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Win an Elzetta 2016 Limited Edition Light Before You Can Buy One

Elzetta releases a limited edition light in a unique, one-time-only configuration every year. The lights usually sell out pretty quickly and are never to be seen again. Past lights have included special black chrome finishes, colored anodization, and Cerakote. The details for this year’s limited edition light have not been released yet but you can register for a chance to win one!

Entering to win is a simple two step process. First, like the Elzetta Facebook Page HERE. Finally, complete the form found HERE. The winner will be chosen randomly on Wednesday, August 3rd.

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I should also note that the promotional image for this giveaway might be a clue as to which light might be receiving the limited edition treatment this year. It appears to be an Alpha which would make sense considering it just received an output upgrade.

Armageddon Tactical CompTek Type 1

Armageddon Tactical’s new compensator, the CompTek Type 1, is now available. The CompTek Type 1 is designed for 5.56/.223 chambered AR-15s and is machined from 4140 steel. It has a Melonite QPQ finish for durability.

The muzzle device features a unique port layout. According to Armageddon Tactical:

Features include an internal gas expansion chamber and top ports that direct the expanding gasses upward to eliminate muzzle rise. Exit ports vent the remaining gasses to the sides and help reduce felt recoil. These exit ports are located below center to direct more gasses out the top. The design also insures there is no “dust signature” when shooting close to the ground.

You can check out the CompTek Type 1 at Armageddon Tactical.

Work Hawk from Wild Knife and Tool

Many of the full-tang tomahawks on the market have a decidedly tactical flavor to them. You can use a tomahawk designed to take apart cars in the forest but it might not be ideal for working with wood. This is the starting point for the Work Hawk from Park Swan at Wild Knife and Tool. He wanted to design a lightweight, full-tang tomahawk that is more at home in the woods and more like a traditional woodman’s tool.

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Traditional tomahawks and trade axes are relatively light in weight and Park emulates that in Work Hawk by radically skeletonizing the haft/handle and placing a large circular cutout in the blade to create the balance he was after. The result is a chopping tool that weighs just 22.5 ounces (17 ounces if you can make due without the removable micarta handles).

The handle is clad with micarta scales that mimic the octogon polls of older trade axes and run from the base of the haft all the way up to the bit, allowing the user to place their hand just about anywhere. This allows the user to grip lower for maximum chopping leverage or choke up under the bit for fine, knife-like cutting and carving. The hooked butt of the haft allows the user to grip all the way down at the bottom of the poll without fear of the Work Hawk slipping out of the hand during the chopping stroke.

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The Work Hawk is ground from 52100 steel, a classic carbon steel known for excellent edge holding and toughness. It is a full .25″ thick which makes it plenty tough and leaves enough meat to achieve a steeper, axe-like cutting geometry. The overall length is 12.75″ with a 3.75″ cutting edge. The Work Hawk features a scalloped hammer poll and comes with a kydex belt sheath.

Wild Knife and Tool does not currently have a website. The best way to contact them about a Work Hawk or one of their other creations is to visit BladeForums where Park is an authorized knifemaker. You can also email him at wildknifeandtool@gmail.com. Park tells me that he has a batch of Work Hawks in the works currently so this would be a good time to get on the list.

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EOC Time Lapse from Mission Spec

Mission Spec released a very cool time lapse video of one of their EOC plate carriers being created from start to finish. For those of you who appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into custom tactical gear, this will be a very intriguing video to watch. For those of you who think everything is overpriced, this video might fuel your delusion that this gear can be made in minutes and should cost whatever arbitrary dollar amount you deem as cheap.

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