Gerber Mark II — A Timeless Classic
The Gerber® Mark II™ was the iconic combat knife of the Vietnam War, much as the Fairbairn-Sykes (F-S) Fighting Knife (British Commando Knife), was the iconic combat knife of World…
Spyderco Canis — Designed by Kelly McCann for Personal Protection
The Canis™ is a recently introduced folder from Spyderco® that was designed by former US Marine Corps Special Missions Officer Kelly McCann for personal protection He brings over 35 years…
US Navy SEAL Designed AMTAC Blades Northman — EDC Fixed Blade Perfection for Combatives to Backcountry
“In close-quarters fighting there is no more deadly weapon than the knife. In choosing a knife there are two important factors to bear in mind: balance and keenness. The hilt…
CRKT Provoke — Kinematic Karambit Folder
The karambit (pronounced kah-rahm-bit) has become a very popular backup knife. Although it could be argued that it’s less instinctive than a straight blade knife, the unique features of the…
SOG Strat Ops Auto — Discreet Automatic Opening Knife for EDC
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools was founded in 1986 by designer and toolmaker Spencer Frazer. Named after the elite Vietnam-era Special Forces military group known as the Studies and Observation…
Hogue EX-F01 Fixed Blade Knife ‒ Designed for Combat and Survival
Hogue.is known for its outstanding firearms accessories. Hogue Knives® continues that legacy. All Hogue knives are designed by custom knifemaker and former Recon Marine Allen Elishewitz and made in the…
Spyderco Matriarch 2 FRN Emerson Opener ‒ Wicked Folder for Personal Defense
The Spyderco® Matriarch™ 2 folding knife has its origins in the C12 Civilian™, one of Spyderco’s oldest and most unique designs. According to Spyderco, the Civilian was developed at the…
Max Venom Dimachaerus — Designed to Make an Impact
Max Venom Products Group may not be the best known knife company, but it makes some very cool and innovative products. The Max Venom Dimachaerus is definitely one of the…
Emerson Knives CQC-7BW Flipper — A Legend Flips Out
Ernest Emerson of Emerson Knives needs no introduction. He’s widely regarded as the father of the modern “tactical folder.” And there’s no more iconic tactical folder than the legendary Emerson…
TOPS Hammer Hawk and Backup Fixed Blade Combo
TOPS Knives recently provided me with its Hammer Hawk tomahawk and Backup fixed blade knife combo for evaluation. It’s a very impressive combo that will meet the field requirements of…