I’m not one to rely on a piece of untested equipment on a hunt unless I have a backup for it, therefore I started the fall hunting season with the Havalon Evolve multi-tool and Rebel in my pack, backed up with a couple of other skinning knives I had used previously. I was anxious to see how they held up over the course of several months of hard use, with Alaska’s and Montana’s big game seasons as the trial runs.
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Havalon Rebel Knife and Evolve Multitool Review
BY Jordan Voigt Published: July 7, 2019 { 0 comments }ZT Knives’ 0470 & 0460TI
BY Levi Sim Published: July 5, 2019 { 4 comments }Dmitry Sinkevich designed both of these knives for ZT, and I just can’t get enough of them. The feel in the hand and the utility of the blade shapes are perfectly matched in these two knives that are both excellent every day carry options. They are utilitarian works of art.
The Distance Your Holstered Gun Is Useless Against A Knife-Wielding Attacker
BY Administrator Published: May 21, 2019 { 9 comments }In some cases, officers allowed perpetrators holding edged weapons to close to 10 to 12 feet before drawing. Some were injured. Their rationale? They feared the shooting would be ruled unjustified if they fired on a felon at too great a distance.
A Supermetal Knife Sharper and Harder Than Any Other: Sandrin’s Nakiri
BY Levi Sim Published: May 20, 2019 { 1 comment }These knives from Sandrin represent innovation in the industry. They’ve completely changed the way tungsten carbide can be used and we think there will be applications across the industry.
Turkey Hunting: What’s In Your Pack?
BY Kristy Titus Published: April 2, 2019 { 4 comments }Turkey season has arrived which means we are packing up our gear in preparation to hit the field. In addition to our tried and true turkey essentials, it’s not too late to make a few additions of some great new products, just in time for turkey season.
Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 7: The Du Hoc from CRKT
BY Clay Martin Published: February 7, 2019 { 3 comments }All that put together gives the knife a vibe. Like it talks to you when you hold it, which is a rarity among weapons. The feel from this one is all primitive.
Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 6: The Super Karambit from Emerson
BY Clay Martin Published: January 31, 2019 { 6 comments }Emerson is a knife company founded on a reputation for hard use blades. They expect you to beat and batter them, which is largely why they don’t come cheap.
Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 5: The Cold Steel Rajah II (A Virtual Pocket Sword)
BY Clay Martin Published: January 24, 2019 { 4 comments }As a defensive tool, the size plays a factor. While I don’t think this is for everyone, it would be the weapon of choice if you had to use a folder in a life or death situation. It has a size and a reach that is well outside anything else in its class.
A Glow-In-The-Dark Knife From Zero Tolerance – SHOT Show 2019
BY Levi Sim Published: January 22, 2019 { 1 comment }Intended as an everyday working knife, this update to the 0393 has a hard finish and a solid, hold-able design. Glow in the dark fibers are interwoven with the carbon fiber and it glows green. It’s made of CPM 20CV with a durable finish and Hinderer customizable parts.
Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 4: The Wharncliffe Minimalist from CRKT
BY Clay Martin Published: January 17, 2019 { 7 comments }But an excessive amount of steel isn’t exactly fun to carry and is often frowned upon by polite society. Much like guns, for discreet carry purposes, smaller is better.






