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Thursday, 07 December 2023 16:31

December 07 2023

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Sunday, 03 December 2023 06:15

Horl 1993 Rolling Knife Sharpener

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I tend to cover a lot of sharp things but rarely talk about things made to keep them sharp. On social media I've been bombarded by advertisements for a sharpening device by Tumblerware called a rolling knife sharpener. I thought it seemed strange, maybe even gimmicky compared to other systems I've used in the past. I started reading the comments in these posts to see what people thought. Mixed in with the comments was folks pointing out that this sharpener was a copycat, and they stole the ideal from a company called Horl.

Otmar Horl and his son Timo launched the first Horl sharpener in 2016 and in 2020 launched the Horl 2 collection. This collection includes accessories like additional stones, and a leather strop for refining the edge. The Horl rolling sharpening system consists of two parts, an angle guide that holds the blade in place for sharpening, and a double-sided cylinder that's rolled back and forth to hone the edge. The Horl 2 system has a diamond disc on one side and a ceramic disc on the other. The diamond disc is designed to fix your edge, while the ceramic one helps further refine the edge.

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Sunday, 03 December 2023 09:45

BloodOath BeltWay

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I've carried a knife on my person for over 25 years, before that I didn't see the need for one. I started with traditional knives, and migrated to the one-handed variety, preferably with a pocket clip. I have never carried a fixed blade, I've wanted to, but it was the form factor for me. Fixed blades were usually larger than pocketknives, and they were carried on the belt via a sheath. Over the years I've noticed that fixed blades are just as varied as pocketknives and can EDC friendly.

One fixed blade that caught my attention was the BeltWay by BloodOath Instruments. The BeltWay fits right in with the rest of their lineup and follows a similar design motif. The knife comes with a premium steel blade and a composite handle. It's the perfect size for an everyday carry knife, not too large that carry options are limited, and not too small that it limits functionality. I'm usually handle first when it comes to reviews, so much can be determined of a knife by how it feels in your hand. A good or bad handle can make or break a good knife, but today I'm deviating, and we're checking out the blade first.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023 12:13

Team Multi-Moe

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Victorinox WorkChamp 1Team Multi-Moe has pledged to raise $1000 CDN in November to support research into men's health issues like prostate and testicular cancers, as well as suicide prevention.  I didn't think we would actually make it, but here we are with just over a week left in the month and a mere $175 CDN remaining to raise!   

Sunday, 19 November 2023 11:25

Vosteed Racoon WMK Exclusive

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I've become quite the fan of Vosteed knives, whether it be the designs, price point, or customer service, they don't disappoint. The last few months things have seemed to really ramp up and, I'm finding it hard to keep track of all they have going on. The number of new knives and prototypes being shown are crazy. On top of those fresh designs, Vosteed does exclusive releases for White Mountain Knives.

White Mountain has been selling since 2005, their focus is to bring you low prices and excellent customer service. Vosteed worked with the retailer to create an exclusive version of their popular model the Racoon. The Racoon is an everyday carry knife that features a drop point style blade, with a button lock. What's changed, or improved with this exclusive model? Let's take a look.

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Sunday, 19 November 2023 10:53

Vosteed Thunderbird

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The Thunderbird is a legendary creature in American Indian history and culture. It's considered a supernatural being of power and strength. It's said to create thunder by flapping its wings, and lightning by flashing its eyes. Vosteed does a great job of naming their products, and the Thunderbird is no exception. The company has done a great job of creating a knife worth of such a namesake. The knife has awesome specs to boot; g-mascus handles, M390 blade with a tanto grind, and their Trek Lock. Let's take a walk around this bird and see what she's got.

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 10:06

Limited edition Swiss Army Knives for the holidays

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VICTORINOX INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION SWISS ARMY KNIVES IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ADVENTURERS: Available beginning October 16th - retailing for $85 at Victorinox.com, THE CADET ALOX WINTER MAGIC LIMITED EDITION 2023 pocket knife is the fifth edition of the Victorinox Winter Magic collection.This year, the unique winter mountain design in powder blue and complementing sun-colored hues features a spectacular 3D haptic Alox scale and detachable mountain charm. The pocket knife is limited to 10,000 pieces and is packaged in a custom-designed gift box.
 
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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THOSE CELEBRATING THE CHINESE NEW YEAR: Available beginning October 16th -
retailing for $127.00 at Victorinox.com, the NEW LIMITED EDITION HUNTSMAN “YEAR OF THE DRAGON 2024” welcomes the Chinese New Year and honors the current zodiac sign.

This Huntsman pocket knife is limited to the lucky number of 8’888 pieces worldwide. This edition comes in classic red with a vibrant drawing of a golden dragon. Each pocket knife is individually numbered and presented with its certificate in a special gift box.
 
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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR TRAVELERS: Available beginning October 16th - ranging from $48 - $74 at Victorinox.com, THE LIVE TO EXPLORE COLLECTION celebrates the unique style of Paris, Sydney, and New York with an invitation to mix and match tools and accessories. The collection will launch with the choice of three multitools offered with matching practical accessories.

The collection features the choice of the Victorinox Classic SD, the Companion, and the popular Swiss Card Classic. The Companion comes with a new innovative box opener function - perfect for unboxing packages. The three colorways are: the Paris style (romantic with soft colors), the Sydney style (with bold colors with a dynamic design), and the New York style (with timeless, neutral colors and well-defined shapes).
 
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Monday, 09 October 2023 06:29

BloodOath Instruments PocketFiend

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BloodOath Instruments is a fairly new company run by two friends who are GWOT (Global War on Terror) veterans with a strong interest in knives, and experience in high-stress situations. This experience is the foundation on which their knives are designed.

Knives had been a thing since man fashioned them out of flint, but the history of tactical knife can be traced back to the 20th century when military forces began issuing specialized knives to their soldiers. The term "tactical knife" was coined in the mid-1990s. These invaluable knives were as useful at home as they were in the field, and as time marched so did popularity.

One of BloodOath's contribution to the category is the PocketFiend, a lightweight and compact pocketknife that's their answer to the EDC tactical knife. Coming in with an overall length of 7.25", and a 3.25" blade, the Fiend hits that sweet spot for an everyday carry knife. The textured aluminum handle is something unique in a market full of micarta, G10, and titanium. The aluminum has this texture on it that reminds me of the dimples on a golf ball. That unique texture gives the knife plenty of tactile grip on what would otherwise be another run of the mill handle. The choice in material also helps keep the weight down, as the Fiend comes in at only 3.81oz.

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Monday, 09 October 2023 02:05

Tekto F2 Bravo

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The EDC landscape has changed alot in the last decade, and among those changes are the sheer number of newcomers to the industry. I absolutely love finding these companies, what they offer, what their ethos is, and how are they going to complete in what feels like an oversaturated market. It takes a lot to stand out above the rest, let alone be heard in all this noise, one company that has grabbed my attention is Tekto Knives.

The company was born out of an outdoor excursion in the backwoods of Maine in 2016. Some of the companies early partners were disappointed with the way their knives performed in the northeastern environment. The conditions left the teams knives chipped, dull, and unreliable. This experience spawned a development  project that became what is now Tekto. They wanted to created products that would handle harsh environments, and be reliable for those who depend on their equipment.

 

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Monday, 09 October 2023 05:46

Damned Designs Oni XL

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Damned Designs is the brainchild of Adrian Dsouza, he started with fidget spinners, and went on to release over 50 spinner designs. He stepped into EDC in 2019 and subsequently released his first knife, and then maybe another 10-15 shortly after. Adrian feels great products shouldn't only be for those with fat wallets. Everyone has a right to a good design and craftsmanship.

The Oni XL model is a hard use folder with premium materials and looks that can kill. I was curious where the name Oni comes from, and it comes from Japanese folklore. Oni are a type of evil spirit known as youkai. They are often depicted as large, ugly, monstrous creatures with horns, fangs, and sharp claws. Thankfully this knife is none of that, but I can see where Damned Designs goes with their product names.

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