Category Archives: Knives
New Gerber Downrange Tomahawk
New for 2013, Gerber’s Made in the USA Downrange Tomahawk. I took a couple of quick photos of the Tomahawk and their new Rescue Axe at SOFIC. The Downrange Tomahawk sports an axe face with a hammer head at its … Continue reading
T.U.C.Rig — Tactical Under Carry for Equipment
A West Central Florida police officer/SWAT member has come up with a simple carry method for ancillary equipment with external clips or sheaths. She calls it the T.U.C.Rig for Tactical Under Carry Rig. Consisting of a nylon strap, single buckle, … Continue reading
Spyderco NLEOMF Commemorative Knife
Spyderco’s OpFocus division shows this knife in its 2013 catalogue: “In the year 2000, the United States Congress and President Bill Clinton authorized the establishment of a National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. The goal of this museum is … Continue reading
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken and Sakimori Fighting Knives
I wrote about the Columbia River Knife and Tool Hissatsu in my last knife review. Here are video press release for two new James Williams-designed Japanese fighters that will be debuted at the upcoming SHOT Show in January. Randall
CRKT Hissatsu Folding Knife Review
Columbia River Knife & Tool has always produced a very diverse line of sharp things. In collaboration with stellar knife designers such as Frank Centofante, Brian Tighe, Ken Onion, Flavio Ikoma, Kit Carson, Ron Lake, Pat Crawford, and still more, … Continue reading
The One-Ass-To-Risk Story
I see a lot of cars in the PD parking lot with a 1* shield logo sticker slapped on. I have asked a few of the vehicle owners what it means. I get a vague response about a “police symbol” … Continue reading
Brous Blades Silent Soldier Neck Knife Review
Jason Brous is a custom knifemaker whose work is the melding of his experience in CNC machining and his love of Biomechanical art. Biomechanical art is a synthesis of machine and organic forms. It was popularized by the renderings of … Continue reading
CRKT Zilla Tool Jr. Review
I carry too much stuff. My Blackhawk MOB Bag began to weigh waayy more than it should. I started trying to pare down its load. A heavy full-sized multi-tool was one thing to go. I must have at least two … Continue reading
Benchmade Knives 175 Adamas CBK Push Dagger Review
Push daggers speak to me of power. No pretty pass cuts or fancy foil grips, just gritty jabs and slashing blows thrown in a clench. Boxing with a blade. Benchmade Knife Company’s 175 Adamas CBK Push Dagger was made with … Continue reading
Blackhawk! Blades Kalista and Kalista II Knife Review
Back when he was working for Blackhawk! Products Group, Michael Janich designed a number of tactical knives such as the Be-Wharned, Tatang, and the Kalista. Janich left Blackhawk! in late 2009 to become Spyderco’s Special Projects Manager. Janich brings a … Continue reading
SOG Knives FastHawk Review
Some missions require specialized tools. We are not always loaded down with them. There is a balance between power and portability that is weighed toward portable in mobile operations, unless your team has a MOLLE-covered Tactical Donkey. Hmmm… SOG Specialty … Continue reading