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Carbon Tactics Launches Ti Slice 2.0 on Kickstarter

By on November 25, 2019 in EDC, Knives

Carbon Tactics has launched the Ti Slice 2.0, a gentleman’s EDC box-cutter, on Kickstarter. As is typical for them, it is already fully funded. They have been very successful in launching their products on the crowdfunding platform.

I own one of the original Ti Slices and it is an excellent. I use mine as a “public knife” (learn more about the public knife concept here). It is compact, lightweight, easy to carry, and very classy in appearance. The new Ti Slice 2.0 doesn’t reinvent the wheel or change anything that works. The only major difference is the availability of an aluminum version which SIGNIFICANTLY reduces the cost of the Ti Slice.

As usual, Carbon Tactics is offering some great perks for those who fund the project including some slick lanyard beads and a fire bead – a bead than can be scraped to create sparks for fire starting. The project has already been fully funded but the perks are still available.

Ti Slice 2.0 on Kickstarter

CarbonTactics.com

New from Baryonyx Knife Co. – The Grimalkin

By on November 18, 2019 in EDC, Knives

The Grimalkin, from Baryonyx Knife Co., is a compact, skeletonized fixed blade knife. It is ground from 2.75mm thick 1095 steel and features a 2 7/8″ long, flat ground blade. The handle is designed to be comfortable and hand-filling whether it is wrapped or unwrapped. The Grimalkin comes with an HDPE sheath.

It is available with the same optional Special Grade treatment offered on most Baryonyx Knife Co. products. The treatment varies by product but in the case of the Grimalkin, it entails thinning and refining the cutting edge for more performance.

BaryonyxKnife.com

Specs:

  • Blade Length: 2-7/8″
  • Overall Length: 5-13/16″
  • Thickness: 2.75mm
  • Steel: 1095 at 58RC
  • Weight: 1.2oz

Rainier Knives Introduces Fastpak Scale Kit

By on November 15, 2019 in EDC, Knives, Outdoor Gear

The Fastpak from Rainier Knives is an ultralight fixed blade knife for EDC or outdoors. It was previously only available with a skeletonized handle befitting it’s lightweight design intentions but now they have introduced Fastpak Scales. Even with the new scales, the Fastpak weighs in at a scant 2.55 ounces including the sheath.

The scales are available as a kit for those who already own a Fastpak or as an optional accessory for those purchasing new Fastpaks. The scales are relieved so that the original sheath can still be used with the scales installed. They are available in Black, Green, or Natural Micarta.

RainierUSA.com

Amtac Blades Introduces the Magnus

By on November 13, 2019 in EDC, Knives, Outdoor Gear, Survival

If you have ever looked at the Amtac Blade Northman and wished it was bigger, the new Magnus might be for you. The Magnus features a 5″ blade ground from 3/16″ thick CPM-20CV steel and comes in at 8 5/8″ long in overall length. Like the Northman before it, it features textured G-10 handle scales.

The Magnus will be available to order on Thanksgiving Day. It will also be available for a special price on that day ($50 off).

Stay tuned for more details.

AmtacBlades.com

Two New Knives from TOPS Knives – The A-Klub and Poker

By on October 21, 2019 in Knives

TOPS Knives just released their two newest knives for 2019. Both have interesting stories behind their designers. The Poker is designed by TOPS Knives’ General Manager and the A-Klub is the first TOPS knife designed by a woman.

A Curious Combination of Kiridashi and Karambit

Loosely based on a kiridashi, TOPS’ GM Craig designed the TOPS Poker as a sort of last-resort self-defense knife that will also excel as a general-purpose EDC knife. Craig came up with the idea after making a kiridashi by hand in his spare time. Holding the finished knife, it became apparent it would also make an excellent tool for self-defense, so the design was modified to include a finger ring. You’ll find regardless of the reason you choose to carry the Poker, it will be up to the task.

Pick up the TOPS Poker from an authorized dealer or from TOPS at https://www.topsknives.com/tops-poker

TOPS Poker

  • Overall Length: 6.88”
  • Blade Length: 2.5”
  • Cutting Edge: 2.25”
  • Blade Thickness: 0.13”
  • Blade Steel: 1095 RC 56-58
  • Blade Finish: Acid Rain
  • Handle Material: Black Canvas/Tan Canvas Micarta
  • Knife Weight: 2.7oz
  • Weight w/ Sheath: 3.6oz
  • Sheath Material: Black Kydex
  • Sheath Clip: Beta Loop
  • Designer: Craig Powell
  • MSRP: $120

First Female Designed TOPS Knife

TOPS is known for a few things: differentially heat treated 1095 blades, over-built unique designs, and working with outside designers (among other things). This knife hits all of those categories, and is also the first to be released by TOPS that was actually designed by a woman. Amanda Kaye is probably best known for having appeared on Naked and Afraid. She is no stranger to hard work having grown up hunting and learning Native American survival skills. The A-Klub was even designed based off of influences from Native American war clubs.

Pick up the A-Klub from a TOPS authorized dealer or from https://www.topsknives.com/a-klub

A-Klub

  • Overall Length: 17.88”
  • Blade Length: 12.38”
  • Cutting Edge: 12.13”
  • Blade Thickness: 0.19”
  • Blade Steel: 1095 RC 56-58
  • Blade Finish: Acid Rain
  • Handle Material: Green Canvas Micarta
  • Knife Weight: 23.8oz
  • Weight w/ Sheath: 33oz
  • Sheath Material: Black Kydex
  • Sheath Clip: Dangler
  • Designer: Amanda Kaye
  • MSRP: $300.00

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