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Winkler Knives featured in TheFabricator
Sometimes you can best serve your country by serving those in the armed forces. Daniel Winkler got that opportunity in the years after Sept. 11, 2001. Of course, the world changed dramatically on that fateful day, and Winkler soon changed with it. Before 2001, Winkler was primarily a full-time knifemaker, having achieved master bladesmith accreditation from the American Bladesmith Society…
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EverydayCommentary: 2024 Gear of the Year
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GearPatrol: Böker Morphs an Iconic Tactical Blade into a Refined EDC Flipper
Originally inspired by and modified from Southeast Asian rice harvesting tools, karambit knives have been a favorite in the martial arts, tactical and military communities for years. But the aggressive, purpose-driven style has found difficulty in translating to everyday usage.That could be about to change, however, courtesy of Böker’s Hel…