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2026-05-11 08:23:45 -

Why Your Next Survival Knife Should Be an ESEE Laser Strike
The ESEE Laser Strike might be a generic-looking blade with a spear point profile, but there are actually quite a few things about it that make it a great option for a survival knife. This post will look into them. Blade Profile and Steel The meat of the ESEE Laser Strike is a 4.75” spear point 1095 steel blade. Pretty much everything you need to know is contained in that...

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2026-05-08 06:31:21 -

3 Super Steels Used in Bradford Knives
Bradford Knives, made in the USA by skilled artisans, command quite a mystique among those that don’t just collect knives, they use them. Among the laurels on which Bradford rests is its use of super steels, 3 of the best of which will be covered here. Popular Bradford Knives like the Guardian 3 and Guardian 4 are made with these alloys, which offer a high degree of edge retention,...

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2026-04-29 13:29:42 -

Handle Scales for Knives: In Defense of Modern Synthetics
Traditionally, a knife’s handle would consist of a tang that was outfitted with either wood scales or some natural material like antler or bone. In some cases, a stick tang would run through antler or some other material. The tang might also be wrapped in leather, or have a stacked leather grip. Many knives are still made with natural handle materials and scales. But the truth is...

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2026-04-29 11:25:23 -

An Argument for Handmade Knives
Not to mince words; there are many, many quality mass-produced knives on the market today. Some of the top national brands produce excellent knives that are either wholly or entirely machined in large quantities, even if they are fit and finished by hand. That being said, there is still a time and place for handmade knives in any collection. This short post will cover some of...

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2026-04-25 10:34:34 -

Behind the Popularity of Karesuando Knives
Karesuando knives, or Karesuando Kniven, if you want to get technical, are some of the most coveted tools in the outdoor world. The first thing you’ll notice is the name. It’s Swedish, and it’s not just a brand gimmick. This company is located on a river in Sweden, on the border with Finland, over 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle. At this workshop the visionaries design...

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2026-04-22 12:48:09 -

3 Great Joker Knives
Ever heard of Joker Knives? The company doesn’t have the brand recognition of some of the big box names like Buck or Benchmade, or any other mass-produced knives, but they do make simple patterns using excellent steels and noteworthy scale materials, and their knives are handcrafted in Spain. Here are 3 great models from their catalog. Bushcrafter with N695 Steel and...

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2026-04-16 09:39:33 -

The Wenger Blades Aphid 2 Is the Perfect Neck Knife (and Much More)
It might be somewhat surprising to some how popular compact and ultra-compact knives, like the ESEE Candiru and Izula are, for EDC. For one thing, they’re easy to conceal and exceptionally lightweight, so knives in patterns like these can be effortlessly carried to the point that you forget they’re there, till you need them. But for another, once you carry one every day,...

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2026-04-07 11:24:46 -

Maintaining Your Filet Knives (and Other Fishing Knives)
Filet knives and other fishing knives, especially those that see use around saltwater, naturally experience more abuse than most other knives. On top of that, they are special tools and if you don’t care for them properly, they just won’t do what you need them to do when you need them to do it. With that said, here are 4 tips for keeping your filet knives (and other...

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2026-04-07 10:39:24 -

Behind the Popularity of the FOX Knives Zero 2.0 Desert Warrior
Look up any list of the best FOX Knives, and that list is liable to contain a mention of the Chilin and Kita. But you know what else is a popular FOX Knife? The Zero 2.0 Desert Warrior. Let’s take a closer look at it in this post and see if you don’t want one for yourself by the end of this. Unpacking the Features of the FOX Knives Zero 2.0 Desert Warrior First,...

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2026-04-02 10:19:54 -

Choosing an EDC Knife: What to Look for
While a knife might not be the only thing in your EDC loadout, there are countless people around the country that would feel utterly naked without one. Start carrying one and you might find that this phenomenon befalls you before too long, too. With that said, if you’re looking at choosing your first EDC knife, here are a few things to consider. Fixed or Folding? Most people prefer...

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