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Blade-Tech RIPTIDE

By on March 13, 2013 in EDC, Knives

Blade-Techriptide

I do not have the training necessary to get much out of a karambit but I have seen various demonstrations that are quite impressive. It really is an effective tool in trained hands. Blade-Tech is offering one of the newer karambits on the market – the RIPTIDE. This thing has some very slick features.

I like knives with multiple, redundant opening methods. The RIPTIDE has 3 – an Emerson Opener (“Wave”), a Blade-Tech signature V-Hole opener, and a flipper. It also has an 5/32″ thick, 2 1/4″ long AUS8 steel blade with an interesting compound grind, G10 handle slabs, steel liners, and a liner locking mechanism.

Check out the RIPTIDE at Blade-Tech.com.

Ontario RAT Model 2 Folding Knife

By on March 12, 2013 in EDC, Knives, Preparedness, Survival

The Ontario RAT Model 1 Folding Knife is one of the absolute best deals on the market when it comes to folding knives. These knives offer extremely versatile design, quality construction, and a surprisingly low price. Now Ontario is offering a smaller version called the Model 2.

Ontario RAT Model 2 Folder

The Model 2 has an AUS8 steel blade like its bigger brother, the Model 1. However, the Model 2’s blade is only 3″ long which makes it legal to carry in more places. AUS8 may not be sexy these days but, unlike many stainless steels, it is easy to sharpen at home or in the field and was purposely chosen because of that by the Model 1’s designer, Randall Adventure Training (the group that would later become ESEE).

The Model 2 features a large easy to use double thumb stud. It has textured FRN scales that are pre-drilled for a 4 position pocket clip. The Model 2 will be have a liner locking mechanism and hardened steel liners like the Model 1.

The best news is that they will cost even less than the Model 1. This may be the best sub-$30 folding knife on the market. Check out the Ontario RAT Model 2 Folding Knife at our affiliate KnifeCenter.com.

NukoTools A.C.D.T.

By on March 11, 2013 in EDC, Survival

I always look forward to seeing what will come out of the NukoTools workshop next. The latest implement of facial rearrangement is the ADCT Gen2 or Atomic Cranial Divot Tool Gen2.

NukoTools ACDT Gen2

The ADCT has multiple functions. Like every other NukoTools creation, it is a last ditch defensive tool. It also serves a hanger for your keys and can open bottles. It is made from titanium to keep it light and strong and can be had with a flame colored or natural, tumbled finish.

Check out the ADCT Gen2 at NukoTools’ blog. You can also check out other NukoTools for sale at Vigilant Gear.

NukoTools ACDT Gen2 in Hand

GATCO Scepter 2.0

By on March 8, 2013 in EDC, Knives, Preparedness, Survival

If you are going to carry a knife in the field, you should probably carry a knife sharpener too. The GATCO Scepter 2.0 Serration and Knife Sharpener has a few features that might make it ideal as a field sharpener.

GATCO Scepter 2.0

The Scepter 2.0 has a pull-through style tungsten carbide style sharpener at one end that can help keep a working edge on your knife. The other end is threaded with a removable insert. The insert has a tapered diamond sharpening rod that can be used to sharpen serrations and be removed to reveal a ferro rod type fire starter. The addition of the fire starter allows the Scepter 2.0 to replace 2 pieces of gear.

Check out the GATCO Scepter 2.0 at Knife Center.

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