Gerber just released another USA made folder with premium materials. The Assert is a handy EDC sized knife with a 2.98 inch blade which should make it okay to carry in all but the most draconian places (I'm looking at you Chicago). It has an S30V blade and comes with grey, green of black textured nylon handles, and black oxide, stone washed or satin blades. From some of their … [Read more...] about Gerber Releases Another US Made EDC Knife, the Eminently Pocketable Assert Folder
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Gerber Releases the Scout, an Affordable and Rugged EDC Folder
If you need a rugged pocket knife that won't break the bank for your EDC needs then you may want to look at the new Gerber Scout. The Scout has a 3.19 inch drop point blade with a big oblong opening hole for ambidextrous use. It uses a pivot look which is also ambidextrous and has a reversible deep carry pocket clip. Handle scales are of textured micarta and the … [Read more...] about Gerber Releases the Scout, an Affordable and Rugged EDC Folder
I Love it When a Build Comes Together
This set up was a long time in coming. I've been working on this PF45 for over a year and keep having light strike issues. I swapped the frame and slide internals out to Glock OEM parts, and eventually got a Hooper Gun Works Titan slide which cleared up my issues. She runs like a champ now and is ready for carry. The pistol is an OD Green PF45 in .45 ACP, using OEM mags with … [Read more...] about I Love it When a Build Comes Together
CRKT Launches Three New Ultra-Premium Folding Knives Designed by Legendary Custom Knifemaker Michael Walker
CRKT has been putting a steady stream of premium knives out this year in conjunction with renowned knifemaker's and designer's and many with US production. This time they've teamed up with custom Maker Michael Walker and bringing out a trio of his designed manufactured by Lionsteel of Italy. Check out the press release for details. CRKT, a brand built on innovation, … [Read more...] about CRKT Launches Three New Ultra-Premium Folding Knives Designed by Legendary Custom Knifemaker Michael Walker
Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener
Since I'm known as "the knife guy" in my work and friend circle folks assume that I'm an expert knife sharpener. I pretty regularly get asked to sharpen someone's EDC knife, or hunting or camp knife. Truth is, I probably suck at it as bad as everyone else. Luckily though there are some great systems out there that take the mystery out of sharpening and make it so that anybody … [Read more...] about Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener