Handle:BrushedstainlessLock:BacklockWeight:2.3oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;lanyardholeOptions:2.2-inchand2.5-inchbladeMSRP:.....................$37

HAWKBILLPRUNER2244BladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:RosewoodLock:NoneWeight:1.7oz.Features:NailmarkopeningOptions:Zytel;G10;jiggedbone;yellowsynthetic;JohnDeerehandleMSRP:.....................$72

HUMPBACKSTOCKMAN11923BladeLength(Max):2.4in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.6in.Handle:MotherofPearlLock:NoneWeight:1.7oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;spear,spey,andpenblades;caseXXembossedbolsterOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$287

IMAGEXXPALMETTEWHITTLER6827BladeLength(Max):2.2in.

BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.7in./3.5in.Handle:BoneLock:NoneWeight:2.1oz.Features:Nailmarkopeningclip,shortclip,andpenbladesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$108

IMAGEXXWARTRAPPER7071BladeLength(Max):3.8in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.9in./4.1in.Handle:BoneLock:NoneWeight:4oz.Features:Op.EnduringFreedomonhandle;clipandspeybladeOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

MEDIUMNAVYBLUEBONECONGRESS7061BladeLength(Max):2.3in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.9in./3.6in.Handle:BoneLock:NoneWeight:2.3oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;spear,coping,sheepsfoot,andpenbladesOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$89

POCKETWORNLOCKBACK2758BladeLength:2.25in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.25in./3in.Handle:BoneLock:LockbackWeight:1.9oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;stainlessbolstersOptions:Abalone;Cayennebone;whitesynthetic;jiggedbluebone;smoothoakwoodhandleMSRP:.....................$70

POCKETWORNMINIPOCKETLOCK9723BladeLength(Max):2.8in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.4in./3.6in.Handle:GreenboneLock:LockbackWeight:2oz.

Features:NailmarkopeningOptions:Jiggedbone;syntheticDerlin;stag;MotherofPearlhandlesMSRP:.....................$74

POCKETWORNREDBONESWAYBACKGENT2746AND5526BladeLength(Max):2.3in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.5in./3.2in.Handle:BoneLock:NoneWeight:1.8oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;wharncliffebladeOptions:MotherofPearlassortedbonehandles;3.5-inchblade;wharncliffeandpenblades(5526)MSRP:....................$147

SLIMLOCK5129BladeLength(Max):2.6in.BladeMaterial:BG-42StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.1in./3.5in.Handle:MammothIvoryLock:CaseslimlockWeight:2.3oz.Features:ThumbstudopeningOptions:MotherofPearl;boneandEnglishwalnuthandlesMSRP:....................$513

XXVAULTCHEETAH057BladeLength(Max):4in.BladeMaterial:ChromeVanadiumLength(Open/Closed):8.4in./4.4in.Handle:SyntheticLock:BacklockWeight:3.5oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;swingguardOptions:Stagorbonehandles;raindropDamascusbladeMSRP:.....................$74

XXVAULTDOCTOR'SKNIFE11382BladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6.75in./3.75in.Handle:AntiqueboneLock:NoneWeight:2.3oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;spearandspatulabladesOptions:Bone,barnboard,orstaghandles;singlespearpointbladeMSRP:.....................$73

ChrisReeveKniveswww.chrisreeve.com

SMALLSABENZA21INTEGRALLOCKBladeLength:2.9in.

BladeMaterial:S35VSSLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./4in.Handle:6A14VTitaniumLock:FramelockWeight:3oz.Features:Integratedframelock;lanyard;anodizedthumbstud;stonewashedblade;sandblastedhandleOptions:Thumbstudcolors;graphicsonhandles;woodinlaidgrips;DamascusbladeMSRP:....................$330

TILOCKBladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:CPMS35VSSLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4in.Handle:6A14VTitaniumLock:Ti-LockWeight:3oz.Features:Ambidextrouslock;lanyard;6A14VpocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$475

ColdSteelwww.coldsteel.com

AK47TLAKBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):9in./5.5in.Handle:G10Lock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:5.5oz.Features:ReversiblepocketclipOptions:2.75-inchblade(26TMAK)MSRP:....................$120

COUNTERPOINTII10AMCBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):6.9in./3.9in.

Handle:GrivoryLock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:2.2oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:4-inchblade(10ALC)MSRP:.....................$60

ESPADAXL62NXBladeLength:7.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):16.75in./9.25in.Handle:G10/7075aluminumLock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:15oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:3.5-inchor5.5-inchplainedgebladeMSRP:....................$470

G10ESPADAMEDIUM62NMBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):8.5in./5in.Handle:G10Lock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:5.5oz.

Features:Beadblaséfinish;pocketclipOptions:5.5-inchor7.5-inchbladeMSRP:....................$120

HOLDOUTII11HLSBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):9in./5in.Handle:G10Lock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:4.2oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:3-inchbladeplain(11HM);3-inchbladeserrated(11HMS)MSRP:....................$105

MINILAWMAN58ALM

BladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):5.9in./3.4in.Handle:G10Lock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:2.6oz.Features:Pocketclip;TefloncoatedOptions:3.5-inchblade(58AL)MSRP:.....................$80

MINITUFFLITE20MTBladeLength:2in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):5in./3in.Handle:GrivoryLock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:1.7oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:Serratedblade(20MTS)MSRP:.....................$35

PARADOX24PBladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):9.5in./5in.Handle:6061aluminumLock:BallisongWeight:6.1oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:Grivorygrip(24Pg);5.5-inchblade(24PA)MSRP:....................$130

POCKETBUSHMAN95FBBladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:4116KruppSSLength(Open/Closed):10.25in./5.75in.Handle:420StainlesssteelLock:RamsafeWeight:6.1oz.Features:Onepiecesteelhandle;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$40

RAJAHII62KGBladeLength:6in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):14in./8in.Handle:GrivoryLock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:13.4oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:3.5-inchblade;plainorserratedMSRP:....................$160

RECON127TLCBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):9.4in./5.4in.Handle:G10Lock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:4.7oz.

Features:Pocketclip;TefloncoatedOptions:50/50;plain;serrated;tanto/clipMSRP:....................$105

SPARTAN21SBladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):10.5in./6in.Handle:GrivoryLock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:7.5oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$95

TILITE26ASTBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):8.75in./4.75in.

Handle:7075aluminumLock:LeafspringWeight:4.6oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:6-inchblade(26ASTX)MSRP:....................$120

VAQUERO29TLVSBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):9.25in./5.25in.Handle:GrivoryLock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:4.7oz.Features:ReversiblepocketclipOptions:Plainedgeblade(26TLV)MSRP:.....................$70

VOYAGEREXTRALARGECLIPPOINTPLAINE29TXCBladeLength:5.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):12.25in./7.25in.Handle:GrivoryLock:Tri-AdbacklockWeight:7.2oz.Features:ReversiblepocketclipOptions:Plainedgeblade(26TLV)MSRP:.....................$88

ColumbiaRiverKnifeandToolwww.crkt.com

EROSK455TXPBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:Acuto+Length(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:6AL4VTitanium

Lock:FramelockWeight:1.4oz.Features:Assistedopening;ballbearinghinge;pocketclipOptions:2-inchblade(K450TXP),$150MSRP:....................$200

GLIDELOCK7415BladeLength:2.875in.BladeMaterial:Aus4Length(Open/Closed):6.5in./3.6in.Handle:CPLcompositeLock:BolsterlockWeight:1.6oz.Features:TiNitridecoatedbladeOptions:Coralhandle(7410)MSRP:.....................$60

HISSATSUFOLDER2903BladeLength:3.875in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):8.75in./5in.Handle:ZytelLock:LinerlockWeight:5.8oz.Features:BlackTefloncoatedblade;assistedopeningcanbedeactivated;automaticlock;pocketclip

Options:Partialserratedblade(2903Q)MSRP:....................$100

K.I.S.S.ASSIST5655BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS4Length(Open/Closed):6.25in./3.5in.Handle:4202J/CarbonfiberLock:FramelockWeight:2.5oz.Features:Assistedopeningwithsafetylock;pocketclipOptions:Plainedgeblade(5650)MSRP:.....................$60

M1613SFGLBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:8Cr14MoVLength(Open/Closed):8.25in./4.6in.Handle:G10Lock:LockinglinerWeight:4oz.Features:Dualhilt/flipperopening;veffserratedTiNitridecoatedblade;autolockopen;4-positionpocketclipOptions:None

MSRP:.....................$60

M1613DFSGBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:8Cr14MoVLength(Open/Closed):8.25in./4.75in.Handle:G10Lock:LockinglinerWeight:4oz.Features:Dualhilt/flipperopening;veffserratedTiNitridecoatedblade;autolockopen;4-positionpocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$60

M1614TBladeLength:3.875in.BladeMaterial:Aus8Length(Open/Closed):9.25in./5.4in.Handle:TitaniumLock:LockinglinerWeight:5.7oz.Features:Singleflipperopening;onepositionclip;autolockopenOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$150

M1614ZERBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):9.25in./5.5in.Handle:ZytelLock:LockinglinerWeight:6.2oz.Features:Flipperopening;glassbreaker;seatbeltcutter;4-positionpocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$90

M16ZYTEL03ZBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:Aus4Length(Open/Closed):8.25in./4.75in.Handle:ZytelLock:LockinglinerWeight:3.5oz.Features:Singleflipperopening;onepositionclip;autolockopenOptions:Partiallyserratedblade(M160-13Z)MSRP:.....................$60

M2114SFGBladeLength:3.875in.BladeMaterial:8Cr14MoVLength(Open/Closed):9.25in./5.4in.Handle:G10Lock:LockinglinerWeight:6.1oz.Features:Dualhilt/flipperopening;veffserratedTiNitridecoatedblade;autolockopen;4-positionpocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

NIRKNORVO5170BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:4Cr15MoVNiLength(Open/Closed):6.25in./3.75in.Handle:2Cr13Lock:LockbackWeight:2.5oz.Features:PocketclipOptions:Partialserratedblade(5175)MSRP:.....................$25

NIRKTIGHE5250BladeLength:3.9in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):9.1in./5.25in.Handle:420J2Lock:LockbackWeight:5.1oz.Features:Pocketclip;flipperopenOptions:Partiallyserratedblade(5175)MSRP:....................$150

NOTORIOUS1168KBladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:8Cr14MoVLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:Stainlesssteel/G10Lock:FramelockWeight:5oz.Features:Blackoxidefinish;veffserratededge;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$70

SAMPA5335KBladeLength:3.125in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.25in.Handle:6061aluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:2.7oz.Features:TiNitridetcoatedblade;pocketclip;flipperopening;IKBSballbearinghingeOptions:SatinfinishbladeMSRP:....................$110

TEXASTOOTHPICK6061BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:HighCarbonSSLength(Open/Closed):5.75in./3in.Handle:BoneLock:None(slipjoint)Weight:1.6oz.Features:PolishednickelbolsterandpinsOptions:2.25in.blade(6060),$30MSRP:.....................$30

DarkOpsKniveswww.darkopsknives.com

STRATOFIGHTERFOLDERSPEARPT.DOH115BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:CTV2StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):10.2in./5.7in.Handle:T6160aluminumLock:RaptorLokTMbacklockWeight:8.6oz.Features:CrisisCrossTMcrossboltsafety;reversiblepocketclip;windowbreakpommel;quartzimpregnatedgripinserts;titaniumcarbonnitridefinishOptions:HardanodizedIRinvisiblefinish;stilettopointblade,(DOH109)MSRP:....................$269

STRATOFIGHTERTANTOCOVERTDOH109BladeLength:3.7in.BladeMaterial:CTV2StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.6in./4.9in.Handle:T6160aluminumLock:RaptorLokTMbacklockWeight:7.1oz.Features:CrisisCrossTMcrossboltsafety;reversiblepocketclip;windowbreakpommel;TitaniumCarbonNitridefinishOptions:HardanodizedIRinvisiblefinish;modifiedclippointbladeMSRP:....................$229

EmersonKniveswww.emersonknives.com

A100BTBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:154CM

Length(Open/Closed):8.4in./4.8in.Handle:G10Lock:LockinglinerWeight:4.3oz.Features:Ambidextrousopening;pocketclipOptions:Plainorpartiallyserrated;blackorsatinfinishMSRP:....................$195

AMERICANHARDWARERELIANTWBladeLength:3.2in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):7.8in./4.6in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.3oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorthumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:Blackorstonewashfinish;3-inchclippointblade(Traveler);3.2-inchclippointblade(Endeavor)MSRP:....................$198

COMBATKARAMBITBTBladeLength:2.6in.

BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):6.8in./4.2in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3.6oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorthumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:BlackorsatinfinishMSRP:....................$258

COMMANDERBTSBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.75in./5in.Handle:G10Lock:LockinglinerWeight:4.9oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorambidextrousthumbstud;pocketclipOptions:Plainorpartiallyserrated;blackorsatinfinishMSRP:....................$240

CQC13BTBladeLength:3.85in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):9in./4.8in.Handle:G10

Lock:LockinglinerWeight:5oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorambidextrousthumbstud;pocketclipOptions:Plainorpartiallyserrated;blackorsatinfinishMSRP:....................$248

GENTLEMANJIMBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.55in./4.8in.Handle:G10Lock:LockinglinerWeight:4.2oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorthumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$240

JAPANESEHARDWARETRAVELERB1PSBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):7in./4in.Handle:ZytelLock:BacklockWeight:1.5oz.Features:Scratchresistantfinish.Options:Plainorserratededge;3.4-inchclippointblade(Endeavor);3.4-inchtantopointblade(Reliant)MSRP:.....................$80

MINICQCHORSEMANBladeLength:3.54in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.35in./4.8in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.4oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorthumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:BlackorsatinfinishMSRP:....................$196

POLICESARKBTSBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.2in./4.7in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.1oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorthumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:Blackorsatinfinish;plainorserratededgebladeMSRP:....................$205

SEARCHANDRESCUESARKBTSBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.2in./4.7in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.1oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorthumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:Blackorsatinfinish;plainorserratededgeblade;lefthandmodelavailableMSRP:....................$205

SUPERCOMMANDERBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):9.5in./5.5in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:6.2oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorthumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:Blackorsatinfinish;plainorserratededgebladeMSRP:....................$313

SUPERKARAMBITBladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.4in./5in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.8oz.Features:Remotepocketopeningorthumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:BlackorsatinfinishMSRP:....................$302

GerberGearKniveswww.gerbergear.com

06AUTO2201397BladeLength:3.7in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.8in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:AutolockWeight:7oz.Features:Oversizereleasebutton;stainlesssteelpommel;manualsafetyOptions:Tantopartiallyserratededgeblade;non-automaticF.A.S.T.assisted

openingMSRP:....................$250

APPLEGATECOMBATFOLDER45780BladeLength:4.48in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):10.6in./5.64in.Handle:GlassfillednylonLock:RotolockWeight:7.4oz.Features:DoubleedgedpartiallyserratedOptions:ApplegateCovertseries;3.79-inchbladeMSRP:....................$128

BEARGRYLLSFOLDER31000752BladeLength:3.63in.BladeMaterial:HighCarbonsteelLength(Open/Closed):7.3in./4in.Handle:RubberLock:LockbackWeight:2.4oz.Features:Pocketclip;dualthumbstudsOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$29

CONTRASTDROPPOINT30-000595BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.1in./4.3in.Handle:G10/StainlesssteelLock:FramelockWeight:3.7oz.Features:DualthumbstudsOptions:PartiallyserratededgebladeMSRP:.....................$37

DMFDUALMULTIFUNCTIONAUTOTANTO30-000379BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):7.35in./4.45in.Handle:G10Lock:WedgelockWeight:6.7oz.Features:Autoopening;manualsafety;dualthumbstuds;pommelstrikerOptions:Modifiedclippoint(30-000378),$69;manualoperation(31-000583),$70MSRP:....................$300

EMERSONALLIANCE2207158BladeLength:3.44in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.7in./5.39in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:CrossboltWeight:6oz.Features:Automaticopeningw/safety;ballisticNylonsheath;blackoxidecoatedbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$239

EZOUTDPSF01648GBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:Glass-fillednylon/rubberinsertsLock:LockbackWeight:2.8oz.Features:ThumbholeopenOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$40

KIOWA2201405BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:HighCarbonStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./4.37in.Handle:Glass-fillednylonLock:LinerlockWeight:3.4oz.Features:DualthumbstudsOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$53

GraymanKnivesgraymanknives.com

DUABEADBLAST/DLCCOATINGBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):4in./7in.

Handle:Titanium/G10Lock:FramelockWeight:5oz.Features:TitaniumconstructionwithG10coatedhandleonnon-lockingsideOptions:BeadblastorDLCcoatingMSRP:................$255/285

HogueElishewitzExtremeKniveswww.elishewitzknives.com

TACTICALFOLDERDROPBLADE34170BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:AluminumLock:ButtonlockWeight:4.5oz.Features:Auto-engagesafetymanualrelease;cryogenicallyheattreatedstonewashfinishblade;heat-treatedsafetybuttonandpivot;ambidextrousthumbstuds;tipup/tipdownpocketclipOptions:Greenaluminumhandle;G10/Damascuspatternhandle,$220;4-inchbladealuminumhandle,$220;4-inchbladeG10/Damascuspatternhandle,$240MSRP:....................$200

TACTICALFOLDERTANTOBLADE34161BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:ButtonlockWeight:4.4oz.Features:Auto-engagesafetymanualrelease;cryogenicallyheattreatedstonewashfinishblade;heat-treatedsafetybuttonandpivot;ambidextrousthumbstuds;tipup/tipdownpocketclipOptions:Blackaluminumhandle;G10/Damascuspatternhandle,$220;4-inchbladealuminumhandle,$220;4-inchbladeG10/Damascuspatternhandle,$240MSRP:....................$200

KA-BARKniveswww.kabar.com

DESERTMULEFOLDER3053BladeLength:3.8in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):9.1in./5.25in.Handle:Zytel/kratoninsertsLock:Lockback

Weight:7.2oz.Features:Tefloncoatblade;nylonsheath;verticalorhorizontalcarry;reversiblepocketclipOptions:Plainorserratededgeblade;blackordeserttanhandleMSRP:.....................$70

DOG'SHEADLOCKBACK3112BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./3.9in.Handle:AmericanChestnutLock:LockbackWeight:2.4oz.Features:NailmarkopeningOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$127

DOG'SHEADTHREEBLADESTOCKMAN3313BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./3.9in.Handle:AmericanChestnutLock:None(slipjoint)Weight:3.2oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;clip,spey,andsheepsfootpointbladesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$160

DOG'SHEADTWOBLADETRAPPER3211BladeLength(Max):3.1in.

BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./4.3in.Handle:AmericanChestnutLock:None(slipjoint)Weight:4oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;clipandspeypointbladesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$123

FINFOLDINGHAWKBILLTANTO5553BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):6.9in./4.25in.Handle:StainlesssteelLock:FramelockWeight:5.6oz.Features:Reversiblepocketclip;blackEDPcoatingOptions:Droportantopointblade;plainedgeorserratedMSRP:.....................$68

FINMOJOFOLDER5548BladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:5CrStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.7in.Handle:G10Lock:Linerlock

Weight:4.8oz.Features:Pocketclip;thumbstudopening;Options:PartiallyserratededgebladeMSRP:.....................$40

JOHNSONADVENTURERBLADESPIGGYBLACKFOLDER5597BladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):7.9in./4.5in.Handle:GFN-PA66Lock:LockbackWeight:3.2oz.Features:ReversiblepocketclipOptions:CliportantopointbladeMSRP:.....................$41

K-2GILA3077BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:3Cr13Length(Open/Closed):8.6in./5in.Handle:AluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:5.6oz.Features:Tefloncoatblade;thumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$21

TDI2483BladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:5CrStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.5in./3.9in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:5.6oz.Features:Thumbholeopen;pocketclipOptions:PlainorserratededgebladeMSRP:.....................$42

WARTHOGFOLDER3073BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:3Cr13Length(Open/Closed):7.5in./4.5in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:7.2oz.Features:Tefloncoatblade;pocketclipOptions:PlainorserratededgebladeMSRP:.....................$19

KershawKniveswww.kershawknives.com

1920SELECTFIREBladeLength:3.4in.BladeMaterial:8CR13MOVLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.25in.Handle:GlassfillednylonLock:LinerlockWeight:5oz.Features:Bitdriverand4-piecebitsetOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$35

ASSET1930STBladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:8CR13MOVLength(Open/Closed):7.9in./4.6in.Handle:Glass-fillednylonLock:LinerlockWeight:3.8oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclip;Options:Plainedgedblade(1930)MSRP:.....................$40

BABYBOA1585BRBladeLength:2in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):4.75in./2.75in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:NoneWeight:1.2oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclip;red/blackanodizedhandle;eachpatternuniqueOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

BLACKHORSEII1060BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:8CR13MOVLength(Open/Closed):8.6in./4.9in.Handle:Co-PolymerLock:BacklockWeight:4.6oz.Features:Sheathcarry;nylonrealtreecamohandleOptions:Blackgrip(1060A)MSRP:.....................$40

BRAWLER1990BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:8CR13MOVLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./4.1in.Handle:410StainlesssteelLock:LinerlockWeight:3.8oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$40

CHIVE1600BLKBladeLength:1.95in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength(Open/Closed):4.85in./2.9in.Handle:410StainlesssteelLock:NoneWeight:1.9oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclip;DLCcoatedbladeandhandleOptions:TiOxiderainbow;anodizedaluminum;Stainlesssteelblade;handlecoatings,$58–$85MSRP:.....................$85

DOUBLEDUTY4390BladeLength(Max):2.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS6ALength(Open/Closed):6.85in./4.1in.Handle:Nickel/StaminawoodLock:LinerlockWeight:3.1oz.Features:Thumbstudforonehandopening;nailmark;clipandspeypointbladesOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

ECHELON1880BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:2.6oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;reversiblepocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$90

HALFTON1445BladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:8CR13MOVLength(Open/Closed):6.1in./3.6in.Handle:Glassfillednylon/santopreneinsertsLock:LinerlockWeight:1.2oz.Features:Thumbstud;pocketclipOptions:3.5-inchblade(1446),$35;3-inchbladeG10handle(1447),$24MSRP:.....................$20

JUNKYARDDOG(JYD)IICOMPOSITEBLADE1725CBBladeLength:3.75in.

BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28Nw/copperaccentLength(Open/Closed):8.6in./4.9in.Handle:G10Lock:FramelockWeight:5.2oz.Features:Thumbstud;flipper;pocketclipOptions:Non-compositeblade;linerlock;plainedgeorpartiallyserratedblade,$85MSRP:....................$130

NORTHSIDEHUNTER1090BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:8CR13MOVLength(Open/Closed):8.4in./4.9in.Handle:SantopreneLock:BacklockWeight:4.7oz.

Features:Sheathcarry;nylonOptions:Guthookblade(1090GH)MSRP:.....................$40

PACKRAT1665BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.1in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclipOptions:PlainedgeorpartiallyserratedbladeMSRP:.....................$90

RAINBOWLEEK1660VIBBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:14C28NLength(Open/Closed):4in./7in.Handle:410StainlesssteelLock:FramelockWeight:3oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;pocketclip;TiOxidecoatedbladeandhandleOptions:Partiallyserratedblade(1660VIBST)MSRP:....................$100

RAKE1780CBBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:CPMD-2/Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.6in.Handle:G10Lock:NoneWeight:1.2oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$140

RIPCORD3200BladeLength:3.45in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):7.85in./4.4in.Handle:6061-T6aluminum/TracTekinsertsLock:ButtonlockWeight:4.2oz.Features:OTF(OuttheFront)opening;interactsw/Kydexsheathtoopenandclose;tungstenDLCcoatedbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$120

SHALLOTBLACKSERRATED1840CKTST

BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):7.9in./4.4in.Handle:410StainlesssteelLock:FramelockWeight:1.2oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclip;DLCcoatedbladeandhandleOptions:Satinfinish;plainedgebladeMSRP:....................$100

SHOTGUNSHELL12GADBladeLength(Max):2in.BladeMaterial:AUS6ALength(Open/Closed):4.6in./2.6in.Handle:Rosewood/brassLock:NoneWeight:1.2oz.Features:Nailmarkopening;2-inchnailfileOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$20

SKYLINE1760ORBladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):7.3in./4.25in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:2.3oz.Features:Thumbstud;flipper;pocketclipOptions:BlackG10handleMSRP:.....................$65

SPEEDFORMII3550BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:ELMAXregtrademarkLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./4.1in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3.2oz.Features:Thumbstud;flipper;pocketclip;bladeformedfrompowderedsteel;2009KnifeoftheYear,BLADEMagazineOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$140

SQUAWCREEK2150BladeLength:2in.BladeMaterial:AUS6ALength(Open/Closed):4.6in./2.6in.Handle:Satinstainless/rosewoodLock:BacklockWeight:1.4oz.Features:NailnickopenOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$30

TALONII1425BladeLength:2.9in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./4in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3.2oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

TANTOBLUR1670BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:Sandvik14C28NLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.1in.

Handle:6061-T6aluminumw/softinsertsLock:LinerlockWeight:3oz.Features:SpeedSafeassistedopening;thumbstud;flipper;pocketclipOptions:Plainedgeorpartiallyserratedblade;blackorstainlessfinishblade,$95–$100;530Vstainlessplainedgeblade,stonewashfinish,$140MSRP:.....................$95

WILDCATRIDGE3140JBBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:8CR13MOVLength(Open/Closed):8.4in./4.9in.Handle:Satinstainless/jiggedboneLock:BacklockWeight:7.6oz.Features:NailnickopenOptions:ABSorhardwoodinlaidscales;RMEFInsiginamodelincludessheathandbladeguard;portionofproceedstoRockyMtn.ElkFoundationMSRP:.....................$50

WILDCATRIDGEROCKYMT.ELKFOUNDATION3140WRMEFBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:8CR13MOVLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.9in.Handle:Hardwood/stainlesssteelLock:BacklockWeight:7.2oz.

Features:SheathorbladeguardcarryOptions:Jiggedbonehandle;groovedABSinlaidhandleMSRP:.....................$50

OntarioKnifeCompanywww.ontarioknife.com

8902JPT3RROUNDHANDLEBladeLength(Max):3.2in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):8in./4.8in.Handle:ZytelLock:LinerlockWeight:6.3oz.Features:Thumbstud,lanyard,pocketclip.Options:Blackornaturalstainlesscolorblade;plainorpartiallyserratededge;droppointortantopointbladeMSRP:.....................$70

8917JPT4STSQUAREHANDLEBladeLength(Max):3.2in.BladeMaterial:AUS8ALength(Open/Closed):8in./4.8in.Handle:ZytelLock:LinerlockWeight:6.3oz.Features:Thumbstud;lanyard;pocketclipOptions:Blackornaturalstainlesscolorblade;plainorpartiallyserratededge;droppointortantopointbladeMSRP:.....................$70

APACHETAC1DUTY8720BladeLength(Max):3.75in.BladeMaterial:440CStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.75in.Handle:G10Lock:ButtonWeight:3.1oz.Features:Dualthumbstud;pocketclip

Options:NoneMSRP:....................$155

CAMPKNIFE8980BladeLength(Max):3.25in.BladeMaterial:420HCLength(Open/Closed):7in./3.6in.Handle:StainlesssteelLock:NoneWeight:3.5oz.Features:Flatheadscrewdriver;awl;canopener;caplifter;nailnotchopenOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$65

RANDALLSRATFOLDER8847BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):8.5in./5in.Handle:Nylon6Lock:LinerlockWeight:NAFeatures:Reversible,tip-uptip-downpocketclipOptions:Plainorpartiallyserratededgeblade;blackorsatinStainlessfinish

blade;ODgreenordeserttanhandle,$26MSRP:.....................$21

RETRIBUTION18782BladeLength(Max):4.3in.BladeMaterial:N690CoLength(Open/Closed):10.6in./6in.Handle:MicartaLock:LinerlockWeight:6.3oz.Features:BlacknylonbeltsheathOptions:3.9-inchblade(8781)MSRP:....................$250

UTILITAC8787JPT2BGREENBladeLength(Max):4in.BladeMaterial:440StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.1in./4in.Handle:ZytelLock:LinerlockWeight:6.3oz.Features:Thumbstud;pocketclipOptions:Blackorgreenhandle;blackornaturalstainlesscolorblade;plainorpartiallyserratededgeMSRP:.....................$50

XMSTRIKEFIGHTERBladeLength(Max):3.75in.BladeMaterial:154CMStainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.8in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:ButtonWeight:3.1oz.Features:Autoopening;buttonreleasesafetylockwhenclosed;TribocoatR40finishbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$392

XM1DDESERTCAMOPLAINEDGE8760BladeLength(Max):3.4in.BladeMaterial:N690CoLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.6in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:6.3oz.

Features:Thumbstud;reversiblepocketclipOptions:Partiallyserratedblade(8765)MSRP:....................$265

XTREMERESCUE8763BladeLength(Max):3.4in.BladeMaterial:N690CoLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.6in.Handle:6061-T6aluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:6.4oz.Features:Thumbstud;reversiblepocketclip;strapcutter;glassbreak;Torxwrench;setofreplaceablebladesOptions:Tan,black,orgreenhandleMSRP:....................$250

Puma®KnifeCompanyUSAwww.pumaknifecompanyusa.com

4STARSTAGHUNTER210745BladeLength:2.6in.BladeMaterial:440ALength(Open/Closed):6.6in./4in.

Handle:StagLock:LockbackWeight:4.1oz.Features:SheathsoldseparatelyOptions:2-inchblade,4StarMini,$56MSRP:.....................$75

JAGDMESSER210943BladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:440ALength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.5in.Handle:StagLock:LockbackWeight:6oz.Features:Droppointblade;saw;corkscrewOptions:3.5-inchdroppointblade,withadditionalguttingblade,$360MSRP:....................$448

WAIDMESSER113597BladeLength:4.3in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):13in./9.1in.Handle:StagLock:NoneWeight:7.6oz.Features:Uniquefixedbladeknifewithsaw;guttingbladeandcorkscrewinhandleOptions:Swingoutsawonly;WaidmesserII,$280MSRP:....................$400

QueenCutlerywww.queencutlery.com

042160F&WSOWBELLYBladeLength(Max):2.7in.BladeMaterial:ATS34steelLength(Open/Closed):6.4in./3.7in.

Handle:MoringAshWormGrooveBoneLock:NoneWeight:3.3oz.Features:Clipandspeyblade;brasspinsandliners;fileandwireshield;limitedproductionrunOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$137

70ACOUNTRYCOUSINBladeLength(Max):3.15in.BladeMaterial:D2steelLength(Open/Closed):7.75in./3.6in.Handle:DelrinLock:NoneWeight:2.1oz.Features:BrasspinsandlinerOptions:Yellowhandle(70B)MSRP:.....................$44

2034AILACSBSWINGGUARDLOCKBladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:D2steelLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:AgedHoneyBoneAmberStagLock:LockbackWeight:3.6oz.

Features:Stainlesssteelpinsandsprings;nickelbolster;brasslinersOptions:CurlyZebrahardwoodhandle,33001LCZMSRP:....................$116

33148445CZSMALLLOCKBACKBladeLength(Max):2.1in.BladeMaterial:D2steelLength(Open/Closed):5in./2.9in.Handle:CurlyZebraAfricanhardwoodLock:LockbackWeight:1.6oz.Features:Stainlesssteelpinsandsprings;nickelbolster;brasslinersOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$71

370016PMINITOOTHPICKBladeLength(Max):2.25in.BladeMaterial:D2steelLength(Open/Closed):5.25in./3in.Handle:MotherofPearlLock:NoneWeight:1.1oz.Features:Stainlesssteelpinsandsprings;nickelbolster;brasslinersOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$92

390146ABWHARNCLIFFBladeLength(Max):2in.BladeMaterial:D2steelLength(Open/Closed):5.1in./3.1in.Handle:AbaloneLock:NoneWeight:1.1oz.Features:Stainlesssteelpinsandsprings;nickelbolster;brasslinersOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$115

7200RANGERSTAGBladeLength(Max):2.5in.BladeMaterial:DamascussteelLength(Open/Closed):6.1in./3.6in.Handle:StagLock:LinerlockWeight:3.2oz.Features:NumberedandsignedOptions:Bone,pearl,orabalonehandleMSRP:....................$225

PRESIDENT'SCHOICEBladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:D2steelLength(Open/Closed):7.1in./4.1in.Handle:SanbarStagLock:NoneWeight:3.6oz.Features:Gold-filledlaser-engravedblades;limitededitionOptions:MagneticdisplaystandMSRP:....................$228

RemingtonCutlerywww.remington.com

ELITESKINNERSERIESII2BLADESTAG19752BladeLength(Max):3.4in.BladeMaterial:440CLength(Open/Closed):7.9in./4.5in.Handle:6061aluminum/stagLock:AxislockWeight:NAFeatures:3.25-inchsaw;leatherpancakestyleopentopsheathOptions:Olivewoodorgenuinestaginsets;threeblademodeladds3.4-inchguthookMSRP:....................$150

SPORTSMANSERIESFASTFOLDERLARGE/MEDIUMBladeLength:3.6in./3.1in.BladeMaterial:440StainlessLength(Open/Closed):Large:8.6in./5in.;Mediums:7.1in./4.1in.Handle:Aluminum/rubbercoatLock:LinerlockWeight:4.2oz./3.6oz.Features:Dualthumbstudorflipperopening;partialhandguardintegralw/bladeOptions:Black,orangeandcamohandle;advantageMax4andmossyoakpatternsMSRP:.................$25/$21

Schradewww.schradeknives.com

1STRESPONDERSCH911DBSBladeLength(Max):3.5in.BladeMaterial:4034StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8.2in./4.7in.Handle:NylonfiberLock:LinerlockWeight:5.6oz.Features:M.A.G.I.C.assistopening;safetylock;beltcutterOptions:Tefloncoat;fullorpartialserratedbladeMSRP:.....................$80

2BLADELADYLEGKNIFEFLAGHANDLESLEG1BladeLength(Max):2.1in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.2in./3.1in.Handle:Celluloid

Lock:NoneWeight:1.6oz.Features:65thanniversaryimprint;AmericanFlagthemehandle;brasspinsandliner;nickelbolstersOptions:2.1-inchor3.8-inchclippointbladeMSRP:.....................$20

BUZZSAWTRAPPER97OTBladeLength(Max):3.7in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlessLength(Open/Closed):7.8in./4.1in.Handle:DelrinLock:LockbackWeight:4oz.Features:Nailnickopening;lockingsawblade;fieldpick;tweezersOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$38

FOLDINGHUNTER220OTBladeLength(Max):4in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlessLength(Open/Closed):9.2in./5.2in.Handle:DelrinLock:NoneWeight:8.8oz.Features:Nailnickopening;nylonflapoverbeltsheath;sawbladeandhatchetOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$39

LANDSHARK190T

BladeLength(Max):2.5in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlessLength(Open/Closed):6.3in./3.8in.Handle:DelrinLock:NoneWeight:2.6oz.Features:NailnickopeningOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$14

MARINER'SKNIFE735RPBBladeLength(Max):2.8in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlessLength(Open/Closed):6.9in./4.1in.Handle:RedpickboneLock:LeverlockWeight:4.4oz.Features:Nailnickopening;ropeblade;marlinspikew/shackleOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$32

MIGHTYANGLERLARGEFILETKNIFEMA6BladeLength(Max):5.5in.BladeMaterial:400SeriesStainlessLength(Open/Closed):12.2in./6.7in.Handle:WoodLock:LockbackWeight:4.5oz.Features:Nailnickopening;fingergroovesonhandleOptions:4.3-inchblade(MA5)MSRP:.....................$22

OUTTHEFRONTASSISTSCHOTFGBladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:4116StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.6in.Handle:ZytelLock:LeverlockWeight:4.4oz.

Features:Titaniumcoatedblade;bladelockandslidesafetyOptions:Blackhandle;2ndgenerationOTFAs(outthefrontaction);aluminumhandles;dropandtantopoint,$64;plainandpartiallyserratedbladesMSRP:.....................$60

SOGKnivessogknives.com

AEGISMINIAE21BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):7in./4.25in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonLock:LockbackWeight:2oz.Features:Assistedopening;builtinsafetywithredvisualindex;rubberinsertsongrip;cryogenicheattreatedblade;reversiblelowridepocketclipOptions:BlackTitaniumNitridefinish;tantoblade;3.5-inchbladeAegiswithsatin;DigitalCamo;BlackTitaniumNitride;plainorpartiallyserratededgeblade,$93–$114MSRP:.....................$80

ARCITECHA01BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:420J2Stainless/VG10Core

Length(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:Titanium/jiggedboneLock:ArclockWeight:4.5oz.Features:Mirrorpolishedlaminatesanmaiblade;jeweledabalonethumbstud;limitedproductionOptions:Damascusblade;carbonfiberhandle,$600MSRP:....................$492

BLINKBBA-99BladeLength:2.25in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):5.4in./3.2in.Handle:AluminumLock:LockbackWeight:2.1oz.Features:Assistedopening;dualthumbstuds;reversiblelowridepocketclip;cryogenicheattreatedbladeOptions:BlackTitaniumNitridefinish,$70MSRP:.....................$60

BLUTOBL01BladeLength:2.25in.BladeMaterial:420J2Stainlesssteel/VG10Core

Length(Open/Closed):5.5in./3.25in.Handle:AluminumLock:ArclockWeight:3.2oz.Features:Flipperorthumbstudopen;reversiblepocketclipOptions:Blackhandle(BL-03)MSRP:....................$192

CONTRACTORIIIEL30-CPBladeLength(Max):2.9in.BladeMaterial:6Cr12MoVLength(Open/Closed):5.75in./2.85in.Handle:G10Lock:NoneWeight:2.1oz.Features:Flatbladescrewdriver;nailmarkopening;lanyardringOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$55

FIELDERXLFF-34BladeLength:4.1in.BladeMaterial:7Cr13StainlessLength(Open/Closed):9.6in./5.5in.Handle:WoodLock:LinerlockWeight:8.6oz.Features:Leftsidethumbstud;rightsidepocketclipOptions:2.75-inchblade,$25;3.5-inchblade,$30MSRP:.....................$35

FLASHISTGFSA-97BladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):5.75in./3.25in.Handle:AluminumLock:PistonlockWeight:1.6oz.Features:Assistedopening;built-insafetywithredvisualindex;reversiblelowridepocketclipOptions:Glassreinforcedhandle;satinfinish;plainorhalfserratededgeblade;blue,black,orpinkhandleMSRP:....................$120

FLASHRESCUEOFSA-6

BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):8in./4.5in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonLock:PistonlockWeight:3.1oz.Features:Halfserratedsheepsfootblade;assistedopeningwithsafetylock;dualthumbstuds;reversiblelowridepocketclip;cryogenicheattreatedbladeOptions:Blackhandle(FSA6),$75;blackTitaniumNitridecoatedblade(TFSA-6),$87MSRP:.....................$70

GUNNYFOLDINGKNIFEGFL01-lBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):9.1in./4.1in.Handle:Cocobolo;stingray;nickelLock:LockbackWeight:1.4oz.Features:CommemorativeGunnycoininlaidinhandle;signedpiece;limitedto1,000serializedpieces;leathersheathOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$500

MICRON2.0FF93CP

BladeLength(Max):2.25in.BladeMaterial:420SteelLength(Open/Closed):5in./2.75in.Handle:StainlesssteelLock:LockbackWeight:1.4oz.Features:Beadblastfinish;ultraslimforpocketcarryOptions:Tantoblade;blackTitaniumNitridefinish;1.5-inchblade,$18MSRP:.....................$26

NAUTICALFFCP-23BladeLength(Max):2.9in.BladeMaterial:6Cr12MoVLength(Open/Closed):7.1in./4.2in.Handle:G10

Lock:NoneWeight:4.9oz.Features:Marlinspike;lanyardringOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$75

SPECELITEIAUTOSE-52BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):7.8in./4.3in.Handle:AluminumLock:AutolockWeight:2.8oz.Features:Automaticopeningandsafety;reversiblelowridepocketclipOptions:Satinfinishblade(SE-51),$175;manualopen,arclock(SE-14),$155MSRP:....................$190

SPECELITEMINISE-01BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):6.5in./4.3in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonLock:ArclockWeight:2.7oz.Features:Reversiblelowridepocketclip

Options:NoneMSRP:....................$140

TRIDENTTIGERSTRIPETF-3BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.75in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonLock:ArcactuatorWeight:3.6oz.Features:Assistedopening;builtinsafetywithredvisualindex;cordcuttinggrooveingrip;reversiblelowridepocketclip;cryogenicheattreatedbladeOptions:BlackTitaniumNitride;digitalordesertcamofinish;plainedgedblade;3.15-inchbladeTridentMini(TF-22),$85MSRP:....................$114

TWITCHXLTWI-20BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:AUS8Length(Open/Closed):7.5in./4.25in.Handle:AluminumLock:LockbackWeight:4.2oz.Features:Assistedopeningandsafety;flipperanddualthumbstuds;cryogenicheattreatedblade;reversiblelowridepocketclipOptions:Satinfinishblade;blackTitaniumNitride;plainorpartiallyserrated

edgeblade;2-inchbladeTwitchI;2.7-inchbladeTwitchII;graphiteoraluminumhandle,$62–$145MSRP:....................$104

VULCANMINITANTOVL-04BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:420J2Stainless/VG10CoreLength(Open/Closed):7.35in./4.35in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonLock:ArclockWeight:3.4oz.Features:Flipperanddualthumbstuds;reversiblelowridepocketclipOptions:VG10steelbladew/satin,$155;orblackTitaniumNitridefinish,$175;full-sizeVulcanhas3.5-inchblade,$181–$195MSRP:....................$181

SpydercoKniveswww.spyderco.com

ASSISTBLACKBLADEC79BBKBladeLength:3.7in.BladeMaterial:VG10

Length(Open/Closed):8.44in./4.8in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:LockbackWeight:4oz.Features:Reversibletipwirepocketclip;CobraHoodoveropeningholeassistscuttingwithbladepartiallyclosed;replaceable/retractablecarbideglassbreakstoredinhandleOptions:Orangeorblackhandle;naturalstainlesscolorblade,$130MSRP:....................$145

BALANCEBYEDSCHEMPPC141BladeLength:1.9in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):4.44in./2.7in.Handle:StainlesssteelLock:LinerWeight:1.4oz.Features:Centeredthumbholewhenclosed;ambidextroustip-up/tip-downpocketclipOptions:Carbonfiberhandle(C141CF),$200MSRP:....................$125

BYRDCARACARAG10BY03G-2BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:8Cr13MoVLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.75in.Handle:G10Lock:BacklockWeight:4.25oz.Features:Ambidextrouspocketclip;tip-uportip-downOptions:Blackorstainlesscolorblade;plainedgeorpartiallyserratedbladeMSRP:.....................$50

BYRDCROSSBILLBY07BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:8Cr13MoVLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.6in.Handle:StainlesssteelLock:LockbackWeight:5.6oz.Features:Leftsidetip-uppocketclipOptions:Partiallyserratedblade

MSRP:.....................$38

BYRDMEADOWLARK2BY04BK2BladeLength:2.9in.BladeMaterial:8Cr13MoVLength(Open/Closed):6.8in./4.01in.Handle:GlassreinforcednylonLock:BacklockWeight:2.4oz.Features:Ambidextrouspocketclip;tip-uportip-downOptions:PlainedgebladeMSRP:.....................$30

BYRDWINGSSLIPITBY21GBladeLength(Max):2.75in.

BladeMaterial:8Cr13MoVLength(Open/Closed):6.5in./3.75in.Handle:G10/StainlesssteelLock:NoneWeight:3.4oz.Features:Ambidextrouspocketclip;tip-uportip-down;2.75-inchsheepsfootbladeOptions:G10handle;3.4-inchblades(BY20G),$50MSRP:.....................$30

CHINESEFOLDERGLASSFIBERHANDLEC65CFBladeLength:3.2in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):7.2in./4.25in.Handle:GlassfiberLock:LinerlockWeight:3oz.Features:Rightsidepocketclip;tip-uportip-downOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$220

CHOKWEC132GBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:CPMS30VLength(Open/Closed):8.5in./4.75in.Handle:G10Lock:ReeveintegralWeight:3.7oz.Features:Locksonhandlescale;lockreinforcedbyfulllengthliner;dedicatedtotheChokweofZambia;5percentofsalestohttp://keepachildalive.orgOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$220

CITADEL92MMBLACKBLADEIIIC117BKBladeLength:3.1in.

BladeMaterial:CPMS30VLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./4.28in.Handle:AluminumLock:AutomaticWeight:3.6oz.Features:Pushbuttonopening;manuallockopenorclosed;ambidextroustipuppocketclip;restrictedsaletoauthorizedpersonnelOptions:Naturalorblackfinish;83mmcompactmodel(C119),$240MSRP:....................$250

CRICKETSTAINLESSSTEELC29SSBladeLength:1.9in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):4.25in./2.75in.Handle:StainlesssteelLock:ReeveintegralWeight:1.75oz.Features:LocksonhandlescaleOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$100

DELICA4EMERSONOPENERC11GYWBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):8.75in./5in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:LockbackWeight:3.6oz.Features:Hookcatchesonpocketforquickopening;ambidextroustip-up/tip-downpocketclipOptions:TraineravailableMSRP:....................$110

DRAGONFLY2SALTC28YL2BladeLength:2.25in.BladeMaterial:H-1Length(Open/Closed):5.55in./3.3in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:Lockback

Weight:1.2oz.Features:Corrosionresistantblade;reversibletip-upwirepocketclipOptions:SerratedSpyderedgebladeMSRP:.....................$80

EDSHREMPPPERSIANFOLDERC83G-2BladeLength:3.44in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):8.25in./4.75in.Handle:G10Lock:BacklockWeight:4.2oz.Features:Leftsidetip-uppocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$220

EMBASSYC121BladeLength:3.1in.BladeMaterial:CPMS30VLength(Open/Closed):7.4in./4.28in.Handle:Aluminum/G10Lock:AutomaticWeight:3.6oz.Features:Pushbuttonopening;manuallockopenorclosed;threepositionpocketclip;restrictedsaletoauthorizedpersonnelOptions:BlackbladeandhandleMSRP:....................$260

ENDURA4BLACKBLADEC10BBKBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):8.75in./5in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:LockbackWeight:3.6oz.Features:TitaniumCarbonitridefinishblade;thumbholeopening;ambidextroustip-up/tip-downpocketclipOptions:Blue,green,foliagegreen,orstainlesssteelhandles;plainorpartiallyserratedblade;Emersonopeninghook;2.9-inchblade(Delicaseries);trainersavailableMSRP:....................$115

KIWI3STAGHANDLESLIPJOINTC75ST3BladeLength:2.4in.BladeMaterial:8Cr14MoVLength(Open/Closed):5.6in./3.3in.Handle:Stainlesssteel/stagLock:NoneWeight:1.6oz.Features:Slipjointpivot;wharncliffbladeOptions:Stainlesssteelhandle(C75SS3),$30MSRP:.....................$55

LADYBUG3HAWKBILLLYL3HBBladeLength:1.9in.BladeMaterial:H-1Length(Open/Closed):4.3in./2.44in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:LockbackWeight:0.6oz.Features:Corrosionresistantblade;smallestlockingSpydercofolder;Spyderedgeserratedblade;nopocketclip

Options:2.9-inchblade(C106YL),$100MSRP:.....................$55

MASSADAYOOBC60GBladeLength:3.6in.BladeMaterial:VG10Length(Open/Closed):8.6in./5.03in.Handle:G10Lock:LockbackWeight:4.9oz.Features:Ambidextroustipdownpocketclip;shortopeningarc;DavidBoylelockreleaseOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$250

MILITARYDIGICAMC36GPCMOBladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:CPMS-30VLength(Open/Closed):9.5in./5.5in.Handle:G10Lock:LockbackWeight:4.25oz.Features:Righthandtipdownpocketclip.

Options:Lefthandmodelavailable;blackhandlew/blackornaturalblade;partiallyserratedblade(G36GBK),$240;3.44-inchbladeParaMilitary2,$170–$190MSRP:....................$220

SAGE2REEVEINTEGRALLOCKTITANIUMC123TIBladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:CPMS30VLength(Open/Closed):7.1in./4.2in.Handle:TitaniumLock:ReeveintegralWeight:3.5oz.Features:Locksonhandlescale;ambidextroustip-uppocketclip;5percentofsalesdonatedtoColoradoAlzheimerAssoc.www.aalz.org/co/Options:NoneMSRP:....................$265

SAGE3BOLTACTIONC123GBL

BladeLength:3in.BladeMaterial:CPMS30VLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.3in.Handle:G10Lock:BoltactionWeight:3.5oz.Features:Autolock;manualrelease;5percentofsalesdonatedtoColoradoAlzheimerAssoc.www.aalz.org/co/Options:NoneMSRP:....................$260

SQUEAKSLIPITC154BKBladeLength:2in.BladeMaterial:N690CoLength(Open/Closed):5.03in./3.1in.Handle:FiberglassreinforcednylonLock:NoneWeight:1.6oz.Features:Legalwherelockingfoldersareprohibited(legalinNewYork);notchjointdesignsimilartoslipjoint;reversibletip-upwirepocketclipOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$220

SureFirewww.surefire.com

CRANKFOLDINGUTILITYKNIFEEW-10BladeLength(Max):3in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):6.6in./4in.Handle:AluminumLock:BarlockWeight:3.2oz.Features:Flipper/thumbstudopen;rightsidepocketclip;cordcutter;½-inchhexwrench;coinslottoadaptcoinedgeforuseasascrewdriverOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$210

DELTAFOLDINGCOMBATUTILITYKNIFEEW-04BladeLength(Max):3.4in.BladeMaterial:CPMS30VLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.7in.Handle:TitaniumLock:FramelockWeight:4.6oz.

Features:Flipperorthumbholeopen;reversiblepocketclip;cordcutter;slottedselfseatingwrench,½-inchto ;windowbreak;fingerguarddoublesasscrewdriverOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$445

EDGEFOLDINGUTILITYKNIFEEW-09BladeLength(Max):3.9in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.25in./4.9in.Handle:7075aluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:5.5oz.Features:Titaniumliners;integralflipper/handguardaswellasthumbstudorthumbholeopen;rightsidepocketclip;integralhexwrenchsizes½inch,inch,⅜inch, inch,¼inchOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$265

TopsKniveswww.topsknives.com

FOLDERMAGNUM711BladeLength:4.5in.BladeMaterial:N690CoLength(Open/Closed):10in./5.75in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:8.7oz.Features:NylonMOLLEcompatiblesheath;militarygradeTefloncoatbladeOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$229

FOLDERTHUNDERHAWKETANTOPOINTBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:N690CoLength(Open/Closed):8.6in./4.9in.Handle:G10

Lock:TitaniumframelockWeight:4oz.Features:BlackcobaltfinishOptions:PlainedgebladeMSRP:....................$219

SERRATEDFOLDERCQT303BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):7.95in./4.7in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4oz.Features:Reversibletip-downpocketclip;bearingdetent;bronzebushings;stainlesssteelliners;nickelboridefinishOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$169

VictorinoxSwissArmywww.swissarmy.com

5302FG4ALOXFLIGHT64GBBladeLength:NABladeMaterial:NALength(Open/Closed):3.7in./2.3in.Handle:AluminumoxideLock:NoneWeight:1.2oz.Features:Noblade;2GBto64GBflashdrive;nylonpouchOptions:FlashAloxseriesaddsfourimplementsMSRP:....................$370

54754SILVERTECHCLIMBERBladeLength:2.4in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):3.7in./3.6in.Handle:CellidorLock:None

Features:14implementsincludingmulti-purposehook(parcelcarrier)Options:NoneMSRP:.....................$39

54878ONEHANDTREKKERCAMONSBladeLength:3.15in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):8in./4.4in.Handle:CellidorLock:LinerlockWeight:4.5oz.Features:TwelveimplementsincludingonehandopenbladeandwoodsawOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$58

FLASH5301SG88GBRUBYBladeLength:1.4in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):3.7in./2.3in.Handle:CellidorLock:NoneWeight:1.9oz.Features:Translucenthandle;eightfunctionsincludingLEDwhitelight;pressurizedballpointpen;nylonpouchavailablew/2GBto64GBflashdriveOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$105

ONEHANDFIREMANBLACKCOATBLADEBladeLength:3.15in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.4in.Handle:CellidorLock:LinerlockWeight:NAFeatures:OnehandopeningOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$72

ONEHANDSENTINELNONSERRATEDBladeLength:2.4in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):3.7in./3.6in.Handle:CellidorLock:LinerlockWeight:2.5oz.Features:OnehandopeningOptions:Fullserratedblade;beltclipMSRP:.....................$32

RESCUETOOL53900BladeLength(Max):3.15in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):7.6in./4.4in.Handle:CellidorLock:LinerlockWeight:7oz.Features:Luminoushandle;fifteenfunctionsincludeglassbreak,seatbeltcutter,onehandopeningblade;nylonpouchOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$95

WengerSwissArmy

www.wengerna.com

SWISSCLIPPER16962BladeLength:1.75in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):4.25in./2.5in.Handle:CellidorLock:NoneWeight:1.3oz.Features:Sevenimplements;eightfunctionsincludingclipper,scissors,nailfile;PurplePlumIcetranslucenthandleOptions:Red,Watermelon,PastelPink;stainlesssteelhandlesMSRP:.....................$38

SWISSEVOGRIPPATAGONIANEXPEDITIONRACE16801BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.25in.Handle:RubberLock:BacklockWeight:3.1oz.Features:Elevenimplements;fifteenfunctionsincludingreamerandlockingscrewdriver;wirestripperOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$75

SWISSEVOWOODSS55716389BladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.75in./3.25in.Handle:WalnutLock:BacklockWeight:4.4oz.Features:Elevenimplements;seventeenfunctionsincludingpliersanduniversalwrenchOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$160

SWISSEVOLUTIONS58516822BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.25in.Handle:CellidorLock:BacklockWeight:4.1oz.Features:Twelveimplements;eighteenfunctionsincludingtweezers,saw,lockingscrewdriverOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

SWISSGIANT16999BladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):NAHandle:CellidorLock:LinerlockWeight:2lbs.Features:Eighty-sevenimplements;141functionsincludingsaw;spokewrench;divotrepairtool;snapshackle;watchcasebackopeningtoolOptions:NoneMSRP:..................$2,150

SWISSMIKEHORNSOUVENIR16327BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.25in.Handle:CellidorLock:NoneWeight:3.1oz.Features:Elevenimplements;fourteenfunctionsincludingwoodsaw,scissors,andlockingscrewdriverOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$80

SWISSPORSCHEDESIGNORIGINAL16679BladeLength:2.5in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.75in./3.25in.Handle:RutheniumLock:BacklockWeight:3.8oz.Features:Sevenimplements;elevenfunctionsOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$210

SWISSRANGER5116300BladeLength:3.9in.BladeMaterial:Stainlesssteel

Length(Open/Closed):9in./5.1in.Handle:PolyamideLock:BacklockWeight:3.2oz.Features:NoneOptions:NoneMSRP:.....................$43

SWISSTOOLCHESTPLUS16906BladeLength:2.75in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):6in./3.25in.Handle:CellidorLock:ScrewdriversonlyWeight:7.7oz.Features:Eighteenimplements;thirty-onefunctionsincludingcompass;mineralcrystalmagnifier;universalwrench;lockingscrewdrivers;fishscaler;leathersheathOption:NoneMSRP:....................$150

SWISSUELISTECKSPECIALEDITION16996BladeLength:2.56in.BladeMaterial:StainlesssteelLength(Open/Closed):5.56in./3in.Handle:TitaniumLock:LinerlockWeight:4oz.Features:Linerlockcanbedisengageddirectlyorbypressingbutton(Wengerlogo);onehandopening;7mm,10mm,13mmHexkeywrenches;screwdriver;canopener;saw;file;¼-inchbitadapter;flathead;Phillipsheadbits;wirestripper;lightweightpouchOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$200

ZeroToleranceKniveszerotoleranceknives.com

BLACKAUTOMATIC0610STBladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.75in./5.25in.Handle:6061-T6aluminum/G10

Lock:ZTpushbuttonautolockWeight:5oz.Features:Partiallyserratedblade;TungstenDLCcoatedblade;manualsafetykeepsknifeclosedOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$185

COYOTEBROWNSPEEDSAFE0302BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):8.75in./5.25in.Handle:G10Lock:FramelockWeight:8.6oz.Features:Assistedopening;TungstenDLCcoatedbladew/tigerstripes;dualthumbstuds;reversiblepocketclip;tip-uportip-downcarry;adjustablepivottensionOptions:Blackblade,plainedge,orpartiallyserrated(030/300ST);greenhandle(0301);3.25in.blackblade,plainedge,orpartiallyserrated(0350/350ST).MSRP:....................$325

HINDERERDESIGN0551

BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:VANAX35Length(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.6in.Handle:G10Lock:FramelockWeight:5.8oz.Features:DualthumbstudsOptions:ELMAXblade;G10handle;glassbreak;andlanyardhole(0550)MSRP:....................$250

MATTEBLACKAUTOMATIC0650STBladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.75in./4.9in.Handle:6061-T6aluminum/G10Lock:CrossFireautolockWeight:5.8oz.Features:Partiallyserratedblade;TungstenDLCcoatedblade;manualsafetykeepsknifeclosedOptions:None

MSRP:....................$200

MATTEBLACKFOLDER0200BladeLength:4in.BladeMaterial:154CMLength(Open/Closed):8.75in./5.25in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:7.8oz.Features:TungstenDLCcoatedblade;dualthumbstuds;reversiblepocketclip;tip-uportip-down;adjustablepivottensionOptions:Partiallyserratedblade(0200ST)MSRP:....................$175

MATTEBLACKTANTOSPEEDSAFE0400BladeLength:3.75in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):8.6in./5in.Handle:6060-T6aluminumLock:LinerlockWeight:5ozFeatures:Assistedopening;dualthumbstuds;flipper;TungstenDLCcoatedblade;TracTekinserts,leftsideonly;tip-uportip-downpocketcliprightsideonly,adjustablepivottension

Options:Partiallyserratedblade(0400ST)MSRP:....................$150

S30VBLACKFOLDER0780BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.5in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3.6oz.Features:TungstenDLCcoatedblade;dualthumbstud;flipperopeningOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$130

S30VTALONFOLDERSPEEDSAFE0750BladeLength:3.2in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):7.25in./4.25in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:3.7oz.Features:TungstenDLCcoatedblade;dualthumbstud;flipperopeningOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$130

S30VWIDEBLADETANTOFOLDER0700BladeLength:3.5in.BladeMaterial:S30VLength(Open/Closed):8.1in./4.7in.Handle:G10Lock:LinerlockWeight:4.2oz.Features:Stonewashedfinishblade;flipperopeningOptions:NoneMSRP:....................$120

SHARPENERS

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210ColumbiaRiverKnife&Tool211Dan'sWhetstoneCompany,Inc.216DMT®DiamondSharpening221EdgeCraftCorporation226EZE-LAPDiamondProducts229LanskySharpeners240Smith's246Spyderco246Tandy

Sharpeners

dullknifeismoredangerousthanasharpknife.”Maybeyou'veheardthisbeforeormaybeyouhaven't,butit'strue.Thereason

iswhenyousetthebladeedgeuponamediumyouexpectthebladetotravel exactly where you want it. Suppose you need to slice theinsulationoffofawire.Thedullknifemightgrabforamomentthenletgoandsendtheknifeflyingforcefullyoutofcontrol.Eveniftheknifewastoodulltoshearthecoveroffofthewire,it'sstillgoingtobesharpenoughtocutskinordamageanythingelseitmightcomeincontactwith.

Let'stakesomethingdelicate,likeslicingatomato,asanexample.A very sharp knife will pierce the skin of the tomato and continuecuttinguntilitstopsagainstthecuttingboard.Adullknifewillpresson the tomato and before the skin is pierced you'll be having pureeinstead of slices. But cutting a tomato does not necessarily take arazor-sharp blade.A simple lateralmovementwill start a cut in themembrane-likeskin.Ifyoureadthechapter“FoldingKnivesforSelfDefense,” you'll see Brian Hoffner making sure his combat folding

knifeisopenbystrikingitonhisbelt—notsweepingitacrossthebelttolockitopenbutmovingtheknifeninetydegreesinandoutagainsttheleather.That'sbecausetheteethfoundalongtheedgeofthebladewillbegincuttingassoonasthey'removedforwardorback.Whatifyou are holding a plain-edge blade and there are no teeth or anyserrationstobeseen?Well,you'dtowrongtoassumethereisnosortof serration on a plain-blade knife. The edge of the blade is full ofpeaksandvalleysthatactassawteeth.Someofthemarevisibleandsomearenotdependingonthegritmaterialusedtosharpentheedge(andwedare say the skill of the technician refining theblade).Therefinement or maintenance of these so-called “teeth” are part andparceltokeepingtheedgesharpenoughtoperformthetypeofworktheknifewillbeusedfor.

Inthefollowingpageswepresentnumeroustoolsandaccessoriestomaintainasharp-edgedblade.Thepracticeofmaintainingasharpedgecanbeasuddennecessityinthefield,oritcanbeahomecraft.Ultimately,itcanprovetobeaveryrelaxinghobbyorevenasourceofsupplementalincome.It'saninexpensiveskilltolearn,especiallyifyoulearnonaninexpensiveknife.Youcanlearnitoutofabookorjustby following thedirections thatcomewithsomeof thekits thatarewidelyavailable.

The first tool you'll need is patience. You'll also need a set ofstonesthatareapprovedfortheknifeyouareabouttosharpen.Stonesaremarkedcoarse,medium,fine,andextrafine,andyou'llfindsomethat fit inbetween.Therearenaturalstonesandceramicstoneswithopenorclosedcellsurfaces.Youmustalsoknowtheproperangleatwhichtocontactthegritsurface.Somemanufacturerswillsupplythisinformationwillingly.Otherswill convinceyou to send theknife tothemfor service.That'snotabad idea formostpeople,but thebestadvice is to seek out instruction. Ask around at knife stores orhardwarestoresandstartwithasoftersteelblade, (around55HRC)fashionedinasimpleconfigurationsuchasadroppoint.

Working by hand is a relatively slow process depending on

whether you are just keeping a sharp edge fit or beginning areclamation process. Sharpeningmachines canmake the job easier,butinasensetheyrequiremoreskill,oratleastmorerestraint.Oneofthe top knifemakers in the country told us thatCNCmachines, forexample,allowyoutomakemoremistakesfaster.Thesamecouldbesaidofsharpeningmachines.

Columbiariverknife&Toolwww.crkt.com

CRKT, founded in1994,provides anice selectionof sharpeners forall typesofknives, includinghunting,serrated,andguthookknives.Thesesharpenersareportable,affordable,andarefunctionalforboththenoviceandadvancedknifeowner.

EDGIEDescription:DesignedbyMaj.HowardPopeandSteveJernigan.BladeLength:3.25in.BladeMaterial:5Cr15MoVLength(Open/Closed):7.5in./5.3in.Grind:HighhollowFrame:StainlesssteelInterFramewithglass-fillednylonscalesLock:LockbackWeight:4.3oz.Features:Dual-edgedlockback;AmericanEaglewharncliffebladegrind;folderframes;removablestainlesssteelclipsinsatinfinish;self-sharpening

Options:BlueoryellowinsertmodelsavailableMSRP:..................$39.99

P.T.S.PELVICTOOL/SHARPENERDescription:Usefulasafieldsharpenerforhuntingandserratedknives,fishhook,andpelvicbonesplitter.Handle:2CR13Length:4.5in.Weight:3.8oz.Features:Highcarbonsteelwedgewithachiseledge;no.400diamondgritcoating;braidedleatherthong;handycarrypouchOptions:NoneMSRP:..................$39.99

SLIDESHARPDescription:DesignedbySteveMcCowenandCharlesKain.

BaseMaterial:HardwoodFeatures:TwoporcelainsharpeningrodsMSRP:..................$34.99

VEFFSHARPDescription:DesignedbyTomVeff,thisisafieldandbenchsharpenerforserratedknives,guthookknives,andseatbeltcutters.Handle:AnodizedknurledaluminumRods:2-in.straightsections(small);6-in.flatside(large)BladeMaterial:DiamondFeatures:Twothreaded600-gritdiamond-coatedsharpeningrods;smallerrodstraightsectionsin in., in.,and¼in.;largerrodhasthreestraightsectionsinsizes in.,½in.,and⅝in.;nylonstoragepouchOptions:NoneMSRP:..................$39.99

Dan'sWhetstoneCompany,Inc.www.danswhetstone.com

Dan'sWhetstoneCompany, Inc. offers awidevariety of sharpeningstonesforsportinggoodsandhouseholduse.Allsharpenersareusedwith Novaculite, an abrasive sedimentary rock, and Dan's providesbench stones, pocket stones, Arkansas files, EZHones, and customdesigns.

ARKANSASFILES

Arkansas Files come in these shapes: triangle, square, round, flat,

bevel, oval, diamond, base point, and knife blade. All files areavailableintheseclassifications:Hard,TrueHard,andTranslucent.

FLATFILESHardSelectArkExtraFinesize:4×½×TrueHardArkExtraFinesizes:3×½× ;3½×½×TranslucentExtraFinesizes:3×½× ;3½×½×Features:HandcraftedMSRP:............$10.81–$14.83

ROUNDFILESHardSelectArkFinesizes:4×¼;4×⅜;4×½;6×⅜;6×½TrueHardArkExtraFinesizes:3×¼;3×⅜;3×½;3½×¼;3½×⅜;3½×½TranslucentExtraFinesizes:3×¼;3×⅜;3×½;3½×¼,3½×⅜,3½×½Features:HandcraftedMSRP:............$12.83–$23.60

SQUAREFILESHardSelectArkFinesizes:4×¼;4×⅜;4×½;6×⅜;6×½TrueHardArkExtraFinesizes:3×¼;3×⅜;3×½;3½×¼;3½×⅜;3½×½TranslucentExtraFinesizes:3×¼;3×⅜;3×½;3½×¼,3½×⅜,3½×½Features:HandcraftedMSRP:............$10.94–$19.32

TRIANGLEFILESHardSelectArkFinesizes:4×¼;4×⅜;4×½;6×⅜;6×½TrueHardArkExtraFinesizes:3×¼;3×⅜;3×½;3½×¼;3½×⅜;3½×½

TranslucentExtraFinesizes:3×¼;3×⅜;3×½;3½×¼;3½×⅜;3½×½Features:HandcraftedMSRP:............$10.93–$19.32

BENCHSTONESBench stones come in these grades: Soft, Hard Select, True Hard,BlackHard,andTranslucent.

BLACKHARDARKANSASEXTRAFINESizes(length×width×thickness):4×2×½;6×2×½;8×2×½;4×2×¾;6×2×¾;8×2×¾;10×2×1;12×2×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:...........$38.83–$188.22

HARDSELECTARKANSASFINESizes(length×width×thickness):4×2×½;6×2×½;8×2×½;4×2×¾;6×2×¾;8×2×¾;10×2×1;12×2×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:............$15.65–$77.63

SOFTARKANSASMEDIUMSizes(length×width×thickness):4×2×½;6×2×½;8×2×½;4×2×¾;6×2×¾;8×2×¾;10×2×1;12×2×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:Permanentmountinwoodenboxavailable

MSRP:............$12.99–$52.47

TRANSLUCENTEXTRAFINESizes(length×width×thickness):4×2×½;6×2×½;8×2×½;4×2×¾;6×2×¾;8×2×¾;10×2×1;12×2×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:...........$48.95–$241.10

TRUEHARDARKANSASEXTRAFINESizes(length×width×thickness):4×2×½;6×2×½;8×2×½;4×2×¾;6×2×¾;8×2×¾;10×2×1;12×2×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:...........$38.83–$188.22

COMBINATIONBENCHSTONES

SOFT/BLACKARKANSASMEDIUM/EXTRAFINE

Sizes(length×width×thickness):4×2×1;4×2½×1;6×2×1;6×2½×1;8×2×1;8×2½×1;10×2½×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:...........$47.06–$154.60

SOFT/HARDSELECTARKANSASMEDIUM/FINESizes(length×width×thickness):4×2×1;4×2½×1;6×2×1;6×2½×1;8×2×1;8×2½×1;10×2½×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:............$23.88–$75.00

WIDEBENCHSTONESBLACKHARDARKANSASEXTRAFINESizes(length×width×thickness):6×3×½;8×2½×½;8×3×½;8×3×1;10×2½×½;10×3×½;10×3×1;12×2½×½;12×3×½;12×3×1Features:Packagedinnaturalwoodbox

Options:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:..........$100.28–$294.54

HARDSELECTARKANSASFINESizes(length×width×thickness):8×3×1;10×3×1;12×3×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:...........$77.61–$116.42

SOFTARKANSASMEDIUMSizes(length×width×thickness):6×3×½;8×2½×½;8×3×½;8×3×1;10×2½×½;10×3×½;10×3×1;12×2½×½;12×3×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:............$29.26–$90.08

TRANSLUCENTEXTRAFINESizes(length×width×thickness):8×3×1;10×3×1;12×3×1Features:PackagedinnaturalwoodboxOptions:PermanentmountinwoodenboxavailableMSRP:..........$248.89–$373.33

BONDEDABRASIVES

AvailableinSiliconCarbideandAluminumOxidestones.

BENCHSTONES

SiliconCarbide(320,180,or120grit):6×2×1AlumOxide(320,180,or120grit):6×2×1MSRP:..................$21.08

COMBINATIONSTONESC180/320grit:6×2×1,8×2×1AlumOx180/320grit:6×2×1,8×2×1MSRP:............$28.03–$33.18

ROUNDEDGESLIPSTONESAlumOx(320,180,or120grit):4½×1¾×¼> ,4½×1¾×⅜>⅛MSRP:..................$12.74

EZHONES

TheEZHoneKnifeSharpeningSystemsareavailablein4”,6”,and8”lengths.Thereare3-stonemodelsineithercoarse,medium,orfinestone;thereare4-stonemodelsincoarse,medium,fine,andextrafinestone.

ARKANSASTRIHONESiliconCarbide/SoftAR/Hard:4×1⅝×½,6×1⅝×½,8×1⅝×½,10×1⅝×½SiliconCarbide/SoftAR/Black:4×1⅝×½,6×1⅝×½,8×1⅝×½Features:1-ouncebottlehoningoilMSRP:............$22.88–$85.51

BENCHEZ-HONE2stonew/oil:Sil.Carb.&SoftArk;4×1⅝×½,6×1⅝×½,8×1⅝×½2stonew/oil:Sil.Carb.&HardArk;4×1⅝×½,6×1⅝×½,8×1⅝×½2stonew/oil:Soft&HardArk;4×1⅝×½,6×1⅝×½,8×1⅝×½2stonew/oil:Soft&TrueHardArk;4×1⅝×½,6×1⅝×½,8×1⅝×½MSRP:............$19.36–$78.63

ARKANSASSTICKSSoftArkansasSticks:6×1×¼TrueHardArkansasSticks:6×1×¼Handle:CeramicColor:Translucent,black,ormulticoloredMSRP:............$25.08–$38.45

EZ-HONE3stonew/oil:Coarse,Medium&Fine;4×1×¼,6×1×¼,8×1×¼4stonew/oil:Coarse,Medium,Fine,&ExtraFine;4×1×¼,6×1×¼,8×1×¼MSRP:............$17.87–$49.80

MINI-HONE3stonew/oil:Coarse,Medium,&Fine;4×½×¼4stonew/oil:Coarse,Medium,Fine&ExtraFine;4×½×¼MSRP:.............$9.24–$16.45

POCKETSTONESPocket Stones come in these grades: Soft, Hard Select, True Hard,BlackHard,andTranslucent.BLACKHARDARKANSASEXTRAFINESizeinLeather(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½;4×1⅝×½SizeinTube(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;3×1×⅜;3×1×½;4×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½Features:NoneOptions:AvailablewitheitheraleathersleeveorplasticcaseMSRP:............$13.35–$28.38

HARDSELECTARKANSASFINESizeinLeather(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½;4×1⅝×½SizeinTube(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;3×1×⅜;3×1×½;4×

1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½Features:NoneOptions:AvailablewitheitheraleathersleeveorplasticcaseMSRP:.............$7.26–$15.05

SOFTARKANSASMEDIUMSizeinLeather(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½;4×1⅝×½SizeinTube(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;3×1×⅜;3×1×½;4×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½Features:NoneOptions:AvailablewitheitheraleathersleeveorplasticcaseMSRP:..............$4.40–$8.78

TRANSLUCENTEXTRAFINESizeinLeather(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½;4×1⅝×½SizeinTube(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;3×1×⅜;3×1×½;4×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½Features:NoneOptions:AvailablewitheitheraleathersleeveorplasticcaseMSRP:............$17.40–$37.97

TRUEHARDARKANSASEXTRAFINESizeinLeather(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½;4×1⅝×½SizeinTube(length×width×thickness):3×1×¼;3×1×⅜;3×1×½;4×1×¼;4×1×⅜;4×1×½Features:NoneOptions:AvailablewitheitheraleathersleeveorplasticcaseMSRP:............$13.35–$28.38

DMT®DiamondSharpeningwww.dmtsharp.com

Since1976,DMThasbeenmakingsharpenersusingmonocrystallinediamonds.Theyoffercontinuousdiamondsurfaceandtheirtrademark

“polka-dot” pattern surfaces for all of their sharpening stones. Eachsharpeneralsocomesinavarietyofgrits.

BENCHSTONES

6-INCHDIAMONDWHETSTONE™BENCHSTONESModels:W6X,W6XP,W6C,W6CP,W6F,W6FP,W6E,W6EPSize:6”×2”×¾”Grits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondOptions:Plasticbox;woodbox;3-stonekitMSRP:................$47–$105

8-INCHDIAMONDWHETSTONE™BENCHSTONESModels:W8X,W8XNB,W8C,W8CNB,W8F,W8FNB,W8E,W8ENBSize:8”×2⅝”×1¼“Grits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondOptions:Plasticbox;woodbox;nobox-matMSRP:.................$73–$95

6-INCH/8-INCH/10-INCH/11.5-INCHDIA-SHARP®BENCHSTONEModels:D6X,D6C,D6F,D6E,D6CX,D6FC,D6EF,D6FX;D8XX,D8X,D8C,D8F,D8E,D8EE;D10C,D10F,D10E;D11X,D11C,D11F,D11ESizes:6”×2”×¼”;8”×3”×0.375”;10”×4”×0.375”;11½”×2½”×0.375”

Grits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafine,silver(XX)diamond—extra,extracoarse,tan(EE)diamond-extra,extrafineSurface:ContinuousdiamondOptions:Double-sided(6-inchonly)MSRP:..............$34.50–$124

8-INCHDUOSHARP®BENCHSTONEModels:W8CXNB,W8FCNB,W8EFNB,W8ECNB,W8CX-WB,W8FC-WB,W8EF-WB,W8EC-WBMSize:8”×2.625”×0.375”Grits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondOptions:DuoBase™MSRP:...............$105–$115

8-INCHDUOSHARP®PLUS™BENCHSTONEModels:WM8CX,WM8FC,WM8EF,WM8FC-WB,WM8EF-WBSize:6”×2.625”×0.375”Grits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:Interrupteddiamond;continuousdiamondOptions:DuoBase™MSRP:.................$82–$95

10-INCHDUOSHARP®BENCHSTONEModels:W250CXNB,W250FCNB,W250EFNB,W250ECNB,W250CX-WB,W250FC-WB,W250EF-WB,W250EC-WBSize:10”×4”×0.375”Grits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondOptions:DuoBase™MSRP:...............$149–$158

DIAMONDWAVE™SHARPENERModels:WAV-F,WAV-FSize:10”×2.36”×1.125”Grits:Red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:ContinuousdiamondMSRP:..................$59.99

FOLDINGMODELS

DIAFOLD®DOUBLESIDEDSHARPENERModels:FWCX,FWFC,FWEF,FWEEEStonesize:4.33”×0.875”×¼”Size:9½”open;5”closedGrits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafine,tan(EE)diamond-extra,extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondMSRP:..................$41.95

DIAFOLD®HOOK&KNIFESHARPENER

Models:FFHWC,FFHWFStoneSize:4.33”×0.875”×¼”Size:9½”open;5”closedGrits:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fineSurface:Interrupteddiamond;continuousdiamondMSRP:..................$31.20

DIAFOLD®SERRATEDSHARPENERModels:FSKC,FSKF,FSKEStoneSize:¼”to ”taper×taper4.33”Size:9½”open.5”closedGrits:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:ContinuousdiamondMSRP:..................$29.55

DIAFOLD®SINGLEDSIDEDSHARPENERModels:FWX,FWC,FWF,FEWStoneSize:4.33”×0.875”×0.20”Size:9½”open;5”closedGrits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondMSRP:..................$24.95

GUIDESHARPENING

CERAMICSTEELSHARPENERModel:CS2RodLength:12”×½”HandleLength:5”OverallSize:17”×2½”×2”Grits:White(CER)ceramicSurface:ContinuousunbreakableceramicMSRP:.....................$48

DIAMONDVEE™SHARPENERModel:VEEGrit:Blue(C)diamond-coarse

Surface:ContinuousdiamondMSRP:..................$40.95

DIAMONDSTEEL™SHARPENERModels:DS4F,DS2F,DS2E,DSOFSizes:14-in:14”×0.375”;12-in:12”×0.375”;10-in:10”×0.375”Grits:Red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:ContinuousdiamondMSRP:.................$40–$62

DIAMOND-UNBREAKABLECERAMICTRIANGLESHARPENERModel:CDT62RodLength:6”HandleLength:4.1”Radii:0.063”,0.125”,0.188”OverallSize:10½”×1.13”×1.13”Grits:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafine,white(CER)ceramicSurface:Continuousdiamond;continuousunbreakableceramicMSRP:.....................$62

DIA-STRIKE™DIAMONDBROADHEADSHARPENERModels:D-STRIKEE,D-STRIKEF,D-STRIKEEFGrits:Red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondMSRP:.................$42–$75

POCKETMODELS

4”DIAMONDWHETSTONE™SHARPENERModels:W4X,W4C,W4F,W4E,W4EESize:4.33”×0.875”×0.1875”Grits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafine,tan(EE)diamond-extra,extrafine,silver(XX)diamond-extra,extracoarseSurface:InterrupteddiamondMSRP:..................$25.50

4”MACHINISTSTYLEDIAMONDWHETSTONE™SHARPENERModels:WMC,WMF,WMESize:4.33”×0.875”×0.1875”Grist:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extra

fineSurface:Interrupteddiamond;continuousdiamondMSRP:..................$27.32

70MMMINI-STONEDIAMONDWHETSTONE™SHARPENERModels:W7C,W7F,W7E,W7EFCSize:2 ”× ”× ”Grist:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondMSRP:..................$9–$23

DIA-SHARP®4”MODELModels:D4C,D4F,D4ESize:4”×0.875”×0.1875”Grist:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:ContinuousdiamondMSRP:..................$14.50

DIA-SHARP®CREDITCARDSHARPENER

Models:D3C,D3F,D3E,D3EFCSize:3¼”×2”×0.05”Grist:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:ContinuousdiamondMSRP:...............$13–$28.35

DIA-SHARP®MINI-HONE®MODELSModels:D2C,D2F,D2E,D2K,OD2C,OD2F,OD2E,OD2KStoneSize:2½”×¾”OverallSizeStandard:7”×¾”×0.19”OverallSizeOffset:7”×¾”×0.375”Grits:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:ContinuousdiamondMSRP:..................$8–$24

MINI-SHARP®ANGLERSHARPENERModels:FF70C,FF70FStoneSize:2 ”× ”× ”Size:5½”openedGrits:Blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fineSurface:Interrupteddiamond;continuousdiamondMSRP:..................$14.50

MINI-SHARP®SHARPENERModels:F70X,F70C,F70F,F70EStoneSize:2 ”× ”× ”Size:5½”openedGrits:Black(X)diamond-extracoarse,blue(C)diamond-coarse,red(F)diamond-fine,green(E)diamond-extrafineSurface:InterrupteddiamondMSRP:..................$11.32

EdgeCraftCorporationwww.edgecraft.com

Founded in 1984, EdgeCraft Corporation is home to theChef'sChoice®andDiamondHone®brandsharpeners.Thecompanyoffers a large selectionofbothelectric andmanualknife sharpenersforsportingandcookingenthusiasts.

CHEF'SCHOICE®ANGLESELECT®DIAMONDHONE®KNIFE

SHARPENER#1520Features:100%diamondabrasivesandpatentedflexiblestropping/polishingdiscs;three-yearlimitedwarrantyOptions:Fineorserratedblades;availableinwhite,black,orbrushedmetal;sportsknivesandpocketknives

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®EDGESELECT®#120Features:Elastomericangleguides;threeyearlimitedwarrantyOptions:Availableinblack,chrome,platinum,metal,red,white,orbrushedmetal

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®FLEXHONE/STROP®#320Features:Electric;stropping/polishingtechnology;highprecisionangleguides;twoyearlimitedwarranty

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®HYBRID™KNIFESHARPENER#220Features:ElectricandmanualCriss-Cross™sharpening;brushedstainlesssteelknifeguides;oneyearlimitedwarranty

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®MULTI#110Features:Electric;100%diamondabrasives;BiLevel®magneticguides;Trizor®edges;twoyearlimitedwarranty

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®MULTI-STAGE#310Features:Electric;orbiting100%diamondabrasives;BiLevel®magneticguides;oneyearlimitedwarranty

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDULTRAHONE™#112Features:100%diamondabrasivedisks;powerfulA.C.motor;twoyearlimitedwarranty

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDULTRAHONE™SHARPENER#312Features:Conicaldiamondabrasivedisks;knifeguides;oneyearlimitedwarranty

CHEF'SCHOICE®PROFESSIONALSHARPENINGSTATION®#130Features:Elastomericangleguides;threeyearlimitedwarrantyOptions:Availableinwhite,black,brushedmetal,andplatinum

CHEF'SCHOICE®TRIZOR®XV™SHARPENEREDGESELECT®#15Features:3-stagesharpeningprocess;100%diamondabrasives;patentedflexiblestroppingdiscs;flexiblespringguides;threeyearlimitedwarranty

MANUALSHARPENERS

CHEF'SCHOICE®CRYSTALCRAFTER®#410Features:4-inchsteelsharpeningwand;100%diamondabrasives;high-impactpolymerhandleMSRP:.....................$27

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®2-STAGE#440Features:2-stagesharpeningsystem;precisionsharpeninganglecontrol;100%diamondabrasives;dishwashersafeMSRP:.....................$27

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®2-STAGE#450Features:2-stagesharpeningsystem;precisionangleguides;100%diamondabrasives;dishwashersafeMSRP:.....................$35

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®EXACT-V®KNIFESHARPENER#415Features:“V-type”2-stagesharpeningsystem;precisionspring-loadedangleguide;adjustablesharpeningforce;100%diamondabrasives;limitedone-yearwarranty;baseconvertsintoportablestorageboxtohouserodsandguidesMSRP:.....................$55

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®KINFEANDSCISSORSSHARPENER#480KSFeatures:Manualsharpenerforknivesandscissors;100%diamondabrasives;precisionangleguidesMSRP:.....................$40

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®MULTIEDGE™#460Features:Precisionsharpeningangleguides;100%diamondabrasives;dustcoverMSRP:.....................$35

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®POCKETSHARPENER#480Features:2-stagemanualsharpener;precisionguides;100%diamondabrasives.Options:Optionalattachmentsincludeinterchangeablehandle-mountedauxiliarydiamondabrasivepads,fishhooksharpeners,stroppingpads,andstoragehatchMSRP:.....................$14

CHEF'SCHOICE®DIAMONDHONE®SERRATED#430Features:Manual;precisionguides;100%diamondabrasivesMSRP:.....................$20

CHEF'SCHOICE®EDGECRAFTER®DIAMONDRODSHARPENER#412Features:Telescoping100%diamondcoatedsteelrod;pocket-sizetexturedhandleOptions:SolidbrassoranodizedaluminumhandleMSRP:.....................$34

CHEF'SCHOICE®EDGECRAFTER®DIAMONDSHARPENER/FILE#420Features:100%diamondabrasives;filesforpushingandpullingstrokesOptions:Three100%diamondabrasivepadsareavailable:coarse,medium,andultrafineMSRP:.....................$40

CHEF'SCHOICE®EDGECRAFTER®DIAMONDSHARPENINGSTEEL#416Features:100%diamondabrasives;easy-griptexturedhandle;dishwashersafeOptions:Availableinthreelengths:8”,10”,and12”MSRP:.....................$62

CHEF'SCHOICE®EDGECRAFTER®DIAMONDSTONES#400DSFeatures:100%diamondabrasives;ultra-flatsteelplate;precision-builtsolidhardwoodboxwithcover;rubberfeetOptions:Availableinthreesizes:2”×4”,2”×6”,or2”×8”MSRP:.....................$55

CHEF'SCHOICE®PRONTO™DIAMONDHONE#464Features:2-stagemanualsharpeningsystem;“SoftTouch”handle;compactsizeMSRP:.....................$55

CHEF'SCHOICE®STEELPRO®#470Features:Preciseangleguides;hand-washable;oneyearlimitedwarrantyMSRP:.....................$55

EZE-lAPdiamondProductswww.eze-lap.com

EZE-LAPistheoriginatorofthediamondsharpener,startingbusinessin the 1970s. Diamond stones can be used for hunting and fishingknives,woodworking tools,X-Acto blades, axes, and industrial use.Nooilorwater isnecessaryas thesurfacewill remain trueandflat.

Manystonesareavailable insuper fine toextracoarsediamondandmultipleshapesandsizesfrom1”×3”to8”×8”.

1”X3”DIAMONDSTONESModels:21SF,21F,21M,21C,21XC,22F,22M,22C,24F,24M,24C,26SF,26F,26M,26C,26XCLength:1”×3”MSRP:.............$8.75–$17.95

1”X4”DIAMONDSTONESModels:31SF,31F,31M,31C,31XC,32F,32M,32C,26SF,36F,36M,36C,36XCLength:1”×4”MSRP:.............$9.85–$25.25

1”X6”DIAMONDSTONESModels:41SF,41F,41M,41C,41XC,42F,42M,42C,46SF,46F,46M,46C,46XCLength:1”×6”MSRP:............$13.15–$32.95

2”X4”DIAMONDSTONESModels:51SF,51F,51M,51C,51XC,52F,52M,52C,56SF,56F,56M,56C,56XCLength:2”×4”MSRP:............$17.55–$49.12

2”X6”DIAMONDSTONESModels:61SF,61F,61M,61C,61XC,62F,62M,62C,66SF,66F,66M,66C,66XCLength:2”×6”MSRP:............$26.35–$64.35

2”X8”DIAMONDSTONESModels:71SF,71F,71M,71C,71XC,72F,72M,72C,76SF,76F,76M,76C,76XCLength:2”×8”

MSRP:............$35.15–$85.25

3”X8”DIAMONDSTONESModels:81SF,81F,81M,81C,81XC,86SF,86F,86M,86C,86XCLength:3”×8”MSRP:...........$51.65–$127.45

2-½”X11-⅜”DIAMONDSTONESModels:91SF,91F,91M,91C,91XC,92F,92M,92C,96SF,96F,96M,96C,96XCLength:2½”×11⅜”MSRP:...........$61.55–$151.75

2-½”X11-⅜”X⅜”DIAMONDSTONESModels:121SF,121F,121M,121C,121XCLength:2½”×11⅜”×⅜”MSRP:............$65.96–$151.75

8”X8”X⅜”DIAMONDSTONESModels:151SF,151F,151M,151C,151XCLength:8”×8”×⅜”MSRP:..........$181.50–$434.50

CREDITCARDSTONELength:2”×3¼”Options:Availableinindividualstonesortwostonesets;superfinegrit(1200)orextracoarsegrit(150)MSRP:............$11.95–$24.95

DIAMONDHONE&STONE

DOUBLE-SIDEDSTONEModels:DD6SF/F,DD6SF/M,DD6SF/C,DD6F/M,DD5F/C,DD6M/C,DD8SF/F,DD8SF/M,DD8SF/C,DD8F/M,DD8F/C,DD8M/CGrit:Combinationofsuperfine/fine;superfine/medium;superfine/coarse;fine/medium;fine/coarse;medium/coarseOptions:Availableinsizes2”×6”and3”×8”MSRP:............$54.95–$87.95

KNIFESHARPENINGKITGrit:Superfine,fine,andmediumFeatures:Includesknifeclamp;angleguides;guiderods;androllpouchMSRP:..................$44.95

LCGrit:Coarse(250)Length:¾”×2”HandleLength:6”×¾”Features:Blackplastichandle;diamondpatbladeMSRP:...................$8.95

LFGrit:Fine(600)

Length:¾”×2”HandleLength:6”×¾”Features:Redplastichandle;diamondpatbladeMSRP:...................$5.95

LMGrit:Medium(400)Length:¾”×2”HandleLength:6”×¾”Features:Purpleplastichandle;diamondpatbladeMSRP:...................$7.45

LPAKGrit:Onesuperfine(1200),onefine(600),andonemedium(400)Length:¾”×2”HandleLength:6”×¾”Features:Plastichandle;diamondpatbladeMSRP:..................$18.95

LPAK4Grit:Onesuperfine(1200),onefine(600),onemedium(400),andonecoarsegrit(250)Length:¾”×2”HandleLength:6”×¾”Features:Plastichandle;diamondpadsMSRP:..................$26.95

LPAK5Grit:Onesuperfine(1200),onefine(600),onemedium(400),onecoarse(250),andoneextracoarse(150)Length:¾”×2”HandleLength:6”×¾”Features:Plastichandle;diamondpadsMSRP:..................$34.95

LSFGrit:Superfine(1200)Length:¾”×2”HandleLength:6”×¾”Features:Blueplastichandle;diamondpatblade

MSRP:...................$5.95

LXCGrit:Extracoarse(150)Length:¾”×2”HandleLength:6”×¾”Features:Greenplastichandle;diamondpatbladeMSRP:..................$10.95

OVALDIAMONDSHARPENERModels:D5SF,D5F,D10SF,D10F,D122F,D12,590,591,591/KBladeType:OvalshaftBladeSize(length×width×thickness):4”×¾”×¼”Size(length×width×thickness):10”×¾”×¼”;12”×¾”×¼”;5”×¾”×¼”Options:SuperfinegritandfinegritMSRP:............$16.95–$34.95

ROUNDDIAMONDSHARPENERModels:M,M/K,B,S,S/K,P,PGO,PGW,G,GGE,GGO,GGWGrit:Fine(600)HandleMaterial:PlasticHandleLength:8”×⅜”;10”× ”MSRP:............$31.95–$39.95

SPECIALHOOK&KNIFEDIAMONDSHARPENERS

MODELCBladeLength:3½in.Features:Retractable;plastichandle;smallandlargegroovesforfishhooksOptions:Availablehandlecolorsarered,green,black,andorange.MSRP:..................$11.95

MODELHLength:¾”×2½”Features:Clipprovidedtoattachtovest,beltloop,orkeychain;grooveforfishhooksMSRP:...................$5.95

MODELSDBladeLength:2½in.Features:Grooveforfishhooks;d-shapedshaft;hookdisgorgerMSRP:...................$6.95

MODELSTFeatures:TaperedshaftforserratedbladesMSRP:...................$7.99

MODELST/KFeatures:TaperedshaftforserratedbladesMSRP:..................$10.95

LanskySharpenerswww.lansky.com

Lansky offers a wide array of sharpeners and sharpening kits foroutdoorandkitchenknives.Lansky'ssharpenerscomeinavarietyofmaterialsincluding:ceramic,steel,diamond,tungstencarbide,pocketsize,andbenchstones.

3-STONESTANDARDDIAMONDSYSTEMPART#LK3DMGrit:Coarse(120),medium(280),andfine(600)Features:Flip-overknifeclamp;sharpeninghonesoncolor-coated,finger-groovedsafetyholders;oneguiderodforeachhoningstone;speciallyformulatedhoningoil;extra-longknifeclampscrews;storagecase;multilingualinstructions

MSRP:..................$84.99

4-STONEDELUXEDIAMONDSYSTEMPART#LKDMDGrit:Extracoarse(70),coarse(120),medium(280),andfine(600)Features:Flip-overknifeclamp;sharpeninghonesoncolor-coated,finger-groovedsafetyholders;oneguiderodforeachhoningstone;speciallyformulatedhoningoil;extra-longknifeclampscrews;storagecase;multilingualinstructionsMSRP:..................$99.99

DELUXE5-STONESYSTEMPART#LKCLXGrit:Extracoarse(70),coarse(120),medium(280),fine(600),extrafineceramic(1,000)Features:Flip-overknifeclamp;aluminaoxidesharpeninghonesoncolor-coated,finger-groovedsafetyholders;oneguiderodforeachhoningstone;speciallyformulatedhoningoil;extra-longknifeclampscrews;storagecase;multilingualinstructionsMSRP:..................$49.99

NATURALARKANSASSYSTEMPART#LKNATGrit:Softstone(300),hardstone(650),blackhardstone(1,200)Features:Flip-overknifeclamp;sharpeninghonesoncolor-coated,finger-groovedsafetyholders;oneguiderodforeachhoningstone;speciallyformulatedhoningoil;extra-longknifeclampscrews;storagecase;multilingualinstructionsMSRP:..................$49.99

PROFESSIONALSYSTEMPART#LKCPRFeatures:Flip-overknifeclamp;sharpeninghonesoncolor-coated,finger-groovedsafetyholders;oneguiderodforeachhoningstone;speciallyformulatedhoningoil;extra-longknifeclampscrews;storagecase;multilingualinstructionsMSRP:..................$55.99

STANDARD3-STONESYSTEMPART#LKC03Grit:Coarse(120),medium(280),fine(600)Features:Flip-overknifeclamp;aluminaoxideandceramicsharpeninghonesoncolor-coated,finger-groovedsafetyholders;oneguiderodforeachhoningstone;speciallyformulatedhoningoil;extra-longknifeclampscrews;storagecaseMSRP:..................$34.99

UNIVERSALSHARPENINGSYSTEMPART#LKUNVGrit:Coarse(120),medium(280),fine(600)Features:Flip-overknifeclamp;aluminaoxideandmediumtriangle-shapehone;sharpeninghonesoncolor-coated,finger-groovedsafetyholders;oneguiderodforeachhoningstone;speciallyformulatedhoningoil;extra-longknifeclampscrews;storagecase;multilingualinstructionsMSRP:..................$44.99

BENCHSTONES

HARDARKANSASSTONEPART#LBS6H

Length:6”×2”MSRP:..................$22.99

SOFTARKANSASSTONEPART#LBS6SLength:6”×2”MSRP:..................$19.99

SOFTARKANSASSTONEPART#LBS8SLength:8”×2”MSRP:..................$22.99

COMBOBENCHSTONES

COMBOSTONEPART#LCB6FCLength:2”×6”Features:Twogritsinonestone

MSRP:...................$9.99

COMBOSTONEPART#LCB8FCLength:2”×8”Features:TwogritsinonestoneMSRP:..................$11.99

CERAMICANDSTEELSHARPENERS

2RODDIAMONDTURNBOXPART#LDTB2Features:Two5”longfinegritdiamondrods;hardwoodturnboxwithinternalrodstorageMSRP:..................$24.99

2-RODTURNBOXPART#LCS5DFeatures:Two5”longmediumaluminaceramicrods;hardwoodturnboxwithinternalrodstorageMSRP:..................$11.99

4RODGOURMETKNIFESHARPENERPART#LCSGM4Features:2mediumgritand2finegrit(forahighlysharpedge)9”aluminaceramicrods;solidhardwoodbase;permanenthandguard;snap-inrodstorageMSRP:..................$39.99

4-RODTURNBOXPART#LCD5DFeatures:Four5”longaluminaceramicrods(2mediumgrit,2finegrit);hardwoodturnboxwithinternalrodstorageMSRP:..................$21.99

8”CERAMICSHARPSTICKPART#LSS8CMFeatures:Handguard;overmoldedrubber,non-slip,comfort-griphandleMSRP:...................$9.99

9”DIAMONDSHARPSTICKPART#LSS9DFeatures:Finediamondgritbondedtoheavy-dutysteelrod;handguard;overmoldedrubber,non-slip,comfort-griphandleMSRP:..................$29.99

9”STEELSHARPSTICKPART#LSS9SFeatures:Handguard;overmoldedrubber,non-slip,comfort-griphandleMSRP:..................$24.99

13”DIAMONDSHARPSTICKPART#LSS13DFeatures:Finediamondgritbondedtoheavy-dutysteelrod;handguard;overmoldedrubber,non-slip,comfort-griphandleMSRP:..................$34.99

13”STEELSHARPSTICKPART#LSS13SFeatures:Handguard;overmoldedrubber,non-slip,comfort-griphandleMSRP:..................$27.99

ERASERBLOCKPART#LERASMSRP:...................$4.99

FOLD-A-VEESHARPENERPART#LCSFVMSRP:..................$17.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONES

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB6CGrit:Coarse(120)Length:6”×2”Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storingcase;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$26.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB6E

Grit:Extrafine(1,000)Length:6”×2”Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storingcase;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$26.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB6FGrit:Fine(600)Length:6”×2”Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storingcase;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$26.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB6MGrit:Medium(280)

Length:6”×2”Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storingcase;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$26.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB6XGrit:Extracoarse(70)Length:6”×2”Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storingcase;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$26.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB8CGrit:Coarse(120)Length:8”×2”

Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storingcase;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$36.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB8FGrit:Fine(600)Length:8”×2”Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storingcase;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$36.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB8MGrit:Medium(280)Length:8”×2”Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storing

case;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$36.99

DIAMONDBENCHSTONEPART#LDB8XGrit:Extracoarse(70)Length:8”×2”Features:Edge-to-edgediamondgritsurface;high-impactplasticself-storingcase;non-slipfeet;overmoldedrubberframe;twosizesandfivegritsavailableMSRP:..................$36.99

DIAMONDSHARPENINGRODS

DIAMOND/CARBIDETACTICALSHARPENINGRODPART#LCD02Features:Tungstencarbidesharpeners;retractablediamondrodMSRP:..................$19.99

DIAMONDSHARPENINGPADSLength:6in.Features:RubberovermoldedhandleOptions:Medium(Part#LDPMD);coarse(Part#LDPCR);extrafine(Part#LDPEF);extracoarse(Part#LDPXC);thesharpeningpadsareavailablein5color-coded1.875”×.75”diamondgritsMSRP:...................$6.99

DOUBLEFOLDINGDIAMONDPADDLEPART#LDFPMF/PART#LDFPCFFeatures:Double-sided;rubberovermoldedhandlesOptions:Medium/finegrit(Part#LDFPMF);fine/coarsegrit(Part#LDFPCF)MSRP:..................$29.99

FOLDINGDIAMONDPADDLESLength:3.5”×.75”Features:Fulldiamondgritsurface;comfort-grip;non-sliphandlesOptions:Fine(Part#LDFPF);medium(Part#LDFPM);coarse(Part#LDFPC);extrafine(Part#LDFPE);extracoarse(Part#LDFPx)MSRP:..................$19.99

FOLDINGDIAMONDRATTAILPART#LFRTFGrit:FineLength:3.5”Features:Rubber-overmolded;comfort-grip;non-sliphandlesMSRP:..................$14.99

RETRACTABLEDIAMONDRODPART#LRRDFFeatures:All-brasscasewithnon-slipgrip;sharpeningrodcanextendto3.5inches;groovedforsharpeningfishhooks

MSRP:..................$18.99

POCKETSHARPENERS

COLDSTEEL®KNIFESHARPENERPART#LTRCSFeatures:Pocket-sized;fortheproprietaryserrationsusedonColdSteel®brandfoldingandfixedbladeknives;safetythumbrests;keychainMSRP:...................$7.99

DIAMONDPOCKETSTONEPART#LDPSTFeatures:1”×3”diamondgrit;fulldiamondsharpeningsurfaceonbothsides;sharpeninggrooveforhooks;carryingpouchMSRP:..................$12.99

DUALGRITSHARPENER/THEPUCKPART#LPUCKFeatures:Easy-to-gripcontouredshape;Dual-GritdesignMSRP:...................$7.99

MINICROCKSTICKPART#LCKEYFeatures:Keychain;tworemovablealuminaceramicsharpeningrodsMSRP:....................$4.99

MINIDOGBONEPART#LCDOGFeatures:Keychain;colorfulpatentedfingerguardsMSRP:...................$3.99

MULTISHARPENERPART#LTRIMMSRP:....................$7.99

POCKETARKANSASSTONEPART#LSAPSFeatures:Twogrooves;leatherpouchMSRP:....................$4.99

SPEEDYSHARPPART#LSPEDFeatures:Twoceramiccrocksticks;recessedareaforacomfortablegripMSRP:....................$3.49

SPYDERSHARPENERPART#LTRSPFeatures:Grooveforsharpeningfishhooks;non-slipthumbandfingerrests;

keychainMSRP:...................$7.99

SHARPENINGHONES

COARSEDIAMONDHONEPART#LDHCRMSRP:..................$19.99

COARSEHONEPART#S0120MSRP:...................$6.99

EXTRACOARSEDIAMONDHONEPART#LDHXCMSRP:..................$19.99

EXTRACOARSEHONEPART#S0070MSRP:....................$5.99

FINEDIAMONDHONEPART#LDHFNMSRP:..................$19.99

FINEHONEPART#S0600MSRP:...................$8.99

FINESERRATEDHONEPART#LSERTMSRP:...................$9.99

MEDIUMDIAMONDHONEPART#LDHMDMSRP:..................$19.99

MEDIUMHONEPART#S0280MSRP:...................$7.99

MEDIUMSERRATEDHONEPART#LSMRTMSRP:...................$9.99

NATURALBLACKHARDARKANSASHONEPART#SOBHAMSRP:..................$14.99

NATURALHARDARKANSASHONEPART#S0650MSRP:..................$10.99

NATURALSOFTARKANSASHONEPART#S0300MSRP:...................$9.99

SUPERSAPPHIREHONEPART#S2000MSRP:..................$14.99

ULTRAFINEHONEPART#S1000MSRP:...................$9.99

TUNGSTENCARBIDESHARPENERS

AXE&MACHETESHARPENERPART#LASH01Features:Comfortgrip;built-inhandguardMSRP:..................$19.99

DELUXEQUICKEDGECAMOPART#LSTCN-CGFeatures:Overmoldedrubbernon-slipgrip;safetythumbrest;lanyardholeMSRP:...................$9.99

DELUXEQUICKEDGEPART#LSTCNFeatures:Overmoldedrubbernon-slipgrip;safetythumbrest;lanyardholeMSRP:...................$8.99

FILLET&BAITSHARPENERPART#LSTCFFeatures:Tungstencarbidesharpeningheads;ergonomicgrip;fingerguard;thumbrestMSRP:...................$7.99

QUICKEDGEPART#LSTCSFeatures:V-shapedtungstencarbidesharpeningelement;ergonomicgrip;fingerguard;thumbrestMSRP:...................$7.99

QUICKFIXPOCKETSHARPENERCAMOPART#LCSTC-CGFeatures:Tungstencarbideblade;CrockStickceramicrodsMSRP:...................$6.99

QUICKFIXPOCKETSHARPENERPART#LCSTCFeatures:Tungstencarbideblade;CrockStickceramicrodsMSRP:...................$5.99

Smith'ssmithsedge.com

Smith's, in business since 1886, provides sharpeners for kitchen,home, sporting, and tools. Smith's provides electric sharpeners,manual sharpeners, and sharpening rods for knives and scissors, aswell as fixed angle pull through sharpeners, precisions kits, andnaturalArkansasstones.

3001–10”DIAMONDSHARPENINGSTEELGrit:Finediamond(750)Features:Layersofmicron-sizedmonocrystallinediamonds;soft-griprubber

handle;oversizedhandguard;hang-upring;plasticsharpeningtipMSRP:..................$29.99

50002–9”OVALCERAMICSHARPENINGRODGrit:Fineceramic(800)Features:Oversizedhandguard;hang-upring;plasticsharpeningtipMSRP:..................$14.99

50005–EDGEPROCOMPACTELECTRIC&MANUALKNIFESHARPENERFeatures:Electric;crossedceramicrodsforfinaledgehoning;pre-setsharpeningangles;soft-griprubberhandle;non-sliprubberfeet;coarsewheelgradeMSRP:..................$24.99

50008–8”DIAMONDTRIHONESHARPENINGSYSTEMGrit:Coarse(325),fine(750),naturalArkansas(800–1,000)Length:8”×2.5”Features:Non-sliprubberfeet;micro-toolsharpeningpadforsmalltools;premiumhoningsolution;sharpeningangleguideMSRP:..................$99.99

50023–DIAMONDEDGEPROELECTRICKNIFE&SCISSORSSHARPENERFeatures:Interlockingdiamondwheelswithmanualsharpeningelements;low

andhighspeeds;Pull2Lockscissorssharpenerforbothright-andleft-handedscissors;edgealignmentslot;honing/serratededgeslot;rubberhandgrip;non-sliprubberfeet;magneticcollectionstripformetalfilings;diamondwheelabrasive;mediumgritwheelMSRP:.................$119.99

50047–EDGESTICKSHARPENERGrit:Finediamond(750)Length:0.375”×2.875”Features:Coarsecarbideblades;fabricstoragepouch;highqualityabrasives;castaluminumhousing;reversiblecomponentsMSRP:..................$23.99

50090–EDGEPROPULL-THRUKNIFESHARPENERFeatures:Precisiongroundcarbides;specially-shapedceramicstones;soft-griphandle;non-sliprubberfeetMSRP:..................$14.99

50138–DIAMONDEDGE2000ELECTRICKNIFESHARPENERFeatures:2-stagesharpeningsystem;diamondcoatedsharpeningwheel;bladeguides;fixedangleceramicstonesMSRP:..................$39.99

50139–DIAMONDEDGE3000ELECTRICKNIFESHARPENERFeatures:Electric;coarseandfinediamondsharpeningwheels;crossedceramicstones;bladeguides;fixedangleceramicstonesMSRP:..................$59.99

50185–JIFFY-PROHANDHELDSHARPENERFeatures:Crossedcarbideblades;scissorssharpeningslot;patented“floating”carbiderod;soft-griprubberhandleMSRP:...................$9.99

50245–CERAMICEDGEPROELECTRICKNIFESHARPENERFeatures:Electric;interlocking,self-aligningceramicsharpeningwheels;initialedgesettingslotwithcrossedpremiumcarbideblades;twomanual,pull-throughsharpeningslots;softgrip;non-sliprubberfeetMSRP:..................$99.99

CCD4–3-IN-1SHARPENINGSYSTEMGrit:Fineinterruptedsurfacediamond(750);twoteardropceramicrods(800)Length:4”×1”×¼”Features:3-in-1sharpener;pre-alignedcarbideblades;protectivestoragelid;

handguard;compartmentforrodstorage;sharpeninggrooveforhooksandsmalltools;non-sliprubberfeetMSRP:..................$19.99

CCKS–2-STEPKNIFESHARPENERGrit:Coarsecarbide/fineceramic(800)Features:Twotungstencarbidebladeswithpre-setangles;carbidesharpeningslots;twocrossedceramicrodsMSRP:...................$5.99

CSCS–4-IN-1KNIFEANDSCISSORSSHARPENERGrit:Coarseceramic(600)Features:Pre-setcrossedcarbideblades;scissorssharpener

MSRP:...................$9.99

DBSC–6”X2.5”COARSSEDIAMONDBENCHSTONEFeatures:325-grit;layersofmicron-sizedmonocrystallinediamondsbandedinnickeltoaflatmetalsurface;moldedplasticbasewithnon-sliprubberfeet;clearplasticlid;micro-toolsharpeningpadforsmalltoolsMSRP:..................$29.99

DBSC115–11.5”×2.5”COARSEDIAMONDBENCHSTONEFeatures:325-grit;layersofmicrosizedmonocrystallinediamondsbandedinnickeltoaflatmetalsurface;moldedplasticbasewithnon-sliprubberfeet;clearplasticlid;micro-toolsharpeningpadforsmalltoolsMSRP:..................$59.99

DBSF–6”×2.5”FINEDIAMONDBENCHSTONEFeatures:750-grit;layersofmicron-sizedmonocrystallinediamondsbandedinnickeltoaflatmetalsurface;moldedplasticbasewithnon-sliprubberfeet;clearplasticlid;micro-toolsharpeningpadforsmalltoolsMSRP:..................$29.99

DBSF115–11.5”×2.5”FINEDIAMONDBENCHSTONEFeatures:750-grit;layersofmicron-sizedmonocrystallinediamondsbandedinnickeltoaflatmetalsurface;moldedplasticbasewithnon-sliprubberfeet;clearplasticlid;micro-toolsharpeningpadforsmalltools.MSRP:..................$59.99

DCS4–4”DIAMONDCOMBINATIONFeatures:Coarse325-andfine750-grit;layersofmicron-sizedmonocrystallinediamonds;micro-toolsharpeningpad;sharpeninggrooveforfishhooksorpointedtools;soft-griprubberhandle;thumbguard;storagehandleMSRP:..................$19.99

DFPK–DIAMONDFIELDPRECISIONKNIFESHARPENINGSYSTEMGrit:Coarse(325),fine(750),fineArkansas(1,000),mediumtriangular-shapedArkansas(600)Length:4”×1”×¼”Features:Fabricstoragepouch;foldingrodguides;diamondretractablesharpener;V-lockvise;premiumhoningsolutionMSRP:..................$49.99

DPSKP–DIAMONDPRECISIONKNIFESHARPENINGSYSTEMGrit:Coarse(325),fine(750),mediumtriangular-shapedArkansas(600)

Length:4”×1”×¼”Features:Fabricstoragepouch;foldingrodguides;V-lockvise;premiumhoningsolutionMSRP:..................$39.99

DRET–DIAMONDRETRACTABLESHARPENERFeatures:Tapereddiamond-coatedreversiblesteelrod;layersofmediumgrit,monocrystallinediamonds;grooveforsharpeninghooks;shirtpocketslip;aluminumhousing;handlestorageMSRP:...................$7.99

DS3–3”DIAMONDSTONEWITHPOUCHGrit:Mediumdiamond(400)Length:3”×1”×¼”Features:Grooveforsharpeninghooks;fabricstoragepouchwithfold-overflapandbeltloopMSRP:...................$7.99

JIFF-S–“10SECOND”KNIFE&SCISSORSSHARPENERGrit:Coarse(800)Features:V-shapedsharpeningslot;scissorsharpeningfeaturewithroundceramicrodMSRP:...................$7.99

MBS6–6”MEDIUMARKANSASBENCHSTONE

Grit:MediumArkansas(600)Length:6”×1⅝”×⅜”Features:Plasticlid;non-sliprubberfeet;moldedplasticbaseMSRP:..................$17.99

MP4L–4”ARKANSASSTONEWITHPOUCHGrit:MediumArkansas(600)Length:4”×1”×⅜”Features:Fabricpouchwithfold-overflapandbeltloopMSRP:...................$6.49

PP1–“POCKETPAL”KNIFESHARPENERGrit:Mediumdiamond(400),coarseceramic(600)Features:Pre-set,reversible,andreplaceablecrossedcarbidesandceramicstones;foldout,taperedround,diamondcoatedrod;lanyardholeMSRP:...................$9.99

SK2–2STONESHARPENINGKITLength:5”×1⅝”×⅜”(mediumstone);4”×1”×⅜”(fineArkansasstone)Features:Built-instonestorageareaonbottomofplasticbase;premiumhoningsolution;sharpeningangleguideMSRP:..................$15.99

SPSK–STANDARDPRECISIONKNIFESHARPENINGSYSTEMGrit:Coarse(325),mediumtriangular-shapedArkansas(600),fineArkansas(1000)

Length:4”×½”×¼”Features:Fabricstoragepouch;foldingrodguides;finediamondstone;V-lockvise;diamondpremiumhoningsolutionMSRP:..................$26.99

TRI-6–6”THREESTONESHARPENINGSYSTEMGrit:6”mediumArkansas(600),6”fineArkansas(1000)Length:6”×1⅝”×⅜”Features:Moldedplasticbasewithnonskidrubberfeet;“V”troughtocatchtheoildrippings;premiumhoningsolution;sharpeningangleguide;6”coarsesyntheticstoneMSRP:..................$29.99

Spydercowww.spyderco.com

Spyderco,basedinGolden,Colorado,makesandsellsunusualknives,from one-hand opening to clips that attach knives to pockets. Theyalsocarryafulllineofshapernersandaccessories.

SLIPSTONEFINE#307FGrits:FineSize:2”×4”Features:Teardropshape;AluminaCeramicslipstone;suedecarryingcaseMSRP:.....................$80

TRIANGLESHARPMAKER#204MFGrits:Medium(brown);fine(white)Size:7”×½”Features:Twosetsofhighaluminaceramicstones;triangularshape;brasssafetyrods;self-containedABSplasticbase

MSRP:.....................$95

Tandywww.tandyleatherfactory.com

In2000,TandyLeathermergedwithTheLeatherFactorytoprovideawidearrayof leatherworkingsupplies tobusinesses, individuals,andothers.WhileTandyfocusesmainlyonleatherkits,thecompanydoesboastonesharpenerforanyhoningneeds.

CRAFTOOLKEENEDGESHARPENERDescription:Thissharpenerhelpskeepyourswivelknifebladeattheproperanglewhilehoning.MSRP:..................$14.99