When I was looking at my mail this morning, pretending to pay attention during my Zoom class for work, the new release from Gerber immediately caught my eye. The new Zilch is a trim liner lock folder with a few handle color variations and a low profile design. I’m a fan of light, affordable, flat EDC knives that I can carry and forget I have on me. The Zilch seemed to tick … [Read more...] about Trending Gear: The Affordable New Gerber Zilch Folder
Knives
Spyderco’s New Thin Line Delica, Endura, Endela and Rescue Folding Knives
Like a lot of first responders I’ve relied on Spyderco for my work carry needs for many years. I rotate my carry here and there, especially when doing T&E work, but I always come back to Spyderco’s in my stable of EDC knives. I carried a Para 2 in G-10 for years, then an Endela for a good while, and for the past year it’s been a Lightweight Para 3. I’ve had others over … [Read more...] about Spyderco’s New Thin Line Delica, Endura, Endela and Rescue Folding Knives
Trending Gear: The Swiss Army 1 Alox Pocket Knife
Do your co-workers get freaked out when you pull your Buck 110 to open a package? Is your Cold Steel Bush Ranger a little too stabby looking to use to slice your kid's apple at the playground. Not to worry. The Swiss Army 1 is the perfect solution for that. The Swiss Army 1 combines a larger blade with classic, friendly Swiss Army looks. The Alox … [Read more...] about Trending Gear: The Swiss Army 1 Alox Pocket Knife
The TRUE Knives SmartKnife+ Puts Multi-Use Tools in a Small ‘Smart’ Package
A stand-alone knife is always better than a multi-tool. What about a stand-alone knife that has had some additions? When the primary purpose of a tool is for cutting, and it retains that foundation, adding some extras can carry a user far beyond standard capabilities. It may not entirely be a multi-tool, but it definitely comes in handy. TRUE Knives has released their … [Read more...] about The TRUE Knives SmartKnife+ Puts Multi-Use Tools in a Small ‘Smart’ Package
Pocket Folder Excellence: The Ambidextrous CRKT Voxnaes Piet
As I get older I appreciate lightweight EDC knives. Don’t get me wrong, big folders are still fun, but I don’t find myself carrying them on a day to day basis much. When I saw the new Piet from CRKT I knew this was one I needed to try. It has great, clean lines, a handy size and, I’ll be honest, I was lured in by the blue scales and light blue backspacer. I’m a sucker for blue … [Read more...] about Pocket Folder Excellence: The Ambidextrous CRKT Voxnaes Piet