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Category Archives: Knives
Back to the Police Belt Knife
Back in the Dark Ages of the 1980’s, when I was a rookie, there was pretty much one standard knife carried by police officers and that was the now-venerable Buck 110. Along with a revolver, the sturdy lock back folder … Continue reading
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Testing First Tactical’s Executive Briefcase, Copperhead Knife, and Small Duty Light
After I had written an article about First Tactical’s new Diamondback folding knife, I was contacted by a company rep who asked if I would like to test and evaluate some of their products. Why, sure! While I was talking … Continue reading
First Tactical’s Diamondback Folding Knife
First Tactical™ makes products for Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue. Their products are conceived in concert with professionals who work in these fields. The Diamondback Tanto folding knife is designed and tested by end users to make it functional. A … Continue reading
Chicago PD Murder Charges
I have watched Chicago PD’s officer-involved shooting video from October 2014. A few things come to mind about the totality of the circumstances. Officers are responding to a commercial burglary call where a suspect was detained by a citizen, but … Continue reading
Posted in Knives, Legal, Media, Misc., Officer Safety, SWAT, Tactics
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Fox Knives at BLADE Show
Fox Knives had some knives on hand at BLADE Show 2015 that actually debuted at the IWA Show in Nuremburg back in March, but these were new to U.S. buyers. I liked them for military and law enforcement use. The … Continue reading
Schenk Knives at BLADE Show
One of the first booths I happened upon at BLADE Show 2015 was being shared by Fox Knives with a fledgling company, Schenk Knives. Zane Schenk, CEO, designer, maker, and all around nice guy showed me their Made in Idaho Falls, … Continue reading
Pohl Force Mike Three and Four Outdoor Folders
Dietmar Pohl has been designing knives for over a decade and a half. He is a recognized expert in tactical knives for military and law enforcement uses and has written acclaimed books on the subject. The knife company he founded, … Continue reading
BLADE Show 2015
I arrived home from BLADE Show 2015 last night. My trip was on a nomad’s budget, so I drove up, spent one night, then drove right back. I was able to attend the show floor on Friday afternoon and Saturday … Continue reading
Off Duty First Aid Necessities
I was out on a hiking trail in California earlier in the day. Yes, I am on vacation. It occurred to me that there was something noticeably different about my fellow hikers and me. Could it have to do with … Continue reading
Posted in Knives, Medical, Off Duty, Tactical Bags
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Swab-its Creates News Website
Super Brush LLC manufactures the Swab-its® brand foam products, which are superior, lint-free swabs and applicators specifically tailored for precision gun cleaning. I wrote about them here. Swab-its now has its own website devoted to firearms articles, gun safety, shooting … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms, Knives, Media, Misc.
Tagged concealed carry gun, SHOT Show, Super Brush LLC, Swab-its
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New Emerson Rangemaster Sheepdog Knife
Ernest Emerson has allied with noted author, speaker, and soldier Lt. Col. Dave Grossman to produce Emerson’s first flipper knife that will be the official blade for Grossman’s company, Sheepdog Knife and Gun. The knife is called the Rangemaster Sheepdog … Continue reading
Posted in Knives, Officer Safety
Tagged Emerson Knives, Ernest Emerson, police knife
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Gerber Strongarm Fixed Blade Knife
Gerber Legendary Blades as offered fixed blade knives for military use going way back to their 1966 Mark II fighter of Vietnam fame. Focusing on the needs of the soldier in real time, Gerber’s new Strongarm knife is Made in … Continue reading
New CRKT Shizuka noh Ken Folder
James Williams’ history as a U.S. Army officer and martial arts instructor to military and police special units has led him to design a line of knives for Columbia River Knife & Tool. Personally, I own the Williams/CRKT Hissatsu folder … Continue reading
Posted in Concealed Carry, Knives, Officer Safety
Tagged Columbia River Knife & Tool, Concealed Carry, CRKT, SHOT Show
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Raven Concealment Systems ModuLoader
Raven Concealment Systems has come out with a product that made me think, “Duh!” Raven’s ModuLoader Pocket Shield is perfect for the discreet carry of knives and other like equipment. There are times that I would prefer to hide my … Continue reading
Posted in Concealed Carry, Detectives, Firearms, Flashlights, Knives, Off Duty
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