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12 EDC
Even when traveling alone throughout your
day, your partner—in the form of a concealable
blade—is there to back you up if a cowardly,
unprovoked attack comes your way.
30 TACTICAL
Whether helping others or protecting yourself,
tactical blades come through in a pinch when
lives are on the line, and minutes could mean
the difference between life and death.
40 HUNTING
Hunting can be a messy undertaking, but
with a reliable hunting knife your kill will be
skinned, broken down, and processed quickl
and efficiently, leaving you more time to eye
your next target.
50 GENERAL
No matter if it’s carried in your pocket or
secured to your belt, an all-purpose knife
should be your go-to tool for varied uses
throughout your active day.
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Why settle for one tool when you can have seve
or even dozens to choose from? A multitool can
cut, saw, slice, pry, magnify, illuminate, and file—
and that’s only the beginning!
70 ACCESSORIES
A dull blade is not only a safety hazard, but it
also makes simple tasks much more difficult
and time consuming. Sharpeners keep a keen
edge for all-around perfection.
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Knife handles
come in a wide
array or styles and
materials. What
material is best for you?
They all have their pros
and cons, but they
all work in their
own ways.
HOLDING
GETTING A GRIP ON KNIFE
HANDLE BENEFITS, MATERIALS,
AND FUNCTIONALITY
K
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY TIM STETZER
nives are one of human’s earliest tools. The first flint knives and
scrapers didn’t have handles, but people soon learned to lash wooden
or bone ones in place to increase leverage, keep their hands away
from the cutting edge, and to improve performance. We’ve come
a long way since then, but the basic concept remains the same; a good handle
improves the performance of your knife. But what makes the perfect handle? Is
there even such a thing? Let’s take a look at the various handle materials used
as well as their pros and cons under both normal and extreme use.
Right:
The most basic
style knife handle is
simply bare metal,
whether it’s a one-piece
drop-forged knife like the
CRKT Sting, a folded metal
handle like the classic
Douk, or something else
like the Wilmont Necker
or Victorinox
Farmer.
METAL
The most basic type of knife handle is no handle at all. Some knives are either forged
or ground as one piece, so there’s really nothing like an added pommel, guard, or scales
to break, making the construction process simpler and making the overall design very
rugged. That bare steel can be slippery though, depending on the texture left on the
metal, the shape of the handle, or the addition of any grooves or checking. The bare
metal is also susceptible to extremes of heat and cold that can make using the tool
uncomfortable to use without gloves.
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In addition to a one-piece knife,
you also will sometimes see metal
scales used, often aluminum or
titanium. While scales like this still
can suffer from being uncomfortable materials remained popular as Top Left: Bone, stag, Wood varies in hardness and
and horn are popular
in extreme heat or cold, they often humans transitioned to bronze and handle materials that durability and can be prone to
have been around for
have a checkering or texture added then steel, and you still see them as long as humans
shrinking and cracking if not dried
that improves the grip. Aluminum in used frequently on custom, and have made knives. properly or stabilized. Harder
particular can be anodized in a wide some production, knives today. woods don’t generally require
Top Right: Wood is
variety of colors, too, allowing for one of the earliest stabilization whereas softer woods
Bone can dry and crack, or absorb handle materials
great design touches. and burls do. Stabilization consists
moisture and expand, so while it used on knives, and
it’s still very popular of removing the moisture from the
The other metal handle style you’ll certainly can and has been used in today with both
custom makers and wood using a vacuum process and
sometimes see is a cast brass or its natural state, it’s best stabilized production knife
replacing it was an epoxy resin
aluminum handle. They suffer the for use in handles today. Bone and companies.
so that the wood won’t expand
same benefits and drawbacks that ivory generally have a smooth
and contract with changes in
the other style metal handles do. texture; you can also checker or
temperature and humidity.
They’re affected by extremes of engrave them, adding both aesthetic
heat and cold and can be slippery qualities and texture for a better Wood is a blank canvas for a
depending on the grip texture. They grip. Antler often has a rougher knifemaker. It can be made into
are generally durable though, and texture naturally, which is why simple scales, mortised out to
Opposite Page,
some castings can allow for intricate you frequently see stag left in the Top: Stacked leather encompass the tang, or drilled out
and stacked birch
design features. rough when used for handles. An bark handles make
to accept a rat tang. It can also be
advantage of stag is that it’s made for attractive and left smooth, or checkered, ribbed, or
BONE/STAG/HORN from shed antlers so it’s a renewable
functional options for
a user looking for carved to add additional aesthetic
I’m lumping bone, antler, and horn handle material that doesn’t harm a traditional style
touches and to enhance grip.
handle.
together on this one, basically the animal when you harvest it.
representing any natural material as Opposite Page, STACKED LEATHER
harvested from animals. You could WOOD Center: Cord wrap
can be done to OR BIRCH BARK
probably include ivory here, too, Along with bone and horn, wood enhance beauty and Another early handle material was
grip like on the PB&J
although it’s not especially common was one of the first materials used Big Jake, or just to leather, either wrapped around a
provide some extra
these days due to its price, rarity, for knife handles and it’s also still cordage in a survival metal tang or wooden handle, or
and restrictions. Bone or horns very popular today. It’s readily situation like on stacked in leather disks such as with
the Cold Steel Mini
are probably one of the earliest available, easy to work with, and Bushman. the famous KA-BAR military knives.
materials used for knife handles due can have natural beauty, especially Stacked leather handles have great
Opposite Page,
to availability from game animals with woods like rosewood, cocobolo, Bottom: G10 and
warmth to them and, as they fully
killed for food. Our ancestors were desert ironwood, or the various burls Micarta can be had encompass the tang of the knife,
in myriad colors and
quite good at making use of all and spalted woods. Simpler woods can be contoured insulate the user from extremes of
or textured to
parts of the animal, so the bones, such as hickory may not have the provide a solid grip.
heat and cold. They generally are
horns, and antlers were often flair that some of the exotic woods These materials are aesthetically pleasing to most users
also very durable,
turned into tools of their own, do, but it’s a cheap and readily and impervious as well. All in all, they’re a classic
and later into handles or parts available material that was used on to most weather handle that works well, looks good,
and environmental
of handles for flint knives. These many trade and kitchen knives. conditions. and makes use of natural material.
In Scandinavian countries, cut disks
of birch bark are stacked and used
GET A GRIP!
With so many styles of knives on the
in the same manner as stacked
market, there are endless varieties of
leather handles are elsewhere. They handles available, but not all of them
provide an amazingly comfortable are created equally.
grip and make use of a renewable
For a light duty EDC knife that may
resource in their construction. Like
just see jobs like cutting string, tape,
leather, they also make for an
or opening envelopes, having a
attractive grip.
hand-filling, comfortable handle might
A downside to both grips is that they not be a big issue. For something that’s
can dry out and leather particularly going to see heavier use as a work
can rot in hot, humid environments. knife, hunting knife, bushcraft tool, or
self-defense tool, your handle matters
CORD WRAP a lot more. You need a grip that’s solid
Cord wraps are a step up from and comfortable, something that you
bare metal handles. They can be can use for long periods of time without
anything from old fashion Jute twine causing hand fatigue or getting blisters
to modern paracord or something and stays put under impact or harsh
in between. They typically offer environmental conditions.
a good grip if wrapped correctly, Checkering, handle grooves, texture, and
even when wet, although they spine jimping can all enhance a grip, but
aren’t generally as comfortable as if they’re too aggressive or have sharp
solid grip or wood, Micarta, or other corners, they can cause hot spots and
material. Some cord wraps will use lead to the fatigue and blisters. Similarly,
an epoxy coating to bond them to handle length and thickness can play a
the handles, making a more durable big part in what’s comfortable as well.
and often more comfortable grip. Over-gripping a thin handle can increase
If they simply are wrapped and hand fatigue, as can trying to hold onto a
tied though, they also give the grip that’s too short.
user cordage that can be used in
a survival or emergency situation, properties, are durable and weather
although this then leaves your knife resistant. All in all, they’re excellent
with a bare handle. handle materials with few drawbacks.
Cord wraps can be simple affairs Micarta was first used in the
that basically consist of winding electrical industry and is made from
the cord around the handle snugly layers or paper, linen, or canvas.
to the intricate Japanese style While the term is commonly used
Tsukamaki handle wrapping used to describe the whole class of
on Katanas and mimicked on materials Micarta is actually the
some modern custom and even registered trademark of Norplex-
production knives. Micarta Industrial Plastics and has
A downside of cord wrapping is that been since 1912. Micarta comes in
if they get contaminated with blood a wide variety of colors and can
or some other hazard, they’re hard be left with a rougher texture for
to clean and you may just end up improved grip, even when wet. It’s
having to replace the wrap. relatively impervious to weather,
although it can stain. Micarta is very
MICARTA/G10/ popular with custom makers and it
CARBON FIBER can be found on some production
Micarta, G10, and carbon fiber are knives as well.
all similar materials in that they are G10 is similar to Micarta, but instead
a laminate made by soaking layers of being cloth- or paper-based it
of material in resin and compressing uses a fiberglass laminate. G10
and heating them until they set and is a bit tougher than Micarta and
form a solid block that can then be impervious to moisture. Again, it
cut, ground, and shaped. They all comes in a wide array of colors.
have very good electrical insulating It generally has a smoother finish
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OUT THERE THAT COMBINE A MIXTURE OF
FUNCTIONALITY AND AESTHETICS.”
than Micarta, but the grip can be Above, Left: Rubber cheaper for mass production, but molds and equipment to make
handles are practical
enhanced with whatever texture or and work well in foul they require molds and industrial handles so they’re best suited to
weather conditions
grip pattern the make or company or when your handle
equipment, so they aren’t well production knives.
chooses to apply. G10 is a common is slippery with water suited to the custom knifemaker.
material on custom and higher-end
or blood. They make
a good choice for
OTHER MATERIALS
hard use hunting
Rubber is pretty rugged, but it can While the above covers most of
production knives. and military knives. dry out and rot, be cut, or even the common materials used for
You typically see
Carbon fiber handle scales are made rubber handles on chewed. I’ve seen more than one knife handles, you will definitely
using layers of carbon cloth soaked in mass produced
commercial knives
rubber handled knife chewed on run into other things in your travels,
resin. It has similar properties to G10. from companies and ruined by someone’s pet. especially on art knives. Things like
such as the ones
Black and gray are the most common
PLASTIC/FRN mother of pearl, jade, and other
shown here
from Gerber and
colors for carbon fiber scales, although Benchmade. exotics may make for beautiful
Plastic handles have a few
other colors are available. The knives, but they aren’t necessarily
advantages in that they’re generally
pattern of the carbon fiber cloth adds Above, Right:
for working tools, so you have to
Plastics are practical impervious to weather and can
interesting depth to the scales that and affordable and keep in mind what your intended
can be molded in be made in any shape or texture
you don’t see with G10 or Micarta. a wide variety of purpose is with your knife when
the designer can envision. They’re
Carbon fiber is also much lighter than styles, colors, and
you consider them. Chances are if
patterns. Plastic durable as well, at least as long
other handle materials including G10 handles can be there’s a material you can think of,
lightly textured like as a good polymer is used. FRN
and Micarta, so it’s a good choice with the Condor some knifemaker has probably tried
(Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon) and
when weight is a concern. Inca knife (top, right),
using it for a knife handle.
molded with inset Zytel are materials you see used
patterns like on the
RUBBER author’s old Mora by some of the bigger production THE PERFECT
HANDLE
(bottom, right), or
Rubber handles, such as Kraton, checkered like the
companies such as Spyderco and
offer arguably the best grip out Grivory handles Gerber. Basically, that’s a polymer So, is there such a thing as the
on the Benchmade
there of all the various handle Bugout (center, left). reinforced with fiberglass that perfect handle or handle material?
materials, especially in wet makes for a stronger, tougher blend There might be something out there
conditions. Depending on the than basic plastic. These materials that feels right and suits your needs
rubber used, they have some flex are inexpensive but very rugged, perfectly. But that might not be
to them when you squeeze and but like rubber handles require the same thing that works for me
that, coupled with whatever texture or someone else. The great thing
or checkering is applied, practically WRITER’S BIO is that we have tons of options
weld your hand to the grip. They Tim Stetzer has over two decades of law enforcement and criminal these days and finding that perfect
also tend to be a warmer grip justice experience and is a police academy instructor. He is also one for us is within reach. And if
a veteran of both the Army and Air Force Reserves and has been
than metal or other synthetics and you haven’t found it yet, just keep
an avid outdoorsman since his youth in Boy Scouts where he first
work very well in wet or messy became interested in knives. Tim has written for various gun, knife,
looking! Your options are endless
conditions. Cleanup is generally and outdoors publications since 2006 and has designed or helped and knifemakers and manufacturers
very easy, too, and they’re resistant design a number of custom and production knives during that time. come out with something new
to staining. Rubber grips are seemingly every day. KIBG
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PHOTOS BY LARRY ATIL
T’S A DANGEROUS WORLD OUT THERE. EVEN
THE ODDS AND INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF
SURVIVING A COWARDLY, UNPROVOKED ATTACK
BY CARRYING AN EDC KNIFE. These concealable
blades offer a slim profile, a lightning-quick opening,
and an extra sharp edge. From being clipped directly to
your belt, to a horizontal attachment, to a discreet boot
location, and even having your blade hanging by chain
around your neck, there’s a carry method to suit
everyone’s self-defense needs. Avoid trouble,
but if trouble finds you, an EDC knife is a
welcomed partner to have.
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01 AMERICAN BLADE WORKS

AMERICAN BLADE
WORKS MODEL 1V4
Overall Length: 7.90 inches
Blade Length: 3.25 inches
Blade Material: S35VN
Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch
Handle Material: Carbon Fiber
Weight: 5.4 ounces
MSRP: $250.00
AmericanBladeWorks.com
02 AMERICAN BLADE WORKS

AMERICAN BLADE
WORKS MODEL 1V4
Handle Material: G10
Weight: 5.4 ounces
MSRP: $185.00
AmericanBladeWorks.com
03 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
AUTO 940
Blade Material: CPM-S30V Premium
Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
Handle Material: 6061-T6
Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
BACKGROUND IMAGE IN THIS SECTION: © KLENOVA/DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM
Weight: 2.65 ounces

MSRP: $275.00
Benchmade.com
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04 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE MINI
FREEK
6” Overall Length: 7.05 inches
Blade Material:
CPM-S90V Stainless Steel (59-61HRC)
Handle Material:
Carbon Fiber with G10 Base
Weight: 2.74 ounces
5” MSRP: $310.00
Benchmade.com
05 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
TENGU FLIPPER
4” Blade Material:
CPM-20CV Stainless Steel (59-61HRC)
Handle Material: Black Contoured G10
Weight: 2.67 ounces
MSRP: $220.00
Benchmade.com
3”
06 BENCH MADE
BENCHMADE
TENGU TOOL
Blade Material:
CPM-20CV Stainless Steel (59-61HRC)
2” Blade Thickness: 0.124 inch
Handle Material:
Black and White Layered G10
Weight: 1.04 ounces
MSRP: $175.00
Benchmade.com
1”
0”
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07 CHRIS REEVE KNIVES

CHRIS REEVE
KNIVES LARGE
SEBENZA 31
Handle Material: 6A14V
Weight: 4.70 ounces
MSRP: $600.00
ChrisReeve.com
08 DPX GEAR
DPX GEAR
TI DECADE
Blade Material: M390 Stainless
Handle Material:
Bead-Blasted Ti-6AI-4V
Weight: 5.40 ounces
MSRP: $437.95
BlueRidgeKnives.com
09 DPX GEAR
DPX GEAR HEST
FRAMELOCK BLUE
Blade Material: M390 Stainless
Handle Material:
Blue 3D Machined Titanium
Weight: 4.60 ounces
MSRP: $437.95
BlueRidgeKnives.com
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10 CRKT
CRKT RAZELCLIFFE
COMPACT
Blade Material: 8Cr13MoV
Handle Material: 2Cr13
Weight: 3.30 ounces
MSRP: $39.99
CRKT.com
5”
11 GIANT MOUSE
GIANT MOUSE ACE
BIBLIO
Blade Material: M390
4” Handle Material:
Burgundy Canvas Micarta
Weight: 3.70 ounces
MSRP: $175.00
GiantMouse.com
12 GIANT MOUSE
GIANT MOUSE
3”
ACE CLYDE BRASS
Handle Material: Brass
Weight: 4.20 ounces
2” MSRP: $165.00
GiantMouse.com
1”
0”
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13 FOX KNIVES
FOX KNIVES FX-608
R BABY CORE
Overall Length: 5.71 inches 6”
Blade Material: N690Co Stainless Steel
Handle Material: FRN Black
Weight: 2.82 ounces
MSRP: $105.00
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5”
14 FOX KNIVES
FOX KNIVES FX-608
R BABY CORE
Blade Material: N690Co Stainless Steel
Handle Material: FRN Blue 4”
Weight: 2.82 ounces
MSRP: $105.00
FoxCutlery.com
15 STEEL WILL KNIVES

STEEL WILL KNIVES
SEDGE F19-10 3”
Blade Material: D2
Weight: 4.20 ounces
MSRP: $94.99
SteelWillKnives.com 2”
1”
0”
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STEEL WILL KNIVES
SEDGE F19M-20
Blade Material: D2
Weight: 2.96 ounces
MSRP: $89.99
SteelWillKnives.com
17 L.T. WRIGHT HANDCRAFTED KNIVES

L.T. WRIGHT HAND-
CRAFTED KNIVES
GP MEDIUM
Blade Material: AEB-L Steel
Handle Material: Green Micarta
Weight: 6.00 ounces
MSRP: $154.00
LTWrightKnives.com
18 GIANT MOUSE
GIANT MOUSE
GRAND
Blade Material: Uddeholm
Elmax SuperClean
Handle Material:
Green Canvas Micarta
Weight: 4.75 ounces
MSRP: $185.00
GiantMouse.com
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19 MEDFORD KNIFE & TOOL

MEDFORD KNIFE &
TOOL PRAETORIAN
SLIM FLIPPER
Blade Material: Titanium, CPM S35Vn
Handle Material: Aluminum and Ti
Weight: 4.00 ounces
MSRP: $525.00
MedfordKnife.com

MEDFORD KNIFE &
TOOL GENTLEMAN
JACK
Blade Material: CPM S35VN
Handle Material: Titanium
Weight: 2.90 ounces
MSRP: $375.00
MedfordKnife.com
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BRADFORD KNIVES
G-NECKER
Blade Material: Elmax Steel
Handle Material: Elmax Steel
Weight: 2.70 ounces
MSRP: $89.00
BradfordKnives.com
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BALISONG
Overall Length: 10 inches
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Weight: 5.29 ounces
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23 GERBER GEAR
GERBER GEAR
FASTBALL CLEAVER
Blade Material: 20CV
Handle Material: Machined Aluminum
Weight: 2.70 ounces
MSRP: $140 - $145
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8”
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24 CRKT
CRKT CROSSBONES
BRONZE
Blade Material: AUS 8
Handle Material: 6061 Aluminum
Weight: 2.40 ounces
MSRP: $115.00
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HAVALON REDI
Blade Material: AUS-8
Handle Material: Zytel
Weight: 3.35 ounces 4”
MSRP: $49.99
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Blade Material: 3”
Titanium Ceramic Silver Alloy
Handle Material: Titanium
Weight: 2.40 ounces
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27 FOX KNIVES
FOX KNIVES
FX-610 SHERP
Overall Length: 11.22 inch
Blade Material: D2 Stainl
Blade Thickness: 0.200 i
Handle Material:
Canvas Micarta OD Green
Weight: 12.03 ounces
MSRP: $213.00
FoxCutlery.com
28 GERBER GEAR
GERBER GEAR
PRYBRID X
Overall Length: 4.00 inch
Blade Length: Varies (Ret
Blade Material: #11 Alum
Blade Thickness: N/A
Handle Material: Alumin
Weight: 1.70 ounces
MSRP: $23.99
GerberGear.com
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29 BRADFORD KNIVES
BRADFORD KNIVES
GUARDIAN TANTO
Blade Material: M390 Steel
Handle Material: Micarta
Weight: 6.30 ounces
MSRP: $189.00
BradfordKnives.com
30 SPYDERCO
SPYDERCO
ROCKJUMPER
Blade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Bi-directional
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Weight: 3.10 ounces
MSRP: $123.00
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SPYDERCO
SPYOPERA
Blade Material: M390 Stainless Steel
Handle Material:
Brown Canvas Micarta
Weight: 2.70 ounces
MSRP: $250.00
SpyderCo.com
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TAC PHOTOS BY LARRY ATIL
HEN LIVES ARE ON THE LINE

AND IT’S TIME TO ACT, A
TACTICAL KNIFE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE BY YOUR SIDE.
These partners during a crisis allow belts or other
restraints to be cut quickly and efficiently, releasing
an innocent victim from a vehicle’s grasp. They
can shatter glass with unrelentless force and are
designed to withstand the rigors of both urban and
rural emergencies without faltering. When seconds
matter, their razor-sharp edge and unstoppable
durability make a truly lifesaving difference.
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1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
9”
8”
01 CRKT
CRKT PROVOKE
DESERT SAND
Blade Material: D2 with
Cerakote Desert-Sand Coating
Handle Material: 6061 Aluminum
Weight: 6.10 ounces
MSRP: $200.00
CRKT.com
02 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
MINI PRESIDIO II
Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless
Steel (58-60HRC)
Handle Material: Black Molded CF-Elite
Weight: 3.19 ounces
MSRP: $145.00
Benchmade.com
03 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
PRESIDIO II
Blade Material: Black Coated CPM-
S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
Weight: 4.97 ounces
MSRP: $170.00
Benchmade.com
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8”
7”
04 HOGUE KNIVES
HOGUE SIG K320
KNIFE
Blade Material: CPM S3OV
Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Nylon 12 Polymer
Weight: 4.18 ounces
MSRP: $149.95 - $179.95
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STEEL WILL KNIVES
BARGHEST F37-01
Blade Material: D2
” Blade Thickness: 0.160 inch
Weight: 7.87 ounces
MSRP: $89.99
SteelWillKnives.com
06 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
3”
FOLDING SOCP
BladeMaterial:D2ToolSteel(60-62HRC)
Weight: 4.10 ounces
2” MSRP: $190.00
Benchmade.com
1”
0”
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1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
07 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
AUTOCRAT
Blade Material: CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC)
Handle Material: Olive Drab G10
Weight: 3.93 ounces
MSRP: $470.00
Benchmade.com
08 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
AUTOCRAT
Handle Material: Coyote Brown G10
Weight: 3.93 ounces
MSRP: $470.00
Benchmade.com
09 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
BAILOUT 537GY-1
Blade Material: Grey Coated
CPM-M4 Super Steel (62-64HRC)
Handle Material: Woodland Green
Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum
Weight: 2.70 ounces
MSRP: $250.00
Benchmade.com
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9”
8”
7”
10 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
BAILOUT 537GY
Blade Material: Grey Coated
CPM-3V (60-62 HRC)
Handle Material:
Black Textured Grivory
Weight: 2.05 ounces
5” MSRP: $175.00
Benchmade.com
11 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
TACTICAL TRIAGE
4” Blade Material: CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC)
Handle Material: Black G10
Weight: 5.28 ounces
MSRP: $240.00
Benchmade.com
12 BENCHMADE
3”
BENCHMADE
INFIDEL 3300
Blade Material: D2 (60-62)
Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
2” Weight: 4.90 ounces
MSRP: $525.00
Benchmade.com
1”
0”
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ACTUAL SIZE
13 TOPS KNIVES
TOPS KNIVES
CUMA KAGE
Blade Material: 1095
Handle Material:
Tan Canvas/Black Canvas Micarta
Weight: 2 pounds, 3.50 ounces
MSRP: $360.00
TOPSKnives.com
14 FUREY’S URBAN COMBAT KNIVES

FUREY’S URBAN
COMBAT KNIVES
HOFUKU TANG
FIGHTER
Blade Material: 430 Stainless Steel,
15N20 and 1095 Core
Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
Weight: 1 pound, 0.70 ounces
MSRP: $1,000.00
FureysUrbanCombatKnives
Unlimited.com
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STEEL WILL KNIVES
BARGHEST F37M-03
Blade Material: D2
Weight: 5.82 ounces
MSRP: $84.99
SteelWillKnives.com
16 GREG MOFFATT KNIVES

GREG MOFFATT
KNIVES UWAK
Blade Material: 1095 Steel
Handle Material: Wrapped Paracord
Weight: 3.25 ounces
MSRP: $130.00
GregMoffattKnives.com
17 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
MEDIATOR
Blade Material: CPM-S90V (59-61)
Handle Material: Black G10
Weight: 2.89 ounces
MSRP: $295.00
Benchmade.com
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18 GREG MOFFATT KNIVES

GREG MOFFATT
KNIVES 7-INCH
DAGGER
Blade Material: 1095 Steel
Weight: 2.95 ounces
MSRP: $160.00
GregMoffattKnives.com
19 FUREY’S URBAN COMBAT KNIVES

FUREY’S URBAN
COMBAT KNIVES
COFFIN RING KNIFE
Blade Material: 80CrV2
Handle Material: Brown Antique
Canvas Micarta Scales
Weight: 5.10 ounces
MSRP: Starting at $315.00
FureysUrbanCombatKnives
Unlimited.com
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UNT
URABLE, RELIABLE, AND READY TO TACKLE YOUR

RECENT KILL: THESE ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS
YOU NEED IN A HUNTING KNIFE. This oversized
knife’s main function is to make short work of skin,
muscle, tendons, and even bone. A sturdy handle, durable steel,
and a razor-sharp edge can decrease fatigue while increasing
efficiency when out in the field. Remember, it’s not wise to stay
out in the woods too long with a fresh kill. Let your fixed-bladed
partner speed up the process and allow you to move quickly
to your next viable target.
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1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
9”
8”
7”
01 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
HIDDEN CANYON
HUNTER
Premium Stainless Steel 6”
Handle Material: Richlite/Orange G10
Weight: 3.11 ounces
MSRP: $230.00
Benchmade.com
02 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE 5”
HIDDEN CANYON
HUNTER
Blade Material: CPM-S30V
(58-60 HRC) Premium Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Stabilized Wood 4”
Weight: 2.81 ounces
MSRP: $160.00
Benchmade.com
03 GERBER GEAR
GERBER GEAR RANDY
NEWBERG DTS 3”
Primary Blade
Blade Material: 440C
Primary Blade Thickness:
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0.140 inches
Serrated Secondary Blade
Blade Length: 2.10 inches 2”
Blade Material: D2
Blade Thickness: 0.080 inches
Handle Material: GF Nylon +
TPE Over-Mold with Diamond Grip
Weight: 6.60 ounces
MSRP: $60
GerberGear.com
1”
0”
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9”
8”
7”
04 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
SADDLE MOUNTAIN
SKINNER
6” Premium Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Richlite/Orange G10
Weight: 4.30 ounces
MSRP: $250.00
Benchmade.com
05 BENCHMADE
5” BENCHMADE
SADDLE MOUNTAIN
SKINNER
Premium Stainless Steel
4” Handle Material: Stabilized Wood
Weight: 4.30 ounces
MSRP: $180.00
Benchmade.com
06 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
SADDLE MOUNTAIN
3”
SKINNER with HOOK
Premium Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Stabilized Wood
2” Weight: 4.30 ounces
MSRP: $190.00
Benchmade.com
1”
0”
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1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
9”
8”
7”
07 RAPTORRAZOR
RAPTORRAZOR BIG
GAME SKINNER &
MANO COMBO SET
Overall Length:
4.25 inches (Both Units)
Blade Length: 2.25 inches (Skinner),
3.00 inches (Mano)
Blade Material: 420 Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.0023 inches
Handle Material: 6064 T6 Grade
Machined Aluminum
Total Combined Weight:
1 pound, 3.80 ounces
MSRP: $149.95
RaptorRazor.com
1”
0”
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9”
8”
7”
08 TOPS KNIVES
TOPS KNIVES
3-POINTER
6” SKELETONIZED
Handle Material: Skeletonized
Weight: 2.00 ounces
MSRP: $110
5” TOPSKnives.com
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TOPS KNIVES
3-POINTER TAN
CANVAS
4” Blade Material: 1095
Handle Material: Tan Canvas Micarta
Weight: 2.40 ounces
MSRP: $125
TOPSKnives.com
10 TOPS KNIVES
3”
TOPS KNIVES
3-POINTER BLACK
CANVAS
2” Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
Weight: 2.40 ounces
MSRP: $125
TOPSKnives.com
1”
0”
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E
TIPS, TRICKS, AND
TECHNIQUES TO
KEEP YOUR BLADE
SHARP WHEN
ADVENTURING FAR
FROM HOME
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JASON HOUSER
A
s nice as it would be to have an
electric sharpener, a stone, or any
other sharpener at the ready when
knives need to be touched up, life
doesn’t always work in your favor.
The fact is that situations occur that may be out
of our control, leaving us stranded without a
conventional way to put an edge on our knives. It
might be as simple as going camping and leaving
it at home, or it could be something as drastic as
a survival situation occurring deep in the wilderness.
Hopefully, you never find yourself in a survival
situation where your life depends upon having a
sharp knife nearby, but if it does, will you know how
to maintain the sharp edge on your trusted tool?
No matter your experience level, there are simple
ways to keep your knife in good working order.
Additionally, these techniques do surprisingly well
at sharpening just about any style of knife.
“NO MATTER YOUR EXPERIENCE LEVEL,
THERE ARE SIMPLE WAYS
TO KEEP YOUR KNIFE IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER…”
To use a
ceramic cup to
sharpen your blade,
turn it upside
down and run the
blade against the
raw, rough part that’s
at the bottom of
the cup.
More for
realigning an edge
than sharpening, a
leather belt will help
you keep your knife
keen and sharp.
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AN ASSIST FROM the second edge of the blade. This Top: Using the the surface of the rock, facing away
A CUP OF JOE
proper sandpaper
will likely take a couple times on will give you the from you. Then, in one smooth
sharpest knife
A ceramic coffee cup is something each edge to achieve the results possible.
movement, stroke the knife away
many campers, hikers, and all- you want. Carefully wipe the from you, moving the stroke so
Left: Using the spine
around outdoorsmen have with resulting carbon dust from the of another knife to that you cover the full length of
them. If not, the world is full of litter blade. It will be sharpened and sharpen your blade the blade. Next, flip the knife over
provides a good
bugs and it really isn’t difficult to find ready to use. reason to always and drag it back towards you, this
have two knives.
a piece of ceramic along a riverbank. time sharpening the other side of
With a piece of ceramic from the A ROCKY SOLUTION Right: A random the blade. Keep doing this until the
stone performs
cup, you can sharpen your knife Can you use a random stone instead basically the same knife is equally sharp on both sides.
with a little improvising. All that of a sharpening stone? The answer function as a
SHINY SHARPENERS
sharpening stone.
you have to do is to turn it upside is a solid yes, and although an actual
down and run the blade against sharpening stone will probably Opposite Page: A piece of broken glass or even
the raw, rough part that’s at the give you a better result, using a Whether using a car windows with their rough
broken piece of glass
bottom of the cup. Hold the mug flat rock can be a very good option you find or a vehicle edges do a good job when it
window, you can get
upside down in one hand, and then if you don’t have one on hand. the desired edge you comes to sharpening a knife.
place the base of the knife blade Survival situations can hit fast and are looking for. Again, unfortunately, broken glass
at a 45-degree angle against the unexpectedly, you may not have is not too hard to find out nearly
exposed ceramic rim at the bottom. access to your ready-to-go gear. any type of environment.
Keeping a firm grip on both the The key to this is finding a nice, WRITER’S The sharpening technique for
mug and the knife handle and relatively smooth, flat rock to do BIO broken glass or a car window
maintaining that 45-degree angle, the job. A common technique Jason Houser is a both involves the same
drag the knife against the rim when using sharpening stones is fulltime outdoors writer techniques to get the job done.
using even pressure as though to lubricate it with water while and has been featured Sharpening your blade with
you were using a traditional sharpening, which should produce in numerous knife glass is accomplished using the
sharpening steel. the wanted result. publications and blogs rough edge of the broken shards.
over the years reviewing Take your knife and place it at a
Do this three times on the first Your job is to find a smooth,
knives “in the field”, 10-degree angle to the edge of
side. Repeat on the other edge relatively flat rock, and clean it with teaching proper knife
of the blade, drawing the knife water even if you don’t think it is the glass bottle.
caring techniques and a
against the ceramic rim three dirty. This will give it the moisture wide range of other knife Stroke toward the edge in a
times. Repeat using the first edge it needs. First, place the knife with related topics. smooth movement, keeping
of the blade twice. Repeat using the blade at a 10-degree angle to the same sharpening angle and
HONING,
SHARPENING,
& STROPPING:
WHAT’S THE
DIFFERENCE?
Although some
individuals may
interchange these
common knife terms,
they are actually
quite different.
Stropping a knife
is to realign the
edge of your knife
without stripping
away at the metal.
It is possible to hone
moving your stroke to cover the is so versatile and inexpensive it will still realign its edge and a knife before each
full length of the blade. Lift your that you should seriously make it keener. The name of this use depending upon
knife, flip it over, and repeat consider carrying some of it process is stropping. If you have the metal and how
for the other side of the blade. in your backpack. To get the ever been to the barber and had
much “punishment”
Continue doing this until your sharpest knife possible using this a shave with a straight razor,
you put your knives
knife is sharp enough to meet method, you need to know which you have seen this done. Just
through.
your expectations, working both sandpaper to use. make sure that your belt has no
sides equally. stitching, and then run the blade Sharpening a knife
If your knife is in bad shape
away from the edge in order to is actually removing
YOUR IN-THE-FIELD and contains rust or has uneven
realign it. steel from the knife,
LIFELINE surfaces, it will require a thorough
giving it a new
sanding. The type of sandpaper to
Carrying paracord is a must when
choose should be water-based, with
AN EDGE edge. Only sharpen
participating in any outdoor FOR AN EDGE your knives when
adventure. Whether it is on a 180 grit. If the knife only slightly
Do you carry two knives? If not,
lost its sharpness, an emery cloth absolutely necessary
survival bracelet, in a survival kit, you really should. The thick spine
sandpaper with aluminum oxide ore as this is the quickest
or even on the handle of your of a second knife is one of the
knife, it is a good idea to have with 320 grain can be used, which way to wear them
devices that’s the easiest to come
paracord with you at all times. will remove the remains of wear down. A knife that
across when far from civilization.
and start sharpening the tool. If the is properly honed
You’ll need several feet of paracord, Just like you would run the knife
knife is still in rather good shape regularly should
a firm object such as a tree, and against the steel, run it along the
but just needs a little help to be at only need to be
some mud to accomplish this spine of another knife.
its best, then you can use a 600- or sharpened a couple
sharpening task. Tie one end of the
paracord around the tree and form
1,000-grain water-based sandpaper
SHARPEN UP! of times a year.
with fine granules.
a loop with the other end. Take The ways to sharpen your knives The final part of
With one hand, hold the sandpaper, when far from home or, more
some of the mud and work it onto the sharpening
and with the other, move the edge precisely, far from your trusty
half of the paracord in the middle. process is to strop
of the knife from the tip to the sharpener are numerous. But
Don’t get carried away with the your knife. When
end of the blade slightly inclined like any other task, technique,
mud application, but you do want you sharpen a knife,
and from the inside out. These first or methodical process, it takes
a layer of mud all the way around burrs will be formed
passes are made with dry sandpaper practice to get a relatively simple
the cordage. Grab the loop, pull the on the edges. To
to get the best out of it. After getting chore to become natural for
paracord taught, and strop your knife have the sharpest
the desired edge, start using 600- or you when it counts. So before a
on the muddy part of the paracord blade possible, you
1,000-grain sandpaper. Repeat the natural disaster strikes, before
like you would on a leather belt. The have to remove the
above process. This sandpaper will an EMP pulse hits, or before a
mud will provide enough abrasion
remove the traces of scratches from nationwide economic disturbance burr by stropping it.
to sharpen the edge. Then strop
your first sharpening and giving it disrupts daily life, go out into This is often done
your knife on the clean part of the
the edge you want. nature’s backyard, find some with a leather belt,
paracord to align the edge.
“junk,” and sharpen both your as seen in numerous
A GRITTY SOLUTION BELTING IT OUT knife and your mind to these barbershops across
Even though sandpaper is not a This won’t sharpen your blade in normally unconsidered sharpening any town or city.
common survival-style item, it the actual, technical sense, but hacks! KIBG
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GENER
OT EVERY JOB FOR A
KNIFE IS PART OF A
MAJOR LIFE-OR-DEATH
A
SCENARIO. Sometimes a
basic task requires a simple knife that
can help make your day a bit easier,
and that’s where a general-purpose
knife comes into play. These pocket-
sized bladed companions can open
boxes, cut tape, slice through fabrics,
and even make an extra hole for your
belt. They can be carried on your
waist, in a front pocket, or easily within
your hand. No matter the task, the
general-purpose knife is a must-carry
throughout your event filled day.
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1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
9”
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BENCHMADE CIGAR 8”
CUTTER
Blade Material: CPM-S30V
Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
Handle Material: 6AL-4V Titanium
MSRP: $225.00
Benchmade.com
02 DEEJO
DEEJO TATTOO
LINERLOCK
Blade Material: Z40C13 Steel
Handle Material:
Imitation Tortoise Shell
Weight: 1.28 ounces
MSRP: $74.90
BlueRidgeKnives.com
5”
03 SPYDERCO
SPYDERCO
SWAYBACK
Blade Material: CTS XH
Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.139
Handle Material: Solid
Weight: 3.90 ounces
MSRP: $390.00
SpyderCo.com
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9” 04 WALTHER
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FOLDER
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8” Handle Material: Titanium
Weight: 1.60 ounces
MSRP: $113.95
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BLADE TIP SHAPES AND WHY IT MATTERS
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JASON HOUSER
In today’s world,
there is a knife for
just about everything
and everyone.
The hard part is
making the tough
choice!
“NO MATTER
YOUR NEEDS,
T
THERE’S A
BLADE AND TIP
o some people a knife is just a knife. To them, it doesn’t
really matter what style of tip or blade the knife offers. They
TO FIT YOUR
typically are just looking for something sharp to cut open the
next Amazon Prime package. But, in reality, each style of tip
SPECIFIC TASK
offers a specific purpose. When a person begins to understand this, then
purchasing a knife has just gotten a lot more confusing. What once was
TO MAKE YOUR
thought of as a simple purchase now becomes a complex decision. Not
only do buyers have to figure out what style of knife they want, such as
a fixed blade, pocketknife, folding knife, and so on, but they also have to
make the decision as to what style of tip they want. LIFE JUST A BIT
Covering all the options knife buyers have when selecting a knife would take up
a small book. The focus today, however, is to cover some of the more popular
EASIER!”
knife tips and what practical purposes they serve in your day-to-day activities or
in a variety of real-life scenarios that we find ourselves in frequently.
KNIVES ILLUSTRATED
Top: A hawkbill
knife has specific
SPEY
uses such as cutting The spey knife blade features a
carpet, pruning
plants, and other straight edge with a curve at the
gardening tasks.
Shown is the
end, a small clip on the back, and
ParaClaw bracelet a very slight point. It is used for
from Outdoor Edge.
skinning animals of just about any
size. You will find that this knife is a
Left: It is possible to favorite among hunters and trappers
find pocketknives
offering more than
who do a lot of skinning on a regular
one style of blade. basis. It received its name, obviously
This particular knife
has a pen and spear enough, for being a great style of
blade. knife when it comes to speying
CLIP POINT GUT HOOK animals. But, like the drop point,
The clip point knife blade features If you are a hunter, then you likely it does not have a point, making it
a curved edge on both sides and know what a gut hook is used for. A Right: The Trailing almost impossible to pierce anything.
Point is a favorite
a thin tip. This knife is perfect to gut hook tip is just what the name among hunters.
be able to get into small cracks, implies. There is a hook on the back TRAILING POINT
crevices, or places not easily of the blade. This style of blade is The trailing point knife blade features
accessible to other knife styles. used for skinning and field dressing a long, curved edge on both sides,
This type of blade takes a portion game. When you slice correctly, you which then curves upward into a
out of the back, which creates a will not ruin any meat or puncture thin point that is capable of stabbing
second curved edge and a thinner the guts of an animal. Just be sure to or piercing. This is another favorite
tip. It can be used for small or not cut yourself on the gut hook. among hunters and even anglers as
hard-to-reach places. The clipped it works very well as a fillet knife.
edge on the back of the knife is DROP POINT With the curved edges, the knife
usually concave but can also be The drop point knife blade is double- easily slices and skins just about any
straight. This style of blade is edged, making it perfect for cutting type of game or fish. Users have
easy to control and allows you to and slicing with its slight curve and to remember that the back of the
use more force and to have more a convex curve on the back of the knife is also sharp, so you can not
control of the knife when you are knife. This style of blade is strong, but apply pressure to the back of the
cutting. This knife is not meant it can prove difficult to actually pierce blade because of the possibility of
for those heavy jobs where a lot anything. You will find this style of cutting yourself. Because the blade
of force is required though, for knife in most pocketknives because is lightweight, it is quite easy to
fear that damage to the blade it can be used in a lot of different control, and with it being double-
may occur. everyday activities and scenarios. edged, it has a wide variety of uses.
AN EDGY SUBJECT
are characterized by a spine and
The subject of a single edge versus
edge that curve down in the same double edge has gone on for ages.
direction to create a downward- A double edge knife does not have a
facing point. It is used for tasks lot of practical purposes as a tool. It is
in which you would pull the knife considered more of a weapon for self-
back in the direction of the handle. defense than something you would
They have many practical purposes use on a regular basis. In most states,
in construction, gardening, field it is legal to own a double edge knife
dressing animals, and some knife but not always allowed to be carried
manufacturers even sell them as a on your person because of their
self-defense EDC blades. This blade weapon-like characteristics. Another
STRAIGHT BACK Top: The drop point
knife blade is double can be used for cutting and stabbing disadvantage of the double edge knife
The straight back knife blade edged making it and is easy to control. Pressure can is there is nowhere to rest your thumb
perfect for cutting
features a curved edge and a flat, and slicing with its be applied against the dull back to to apply pressure like you would on
slight curve and a
dull side. It is mostly used for slicing convex curve on the
assist in tough jobs. a single edge knife. There are a few
and chopping. You can increase back of the knife.
double edge knives that have such a
the cutting power of this knife SPEAR place for your thumb, but it would be
by applying pressure on the dull A spear is characterized by a too easy for your thumb to slip over
backside of the blade. Knives with Left: The straight symmetrical blade shape with a
back is often used
the blade and cut yourself.
this style of blade are normally for slicing and point that is in line with the center
heavier than other blades. The chopping. of the knife. This shape is stronger The single edge knife, on the other
dull back of the blade allows you than the similar needle point and hand, is better suited for everyday
to safely apply pressure with your is adept at thrusting. A spear point activities, whether is it at home,
hand or fingers without the fear of Right: The gut hook can have either one or two sharp work, hunting, fishing, camping, or
being cut, and increasing the cutting is used for skinning edges. You can find spearpoints on anywhere else a knife is needed.
and field dressing
force to a great degree. game. knives ranging from your grandpa’s They come in a variety of sizes and
pocketknife to throwing knives styles to fit any need. They are also
HAWKBILL OR TALON and even daggers. This heavy- much safer to use and the laws
The hawkbill knife blade features duty blade is also a favorite with regarding them are much more
a curved edge and a mostly farmers and anyone else who need relaxed. So the choice is yours—
straight dull back. Hawkbill knives, to tackle tough materials for their choose wisely and enjoy your blade
sometimes referred to as talons, job on a daily basis. for years to come.
KNIVES ILLUSTRATED
ENDLESS
STYLES
There are numerous other knife
blade styles available than those
commonly used by most people. PEN Above: Leaf blades
get their name from
slope toward the point. The belly
The Tanto point is one such The pen knife is similar to a spear the foliage of plants. of the blade follows a slight convex
point blade with the symmetrical curve toward a harsh point.
example. This blade is inspired
curve on both sides of a center
by Japanese swords and is spine. However, unlike a spear
PONDERING
considered a tactical knife. point, it’s only sharpened on one
YOUR OPTIONS
The aforementioned knife tips are
side, which makes it great when
Other good tactical knives include just some of the more popular
you need to use force and have
styles among the vast majority
a spear point or needle point good control of the knife. It may
of knife users. Depending upon
also be likely to have a more
blade. Specialty knives include your work or hobbies that you are
gradual curve. You are likely to find
the hawkbill and talon. These this in small pocketknives. Because
involved in daily, you may have
to try several types of blade tips
styles can be used for cutting of their versatility, you often see
before you settle upon the one
carpet, pruning plants and other these knives used in Swiss Army
that works best for you. However,
knives. The biggest drawback to
gardening chores. The blunt knife these knives is their relatively
if you do not know exactly what
tip is another specialty knife used you need or want, this magazine
small size. These are ideal for
in your hands now can point (no
by divers. The blunt tip keeps everyday chores like opening boxes
and other such simple tasks, but
WRITER’S pun intended) you in the right
the diver safe and reduces the
not for “knife-breaking” heavy-duty BIO direction for more advice on this
chances of accidently cutting a Jason Houser is a very complex-at-first subject.
tasks. These blades will not stand
fulltime outdoors
hose that could be deadly when up to extreme punishment. Another good resource is a visit a
writer and has
knife shop—browse around and pick
deep underwater. LEAF been featured in
the brain of the owner or manager.
The leaf knife blade features a numerous knife
If you’re in the kitchen doing Also, hold the knives, get a feel, and
sharp edge that curves upward publications and
really examine the blades in detail.
some slicing, look to use straight with a dull spine that slopes blogs over the years
You should always ask questions
reviewing knives “in
back blades, wharncliffe blades, downward to meet it. The leaf is about particular knives and let the
called such for its resemblance to the field”, teaching
and serrated blades. Chopping is proper knife caring store employees know your specific
the foliage of a plant. needs. In today’s world, there is a
best left to straight back blades, techniques and a
Leaf shaped blades feature a drastic wide range of other knife for just about everything and
sheepsfoot blades, and Dao thumb ramp over the thumb hole everyone. The hard part is making
knife related topics.
cleavers. and then follow a straight downward the tough choice! KIBG
Above: Specialty
knives, such as this
gutting knife from
Outdoor Edge,
are unique to the
manufacturer.
“TO SOME PEOPLE A KNIFE IS JUST

A KNIFE.”
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ARRYING MULTIPLE TOOLS AT ONCE OR
OVERSTUFFING YOUR EMERGENCY BAG
CAN BECOME A BIG PROBLEM WHEN YOU
NEED TO TRAVEL WITHOUT EXCESSIVE
WEIGHT SLOWING YOU DOWN. Luckily a multitool can
help to lighten the load. These intricate pocket-sized
wonders offer a large variety of traditional as well as
job-specific tools. From screwdrivers, to wrenches,
to scissors, to a wide assortment of blades, prybars,
and even LED lights, a multitool is like having a full tool
chest in one convenient palm-sized package.
KNIVES ILLUSTRATED
M MULTITOOLS
1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
9”
8”
7”
01 VICTORINOX
VICTORINOX
FARMER X ALOX
Overall Length: 3.70 inches (Closed)
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material:
Anodized Aluminum (ALOX)
Weight: 3.80 ounces
MSRP: $59.99
SwissArmy.com
02 VICTORINOX
VICTORINOX
RANGER GRIP 55
Handle Material: Polyamide
Weight: 5.90 ounces
MSRP: $119.99
SwissArmy.com
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MULTITOOLS M
9”
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8”
7”
03 VICTORINOX
VICTORINOX
SPARTAN
Handle Material: ABS/Cellidor
Weight: 2.10 ounces
MSRP: $79.99
SwissArmy.com
04 VICTORINOX
VICTORINOX
SIGNATURE LITE
Handle Material: ABS/Cellidor
Weight: 0.80 ounce
MSRP: $62.99
SwissArmy.com
1”
0”
03 04 65
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M MULTITOOLS
1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
9”
8”
7”
05 RAE GEAR USA

RAE GEAR USA
DERRINGER I
Overall Dimensions: 6”
3.00 inches x 0.75 inches x 0.25 inches
Blade Length: N/A
Blade Material: N/A
Handle Material: 70% 316 Stainless
Steel / 30% Bronze
Weight: 2.00 ounces
MSRP: $32.99 5”
RAEGearUSA.com
06 FLEXCUT TOOL C OMPANY

FLEXCUT TOOL
COMPANY
WHITTLIN’ JACK
Blade Length: 1.50 inches (Detail Knife), 4”
2.00 inches (Roughing Knife)
Blade Material: 1095 HC Steel
Handle Material: 6061 Anodized
Aluminum with Walnut Veneer Inlay
Weight: 3.00 ounces
MSRP: $58.95
3”
Flexcut.com

FLEXCUT TOOL
COMPANY
DETAIL JACK
Blade Length: 1.25 inches (Detail Knife) 2”
Handle Material:
6061 Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 2.20 ounces
MSRP: $41.95
Flexcut.com
1”
0”
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MULTITOOLS M
9”
8”
7”
6”
FLEXCUT TOOL
COMPANY POCKET
JACK FOR CARVIN'
(RIGHT-HANDED)
5” (Primary Knife)
Handle Material:
6061 Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 3.00 ounces
MSRP: $95.95
Flexcut.com
4”
FLEXCUT TOOL
COMPANY CARVIN’
JACK (RIGHT-
HANDED)
3”
(Primary Knife)
Aluminum with Cherry Veneer Inlay
Weight: 3.50 ounces
MSRP: $164.95
2” Flexcut.com
1”
0”
09 67
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M MULTITOOLS
1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
9”
8”
7”
6”
FLEXCUT TOOL
COMPANY SPOON
CARVIN’ JACK
Blade Length: 1.25 inches (Detail Blade)
Handle Material: 6061
Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 4.00 ounces
MSRP: $128.95
Flexcut.com

FLEXCUT TOOL
COMPANY
TRI-JACK PRO
(Roughing Knife)
Aluminum with Cherry Veneer
Weight: 4.00 ounces
MSRP: $98.95
Flexcut.com
68 10 11
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MULTITOOLS M
9”
12 GERBER GEAR
GERBER GEAR
SUSPENSION NXT
Blade Material: 5Cr
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Weight: 6.70 ounces
MSRP: $37.00
GerberGear.com
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ITH EVERY GREAT KNIFE, THERE IS A USEFUL

ACCESSORY BEHIND IT KEEPING IT SHARP,
CLEANED, AND PROPERLY CARRIED FOR SAFETY
AND PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS.
Accessories for knives and other bladed weapons and tools take
the form of hand- or electric-powered sharpeners, oil, salves, and
sheaths made from durable manufactured materials or natural, rich
leather. Remember, keeping your blades in top condition will give
you year after year of reliable and trusty use.
KNIVES ILLUSTRATED
A ACCESSORIES
1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
9”
8”
7”
6”
01 LANSKY
LANSKY D-SHARP
Grits: 600, 800 Diamond
Abrasives: Diamond
Angle Guides: 17, 20, 25, 30 degrees
MSRP: $25.99
Lansky.com
5”
02 WORK SHARP TOOLS
WORK SHARP
BENCHSTONE KNIFE
SHARPENER
Grits: 320, 600 Diamond, Fine Ceramic
Abrasives: Diamond, Ceramic
Angle Guides: 20 and 25 degrees
MSRP: $59.95
WorkSharpTools.com
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ACCESSORIES A
9”
8”
7”
6”
03 WORK SHARP TOOLS
WORK SHARP
WHETSTONE KNIFE
SHARPENER
Grits: 1000, 6000
Abrasives: Aluminum Oxide
Angle Guides: 15 and 17 degrees
5” MSRP: $34.95
WorkSharpTools.com
04 LANSKY
LANSKY
DIAMOND PEN
Grits: 600 Diamond
Abrasives: Diamond
4” Angle Guides: 20 and 25 degrees
MSRP: $22.99
Lansky.com
3”
2”
1”
0”
04 73
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A ACCESSORIES
05 WORK SHARP TOOLS

WORK SHARP
PRECISION ADJUST
KNIFE SHARPENER
Grits: 320, 600 Diamond, Fine Ceramic
Abrasives: Diamond, Ceramic
Angle Guides: Adjustable from
15 to 30 degrees
MSRP: $59.95
WorkSharpTools.com
06 WICKED EDGE USA

WICKED EDGE 05
PRECISION
SHARPENER 130
Grits: 100, 200, 400, 600 Diamond
Abrasives: Diamond
13 to 35 degrees
MSRP: $650.00
WickedEdgeUSA.com
74 06
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SSORIES A
07 WICKED EDGE USA

WICKED EDGE
GENERATION 3 PRO
SHARPENER
Grits: 100, 200, 400, 600, 800,
1000 Diamond
Abrasives: Diamond
13.5 to 27.5 degrees
MSRP: $899.00
WickedEdgeUSA.com
07
08 WICKED EDGE USA

WICKED EDGE
PRECISION
SHARPENER 100
Grits: 100, 200, 400, 600 Diamond
Abrasives: Diamond
15 to 30 degrees
MSRP: $424.00
WickedEdgeUSA.com
08 75
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SURVIVAL OR BUSHCRAFT KNIFE IS

THE PRIMARY STAPLE OF EVERY
BUGOUT BAG OR EMERGENCY KIT.
This no-nonsense blade is used for
a diverse number of tasks, including shaving
tinder, breaking down small game, cutting through
cordage and wires, and even as a utensil during
dinner time. This knife can be used as both a tool
and a weapon against man or beast, and can also
aid in fire-starting, used as a spearhead, and also
as a makeshift torch handle. No matter where your
adventure takes you, a survival or bushcraft knife
F KNIVES ILLUSTRATED
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1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
01 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE LEUKU
Blade Material:
CPM-3V Tool Steel (60-62HRC)
Handle Material: Textured Santoprene
Weight: 5.31 ounces
MSRP: $165.00
Benchmade.com
02 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
MINI BUGOUT
Steel (58-60)
Handle Material: Orange Grivory
Weight: 1.50 ounces
MSRP: $140.00
Benchmade.com
03 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
MINI BUGOUT
Steel (58-60)
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Handle Material: White Grivory

Weight: 1.50 ounces
MSRP: $160.00
Benchmade.com
78 01 02 03
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BUSHCRAFT B
9”
8”
7”
04 BENCHMADE
BENCHMADE
BUGOUT
Steel (58-60)
Weight: 1.80 ounces
MSRP: $170.00
Benchmade.com
05 GIANT MOUSE
GIANT MOUSE
GMF2-FF
Handle Material: Green Micarta
MSRP: $185.00
GiantMouse.com

MEDFORD KNIFE &
TOOL THORN
Blade Material: CPM S35VN
Weight: 2.40 ounces
MSRP: $190.00
MedfordKnife.com
04 05 06 79
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07 GERBER GEAR
GERBER GEAR
PACK HATCHET
Handle Material:
Rubber Overmold Handle
MSRP: $35.00
GerberGear.com
08 FOX CUTLERY
FOX KNIVES
BLACKFOX BF-710
Blade Material: Stainless Steel 440C
Handle Material: G10 Black
Weight: 8.11 ounces
MSRP: ~$104.00
FoxCutlery.com
80 07 08
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BUSHCRAFT B
1:1 ACTUAL
SIZE
09 GERBER GEAR
GERBER GEAR
PRINCIPLE
Blade Material: 420HC
Handle Material:
Substrate with Over-Mold
Weight: 3.70 ounces
MSRP: $60.00
GerberGear.com
10 TOPS KNIVES
TOPS KNIVES
MINI TANIMBOCA
PUUKKO
Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
Weight: 1.40 ounces
MSRP: $110.00
TOPSKnives.com
11 KARESUANDO
KARESUANDO
BUSHCRAFT AXE
Blade Material: 5Cr15MoV Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Red Beechwood
MSRP: $209.95
BlueRidgeKnives.com
09 10 11 81
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B BUSHCRAFT
14”
1:1½ 66.7% of
ACTUAL SIZE
12 TOPS KNIVES
TOPS KNIVES UCON
HAWK
Handle Material: Orange/Black
SureTouch G10
MSRP: $330.00
TOPSKnives.com
13 PRANDI ITALY
PRANDI GERMAN
HATCHET
Blade Material: C45/1045
Handle Material: Hickory Wood
Weight: 1 pound, 12 ounces
MSRP: $85.95
BlueRidgeKnives.com
14 RAMBO LAST BLOOD

RAMBO LAST BLOO
HEARTSTOPPER
Blade Material: Niolox
MSRP: $249.95
BlueRidgeKnives.com
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