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…
With EDC knives, there’s something to be said for the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Certain handle and blade shapes work exceptionally well together, even if they’re not groundbreaking. But having a more common silhouette doesn’t necessarily mean a knife is mundane, as We Knife’s Sylox is…
Fans of Gavko production collaborations have been eating good this year, and there’s more to come. A month after the release of the We Knife Co. Epaulette, another Gavko piece is setting forth under the Civivi banner: the reverse tanto EDC Sixgill. Gavac is a versatile designer, capable of working…
Hoffner Knives is proud to announce our new blog, posted regularly at HoffnerKnives.com, “Chasing Steel,” by Alan “Chase” Chiasson. In this series, Chase will be discussing all things Defensive & Tactical, including knives, pistols, tactics, and more. You don’t want to miss these fun & Informative articles! You can find…
H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The…
There was a minor dust-up at SHOT Show this year where some manufacturers were catching flack from on-site event staff over the display of automatic knives. From AKTI.org: Several AKTI members received conflicting messages in January from SHOT Show officials about displaying automatic knives at the annual trade show in…
“Scimitar-shaped” and “EDC” are two terms you don’t often hear in the same sentence. However, with its latest release, Benchmade aims to bend that reality. Based on the success of the original Bedlam, something of a cult sensation among knife nerds and Benchmade super fans, the brand has rolled out…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
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