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KERSHAW KNIVES folder were only
AVID DESIGN EMERSON KNIVES New camp knives and more getting started with
A light in the handle for illuminated A multi-tool is next the new knives from
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Q&A
A Case pre-1965, also known as Xs down because
the XX mark is underneath Case.
A stag-handled Case canoe with the post-

1965 mark, known to collectors as the USA
THE CASE FOR

mark. This five-year mark was changed once
Case management realized that collectors
were aggressively buying the previous tang
mark.
COLLECTORS
BY J. BRUCE VOYLES
IMPORTANT DATES IN
COLLECTING CASE KNIVES
PHOTOS BY HEATHER BRADFORD 1945-65 The Case XX mark was used on Case knives.
1965 The year USA is added to the Case logo. The XX is

Q: Why is Case such a popular brand with collec- moved to the same line as CASE.
tors?
A: Government regulation catapulted Case to the forefront 1968 The Gun Control Act of 1968 causes many gun dealers to
of knife collecting. add knives to their inventory.
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery has always been a popular brand,
but it wasnt until the U.S. government stepped in that collect- 1970 Case realizes they can stimulate collector interest by
ing Case knives, and knife collecting in general, exploded. changing the logo and they do.
CHANGE THE MARK 1971 The beginning of what still remains an annual changing of
New regulations went into effect in 1965 that required the the Case logo, allowing any knife collector who knows the
country of origin to be marked on U.S.-made knives going markings to determine the exact year of manufacture.
into Canada. In compliance, Case added USA under their
traditional Case XX tang mark. Previously, Case was on one to buy a loose back-up for every knife on the panelthus dou-
line with XX underneath. Adding the USA required mov- bling what would be an opening inventory.
ing Case XX onto a single line.
Instantly, the pre-1965 Case knives became Xs down, and THE PERFECT STORM
were readily dateable. The increased demand by collectors for old knives combined
with the specific delineation between pre-1965 versus post-
RESTRICT FIREARMS 1965 Case knivesand most importantly that hundreds of
With the 1968 Gun Control Act restricting open gun sales, hardware stores across America with panels full of the older
a segment of gun dealers on the show circuit added the still Case XX-marked knives were sitting there ripe for the pick-
unrestricted knives to their inventory. Collectors who found it ingcreated a perfect storm. Collectors swarmed across the
difficult to legally sell guns across state lines turned to knives. country in this knife collector gold rush,buying the complete
boards out of the displays.
A GOOD SUPPLY The hardware dealer, having made the largest knife sale in the
Case has always had a unique approach to their store dis- history of his store, now needed a new panel, and he ordered a
plays. They looked like furniture. They chose cherry wood dis- replacement board from Case. Case sold a complete assortment
plays produced in-house, and the knives were wired to a board of knives that were wired to the panel, and the happy hardware
with a metal tag added stating, SamplesDo Not Remove. store owner now had an intact board of USA-marked knives.
Russ Case had seen other brands put their knives on easily
removable clips, with the result being that there were always MEANWHILE BACK IN BRADFORD
empty spaces on the front panel. Knowing products always sell Case at the time was not up to speedall they knew is they
better from full shelves, he made it difficult to remove the were deluged with their dealers ordering new boards, over-
knives on the front panel of Case displays. This also meant the whelming the Case wire-the-knives-to-the-panel department.
new dealer had to buy a complete panel of knives that they When they inquired from their sales force what was happen-
would be unable to easily hand to a customer, requiring them ing, and learned they were replacing the panels because collec-
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Name The
MAKER
tors were buying the older XX knives,
someone at Case scratched their heads
and had one of those epiphany mo-
ments. I suspect it was something like,
So I can sell a complete new board
with dozens more knives to each store
simply because we changed the tang
mark? Well, I can fix this!
12 MONTHS FREE!
IDENTIFY THE KNIFEMAKER AND YOU CAN WIN A
In 1970, they did. They added 10 dots
under the USA, taking a dot away each FREE SUBSCRIPTION
year. Again, collectors swarmed the
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JIM COOPER
hardware world, now buying the USA-
marked boards, and ordering new THE NEW NAME
boards again from Case.
THE MAKER
Send your entries to
bvoyles@beckett.com
UNINTENDED BENEFIT
With the dating system, it was now HOW WE DRAW
possible to date the exact year a Case The method we use
knife was made, if you knew the non-se- to determine who wins
cret code. The spicy little tidbit added among the correct
fuel to the collecting fire. entries: The entries are
placed in numerical
order, and a random
THE REST IS HISTORY number is generated by
Collectors were collecting other a random number-
brands. Russell had stopped making generating website
pocketknives in 1932. Remington and (www.random.org).
Winchester had both stopped pre-
WWII. Case was the only company
popular among the first wave of knife
collectors that was still making knives.
Between 1965 and 1972, while knife
collecting was fermenting around Case
knives, the other knife manufacturers
were oblivious. They made the same
knives with the same marks without a
panel with their older patterns wired in.
There was no way to tell the old knives There were two hints offered for the February
from the new knives. We did get two winners of our February issue contest. We wrote, Hes new, and hes going to go
contest, but as of press time no entries were yet places. Bob Minekheim was first as identifying
Government regulations forced the received for the April contest. So well continue this rising talent as Brian Nadeau. The winning
until we get a winner for this knife that first subscription from the random drawing was Drew
Case logo change, increased the number appeared in the April issue. Hannon of Minnesota.
of knife collectors (thanks to the 1968
Gun Control Act) and the other manu-
facturers had no clue of the emergence
WHAT YOU WIN, HOW TO WIN
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of knife collecting. already receive KI, you can have your choice of extending your subscription or receiving a one-year
The result is Case had several years of subscription to one of our sister publications (Gun World or Bow & Arrow Hunting). Please state your
choice on your entry.
a head start on the knife collecting Among the correct entries, we will also draw for a second winner. So be sure to enter, even if
market. youre not the first one to respond.
Considering that their knife collect- Send your entry to bvoyles@beckett.com
ing club now has more than 19,000 Please mention promotional code A713LO11-MAY13
Winners are limited to one win every 12 months.
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SPYDERCO INTRODUCES
ENUFF SERIES FIXED BLADES
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pydercos new fixed-blade
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OVERALL: 6.75 inches
three mid-sized fixed-blade knives BLADE: 2.75 inches
with identically sized handles and STEEL: VG10
HANDLE: Fiberglass reinforced nylon
sheaths, but with different blade WEIGHT: 3.8 ounces
profilesclip-point, leaf-shape and RETAIL: $179.95
sheepfoot.
ENUFF CLIP
Enuff blades are just less than 3 inches OVERALL: 6.75 inches
long and made of Japanese VG10 stain- BLADE: 2.75 inches
less. Both the clip-point and leaf-shaped STEEL: VG10
HANDLE: Fiberglass reinforced nylon
blades are flat-ground with a PlainEdge, WEIGHT: 3.8 ounces
while the sheepfoot blade is hollow- RETAIL: $179.95
ground and SpyderEdged. and jimping (tex-
ENUFF SHEEPFOOT
Enuff handles are black injection- OVERALL: 6.75 inches turing) on the spine.
molded FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) BLADE: 2.74 inches The three knives share a
STEEL: VG10
with pinned-together construction. HANDLE: Fiberglass reinforced nylon common sheath design made of
Molded into the FRN scales is Spydercos WEIGHT: 4 ounces injection-molded polymer thats craft-
Bi-Directional Texturinga series of RETAIL: $179.95 ed to accommodate the blade-inserted
traction-angled steps radiating from the SPYDERCO edge facing forward or backward (left or
handles center outward to its edge. Con- 820 Spyderco Way right handed). The sheath also features a
toured three-dimensionally, the handle Golden, CO 80403 G-clip attachment device that adjusts to
800-525-7770
fills out a palm ergonomically and features www.Spyderco.com fit a number of carry positions and attach-
a full-length tang, oversized lanyard hole ment options.
OUTDOOR EDGE COMBINES ORANGE

HANDLE AND SKINNER BLADE SPECS OVERALL: 9.5 inches (20.9 cm)
T
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BLADE: 4.4 inches (9.6 cm)
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GERBER DOWNRANGE
TOMAHAWK SPECS
STEEL: 420HC
D
esigned for breaching and rescue applications, the Gerber HANDLE: Glass-filled nylon
Downrange Tomahawk sharpened ax head is designed to cut WEIGHT: 1.9 pounds
through doors and walls, while the reverse side hammerhead is
made for smashing through obstacles such as doorknobs. The cutaway GERBER
14200 SW 72nd Ave.
handles in the ax head allow the user to get maximum leverage when us-

Portland, OR 97224
ing the pry bar at the end of the handle. The handle is glass-filled nylon. 800-950-6161
www.gerbergear.com
the Gerber Downrange Tomahawk
sharpened ax head is designed to cut through
doors and walls
BENCHMADE BUSHCRAFTER
TOMAHAWK IS IS A SIBERT DESIGN
DIFFERENTIALLY
D
esigned by Shane Sibert, the
USA-made Bushcrafter fea- SPECS
HEAT TREATED tures an S30V stainless steel
blade and contoured green G10 han-
OVERALL: 9.2 inches
BLADE: 4.43 inches
STEEL: S30V
D
ifferentially heat dles with red vulcanized spacers. The HANDLE: Green G10
treated, the 4140 SPECS package is held together with WEIGHT: 7.72 ounces
steel and textured pressed titanium tub- RETAIL $200
HEAD: 7.5 inches
G10 handles make this SPIKE: 3.5 inches ing. The knife
BENCHMADE KNIFE
tomahawk a dynamic tool. WEIGHT: 36.8 ounces comes with a COMPANY
The hawk features a con- RETAIL: $380 rushed full-grain 300 Beavercreek Road
toured wedged end for pry- buckskin leather Oregon City, OR 97045
BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY
ing and includes a sheath with D-ring, 800-800-7427
300 Beavercreek Road
www.benchmade.com
MOLLE-compatible Oregon City, OR 97045 flint rod loop and
sheath. The steel is 4140 800-800-7427 retention strap.
www.benchmade.com
carbon steel.
BUCK ENDEAVOR SPECS

OVERALL: 9.5 inches
IS U.S. MADE BLADE: 5 inches

HANDLE: Fiberglass
reinforced nylon
D
esigned for camping and hiking, STEEL: 420HC

the Buck Endeavor is for outdoor WEIGHT: 6.6 ounces
adventures. With a 9 -inch RETAIL: $70
overall length and weighing in at only 6.6
ounces, this knife is light enough to
carry and strong enough to with-
stand extreme tasks. The
the Buck
Endeavor is
for outdoor
BUCK KNIVES
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adventures.
half-serrated blade is www.buckknives.com
420HC steel. KI
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FIRST-TIME FOLDER
Finally, A Puukko That Folds
THE PUUKKO CARVES OUT AN EXPANDING NICHE AT SPYDERCO
BY KI STAFF
PHOTOS BY TERRILL HOFFMAN AND SPYDERCO
F
innish knifemaker Pekka Tuominen
once said, Every puukko is a knife,
but every knife is not a puukko.
While the puukko is a favorite style of the

Finnish people, it took numerous prototypes and
revisions before Spyderco and Tuominen were able
to turn the traditional puukko design into a folding
clip-it style.
WHAT IS A PUUKKO?
A puukko is the traditional belt knife of the Finnish
people. In its classic form, it features a relatively
short, single-edged blade with a curved cutting edge
and a straight spine. The edge is usually flat ground
with a micro-bevel cutting edge.

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The Nilakka folder has a

Scandinavian-ground blade called a
Scandi grind with full-flat bevels

that flow seamlessly into a micro-
bevel cutting edge.

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NILAKKA
FOLDER SPECS

CLOSED: 4.62 inches
BLADE: 3.51 inches
STEEL: CPM-S30V THE DETAILS
HANDLE: Brown G10 Pekka Tuominen has created a folding DESIGNER
WEIGHT: 5 ounces (139g)
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $309.95
version of a classic puukko called a Nilak-
ka. Named for a Finnish lake, the Spy-
PEKKA TUOMINEN
The Nilakka folding puukko and the
derco/Tuominen Nilakka successfully Spyderco fixed-blade puukko were both
PUUKKO blends equal parts artistic expression with designed by award-winning Finnish custom
FIXED-BLADE SPECS the traditional features of a Finnish knifemaker Pekka Tuominen.
puukko and adds a modern folding blade. A farmer by trade, Tuominen is also a
The frame consists of stainless steel lin- military veteran and one of only seven
BLADE: 3.31 inches
ers and backstrap, and utilizes the Michael puukkoseppamestari (master bladesmiths)
HANDLE: Ironwood or brown
certified by the Finnish Ministry of Education.
G10 Walker-designed liner lock. The finish is
Hes a member of the Scandinavian
STEEL: CMP S30V bead blasted.
Knifemakers Guild and the Finnish Knife
WEIGHT: 3.8 ounces Like the traditional puukko fixed-blade, Association.
SUGGESTED RETAIL: the Nilakka folder has a Scandinavian-
Ironwood $349.95,
G10 $389.95
The fixed-blade
G10 version of the
Tuominen-designed
puukko features a
3 -inch blade and
G10 handles. Its new
for 2013.

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The brown G10

handles are teardrop-
shaped allowing one to
index the knife without
looking, ensuring the user
knows the location of
the knife edge.
ground blade called a Scandi grind with THE TRADITIONAL

full-flat bevels that flow seamlessly into a
micro-bevel cutting edge with a low-drag
edge geometry.
PUUKKO:
RESTRICTED AT HOME
The Puukko received as a
Where handle and blade meet is a subtle
gift in Finland is considered an
ricasso which segues into a PlainEdge
honor, as the giver is
CPM-S30V blade with a Spyderco round presenting a tool for
hole. The single curving cutting edge has a woodworking, food
flat level spine. preparation and self-defense.
The unique Finnish design
G10 3-D HANDLES comes in both mens and
The blade lines up with an earth brown womens versions, with the
G10 handle thats machined in a three-di- differences being the blade
length and decoration. Scouts
mensional teardrop shape. The thicker
consider it a scouting symbol,
portion of the teardrop has an ergonomic
and at one time it was
large radius, tapering narrower at the bot- considered a part of the
tom so the user can orientate the blades national costume. However,
cutting edge in-hand by feel. The level since 1977, the bearing of
spine and lack of choil enable the thumb sharp objects that could be
to be positioned directly on the spine to used as weapons is banned in
Finland. To carry a blade in
public spaces requires a job-
related reasonor a permit.
One of the first
innovations that
Spyderco brought to the
knife world was the
pocket cliphere added
to the first folding
puukko.

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concentrate force and leverage forward

and downward where its needed most The first puukko
released by Spyderco
when cutting. was a fixed-blade
featuring Arizona
A BLADE DESIGNED FOR ironwood handles.
CUTTINGNOT STABBING
Used for cutting as opposed to piercing or
stabbing, puukko blades have no cross-guard or
expanded pommel to block the hand from the
blade. This feature gives the knife its sleek and bal-
anced appearance. An off-the-end silhouette pock-
et clip settles the folder deep and discretely in a
pocket for right-hand, tip-up carry.
MORE TRADITIONAL OPTION

AVAILABLE TOO
For the puukko fan who wants a more tradition-
al approach, Spydercos first offering from Tuomi-
nen was a fixed-blade puukko.
Originally offered by Spyderco with an iron-
wood handle at $349.95 retail, the newest version
of the fixed-blade puukko designed by Pekka
Tuominen is also available with a sandblasted
brown G10 handle. It features the signature
teardrop cross section of traditional puukko thats
not only comfortable during extended use, but also
enables the user to easily orient the blade by tactile
sense.
The puukkos blade is ground from U.S.-made
CPM S30V stainless steel and also features a zero-
ground Scandi edge. The back of the puukkos
blade is also beveled to create a ridgeline near the
spine, further enhancing the knifes performance
by reducing drag during cutting.
The puukkos premium leather sheath features
the signature free floating belt loop that allows
the sheathed knife to move freely with the wearer.
This makes carry of the knife much more comfort-
able than conventional belt sheaths, especially

when hiking over rough terrain. MSRP is $389.95.
BASES COVERED
For the puukko fan, Spyderco has all the bases
covered, from the traditional fixed-blade version to For the puukko
the innovative fresh design of the folding Nilakka. KI
fan, Spyderco has all the
bases covered, from the
DIG A LITTLE DEEPER
ADDRESS traditional fixed-blade
Spyderco
version to the innovative

820 Spyderco Way
Golden, CO 80403
PHONE
fresh design of the folding
800-525-7770 Nilakka.
E-MAIL
customerservice@spyderco.com

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120+
the
hottest knives of the

2013 SHOT SHOW!
THEYRE ALL HERETHE BEST OF THE
SHOOTING, HUNTING, OUTDOOR
TRADE SHOW
BY J. BRUCE VOYLES
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURERS
The Wave designed by Ernest Emerson is for quick opening of the Spydero
Matriarch2a back-up blade for the working professional.
I f the SHOT Show was a sporting event it would be the

World Series and the NCAA National Championship
all rolled into one four-day event.
Every major player is there, putting on their Sunday best and

strutting into the room hoping to catch the attention of the buy-
ers who attend. The show is not open to the public or children. If
youre not qualified as a buyer, dealer, exhibitor or outdoor sports
media, youre likely not to be there. If you are one of those, the
four days of the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show is the
highlight of the year.
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TOO FAST--32 YEARS

OF SHOT SHOWS
By J. Bruce Voyles
I attended my first SHOT Show

in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1981 during
the middle of an ice storm. The
knife company booths were
manned by owners whose names
many of the companies still bear:
Pete Gerber, Pete Kershaw, Chuck
Buck and Al Mar were some of the
people attending that you could
walk up to and talk knives. Col. Rex
Applegate would often rest in my
booth and patiently tolerate my
questions and hunger for stories
from his adventurous years. Men
who are legends were as far away
as a handshake. As the years have
progressed, there are fewer of
those old names around.
At the 2013 SHOT show Chuck
Buck was still there, but invariably
as I toured the booths this year, I
found myself either talking to or
being introduced to the sons of
many of the company owners, or
the successors of the former
owners who have purchased old
familiar names.
The guard has indeed changed.
The old guys now were the young
guns of 32 years ago. Its a group
that dwindles a bit more each year.
When we meet in the show aisles
now the first topic of conversation
is whos still around and who isnt,
and how quick it all has flashed
past.
If youre older, there are only
two words that sum it up, too
fast.
If youre young and reading this,
you may not understand the pain
that comes from saying too fast.
I didnt understand that myself-
- in 1981.

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The 120+ Hottest Knives of the 2013 SHOT Show!
For more than a few knife manufacturers and importers this is the make it or
break it event of the yearand in some instances every new knife that major knife
companies will introduce in the coming year will debut at SHOT.
We spent four days at full tilt to get an eyeball look at the knives you will see
here in this annual round-up, the best of 2013 SHOT from Las Vegas, Nevada.
AVID DESIGN opening. The Model AC-100-CB2-LD has

Best known as the producer of a gun tool a 3-inch modified drop-point blade made of
designed for gunsmiths, the companys 416-layer Damascus. The 4 1/8-inch handle
Revelation is a 4-inch blade straight knife is checkered cocobolo wood with a pocket
with two LED lights in the handle. The clip and a retail of $300.
fixed blade retails for $59.99. There are four additions to the Bear &
Real Avid Son fourth Generation Series, featuring
10700 Hwy 55, Suite 150 high-polished 1095 carbon steel blades.
Plymouth, MN 55441 These new models have walnut handles
800-286-0576 with the Fourth Generation shield embed-
www.realavid.com ded. The four models are a 3 3/4-inch lock-
back, 4-inch three-blade stockman, 3 1/2-
inch Barlow with two blades, and a 3-inch
trapper. Retail on these will
BEAR & SON CUTLERY range from $44.99 to
Bear & Son Cutlery unveiled a wide $52.50.
range of new knife products at the 2013 Bear & Son also intro-
SHOT Show, including several from their duced their new Kodiak
Bear OPS Tactical Division. Series eight new knives
The Revelation
features two LED
Bear OPS tactical knives are headed by with desert ironwood han-
lights in the handle. the new model Stiletto Sideliner lock. The dles. The blades are pol-
3 1/4-inch satin finish dagger blade is ished 440 stainless steel
made of CPM-S30V steel with smooth, and retail in range from
contoured G10 handles, with an an- $68.99 to $73.99.
odized black aluminum frame. Its
scheduled to retail at $140.
Bear OPS has also created a new series
of neck knives starting with the CC-400B.
It has a 2 7/8-inch blade made of 1095 car-
bon steel with a black epoxy coating. Over-
all, its 6 1/4 inches long in a Kydex sheath,
and with neck chain. Retail is $60. There
will be additional knives in the neck knife
series.
Known for their high-definition Damas-
cus steel, Bear is introducing a new auto-
The Bear Fourth matic with push-button
Generation stockman
is one of four new
additions to the
Bear traditional line.

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For the desk-bound knife

aficionado, this abalone-
For the desk-bound, Bear & Son now handled desk knife from
has three 7-inch executive letter openers. Bear & Son will lighten any
The Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel hard business day.
blade is handled in a choice of desert

ironwood, abalone and bone. They come
with a leather desk sheath and a $90 re-
tail price.
Bear & Son Cutlery
111 Bear Blvd.
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-435-2605
www.bearandsoncutlery.com
The Bear OPS Damascus blade folder is

dressed up with checkered wood handles.
BENCHMADE KNIFE model in G10 or cocobolo, a 470 Emis- include a 9 1/5-inch G10-handled
COMPANY sary upgraded with Damascus blade and Bushcrafter knife for, you guessed it,
At first look, the bulk of new for ivory Micarta insert, and Balisongs in bushcrafting. Retail is $200.
Benchmade is a tweaking of existing pat- different blade shapes. The Volli is a new addition to their
terns: a miniaturized Bone Collector A deeper look reveals new designs that Axis Assist line, with a 4.4-inch closed,
Benchmade adds some new blade shapes to their Balisong array, and throws
in a trainer for getting the flipping technique down pat in relative safety.

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heavily contoured and textured G10
handle and an S30V steel blade. Prices
start at $160, with options adding to
the base price.
Benchmade chose to differen-
tially heat-treat a forged toma-
hawk for their entry into the
tactical ax category.
Benchmade Knife Company
300 Beavercreek Road
Oregon City, OR 97045
800-800-7427
www.benchmade.com Benchmades Bone
Collector series now has
a more pocket-friendly
model in wood.
The
Benchmade Triage
now comes in an
auto version if you
live in an area where
its legal to own.
BOKER KNIVES USA

When we stop at the Boker spread at
SHOT, we always leave with a dilemma.
The problem is not if were covering the
new Boker knives, but more which ones
we have to leave out. Their new intro-
ductions are prolific.
The best we can do under those cir-
cumstances is tell you about the ones we
liked bestbut as we do please
remember in many ways
whats here about Boker
is only the tip of the ice-
berg.
Boker pioneered limited edi- Boker has a series of Olive wood-handled folders, and
tion annual knives beginning in 1971 this scout with corkscrew model is the top of the line.
with a three-blade stockman with two

shields that retailed in the $30 range.
Over the years, they have continually up-
The Sal Manero adds some

excitement to appealing blade
designs with this Boker folder.

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s The hottest knives and latest
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graded that annual offering, and this
years limited edition is based on Jens
Ansos Solo design, handled in desert
ironwood and utilizing Chad Nichols
Damascus. These German-made knives
are limited to 999 worldwide, and
retail for $519. A CNC machined
aluminum-handled carry model is
available for $209 retail.
For the traditional enthusiast, Boker is
offering six classic patterns handled in
olivewood, with only 250 of each re-
leased to the American market. Prices Boker also has the Subcom now in or-
range from $74.95 for a penknife to ange handles and named the Dusk, and
$149.95 for a scout utility with Subhilts are revived in the Boker Mag-
corkscrew. num line, not to mention lines of
If you like modern rather than tradi- lights, swords and a
tional, you need look no further than the ton of new related
Sal Manaro model in the Boker Plus accessories.
line. The knife is a titanium-handled Boker Knives, USA
frame lock and a grind with a heavy ar- 1550 Balsam St.
rowhead-style tip. The knife is 8 5/8 Lakewood, CO 80214-5917
inches open, with a 3 1/2-inch blade. 800-835-6433
Retail is $210. www.boker.de/us/
The stubby Subcom has a

legion of devotees who
swear by the concealable
tough design. This year, an
orange-handled model
debuts.
The Subhilt lives in this

retro Boker stag-
handled design.

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A drop point and enough

belly for skinning makes the
Nyala useful in a multitude of
applications. The integral handle and
blade is sturdy and practical.
Boker went to the

handforger community for
this Bowie design by E.
Scott McGhee. He produces
his handmade knives from
Guinea Hog Forge.
Theres the Boker Solo

and then theres this
deluxe limited edition
model for Bokers annual
release.

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BROWNING
The Black Label tactical line
of Browning knives that de-
buted in the pages of Knives
Illustrated last year has added a
dagger called the Backlash for
2013. The knife bears a 5 1/2-
inch blade and is available in ei-
ther a black or coyote tan G10
handle with an $86 retail. An-
other new knife in the tactical
line is called the TripWire that
has a unique built-in wire cut-
ter, although it bears a hefty
$393 retail.
Another Black Label combo
set is the Checkmate knife and
training knife. Both knives
share the same design and
weight, and are handled in G10.
For the collector who likes
their Black Label knives with a
bit of special rubbed on them,
theres the Black Label Damas-
cus Boot Dagger, a USA-made
limited edition of 100 knives.
Russ Kommer lends

his signature to several
Browning knives of his
design under his
Signature series.
This dagger is destined to

be an important part of the
Browning Black Label line.

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Included is a Blade-Tech
sheath with Tek-Loc clip.
Russ Kommer has designed
five models for Browning that
they call his Signature line,
most with AUS-8 blades.
A Browning tactical
Prices range from $110 retail to
folder paired with a $142.
trainer of the same One eye-catching collectible
pattern and weight is
offered as a single
from Browning is a package
package for 2013. consisting of a Browning Bird
& Trout design housed in a
walnut box with the handle
showing a most cuddly Lab
puppy. The Russ Kommer fea-
tures a handy pocket clip and
thumbstud for easy one-handed
opening, and the puppy is all
but guaranteed to produce an
Awwwwww from all fanciers
of the Labrador Retriever.
Browning
One Browning Place
Morgan, UT 84050
800-333-3504
www.browning.com
Something new is a tactical
fixed blade from Browning with
working built-in wire cutters
handled in carbon fiber.
A knife is a knife
but adding a puppy
to the handle
makes it art.

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BUCK KNIVES
Bucks 620 Reaper features an 11-inch length with a 6 3/4-inch
blade. Handle choices are offered in Reaper Black camo or a Viper
Snakeskin pattern. The 420HC drop-point blade features a non-re- Ron Hood had several
flective coating and a $90 retail price. designs in the works at Buck
before his untimely passing.
This year, Buck introduced another Buck/Hood creation, based His design legacy continues
off the designs of the late Ron Hood. The Thug features the inte- with this heavy-duty knife
grated Shock Mitigation System (SMS) to minimize wasted energy called the Thug.
during use, and has a removable CNC-textured Micarta handle.

Measuring 13 inches in overall length and with a weight of 11.6
ounces, this rugged midsize survival knife was built to withstand ex-
treme conditions. Retail is $200.
The Spitfire is a one-hand opening lockback offered in serrated or
non-serrated blades. With an overall length of 4 1/4 inches, the
Spitfire is well suited for an everyday carry knife. The knife is of-
fered in a range of colors and includes an added color streak on the
spine to add to the overall appeal. Suggested retail comes in at $52.
In addition to Realtree Xtra Green, Buck has added even
more styles and designs to their popular-selling knives. Buck
took the Bantam line and expanded it to create more styles
and designs including Realtree Xtra camo, Reaper Black camo,
Head Hunterz camo, Copperhead Snakeskin and Viper Snakeskin.
These new patterns have already created a stir among knife enthusi-
asts and, with several designs to choose from, the Bantam knives
will appeal to each individuals sense of style. Retail runs from $22-
$35.
One not so typical item from Buck this year is their Stowaway kit,
designed for RVing and camping. Its a spreader and cutting board.
The Paperstone board contains a small cutout on the backside with
a strong magnet to securely hold the spreader in place. Suggested re-
tail is $75-$80. Other offerings from Buck include a Clearwa-
ter series of fillet knives.
Buck Knives
660 S. Lochsa St.
Post Falls, ID 83854-5200
800-326-2825
www.buckknives.com
The Spreader
and Paperstone
cutting board are ideal
for camp chores or in the
kitchen. The knife is held in
place on the cutting board
with a magnet.

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Buck is going into

camo handles in a big
way for 2013.
The Reaper from Buck

is available with both a
black camo handle and
the Viper snakeskin
shown.
One knife and two

handle choices from
Buck for this tactical.
A variety of the camo handles available on the Buck Bantam.

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CAMILLUS
The Bush Crafter is the primary
new hunter from Camillus this year,
with a 4-inch blade, canvas Micarta
handle and $99.99 retail price.
They also have added some sturdy
looking tacticals.
The company is also offering a
new design from survival TV show
host Les Stroud featuring an 11
3/4-inch blade with a fire starter
included. Retail on the package
is $77.99.
The Bush
Crafter knife Camillus
from Camillus is 60 Round Hill Road
USA made.
Fairfield, CT 06824
800-835-2263
www.camillusknives.com
No name, but a
number for this
Camillus folder with
G10 handles and a
unique opening cut-
out. The number is
18683.
Open and closed views of a Camillus slide-out knife. The blade coating is a Camillus exclusive.
Les Stroud
is the designer
of this Camillus
camo-handled
machete.

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Camillus offers four new

fixed blades in their
Made in USA selection.

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COAST PRODUCTS thing made before. The patented system moved. Rapid Response knives are avail-
At last years SHOT Show, attendees features a roller-cam built into the blade able in 3-inch and 3.9-inch blade
and the media saw the Rapid Response that the assisting spring rides on. Rapid lengths, which close to 4 and 5 inches,
blade-assist knives from Coast Products Response knives provide a new level of respectively. Both blade lengths are avail-
for the first time. Coast now offers the safety too. Coasts patented Max-Lock able with a full-edge satin/glass-beaded
knife with tanto-style blades, shown for system secures the blade when its closed, finish, or with a black blade thats par-
the first time at this years show. and double locks the blade when its tially serrated.
Designed by renowned custom knife- open. Coast Products
maker and Cutlery Hall of Fame mem- Each blade is tested for sharpness. 8033 NE Holman
ber Ron Lake, it starts with the com- They have ambidextrous thumbstuds Portland OR 97218 |
pletely re-imagined Blade Assist and pocket clips that are easily reversed 800-426-5858 |
Technology system thats unlike any- to the other side of the handle or re- www.coastportland.com
Ron Lakes all-new

assisted opening design
is the heart and
soul of Coast
Products new folder
line introduced in 2012.
This year, a tanto blade
joins the group.
COLUMBIA RIVER
KNIFE & TOOL
Columbia River Knife &
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Tool introduced 22 new prod-
ucts at SHOT. Five items JIM HAMMONDS FE SERIES FIGHTER
were not knives. FEATURES FINGER GROOVE HANDLES AND
Ken Onion has found a
home for his innovative de- AN IMPRESSIVE GO-GETEM BLADE DESIGN.
signs at CRKT, contributing
the Foresight folder this year,
featuring wide finger grooves,
a 3 1/2-inch blade, and a black
ti-ni coated blade. Retail is
$140. His other new knives
include a stainless Ripple as
well, and his Shenanigan is
now available in camo handles.
In other CRKT news, for
black-handle folders theres
the Carajas designed by Flavio The Redemption is the
Ikoma along with a Mike name of this hefty tactical
designed by Ken Onion
for CRKT.

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$9.95/100FT
Genuine 550 lb. Type III, 1/8" diameter
nylon Paracord with a seven strand core.
46 colors available.
This distinctive
swayback design is by
Ken Onion. Its called
the Swindle.
PC101 White
5
PC102 Black
5
PC103 Olive Drab 0
PC104 Coyote Brown
PC106 Charcoal
P
PC108 Burgundy
A
PC116 Colonial Blue R
PC118 Neon Orange A
PC123 Solar Orange
C
Jim Hammond lends his design
talent to a new CRKT tactical
PC127 Desert Camo
O
thats dubbed the FE series.
PC128 Foliage Camo
PC140 G.I. Camo

R
PC139 Galaxy D
Side Release Buckles
Durable plastic side release buckles
used to complete paracord bracelets.
Available in 3/8 and 5/8 sizes.
PC993 3/8 (PKG OF 10) Assorted 6.95

PC995 5/8 (PKG OF 10) Assorted 6.95
JANTZ
1-800-351-8900
knifemaking.com
KI_1305_18-57-SHOT 2/25/13 1:14 AM Page 34
Lerch design called the Enticer.

A couple of Oriental-flavored
designs by James Williams are
the Sakimori single edge and an
all-black folder called the
Otanashi Noh Ken.
Ryan Johnson is well known
for his breaching axes and com-
bat tomahawks. This year, he
brought two such designs to
CRKT, the Chogan and
Kangee. Also on the tactical
front, Jim Hammonds FE se-
ries fighter features finger
groove handles and an impres-
sive go-getem blade design.
Columbia River Knife & Tool
18348 SW 126th Place
Tualatin, OR 97262
800-891-3100
info@crkt.com
www.crkt.com
Llong Mah is the designer for this

G10 handled folder that even
CRKT calls stout. A straight-
edge version is also available.
Matt Lerch is the

knifemaker/designer
behind the Enticer
from CRKT.

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NOT JUST KNIVES

Ken Onions creative genius
does not limit itself to knives.
Those paracord survival
bracelets seem to be
everywhere these daysand
some of us have even gone to
Tennessean Ryan Johnson online videos and tried our
has made a career of hand at making them, but
combat axes of his own leave it to Onion to go one
productionand now he better. He has added a survival
brings this design to saw inside the paracord
CRKTin two variations. bracelet. Its available through
CRKT.
The CRKT Ken Onion Ripple design is

not newthe fact that its now available
in stainless steel is new!

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ESEE KNIVES
EMERSON KNIVES ESEE Knives latest for 2013 is a knife called the Laser Strike, carrying the ESEE
Although he only had a proto- standards of coated blades and canvas Micarta handles. A new touch is the dimple on
type and no photos at SHOT, we the reverse of the handle for using a bow drill for fire building in an emergency situation.
can report that there will soon be an They have also added the option of uncoated blades in their ESEE-4 model, also avail-
Emerson multi-tool. able with orange handles.
Emerson Knives, Inc. A new variation of their Izula skeleton knife has been produced in Damascusan ex-
P.O. Box 4180 clusive available only through wholesaler Blue Ridge Knives.
Torrance, CA 90510-4180 Stepping outside their typical product line, ESEE is also marketing a set of chef s
310-212-7455 knives designed by Ethan Becker. While most associate Becker with his Becker Knife &
www.emersonknives.com Tool line, hes also the author of the bestselling cook book of all time, The Joy Of
Cooking, and he brings the needs of a professional chef to the public in an affordable
package.
The ESEE Laser Strike has a dimple in the back handle The Damascus Izula from ESEE is an exclusive to wholesaler
to accommodate one end of a bow drill for emergency Blue Ridge Knives. To get one, locate one of the many
fire starting. dealers they supply.
The ESSE-04 is
available in an uncoated
blade version with your
choice of two handles
for 2013.
ESEE Knives
This four-piece
TransEquatorial Solutions, Inc.
household cutlery set P.O. Box 99
is from The Joy of Gallant, AL 35972
Cooking author
Ethan Becker.
865-933-8436
www.eseeknives.com

KI_1305_18-57-SHOT 2/25/13 1:15 AM Page 37
Frost Cutlery has

the exclusive license
FROST CUTLERY CO. for knives bearing the
In the days before populating the ca- Alabama National
Champions
ble channels with a television sales show,
designation.
Frost Cutlery was the perennial producer
of licensed knives for Alabama football
teamsand true to form this year, a
Frost commemorative heralds the 2012
NCAA champion Alabama Crimson
Tide.
In other Frost news for this
year, the company has been li- The National Rifle Association has
censed by the National Rifle licensed Frost Cutlery for a group
Association for NRA knives. of knives with the organizations
logo prominently displayed.
Frost Cutlery Company
6861 Mountain View Road
Ooltewah, TN 37363
800-251-7768
www.frostcutlery.com
Sharpener, diamond
GATCO/TIMBERLINE hone and fire starter all in
At first glance, you may think the a single package from
Gatco sharpener new for 2013 is a tacti- Gatco, and with a tactical
configuration.
cal pen. Thats the look from the out-
sidea single sharpener with a kubaton
intent. Unscrew the barrel and you get a
long, slender cone-shaped diamond
sharpener, ideal for serrated blades, com-
plete with groove for hook sharpening.
In a last ditch situation with nothing else GATCO/Timberline Knives
available, it could be used as a self-de- P.O. Box 600
fense weapon. But it doesnt stop there. Getzville, NY 14068-0600
Unscrew the cone sharpener and theres 716-646-5700
a magnesium fire starter. www.timberlineknives.com

KI_1305_18-57-SHOT 2/25/13 1:15 AM Page 38
GERBER GEAR
With the lead of Bear Grylls designing his own
line of knives produced by Gerber, we could expect
additions to the lineand there they were at
SHOT, including an ultra compact
fixed-blade with a 3 1/4-inch blade. The
sheath features multiple lash points. Retail is
$40.
Gerbers standard line is joined by the Outrig-
ger, an assisted opener with an open
frame and a rubberized edge. The
design comes in three sizes, the Mini at $43, the
Standard at $49, and the XL at $55. Size ranges
from 5.88 inches open length to 7.88 inches.
Based on a World War II knife handed down
from Bears grandfather to his father and finally on The Gerber Shift is
to Bear himself, Gerber has taken the classic fea- their newest addition
tures of this family keepsake and made it distinctly to their massive
multi tool selection.
modern in a knife they call the Grandfather.
With a fine-edge blade, corkscrew, flat and Phillips
drivers, bottle opener and file, the compact Grand-
father knife has Gerbers Survival Series trademark
rubber grip, brass end caps and a lanyard ring.
With a closed length of 3 3/4 inches, the knife re-
tails for $32.
GDC ZIP is a series of clip-on tools for a coat,
key ring or backpack. The length of each is just
more than 2 inches. Among the versions available
is a five-size hex wrench, light, utility blade or
four-size screwdriver.
Gerber Propel AO features Gerbers Assisted
Opening 2.0 technology, allowing one to quickly
deploy the blade. The tanto-style 420HC steel
blade is black oxide coated while the slender body
and two-position pocket clip allow for convenient
carrying options. Made in the USA, closed length
is 3.5 inches and retail is $125. Bear Grylls
designed this
Gerber is a major player in the multi-tool game, Gerber multi blade based
and their latest is the Shift with forged, spring- on a knife carried by his
loaded jaws and G10 handles, Throw in large grandfather. The name of
this is, of course, the
full edge and serrated blades, diagonal cutters Grandfather.
and wire stripper on the jaws, innovative
utility blade/scraper, magnetic bit driver and a
combo opener/pry bar and you get 12 components
for $115 retail.

KI_1305_18-57-SHOT 2/25/13 1:15 AM Page 39
K
Gerbers Propel with
tanto blade boasts a
changeable clip to
provide a variety of
carry options.
PROVEN,
LIKE THE
TEAMS THAT
USE THEM.
The GDC ZIP line includes a variety of tools

FORGED
OUT OF TRADITION.
suitable for clipping to a backpack.
HARDENED
IN THE FIELD.
Gerber
14200 SW 72nd Ave.
HONED
FROM EXPERIENCE.
Portland, OR 97224
800-950-6161
www.gerbergear.com
SOG knives and tools are born of the military, preferred
by U.S. Special Forces teams for decades. So whether
youre answering the call of duty or arming yourself with
innovation, lead the way with SOG. sogknives.com
TAKE POINT.
TM

KI_1305_18-57-SHOT 2/25/13 1:15 AM Page 40
HALLMARK
Hallmark Cutlerys headliner for SHOT was the designs of Sean Kendrick. ABOUT SEAN KENDRICK
HALLMARK DESIGNER
His Dreadnaught comes in both a fixed-blade and folding version. Both styles Sean has been crafting knives professionally
feature a unique hybrid blade shape. The folder is a big 5 11/16 inches closed, since 1998, but knives have been a passion since he
while the fixed blade measures 9 11/16 inches. Both have G10 handles and was a child. Craft and design come naturally to the
retail for $89. self-taught Kendrick. His mother is a talented
Hallmark Cutlery artist; his father is a master electrician, plumber
and mechanic; and his great-grandfather was a
P.O. Box 220 blacksmith. Kendrick was recently awarded the
Kodak, TN 37764 Sean Kendricks Best Tactical Knife at the 2010 Spirit of Steel
865-588-0425 Dreadnaught design Show for his fixed-blade Partisan Hybrid. The
www.hallmarkcutlery.com comes in both a fixed-blade version of the Spiraling Demise was
fixed-blade awarded the Best Tactical/Fighting Knife at the
or folding version.
2004 Greater Ohio Valley Knife Show.
HAVALON KNIVES HOGUE, INC

Havalon knives is a division of Havels, Inc. a Hogue is better known for gun grips and tactical accessories than for
Cincinnati-based supplier of surgical supplies in- knives, but thats rapidly changing thanks to an extensive collaboration with
cluding surgical blades and scalpels. The Prianta Texas-based knifemaker, designer and Recon Marine Allen Elishewitz.
series of knives is built around a surgical scalpel Two new models were unveiled at SHOT. The F02 is a fixed utility knife
blade fitted in a knife framethat even includes with a 4 1/2-inch blade and a single-piece polymer frame. Retail is $150.
folders. The EX-04 folder is in the mix this year, with a distinctive wide blade cen-
Their new Piranta Touch knives feature an alu- ter, two blade designs and a button lock. Options include two sizes (3 1/2-
minum folding frame, complete with locking liner and 4-inch) and with CNC cut carbon fiber or G10 handles. These folders
and a rubber inset in the handle. There are a vari- will sell in the $250 to $300 range.
ety of blade shapes that fit these frames including Hogue, Inc.
a fillet version. The aluminum-handled new P.O. Box 1138
models retail for $59.95. Paso Robles, CA 93447
Havalon Knives 800-438-4747
3726 Lonsdale St. www.hogueknives.com
Cincinnati, OH 45227
513-271-2117
www.havalon.com
Havalon knives are built around changeable scalpel blades.

Havalon is a division of a supplier of scalpel blades to the An open and closed view of the latest folder design EX-04 from Hogue. It has a button lock.
medical industry. The design is by Allen Elishewitz.

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U.S.A. MADE PROD

Making Pattern 22 Making Pattern 23 Making Pattern 32
Our J2308 440C satin finish blade shown above is completed

Illustrated above G2231 Orange G10 Basket Weave texture with the K233 Brass Bolster and 1/4" Brass B660 Corby Rivets Pictured above is our J3248 154CM
preshaped handles, J2208 440C satin finished blade, K226 Fasteners. Fitted with our D2325 Rosewood Dymondwood Brass Bolster and 1/8" Brass Pins.
Stainless Steel Bolster and A461 1/4" Stainless Steel T6 Torx preshaped handle, sanded and buffed to a high finish. Ink Walnut Dymondwood preshaped
Fasteners. to a high finish.
Pattern 22 Blades Pattern 23 Blades
Pattern 32 Blades
Pattern 23 blades are cryogenically processed during heat

Pattern 22, our most popular hunter blade, is cryogenically
treated and razor sharp. The blade is flat ground for strength. treating and flat ground for optimal edge holding. Overall length
Overall length 8 3/8", Blade Length 3 1/2", Blade Width 1 3/32", 9 9/16", Blade Length 4 5/8", Blade Width 1", Blade Thickness
5/32". Bolster holes 1/8", Handle Holes 1/4", Thong Hole 1/4". Pattern 32 blades are cryogenical
Blade Thickness 5/32". Bolster holes 1/8", Handle Holes 1/4",
Available in 440C, D2 and offered in peened or satin finish. treating for optimal edge holding
Thong Hole 1/4". Available in 440C, D2 and offered in peened
or satin finish. Overall length 7 5/8", Blade Length
CAT.# STEEL FINISH TEMPER HRC PRICE
Blade Thickness 1/8". Bolster hole
CAT.# STEEL FINISH TEMPER HRC PRICE J2308 440C Satin Cryo 57-58 29.95
Thong Hole 1/4". Available in D2, 1
J2208 440C Satin Cryo 57-58 29.95 J2328 D2 Satin Cryo 59-61 29.95
peened or satin finish..
J2228 D2 Satin Cryo 59-61 29.95
Torx Fasteners Handles
Bolsters CAT.# STEEL FINISH TEMP
J3228 D2 Satin C
J3248 154CM Satin C
J3208 440C Satin C
Orange G10 - Honeycomb J3289 Damascus Etched C
Olive Drab G10 - Basket Weave J3298 1095 Satin C
J329K 1095 Black C
Bolsters are offered in 260 Torx Screw assembly includes J329G 1095 Green C
brass and 410 stainless, two 1/4" stepped brass J329T 1095 Tan C
both with matching pins. In bushings and four T6 torx
two thickness 3/16" for G10 screws. Use with G10 and
contoured handles and 1/4" Micarta textured handles. Blue G10 - Honeycomb Red G10 - Honeycomb
Bolsters
for Dymondwood handles. CAT.# TYPE ALLOY PRICE Contoured & Textured Handles for Pattern 22 and Pattern
Listed below. B451 Torx Brass 3.95 23. Dymondwood handles are smooth with no texture. The
CAT.# THICK ALLOY PRICE A461 Torx Stainless 4.95 G10 handles are available in Basket Weave and Honeycomb
textures. Cut slightly oversize for proper fitting to blade and
K211 3/16" Brass 6.95 Corby Fasteners bolster.
K216 3/16" Stainless 6.95
K213 1/4" Brass 6.95 CAT.# COLOR MATERIAL TEXTURE PRICE P
K214 1/4" Stainless 6.95 D2125 Rosewood Dymondwood None 16.95
D2149 Black Ink Cocobolo Dymondwood None 16.95
Thong Tubing Corby assembly includes two G2111 Black G10 Basket Weave 21.95 C
Optional thong hole tubing is G2131 Orange G10 Basket Weave 21.95
1/4" brass bushings and two Bolsters are oversize, for B
listed below. Use TM64 drill to G2151 Olive Drab G10 Basket Weave 21.95
1/4" corby rivets. Use with proper fitting and include two A
drill handles. G2123 Red G10 Honeycomb 21.95
Dymondwood handles for matching pins. Customers
CAT.# DIA. ALLOY PRICE flush surface. G2133 Orange G10 Honeycomb 21.95
G2143 Blue G10 Honeycomb 21.95 generally fit bolsters and
B210 1/4" Brass .75 CAT.# TYPE ALLOY PRICE polish front edges before
A210 1/4" Stainless .99 O
peening it to the blade.
TM64 .252" HSS Drill 3.25
B660 Corby Brass
A624 Corby Stainless
3.49
3.49
Making Pattern 45 CAT.# THICK ALLOY PRICE
l
d
Making Pattern 44 K323 3/16" Brass 6.95
C
K324 3/16" Stainless 6.95
B
A
T
The photo above shows our completed J4508 440C satin finish
The photo above shows our J4408 440C satin finish blade blade. Braided with PC127 Desert Camo and PC102 Black Handles
completed with PC125 Imperial Red Paracord. Paracord.
Pattern 45 Blades
O
Pattern 44 Blades
Black Ink Walnut Dymondwood

Pattern 44 flat ground blades. Overall length 6 1/2", Blade
Pattern 45 blades. Overall length 7 3/16", Blade Length 3 1/4", Contoured & Textured Handles for
Length 2 1/2", Blade Width 1 1/8", Blade Thickness 1/8".
Blade Width 1 1/16", Blade Thickness 1/8". Available in D2, handles are smooth with no textu
Available in D2, 440C and offered in peened, satin or Teflon
440C and offered in peened, satin or coated finish. available in Basket Weave texture.
coated finish.
CAT.# STEEL FINISH TEMPER HRC PRICE CAT.# STEEL FINISH TEMPER HRC PRICE CAT.# COLOR MATERIA
J4408 440C Satin Cryo 57-58 29.95 J4508 440C Satin Cryo 59-61 29.95 D3251 Black Ink Walnut Dymondwo
J4428 D2 Satin Cryo 59-61 29.95 J4528 D2 Satin Cryo 59-61 39.95 D3253 Black Ink Rosewood Dymondwo
J4498 1095 Satin Cryo 57-58 29.95 J4598 1095 Satin Cryo 57-58 29.95 G3211 Black G1
J449K 1095 Black Cryo 57-58 29.95 J459K 1095 Black Cryo 57-58 29.95 G3221 Red G1
J449G 1095 Green Cryo 57-58 29.95 J459G 1095 Green Cryo 57-58 29.95 G3231 Orange G1
J449T 1095 Tan Cryo 57-58 29.95 J459T 1095 Tan Cryo 57-58 29.95 G3251 Olive Drab G1
KI_1305_43 3/5/13 2:48 AM Page 43
ODUCTS BY JANTZ
Making Pattern 31 PAT T ER N 31
DAMASCUS
Our Completed J3148 154CM satin finish blade with K316
154CM
8 154CM satin finish blade with K323
B ss Pins. Handled with D3251 Black
Stainless Bolster and A461 1/4" Stainless Torx Screw Fasteners.
The handle is M3131 Red Linen Micarta with Basket Weave
1095
eshaped handle, sanded and buffed texture, sanded and buffed to a high finish. D2
Pattern 31 Blades
Pattern 31 flat ground blades are cryogenically processed during

c yogenically processed during heat heat treating for optimal edge holding capability. Overall length
g holding capability. Flat Ground. 7 5/8", Blade Length 3", Blade Width 1 1/8", Blade Thickness
e Length 3 1/8", Blade Width 1", 5/32". Bolster holes 1/8", Handle Holes 1/4", Thong Hole 1/4".
ster holes 1/8", Handle Holes 1/8", Available in D2, 154CM and offered in peened or satin finish.
in D2, 154CM, 440C and offered in
CAT.# STEEL FINISH TEMPER HRC PRICE
J3128 D2 Satin Cryo 59-61 29.95
TEMPER HRC PRICE J3148 154CM Satin Cryo 58-59 34.95
t Cryo 59-61 29.95 J3189 Damascus Etched Cryo 58-60 69.95
Cryo 58-59 34.95 J3198 1095 Satin Cryo 57-58 29.95
Cryo 57-58 29.95 J319K 1095 Black Cryo 57-58 29.95
Cryo 58-60 59.95 J319G 1095 Green Cryo 57-58 29.95
Cryo 57-58 29.95 J319T 1095 Tan Cryo 57-58 29.95
Cryo 57-58 29.95
Cryo 57-58 29.95 Bolsters Torx Fasteners
Cryo 57-58 29.95
Fasteners
Bolsters are offered in 260 Torx Screw assembly includes
brass and 410 stainless, two 1/4" stepped brass
both with matching pins. In bushings and four T6 torx
two thickness 3/16" for G10 screws. Use with G10 and
Package of 6 handle pins contoured handles and 1/4" Micarta textured handles.
available in brass and for Dymondwood handles.
CAT.# TYPE ALLOY PRICE
stainless steel. Listed below.
CAT.# THICK ALLOY PRICE B451 Torx Brass 3.95
CAT.# SIZE ALLOY PRICE A461 Torx Stainless 4.95
K311 3/16" Brass 6.95
for
wo
B826 1/8 Brass
A846 1/8 Stainless
1.99
1.99
K316 3/16" Stainless 6.95 Corby Fasteners
K313 1/4" Brass 6.95
ers K314 1/4" Stainless 6.95
nd Thong Tubing
ore
Optional thong hole tubing is
Thong Tubing
listed below. Use TM64 drill to Optional thong hole tubing is Corby assembly includes two
CE drill handles for tubing. listed below. Use TM64 drill to 1/4" brass bushings and two
drill handles. 1/4" corby rivets. Use with
95
CAT.# DIA. ALLOY PRICE Dymondwood handles for
6 95 CAT.# DIA. ALLOY PRICE
B320 1/4" Brass .75 flush surface.
B310 1/4" Brass .75 CAT.# TYPE ALLOY PRICE
A320 1/4" Stainless .99
A310 1/4" Stainless .99
TM64 .252" HSS Drill 3.25 B660 Corby Brass 3.49
TM64 .252" HSS Drill 3.25
A624 Corby Stainless 3.49
Handles
Orange G10 - Basket Weave
Black G10- Basket Weave
wood Black Ink Cocobolo Dymondwood
t
dles for Pattern 32. Dymondwood
no texture. The G10 handles are
Contoured & Textured Handles for Pattern 31. Dymondwood
handles are smooth with no texture. The Micarta and G10 knifemaking.com
exture. handles are available in Basket Weave texture.
MATERIAL TEXTURE PRICE CAT.# COLOR MATERIAL TEXTURE PRICE 1-800-351-8900
JANTZ
Dymondwood None 16.95 D3149 Black Ink Cocobolo Dymondwood None 16.95
Dymondwood None 16.95 M3131 Red Linen Micarta Basket Weave 16.95
G10 Basket Weave 21.95 G3111 Black G10 Basket Weave 21.95
G10 Basket Weave 21.95 G3131 Orange G10 Basket Weave 21.95
G10 Basket Weave 21.95 G3151 Olive Drab G10 Basket Weave 21.95
G10 Basket Weave 21.95 G3161 Blue/Black G10 Basket Weave 21.95
KI_1305_18-57-SHOT 2/25/13 1:15 AM Page 44
The Becker Knife & Tool extreme duty line is joined by

KA-BAR KNIVES, INC. the Becker Crewman, a 10 7/8-inch knife made of 0.118
KA-BAR knives is offering a wide array of knives for inch 1095 steel. Retail is $121.45. A new version of the
2013, headlined with those fluorescent green-handled Zom- skeleton knife was introduced as well, the 7-inch BK34
bie knives, with two choppers added to the fold in the form DEskabar, retailing at $79.53.
of the Zomstro and Swabbie. As flashy as the green handles One not quite a knife but still interesting addition to their
may be, for the non-zombie hunters who enjoy the practical SHOT Show introductions is a pry bar tool called the Law
knife designs but do not anticipate a zombie attack, the Enforcement Master Key, which is 13 inches long with a 4-
knives also come with more subdued black handles. The inch blade and G10 handles. Retail is $93.57. There are more
Zomstro is 15 1/2 inches overall with a 10 1/4-inch blade. knives in the KA-BAR line but these are most worthy of
The larger Swabbie is a scimitar-shaped blade hefting in at your perusal.
18 inches with a 12 1/2-inch blade. KA-BAR Knives, Inc.
The traditional Dogshead series of KA-BAR folders has a 200 Homer St.
new twist this year, with copper bolsters, bone handles and Olean, NY 14760
dogshead in two sizes of lockback, retailing starting at 716-372-5952
$129.61. www.kabar.com
The Crewman is the newest

addition to the Becker Knife
& Tool line of KA-BAR.
Its best to have the

Zombie knife when
zombies attack. Two new
additions are the Zomstro
and the Swabb.
This his and her set of lockback folders from

KA-BAR is based on a Bob Dozier design.
A new twist on an old

themethe Dogshead
shield has been used
on KA-BAR knives The KA-BAR Master Key is a sharp pry
since the 1920s. This bar designed for law enforcement.
year, the shield and
bolsters are copper.

KI_1305_18-57-SHOT 2/25/13 1:15 AM Page 45
KERSHAW KNIVES
Kershaw Knives come to us from two directions, their Zero Tolerance tactical
line and the more traditional Kershaw models. Among the 16 new models intro-
duced at the 2013 SHOT show, the ones that caught our eye include the Claude
Rexford-designed ZT801 retailing at $240.
The 566 made of Elmax steel is a strong folder with a $180 retail price. As the
pioneer of the assisted opening knife, Kershaws new 0770 gives the user both a Rick Hinderer
flipper and assisted opening in an aluminum-handled folder. Retail is $140. Rick is a knifemaker and an
EMT who gives his
Hinderers 1556II frame lock is also new from Kershaw. Kershaw knife designs
Our personal favorites were three knives that would fall into the camp knife to like this frame lock a
machete class. With strong functional blade shapes, and a choice of 10-, 14- or first responder
influence.
18-inch models, there are few outdoor requirements that one of these three
would not fill.
Kershaw Knives
KAI USA Ltd.
18600 SW Teton Ave.
Tualatin, OR 97062
503-682-1966
www.kershawknives.com
Three big
Kershaw knives for the
outdoors feature Kraton
handles and lengths of
10, 14 and 18 inches.

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Raptor Design Engineer Melissa Covel.
But the worst thing we could do is
make something that has too many fea-
tures and complicates use in chaotic,
tense, life-threatening situations. Every
Tactical scissors? You bet. Leatherman brings the multi-tool approach to shears for tactical/first
feature on these shears was requested by responder situations. They fold compactly, will attach with the belt clip, and theres even a holster for
the medics we worked with and we took them.
OUTDOOR EDGE
ONTARIO Outdoor Edge makes
Ontario brought out a new folder called knives with a primary
the Decima, an all-black 3-inch blade. emphasis on game pro-
Overall length is 8.1 inches, and retail is cessing. This year that
$154.95. effort extended into their
The Air Force Para Rescue team was the Wild-Pak Game Pro-
origination of the Ontario Wyvern Ax cessing Set, a light-
which features a cutting edge, breaching weight, eight-piece field-
claw and pick in a 19-inch package. Steel to-freezer game
for this one is 5160. Retail is $394.95. processing set with all
OKC the tools to get the job
Ontario Knife Co. done. It comes complete
P.O. Box 145 with full-tang caping
Franklinville, NY 14737 knife, gut-hook skinner,
800-222-5233 boning knife, carbide All you need for game processing comes in the Wild-
www.ontarioknife.com sharpener, wood/bone Pak set, an eight-piece set from Outdoor Edge.

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saw, ribcage spreader and game cleaning gloves all in a hard-side

carry case. Non-slip rubberized blaze-orange handles never get REMINGTON
lost and feature a horn pattern inlay for enhanced grip. Total Remingtons most eye-catching knife is a sheep horn-
weight is 2.6 pounds. The sets yours for $61.95. handled hunter in their Premiere Series. Also new is a
Outdoor Edge Cutlery Corp. companion piece for the Remington 700 rifle in the
9500 W. 49TH Ave, Unit A-100 form of a walnut-handled guthook called, naturally, the
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Remington 700.
800-447-3343
www.outdooredge.com Remington Arms Co.
870 Remington Dr.
P.O. Box 700
Madison, NC 27025-0700
800-243-9700
www.remington.com
PUMA
Two new stag-handled fixed blades head the offerings from
Visit us:
Puma. The Elk Hunter is 8 1/2 inches long with a retail just
short of $120, and the Blacktail is 7 inches overall with a 3 1/2-
inch blade. Retail is $87.95.
Puma Knife Co., USA
www.pumaknifecompanyusa.com
KNIVESILLUSTRATED.COM
QUEEN CUTLERY
COMPANY
Queen Cutlerys entry into the tactical world is two folders
handled in black G10 with ATS-34 steel and front locks. The
largest is 4 inches long closed, and each comes with a lanyard
lace. For their collectible Schatt & Morgan series, they are bring-
ing back the Keystone shield.
With the acquisition of Queen by Daniels Family Cutlery, we
can expect a lot of new knives in the coming year outside of de-
buts at the SHOT Show and Blade Show.
Queen Cutlery Co.
P.O. Box 145
Franklinville, NY 14737
800-222-5233
www.queencutlery.com
Queens Q-TAC folders are

front locks presented at
SHOT for the first time.

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SOG SPECIALITY
KNIFE & TOOL
SOG announced an association with
Steven Rinella, host of the Sportsman Chan-
nels MeatEater as a kickoff for 10 new
knives in their hunting line. (Their Hunts-
point line of fixed blades available in co-
molded rubber or wood first debuted in the
pages of KI last issue). The line ranges from
$80 to $160.
Their Twitch now comes in two wood-han-
dled versions, the Twitch II at $85 while the
larger Twitch XL retails at $120.
Other new knives in the line for 2013 in-
clude the folding blade SlipTron, and the new
Tangle with nearly 5 feet of paracord
wrapped around its skeletonized handle. The
BadAx Backcountry is designed for outdoor
enthusiasts with a saw hidden in the handle,
and the BadAx Basecamp has a forged head.
Sog Speciality Knives & Tools At a bitter cold Media Day at the Range, SOG provided knife-throwing demonstrations using SOG
6521 212th St. Southwest throwing knives, of course.
Lynnwood, WA 98036
www.sogknives.com
The Tangle features 5 yards of paracord wrapped

around the handle.
Steven Rinella demonstrated his food preparation

technique with a variety of SOG knives at a SHOT
Show press event.
STEVEN RINELLA-MEAT EATER

Author, hunter and television personality
Steven Rinella, known by fans and outdoor Jason Brous is the designer for the SOG Growl hunter featuring a unique handle
enthusiasts for his work on the Sportsman design. KI readers got an advanced look at this knife in 2012.
Channels hit series MeatEater, will partner
with SOG Specialty Knives & Tools as the award-
winning company unveils its new line of hunting
knives in 2013.
Steven lives a lifestyle that represents the
folks we know who will be using our knives and
tools in the woods and fields of North America,
said Nando Zucchi, Vice President of Marketing at
SOG.
Rinellas series MeatEater chronicles his
process from sustenance hunting to the
preparation of the meal. His book, Meat Eater:
Adventures From The Life Of An American The one-piece Snarl is a Wharncliffe-shaped skeleton knife designed
Hunter, is on shelves now. by Jason Brous for SOG.

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The SOG BadAx

Backcountry features
a saw that nests in the
handle.
The two SOG

Twitch models are
wearing new wood
handles in 2013.
SPARTAN BLADES
With 43 years combined Infantry and Special
Forces experience, the Spartan team of Curtis
Iovito and Mark Carey bring combat knife design
to the table. Its not surprising that their latest
knife design would be a collaboration between
Spartan and retired Green Beret knifemaker Kim
Breed. This 11-inch fixed blade is ground from
3/16-inch steel, and is available in black or green
canvas Micarta. The basic model retails for $385.
A first-time folder is now in the line for this
formerly fixed blade only selection. The Akribis
folder is 8 1/2 inches overall with a 3 1/2-inch
blade of S35VN steel. It comes handled in carbon
fiber or black G10 and starts with a retail of
$445.
Spartan Blades USA
P.O. Box 620
Aberdeen, NC 28315
910-757-0035
www.spartanbladesusa.com A trio of Special Forces vets collaborated in the design of the Spartan-Breed combat knife.

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SPYDERCO
Spyderco continues their legacy of in-
novation with a variety of lockbacks all
featuring the patented Spyderco Round
Hole for easy thumb opening. They have
also added some new fixed blades to
their knives. Here are some we think are The Spyderco Laci
going to get a lot of attention. Szabo folder has an
Spydercos new Matriarch2 Emerson ergonomic angle
coupled with a
Opener combines cutting power with the wicked-looking blade.
high-speed deployment capability of the
Emerson Wave opening device. The The handle is a textured earth-brown blade, the folder has a Spyderco com-
Matriarch2 traces its lineage to one of G10 scale with a thick titanium liner on pression lock.
Spydercos oldest and unique designs: the one side and a solid titanium scale on the The Szabos ergonomic handle fea-
C12 Civilian. Developed in response to a other. The titanium scale forms the tures gold-line carbon fiber laminate
request from a U.S. federal law enforce- foundation of the knifes Reeve Integral scales with internal stainless steel liners
ment agency, the Civilian was designed Lock (generically called a frame lock but and a four-position pocket clip. The real
as a personal defense weapon for under- actually designed by knifemaker Chris world events Mr. Szabo has experienced
cover narcotics officers operating with- Reeve). The 4.5-inch closed Southard as a martial artist and U.S. Marine veter-
out firearms. It featured a reverse S advanced Spyderco folder retails for an positively influence the design of his
edge profile that replicates the mechan- $399.95. Spyderco collaborative folder. This piece
ics of an animals claw. With his second collaboration with is for specialized self-defense. Overall
In the late 1990s, Spyderco mated the Spyderco, Laci Szabo created the scimi- open length is 10.31 inches.
Civilians revolutionary blade design with tar-like blade for the Laci Szabo folder. Ed Schempps Tuff folder is a reflection
the fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) Made from CPM S30V steel, the blade of his technical understanding of knife-
handle of the Endura model to create is ground with a full-length swedge and making and his appreciation of hand tools
the Matriarch. The Matriarch2 followed is 4.6 inches long. To support the large that are exceptionally functional and re-
in 2012 and the new Matriarch2 Emer- quire low maintenance. Being a third-
son Opener continues this evolution. generation wheat farmer and a profes-
The blade of the Matriarch2 is hollow sional knifemaker has conditioned Ed
ground from VG10 stainless steel. The Schempp into becoming a hearty, hard-
patented Wave by custom knifemaker working and strong individual.
Ernest Emerson hooks on the lip of the The Schempp Tuff is large and de-
pocket as the knife is drawn to open the signed for ergonomic daily use with a
blade as the knife clears the pocket. tough and forceful cutting edge. The
The Matriarch2 injection-molded blade has a drop-point profile with a
fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle has fuller (grove) running its length. The
what Spyderco calls Bi-Directional Tex- primary purpose of a fuller is to lessen
turing. Retail is $144.95. the weight of a large and heavy blade
The Southard folder is the first Spy- and keep it structurally strong. The
derco knife to feature a flippera Schempp Tuff s fuller additionally func-
small integral tab that extends from the tions as a guiding-channel that positions
tang of the blade on the cutting edge the thumb directly to the Spyderco
side. Brad Southard is the custom knife- Round opening hole, by-feel, for non-vi-
A safe way to introduce youngsters to
maker who specializes in folder designs the workings of a knife is this wood kit
sual opening even in a gloved hand.
and is the father of the Southard folder. from Spyderco. The handle is fabricated with a ma-
chine-dimpled G10 front scale and the
LACI SZABO back scale thats a dimpled titanium slab.
Laci Szabo became a knife designer and cutlery purveyor in 1993. He immediately created The scales and blade are assembled using
notice on the knife industry radar as a principle self-defense and martial arts expert with a an oversized pivot and the blade locks
talent for designing the specialized tools used in these practices. with a frame lock mechanism. An hour-
Laci Szabo follows a knifemaking philosophy of adapt the tool to the human form, not the glass pocket clip offers four-position
other way around. He believes theres no perfect knife, but the best possible knife and skill
for personal defense is achieved individually, through training.
pocket carry with the knife tip up or
down and for right- or left-handed carry.

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Open length is 8.85 inches. scale model of the Spyderco Dragonfly contains small parts so adult supervision
The Spyderco Dragonfly Wooden pocketknife. Step-by-step assembly in- is required.
Knife Kit is an educational craft-toy, de- structions will teach children (and Spyderco
signed to introduce and inspire children young-hearted adults) about the con- P.O. Box 800
(age seven and up) to beginning levels of struction and internal workings of a 820 Spyderco Way
woodworking and knife collecting. Pack- lockback folding knife. The assembled Golden, CO 80403
aged inside a hinged tin are precisely cut folder has a wooden blade with no sharp 800-525-7770
and drilled wooden parts to build a full- cutting edge and no pocket clip. This kit www.spyderco.com
STONE RIVER GEAR duced a zebrawood-handled four-piece for $89.95, or desert ironwood for
Stone River Gear is a knife company set of household knives with a counter- $99.95.
originated by a group of Schrade USA top holder. Retail is $174.95. Stone River Gear
alums, whose knives tend to lean toward Stone River Gear also introduced P.O. Box 67
ceramic blades in various configurations, three ceramic blade folding knives, in Bethel, CT 06801
in many instances pioneering the first white stag for $109.95 retail, olivewood www.stonerivergear.com
ceramic knives of that particular type.
Several of those debuted this year, with a
Change-Blade hunting knife that comes
with two ceramic blades, one a spear
point, the other a trailing point, plus an
AUS-8 steel blade the same as the ce-
ramic trailing point. The handle is G10,
and the overall knife is 8 3/4 inches long.
Retail for the handle and all three blades
is $149.95.
The company also introduced a pair of
paracord-wrapped handle neck knives, in
a choice of a white clip or black tanto ce-
ramic blades. Each knife is a little more
than 5 1/2 inches overall, and comes Stone River Gears exchange a blade features two
ceramic blades and an AUS8 steel blade. The Paracord-wrapped ceramic neck knives are new
with a Kydex sheath. Each knife is indi-
handle is G10. from Stone River Gear.
vidually boxed and can be had for
$49.95.
In addition to producing ceramic
sporting knives, the company also intro- TOPS KNIVES
TOPS Knives has added a new hefty folder called the Xcest Delta, a 4 1/2-
inch closed wide blade folding version of their Xcest Alpha fixed blade. The
blade starts out as 3/16-inch N609C steel. The handles are blue/black G10, inlet
with a divot on each side for use when using a blow drill. It does have a pocket
clip and sheath, and the pocket clip is recessed in the handle. Retail is $200.
The Light Trekker is, as its name implies, a light knife with a lot of tough fea-
tures. Designed by Ashley and Joe Flowers along with Leo Espinoza, the knife
features positive grip traction squares set into the handles. The blade is flat
ground and comes with a three-rod fire starter and emergency whistle. Retail is
$159.95.
One TOPS knife you will not want to miss is the Diving Sparrow, a tough
Wharncliffe-shaped blade designed by KIs own Field Editor Abe Elias. Retail is
an affordable $49.95.
TOPS Knives
P.O. Box 2544
Idaho Falls, ID 83403
Stone River Gear offers this design in a choice of 208-552-2945
three handles. Stag is shown here, but its also
available in olivewood and desert ironwood.
www.topsknives.com

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W.R. CASE & SONS bomb shield. The blades are embellished tom, a legendary bone cutter who emi-
CUTLERY CO. with Cases Limited XX Edition art- grated from Sheffield, England and
Heading the new Case knives for work. The Limited XX Edition Series founded Winterbottom Cutlery Works
2013 is a Tony Bose-designed Wharn- XXIX Smooth Moss Green Bone family in New Jersey in the early 1920s.
cliffe Trapper limited to 1,000 knives will feature eight popular patterns, in- The eight patterns that make up the
and depending upon handles will retail cluding a Trapper, BackPocket, Russ- Winterbottom Jigged Ginger Ale family
from $375 to $625. The Case/Bose Lock, Canoe, Medium Stockman, include a Trapper, Small Texas Tooth-
Wharncliffe Trappers steel bolsters, cut Peanut, Small Texas Toothpick and pick, Small Saddlehorn, Tiny Trapper,
swedge blades and milled liners are just a Muskrat (MUSKRAT SS). A total of Sowbelly, Copperlock, Medium Stock-
few of the hallmark features found on 3,000 of each pattern will be produced man and Medium Congress. Retail on
Boses own custom knives. and theyll retail between $67 and $123. these will range from $62 to $97.
Case will be offering the Wharncliffe Case is introducing a new eight-pat- W.R. Case & Sons
Trapper in a variety of handle choices, tern Ginger Ale bone family of knives P.O. Box 4000
India Stag (100 knives), Smooth that boast a fresh look thanks to the un- Owens Way
Abalone (100 knives), Peach Seed Jigged mistakable Winterbottom jigging style Bradford, PA 16701
Chestnut Bone (200 knives), Peach Seed first developed by Samuel Winterbot- 814-368-4123
Jigged Antique Bone (200 knives), and
Smooth Ebony Wood (200 knives).
There was also a lot of buzz around
the Case booth about their partnering
with Carhartt to produce a line of knives
built around Charhartts Rugged cloth-
ing line. They initial line is not a bashful
entry, boasting 22 models. The common
theme around the line is G10 handles in
a Carhartt duck canvas color, plus two
other handle styles. One distinctive note
is the sculpted bolster. See related story
with this article.
The 29th edition of the Case Limited Case has revived a handle design that dates to
the 1920s, the famed Winterbottom bone Cases annual limited edition family features eight
XX Edition Series features Smooth handles. There are eight patterns in this family of patterns in bone handles that are described as
Moss Green Bone handles with the Case Case knives. Moss Green.
that perform 12 functions. Highlighting cousin, the Realtree Hardwoods HD 10,

WENGER KNIFE CO. the tools lineup is a skinning tool blade has all of the same tools, with the excep-
Wenger introduced two new collec- with hollowed cutting edge and blunt tion of the wood saw, and weighs in at
tions of camouflage Swiss Army Knives point as well as an ultra-efficient double- just under 2 ounces. The Realtree Hard-
at the 2013 SHOT Show. The four- cut wood and bone saw that removes woods HD 13 has a retail of $48.95
knife Realtree Hardwoods HD and four- material in both the forward and back- while the Realtree Hardwoods 10 comes
knife Realtree AP Snow series join ward motions. The Ranger 57 Hard- in at $38.95 retail.
Wengers Realtree AP Blaze collection woods HD has a retail of $84.95.
that was launched in early 2012. The Ranger 55 is only 5.6 ounces with Snow Camo
Says Wenger VP of Marketing, Den- a 1-inch width, and with five additional Realtree AP Snow camouflage is all
nis Piretra. We were one of the first implements, this is a tool thats ready to about becoming one with your environ-
knife manufacturers to use Realtree pat- get to work. The Ranger 55 Hardwoods ment and the landscape. The unique and
terns more than 10 years ago. We trusted HD has a retail of $69.95. effective pattern features overlapping
them then and we trust them now; more The Realtree Hardwoods HD 13 limbs and hazy background elements to
importantly, so do consumers. comes equipped with 10 implements create a 3D effect no matter what forest
Realtree Hardwoods HD is a pattern that perform 14 functions. At only 2.4 the user is in. Wenger chose four models
designed to span seasons from early fall ounces, its ready for action in the field. to make up the AP Snow family of Swiss
to mid-winter. The lineup includes two The double-cut wood saw and main Army Knives.
120mm knives and two 85mm models. blade are flanked by a locking flat-head The Realtree AP Snow 79 has a lock-
The Ranger 57 has eight implements screwdriver and can opener. Its close ing one-hand opening straight blade,

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CLIPIT
TM
Pocket Clips
High-Performance Cutting Edges
Spyderco Round Hole For One Hand Opening
Two examples of Wengers knives handled in

Realtree Snow camo.
,Ws who we are.

6S\GHUFR:D\*ROGHQ&286$ZZZ.spyderco.com
The design for

this Wenger multi-
blade comes from
Realtree and it
carries their
Hardwoods motif.
wood saw and five additional imple-

ments which perform nine functions. It
has a suggested retail price of $74.95.
The Realtree AP Snow 50 has a skin-
ning tool, locking one-hand opening
straight blade, wood saw and two addi-
tional tools. It has a suggested retail
price of $72.95.
Much like the Hardwoods HD collec-
tion, the AP Snow collection also fea-
tures 13 and 10 models with identical
MSRP to their Hardwoods counterparts.
Each are made in Switzerland.
Wenger NA
15 Corporate Drive
Orangeburg, NY 10962
800-267-3577
www.wengerna.com
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CASE AND CARHARTT

RUGGED
An American-made Knife Collection
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., manufacturer of
handcrafted pocketknives and Carhartt, Americas
work wear brand since 1889, unveiled the Carhartt
Knives by Case collection.
Each knife in the collection will also feature a
Scotch-Brite brushed finish. This same brushed fin-
ish can also be found on each knifes Lazy Duck-
shaped bolster inspired by the traditional back pock-
et stitching style of the same name found on
Carhartt clothing.
The knives will be packaged in a distinctive two-
piece box that features Carhartt-themed artwork.
The Carhartt Knives by Case collection will be
available in early 2013 and will launch with three
specific families, each with distinct handle designs.
The families include the fiberglass-reinforced G10,
the classic Molasses Bone and Rough Black-Over-
Cream.
CASE/CARHARTT FAMILY 1:
G10 handles
The G10 knives have an earthy color and rugged
texture inspired by the look and feel of Carhartts
signature Duck Canvas. The G10 family will feature
seven knives: Mid-Folding Hunter with clip, Trap-
perLock with clip, Trapper, Large Stockman, Medi-
um Stockman, Hawkbill Pruner and BackPocket
with lanyard.
Molasses Bone handles
The Molasses Bone family will feature nine knives,
including: Medium Stockman, Small Texas Tooth-
pick, Mini CopperLock, Peanut, Mini Copperhead,
Sowbelly, Mini Trapper, Trapper and Desk Knife.
Rough Black-Over-Cream The handle for this family of Case Carhartt knives is called Rough Black-Over-
Cream. There are 22 different versions of Case Carhartt knives introduced for
Manufactured using a high-quality, durable resin, 2013.
the six knives in the Rough Black-Over-Cream
family will include the following knives: Trapper,
Hawkbill Pruner, CopperLock, RussLock with clip,
ABOUT CARHARTT, INC.
Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium work wear brand
Mini Trapper and Medium Stockman. with a rich heritage of developing rugged apparel for workers on and off
For additional information regarding the Carhartt the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with approximately 4,400
Knives by Case collection, please visit employees worldwide, Carhartt is privately owned and managed by the
www.wrcase.com and www.carharttknives.com. KI descendants of the companys founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more
information, visit www.carhartt.com.

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The Carhartt Knives by Case

collection is the moniker for a new
line combined under the two
names. This extensive line
includes brown G10 handles to
match the distinctive brown of
Carhartt duck canvas. The unique
sculpted bolster comes from the
design on Carhartt pockets.
Case Carhartt
Molasses bone knives
have a unique sheen
and beauty. All Carhartt
knives bear the
Carhartt shield.
ABOUT CASE
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer
of handcrafted knives based in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Cases
offerings cover a range of product categories from traditional folding
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pocketknives and fixed-blade sporting knives to limited production
CASE SAYS IT TAKES 125 PAIRS OF commemoratives and collectables.
Case is owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company, makers of the
HANDS AND 160 MANUFACTURING Zippo windproof lighter. Case says it takes 125 pairs of hands and
PROCESSES TO CREATE ONE KNIFE. 160 manufacturing processes to create one knife. A unique tang
stamp dating system used since the very early days of its history has
made Case one of the worlds favorite collectable brands. The Case
Collectors Club, with 19,000 active members, is the largest known
knife collecting association in the world.
For more information about W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. call
800-523-6350 or visit www.www.wrcase.com.

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NEW

The Tango is a
knife that you would
D IRECTION
LONG-TIME KNIFEMAKERS
expect from an
established tactical folder
GUILD STALWART TIM BRITTON maker.

MOVES BEYOND MULTI-BLADE
FOLDERS INTO BIG TACTICALS
BY LES ROBERTSON,
PHOTO BY JIM COOPER (SHARP BY COOP)
ITS only a matter of time. And it wont take long.
Tim Brittons first entry into the tactical folder market is with a
model he calls the Tango. Best known for his quality slip joints
and multi-blade folders, we can expect he will soon be known as a
top tactical knifemaker, too.
Heres a look at his latest venture.
TITANTIUM TANGO
Tims titanium Tango is a knife that you would expect from an
established tactical folder maker. This knife features a 3 -inch
hollow-ground S35VN blade. The handle features a textured tita-
nium scale and a textured titanium frame lock. The Tango can be
opened by either the ambidextrous thumb stud or the very
smooth flipper. The knife also has a clip that can be set up for ei-
ther tip-up or tip-down carry, as a stabilizer and with a thong
hole. The blade and frame sport the durable stone-washed finish.
TRIPLE BENEFITS
The textured titanium handle provides three benefits. First, the
texturing provides added gripping to the handle. Second, it re-
duces the already light weight of the titanium. Lastly, theres the
exceptional strength that titanium provides. The S35VN blade
steel offers exceptional durability combined with excellent edge-
holding capability.
SMOOTH!
Having handled several of these knives, I was surprised at just
how smooth the knives were to open. Generally, a makers first
folder utilizing a flipper often needs a little wrist action to fully
deploy the blade. This is not the case with the Tango. Combined
with the other features, materials and size, the Tango is an excel-
lent choice for your next EDC.
What many tactical folder buyers will appreciate the most is
the $450 price tag of the Tango. As you might imagine, these
knives are selling as fast as Tim can make them. KI
TEXTURED TITANIUM
HANDLE BENEFITS
Added grip
Lighter weight
Strength

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Tim Brittons Tango

marks his entry into
tactical folders, a new
departure for a long-
term knifemaker best
known for fine slip joints
and multi-blades.
CONTACT
You can contact Tim Britton via
email at timbritton@yahoo.com
or by phone at 336-923-2062.

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FORMIDABLE
WEAPON THE SURVIVAL STAFF FROM CRAWFORD
KNIVES IS EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY CLINT THOMPSON
INGENUITY and a good, strong staff.

That is how early man prevented predators from making them their main course,
but I imagine that early man used his staff for a multitude of tasks as a tool and a
weapon. I could see in my minds eye an early man using his staff for testing the depth
of the stream he was about to cross or give a good whack on the head of a pesky wolf.
Fast forward some 100,000 years.
In these modern times, with all of our high-tech weapons and tools, I still feel the
inner primeval desire for the staff. Unlike my early adventures as a seven-year-old, I
have the option to blend the basic staff with modern technology in the form of Craw-
fords Survival Staff.
CRAWFORD KNIFE DESIGN EXTENDS TO STAFFS

Pat Crawford and his son Wes are renowned knife designers and knifemakers pro-
ducing some of the finest knives and knife designs. In addition to excellent knives, the
Crawfords make what I consider the perfect survival staff. I pored over the design and
functionality, and I was impressed with the amount of thought and detail put into this
staff. The many different functions of the basic staff would enhance anyones trek
through remote areas, as well as a walk around the neighborhood.
MULTI-FUNCTION
The Crawford Survival Staff comes with nine basic parts that can be changed
around to make a hiking staff 4.75 feet long, a walking stick 38 inches long or a 24-
inch baton for those who need an attitude adjustment. All parts together produce a
survival staff which can be converted to be a blow gun, knife or lance. The hardened
spike point on the base helps in traction or makes an effective weapon. The base spike
can be replaced for walks in the neighborhood with the mushroom rubber cap which
keeps the wife happy on the hardwood floors.

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In addition to
excellent knives, the
Crawfords make what I
consider the perfect
survival staff.

In test driving the Crawford
Survival Staff while walking in
the woods, I found it to be at
an ideal length, as well as
light, strong and having an
excellent design.

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The accessories I tested were the sword cane, blowgun and darts, three-prong fish spear, neck knife/spear point with fire starter, and foam
sleeve. A chain and Kydex sheath are also included with the spear point to convert this real cool tool into a neck knife.
TREKKING WITH my mind kept returning to the time in

THE SURVIVAL STAFF my life when I fought off the forces of
For my evaluation of this survival staff, evil with my handy custom staff. I found
I also chose optional accessories in the myself using the staff to traverse the
nature of a missile spear point with Ky- deep gullies and deadfall trees which
dex sheath, fire starter, spear point abound on my trail. I would turn over
adapter and fish tri-spear point. There items of interest without having to bend
were other very cool, more specialized over with a heavy backpack wanting to
accessories, such as a rifle rest and cam- topple me on my face.
era mount to name two. I wanted to Shown here is the spear point, Kydex I took out the knife or short sword
check out what I figured would be the sheath, fire starter, adaptor and neck chain. and affixed it to the top of the staff and
Even with the adaptor attached to the
choice of the serious hiker and prepper. jabbed around in gourds and various
spear point and hung around my neck, I did
I took the Survival Staff on a five-mile not feel the weight was excessive. This may woods to test its penetration ability. I
trek through the woods along a lazy riv- vary from one person to the next. I felt the found the knife or short sword to be very
er. I carried the spear point with adaptor quicker access to the jabbing option of the well designed to take on the tasks of jab-
attached in the Kydex sheath. All other spear point outweighed this very small bing and cutting. I dont recommend
weight gain when combined together.
components were safely stored within wandering in rough country with the
Having the adaptor attached to the spear
the staff. While hiking along enjoying point actually enhances the grip on the knife attached on the end of the staff as
the peace and quiet of this river valley, handle. it may end up sticking in something you
would not appreciate. Just remember
what you mother said, Dont run with
the scissors! The same rule applies here.
SPEAR-POINT KNIFE
DOES CUTTING CHORES
As for a good field cutting edge the
spear point accessory worked out per-
fectly. You could take on most cutting
chores with the exception of heavy chop-
DID YOU KNOW?

Included in the basic Survival Staff is the sword cane, which fits nicely inside of the staff. If
pushed to it, you can mount the short sword on top of the staff, turning it into a jabbing Pat Crawford has been making the
weapon. I like this feature, which is well designed with plenty of thought put into its Survival Staff for 35 years!
production.

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THE SURVIVAL STAFF PACKAGE AND OPTIONS

THE BASIC SURVIVAL STAFF PACKAGE:
hiking staff, walking stick, baton, blowgun,
sword cane and lance all in one package $294.95
MISSILE NECK KNIFE/SPEAR POINT: With adaptor $150

THREE-PRONG FISH POINT: $60
"T" HANDLE: To make a support cane $55
HEAVY STEEL HEAD: To add weight $55
RIFLE REST: Hand-wrapped leather $65
FIRE STARTER: $40
CAMERA MOUNT: $10
12 BLOWGUN DARTS: $8
EXTRA O-RINGS: Four in each size $10
DELUXE SURVIVAL KIT: $75
BASIC STORAGE KIT: 10 stopper tubes that fit inside the staff $14
Shown here is the short sword being mounted on top of the Survival Staff. This makes the
staff a little under 6-feet long and more than capable of fending off rough feral hogs or
pesky critters with fangs and claws. This Survival Staff is not designed to be used as a
throwing spear.
ping. I could see the spear point would inch of additional length to the handle.
be very capable of cleaning small game The spear point and fire starter carried
as well as large game such as deer or elk. very nicely in its Kydex sheath on the
I liked the spear point accessory. The provided beaded stainless steel chain.
spear point is 5 inches long overall,
with a functional sharp blade. The sharp
edge is 2 inches long, 1 1/8 inches
wide with 1 inch of serration on either
side. Its made of 5/32-inch S30V steel. I
found it was easier and more comfort-
able to carry the spear point with the
staff adaptor attached. In fact, this
worked well as the adaptor gave about an
CONTACT Pictured here is the steel point bottom and

optional mushroom cap. I used the
Crawford Knives, LLC
mushroom cap in those areas where I didnt
205 N. Center Drive
need the added traction of the steel point
West Memphis, AR 72301
spike-like bottom. The steel point or spike
870-732-2452
bottom could be used to discourage
patcrawford1@earthlink.net
aggressive dogs while walking on public
www.crawfordknives.com
roads.

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Shown here is the Crawford spear point option mounted on the Survival Staff. Also shown is the S&W Model 345PD .357 magnum five-
shot revolver. The Model 345PD is an excellent option for a backpacker whos looking for a very light but powerful firearm.

KNIFE ATTACHES
TO MAKE SPEAR
Once I mounted the spear point on the
The many different functions of the
end of the full staff, I could feel the pow- basic staff would enhance anyones trek
er of confidence it gave me in accepting
all challenges. I have seen those t-shirts
through remote areas, as well as a walk
around the neighborhood.

where a Native American is mounted on
his warhorse and is looking to the sky
with a compound bow in his right hand .01 ounces each. Having some experi- with curare, but if you do, you can buy it
thrust upwards with the caption, What ence in using darts on small game, I can online. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy. I do
if. This is how I felt out there alone in tell you most of the time the game runs not recommend that approach.
the woods; just me and whatever comes or flies away after being struck. I even At the time of my field testing, it
along. The staff with the spearhead at- had a fellow cop who read Mother Earth would have been a violation to take any
tached would be a formable/formidable magazine and rolled his own cigarettes game with darts. I confined my testing
weapon to defend oneself from creatures (which made for interesting conversa- and target practice to trees in the woods
with fangs and claws. tions with the dopers we arrested) who and in my backyard at home. The same
also made his own darts and tipped them
BLOWGUN TOO with curare poison that he purchased
I turned to the darts and blowgun somewhere. He claimed he would not
functions of the Survival Staff. The 4 - lose game he shot with the curare-tipped
inch dart has an arrowhead-type point. darts. I guess it would be up to the indi-
The six darts included in the staff weigh vidual if you wanted to tip your darts
PAT CRAWFORD The 4 -inch dart show here has an

Pat Crawford has been designing, making and selling knives since 1972. Many of
his designs are being manufactured and sold by much larger knife companies such arrowhead-type point. The six darts
as CRKT. Pat has designed and produced many interesting and innovative knives as included in the Survival Staff weigh .01
well as the Survival Staff featured in this article. ounces each. Having some experience in
While in Kosovo, I purchased one of his excellent knives, no longer made, which using darts on small game, I can tell you
was called the Falcon. The Falcon was a single folding-blade knife with a very handy that most of the time the game runs or flies
pocket clip. I just love this knife. I still have it and I consider it to be one of the away after being struck. The arrowhead
treasures of my knife collection. points on these darts should eliminate this
problem.

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LEARNING STAFF
USE EARLY
As a young kid, I would walk south
out of our very small town in Kansas to
the city limits to my Grandparents
farm. I grew up in a time when young
children could travel about town or
even hike out through the countryside
with no danger of being grabbed by
some pervert. The only real danger to
me was Grants bull, my archenemy,
but thats another story.
While walking the farmland and
pastures, fighting and avoiding all
kinds of imaginary enemies, I would
search around and select the perfect
weapon to do battle. My weapon of
choice was a stick which had to be
about a foot taller than I was and as
straight as I could find. I would pull out
my pocketknife (yes, I could carry a
pocketknife at seven years old) and
tune up my brand new staff. Once I
finished this wonderful multifunctional
implement, I would set out to explore
further south, confident I could handle
any bad guy or wild beast that would
make the mistake of giving me an
excuse. Grants bull, look out.
reason prevailed in taking any fish with

the fish spear points as there are certain
fish you cant take in this manner, at least
at different times of the year. I did not
want to risk my security clearance with a
citation from Fish and Game. However,
I feel with the proper practice one could
take small birds such as quail with the
darts. As for the fish spear point, Im
I placed the darts in the pattern shown

using the blowgun feature at 20 feet. Im
sure with much practice I could strike a
small game bird like a quail. Trying to take
larger birds like pheasant or pigeons would
be something else. The darts just dont
have the weight to penetrate through
feathers and body mass to hit a vital organ.
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SPECS
4.75 feet fully assembled
38-inch walking stick
24-inch baton
Blowgun
Knife
Lance
Spike point for hiking traction
confident one could take fish of any rea-

sonable size. The three points of this fish
spear point accessory are perfectly spread
apart to harvest fish you will encounter
in the field. All points are somewhat
flexible, which only enhances their abili-
ty to get the job done and take the im-
pact when missing your intended target.
Shown here is the Crawford spear point in its Kydex sheath
I recommend the fish spear point.
with the fire starter, neck chain and spear point adaptor. The
spear point/survival knife design was well thought out by
A VITAL PART OF YOUR KIT the Crawford father and son collaboration. This add-on
The Crawford Survival Staff is not accessory is well worth the price.
designed to be thrown as a spear but to
be used as a lance, which would remain
in your hands when being used as such.
If youre a serious hiker or survivalist
who likes to go into the wild and test
your skills against what nature can
throw at you, then the Survival Staff
should be a vital part of your kit. Even From 20 feet with the best burst of breath I
if you walk around your neighborhood could muster up, these darts penetrated
with the one resident who lets his dis- this soft wood only 2/8 of an inch. If one
could get closer to the game, say within 10
turbed psycho dog run loose or you like feet, the darts would penetrate much
to have something to steady or support deeper.
you as you stop and talk to your neigh-
The spear point has serration on both
sides and a very functional cutting-type
point. I could see this spear point being
used to easily clean small or large
game. You dont need a Bowie knife
to clean a deer or feral hog. The
American Indians used a flint
knife or flint blade of about
the same size as this
spear point to do the
The three-prong fish spear is ideal for
very same tasks.
spearing fish in confined areas. This
device is not intended to be
thrown like a spear. To take
fish, one would just jab
without letting go of the
staff. After all, you wouldnt
want to throw this staff and
lose it in some lake or river.
bors, then this Survival Staff should be

at your side.
I recommend the Crawford Sur-
vival Staff to all serious hikers and
backpackers. KI

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If you want to own a
knife that you had some part in
making, then knife kits are the
quick answer.
CLOSE to
CUSTOM
KNIFE KITS ALLOW YOU TO ADD YOUR OWN TOUCHES TO A KNIFE
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY ABE ELIAS

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Here you have the finished product

ready for use and at the same time a
great conversation piece.
ARE you ready to tackle a new, fun chal- The DDR3 model is a liner lock knife with stainless
lenge? steel liners and an AUS8 stainless steel recurve blade.
Not everyone has the time or tools that it takes to Overall length is 8 inches with a blade length of 3 1/2
become a knifemaker. However, if you want to own a inches. The knife has a hollow-grind edge.
knife that you had some part in making, then knife kits A second model has the suffix BL, meaning that
are the quick answer. its a button-lock knife. The level of skill needed to as-
semble the BL model is a little higher than the liner
KNIFE KITS IN MANY FORMS lock versions because of difficulty in finishing.
As an introduction on making a kit work for you, I The SS 2.0 model has the option of being assembled
chose a few of the kits from KnifeKits.coms Darrel as a button lock or, with a couple of modifications, it
Ralph-designed DDR series. The kits I have are the can be converted to full auto (if legal where you are
DDR series, DDR3-RC and the DDR3-BL, as well as check your local laws before that modification). The SS
the SS 2.0. Photos here are based on how to assemble in the name stands for Super Squirt. The blade is
the DDR3, but the techniques are pretty much the made from AUS 8 stainless. Overall length is 4 13/16
same for the others. inches with a blade length of 2 inches.

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SIMPLE TOOLS
The first thing that tends to go
through ones mind when considering
the assembly of a knife kit is that you
dont have the tools to do this or you
need to invest a lot of money in more
equipment. Not true.
Kits from KnifeKits.com are complete
for the most part, and you only need to
invest a few dollars in tools and a little
elbow grease. You might even have all
the tools you need in the first place. The
list of tools includes a pack of needle
files (dollar-store grade will do), and
220- to 400-grit sandpaper. You will also
need a torque screwdriver set available
from almost any hardware store and
some clear nail polish.
STEP ONE: HANDLE DECISION

You have the option of ordering pre-
Heres the handle assembled with the stand-offs in instead of the solid back spacer.
made scales or handle material that you
have to make into scales yourself. If you (which KnifeKits.com can sell you) and a Fit the proper bit to your screwdriver
go with your own handle material, you drill press. (You can actually use a hand and run a screw into each hole on the
will need additional tools like two 1-inch drill but the chance of error is much kit; this will ensure the threading runs
C-clamps, the appropriate drill bit higher). easy before you actually go to do the fi-
When you receive your kit, open the nal assembly. Theres nothing worse than
package and lay out all of the parts to trying to fit all the parts together when a
make sure that you have them all. Its a screw wont go in, and you end up strip-
good idea to lay them out on a dark-col- ping it and are unable to run it down or
ored cloth to make it easier to see and get it out.
make sure the small screws dont roll For this example, I used premade
away. scales that are available in exotic wood,
Make sure to check every screw and every screw hole

before trying the final assembly.
WHERE TO GET KNIFE KITS

KnifeKits.com has a large selection of folding knife
kits, fixed-blade kits and knife supplies. If youre
interested in building a knife for yourself you can get
a kit to your liking and get some supplies to
customize it to your liking. Go to www.knifekits.com.
Jantz Supply has a full line of knifemaking
supplies, including videos on assembling knife kits.
Visit Jantz at www.knifemaking.com.

KI_1305_68-73-ABE 2/27/13 2:43 AM Page 71

Even though its not the same thing
as building a knife from scratch, you will find
the experience rewarding.
ASSEMBLY AND NAIL POLISH
to each side of the frame. You will notice After youve sanded the scales to fit
WHAT YOULL NEED right off the bat that the scales are not
an exact fit, so start taking them down
and to the desired finish, you can begin
assembling the whole knife; this is where
Kits from KnifeKits.com are complete with the files. the nail polish comes in. Apply nail pol-
for the most part, but you will need the You can use a power sander but a file ish to all screws except the pivot point.
following: will ensure less chance of error because For the thumb stud, apply nail polish
A pack of needle files (dollar-store youre going slower. First, fit the scales to to the female and male parts, and let dry.
grade will do) the profile of the liners and start taking The nail polish acts like a poor mans
220- to 400-grit sandpaper down the thickness. Be sure to mark the thread locking compound.
A torque screwdriver set available
scales to the thickness of the front bol- At this point, its a good idea to put
from almost any hardware store
ster and then remove the front bolsters. some tape on the blades edge to avoid
Clear nail polish
If you remove the front bolsters you possibly cutting yourself. Assemble the
wont accidently hit the bead-blasted fin- pivot point screw first, complete with
Micarta or carbon fiber. I chose Zebra ish and end up having to re-sand them. washers, then slide the body spacers in
wood. Periodically match the bolsters up to and line them up with the holes. Tighten
make sure you dont go too far. everything down. Put your scale on your
TAKING DOWN THE SCALES If you decide to sand the bolster, dont folder.
After checking to make sure all the sand toward the wood scales; the metal Once the scales are tightened down,
screws run true, disassemble the knife dust will get into the wood and make it look over the folder to see if everything
and fit the bolsters and handle material look dirty. matches. If there are any sharp edges or
The profiles of the scales are bigger than the liners so youll have to take them down to match.

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This model is the DDR2. If you want to play it safe, try

assembling the whole knife before starting the handle
DARREL RALPHS material, then disassemble. Doing a total assembly will
DDR SERIES give you an idea if the choice of scale material is to

your liking. A picture sometimes doesnt
give you an idea of the knife as
The kits featured in this story are it truly is in reality.
from KnifeKits.coms Darrel Ralph-
designed DDR series. The kits are
the DDR series, DDR3-RC and the
DDR3-BL, as well as the SS 2.0.
Note that the photos
here are based on how to
assemble the DDR3, but the
techniques are essentially the same
for the others.
anything seems out of proportion, gently ing a second coat as this will give the oil get a solid back bar instead of spacer
knock it down with some 400-grit sand- ample time to cure. posts.
paper. If youre feeling ambitious, the liners
After you have the desired finish, wipe HINTS FOR EMBELLISHMENT and spacer bars are a blank canvas for
down the wood scales with boiled lin- The kit comes with everything pre- someone wanting to do some file work
seed. Wait a full 24 hours before apply- fitted as far as the metal goes. You can and you can even continue onto the
No need for power tools; a round file and flat file will help you remove material at a safe controlled pace.

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blade. I would recommend reading up on
Kits from KnifeKits.com are it first and trying a couple of practice
complete for the most part, and you only

pieces, but it would be an excellent way
to take the knife up a notch.
need to invest a few dollars in tools and a REWARDING FOR THE
little elbow grease. NON-KNIFEMAKER
Even though its not the same thing as
building a knife from scratch, you will
find the experience rewarding. KnifeK-
its.com and other knife supply houses
have many kits available. All you have to
do is find one to match your taste and
follow the instructions. KI
Make sure to get the nail polish in the KnifeKits.com supplies a number of pre-
threaded hole so it will dry and form a good shaped and drilled scales in various
lock, preventing the screws from backing materials. As you can see on the Micarta,
off. Cheap nail polish from the dollar store they even start you off by beveling the
works well. corners.
You can see how file work can take a knife

Needle files, nail polish, sandpaper and a up a notch. On the left I have a piece Im
The liners on the kit are like a blank canvas screwdriver are all you need to assemble practicing my rope pattern on while the
for file work. Pick a known pattern or make your own kit and perhaps even embellish it solid back spacer on the right can take any
one of your own. a little. pattern you choose.

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EARLY START
EARLY BLOOMER
A 36-YEAR-OLD KNIFEMAKERWITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
BY LES ROBERTSON
PHOTOS BY CORY MARTIN IMAGING
RICK Barrett is unique.

Few makers get as early a start on a knifemaking career as he did. Rick
had built his own forge and was forging his own blades by age 16. At that
early age, he was already attempting traditional clay tempering and differ-
ential hardening.
As his skill set increased, Rick started making pattern-welded blades and
building fully traditional Japanese blades.
I started my journey into swordsmithing by joining the various sword
study groups and regularly attending shows (Token Kai) around the U.S,
Rick says.
This interest led Rick to start with the basics, including making his
own steel.
THE PATH
I found myself drawn even more strongly toward tackling
even the most minute details in the steel, which has brought
me to smelting my own steel from refined iron and iron
sand, he says.
Scythe of the Archangel Azrael" is one of a

series of contemporary swords and blades Barrett
is doing based on the archangels. Azrael is also
known as the angel of death, hence the scythe
design. The blade is forged from high-layer
1095 and 15n20 Damascus, which has
been sculpted with ribbing and engraved
with angelic script. The shaft is
distressed purple heart. The blade is
27 inches with a height of 48
inches. The blade is forged from
1075 with copper habaki (blade
collar) and fuchi (ferrule). The
tsuba (guard) is forged from
200-year-old wrought iron
and the handle is hand-
carved African wenge.
The blade is 22 inches
long with a midare
hamon and 29 inches in
overall length.

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Ricks take on the
wakizashi is
both stunning
and lethal.

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CONTACT I also frequently make various

WEBSITE: contemporary swords and
www.barrettcustomknives.com
EMAIL: knives based off fantasy
toshihisa73@gmail.com
PHONE: inspiration and the darker side
574-533-4297
SHOWS: of my psyche.
The Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia,
and the Badger Show in Janesville,
Rick Barrett
Wisconsin
BACK TO BASICS
Rick Barrett has made his own steel
from refined iron and iron sand.
SOME JAPANESE SWORD TERMS

FUCHI: Ferrule
HABAKI: Blade collar
HAMON: Temper line
KATANA: The larger fighting sword worn by Samurai
TATARA: Traditional Japanese-style sword furnace/forge
TSUBA: Guard
WAKIZASHI: Side inserted sword, the smaller of the two
swords worn by Samurai
I do use a variety of modern tools and techniques in making

my blades as I don't have the liberty of having apprentices to work
my hammers or the room to build a large tatara. As such, I pri-
marily use propane to fire my forge and hand-made smelter as well
as a 115-pound air hammer and various modern grinding tools for
doing my final shaping.
This skill allows Rick to make different types of knives and
swords. These contemporary styles include Bowies, camp knives,

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Barrett calls this design

Plaque Hawk Spike. It
features a razor-sharp
back spike.
tactical fighters and even the occasional fitted into natural handle materials. His wakizashi is both stunning and lethal. I
folder. swords and other pieces will feature tra- particularly like that he utilized 200-
I also frequently make various con- ditional Japanese wraps over stingray year-old wrought iron to create the tsuba
temporary swords and knives based off skin. For the non-Japanese pieces, his (guard), as at that time a Samurai would
fantasy inspiration and the darker side favorite handle material is sambar stag have been carrying that particular back-
of my psyche, he says. followed closely by highly figured exotic up sword.
The materials utilized for each of woods. I like how Rick combines traditional
these are often different. Tactical knives and contemporary, such as the case with
will feature todays most modern steels, SCYTHE OF THE his Yakiba Bowie. Rick utilized a forged
such as CPM3V and S35VN, along ARCHANGEL AZRAEL and clay-tempered blade along with a
with synthetics for the handles or scales, While I am not much on art-type copper guard coupled with the antique
such as Micarta or G10. pieces, I like Ricks piece that he calls Japanese fuchi (sword fitting) as a ferrule.
For his more traditional blades, Rick the Scythe of the Archangel Azrael.
prefers steels that will lend themselves This sculpture of steel and wood would THE PLAGUE HAWK RAZOR-
to hamon (temper line) development, be as at home in a museum as it would SHARP BACK SPIKE
such as 1075 and W2. These blades will on the battlefield. Im a big fan of Without a doubt, to date my favorite
generally find themselves wrapped or Japanese swords and Ricks take on the piece Ive seen from Rick is his Plague

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$150 TO $1,500
The price range for his knives
$5,800 TO $15,000
The price range for his completed swords
HES NOT TAKING ORDERS

Ricks not taking orders. However, you can check out the extensive gallery
on his website, www.barrettcustomknives.com, where you can sign up
for his mailing list. Once youve signed up, you will be notified if any
pieces are available for immediate delivery.
REACH OUT
Contact Rick via email at toshihisa73@gmail.com
AND BY PHONE
574-533-4297 BLADE, BADGER
Although Rick is not taking orders,
The Yakiba Bowie is a 10-inch the good news is that he currently does
camp knife forged from W2, with
a copper guard, antique
Hawk. At more attend two shows each year, the Badger
Japanese fuchi (sword than 17 inches with Show in Janesville, Wisconsin, and The
fitting) as a ferrule and a head more than 8 Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia.
African wenge inches, it features a main Ricks work is specialized with a look
handle.
cutting edge of 4 inches made all its own. If youre in the market for
from -inch 3V. This hawk borders on something out of the ordinary, I would
being a battleaxe (some would argue it suggest you talk with Rick.
is). Take note that the back spike of this A talented knifemaker with 20 years
particular hawk is razor sharp. of experience. KI
A different approach to a
tacticala modern blade
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Cumberland County Knife Show
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SEPT. 20-22, 2013
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HARRISONBURG, VA MARIETTA, GA SEPT. 21-22, 2013
Shenandoah Valley Knife Collectors Show Blade Show WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Rockingham County Fairgrounds Cobb Galleria Centre Southeastern Custom Knife Show
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clubmail@svkc.org www.blademag.com Benton Convention Center
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LEXINGTON, KY
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On The schools for the children. What they did not say is when the
lottery money starts rolling in they take away the funding from
other sources, and soon the lottery is almost totally funding the
EDGE
schoolsand the schools have no more money than they had
pre-lottery. When you have to wrap your cause with for the
children, the cause is often suspect and at the least bears close
scrutiny.
OBJECTIVE JOURNALISM?
RED FLAG I was taught in Journalism school that good journalism meant
we objectively reported the situation, gave a fair airing to both
sides of a question, and let the reader decide based on accurate
WORDS
reporting of the facts from both sides.
Today, when reading newspapers, watching the news or read-
ing online new reports, I realize that objective fairness is as rare
BY J. BRUCE VOYLES as world peaceanother impossible phrase that men have
sought for centuries, but never achieved.
THE check is in the mail often means the check is not
in the mail. KNIVES & SWORDS
That phrase has been said often enough that its entered the There are some phrases I hear a lot these days that send up
American vernacular as an oxymoron. Its not the only one. larger red flags than usual. I will preface those phrases with a re-
minder that the Second Amendment to the U. S. Constitution,
WORN-OUT PHRASES as upheld by the U. S. Supreme Court in recent years, says we as
Thousands of men have marched off to warand sometimes Americans have the right to keep and bear arms. Not only
to their makerrepeating, Gods on our side. Abraham Lin- guns, but knives, swords and other sharp objects to which we
coln once remarked that although both sides in the Civil War brothers of the blade have a certain affinity.
claimed that fact, he felt it impossible that God could be on In some places the population does not have that right. You
both sides. Napoleon Bonaparte sized it up more succinctly will find elsewhere in this issue a brief note about Finland ban-
when he noted that God was usually on the side with the most ning the carrying of knives without a permit beginning in 1977.
battalions. A number of European countries have banned lockback knives.
Shop-worn phrases such as these are merely buzzwords that The United Kingdom has a full-blown assault on what they call
hoist the red flag and alert the listener that the words that fol- knife thugs, including knife turn-in campaigns.
lowand the actions those words describemay not be sincere. When I hear an American politician start off with I believe
In my experience, when Ive been told, its business, it usual- in the Second Amendment, followed almost as quick with, I
ly meant I was going to be, or had just been, screwed. When have fired a gun, I have hunted, but... , I know what follows is
they say its only business, its never only business. not going to be the sincere words of a gun and knife owner who
Other phrases border on outright lies. For instance, when believes in non-infringed ownership of arms. The phrases fol-
your dentist says, this is only going to hurt a little bit, or the lowing the but are invariably followed with an appeal for re-
pilot comes over the PA and announces, Please buckle up, its striction, registration or outright banning. True gun and knife
going to be a little bumpy. owners do not start sentences with I believe in the Second
Amendment. Instead, they begin with I have the right guaran-
HOIST THE RED FLAG teed by the U.S. Constitution.
Ive added additional phrases to my red flag list, some you Along the same lines is the phrase common sense. Ive yet to
may have heard lately. hear anyone utter the words common sense gun control or
For the children may seem to be for the children at first, but common sense immigration policy or common sense (you fill
it will not be for long. There have been so many boondoggles in the word) that made a single bit of common sense to me.
foisted on the American public under the guise of being for the What is common sense anyway? Translation: If you do not
children that the depths of hell must be crammed with such agree with me 100 percent when I precede my words with com-
perpetrators (and rightly so). mon sense, then obviously you have none.
Most often, one will find it uttered when some local govern- If you have to say that it makes common sense, I suggest that
ment needs some extra dollars so they float a temporary tax de- it doesnt. Otherwise, why would you have to point it out?
voted to the school system, for the kids. I do not know of a single I recognize there may be exceptions to what I have itemized
one of those temporary taxes that did not become permanent. abovebut the exceptions are as rare as a pretty girl in an insur-
The pro-lottery forces overcame the anti-gambling factions in ance commercial finding a real French model to date over the
many states by designating lottery funds to scholarships and Internet. Bonjour. KI
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