Colonel Blades just rolled out their newest and most concealable fixed blade yet. It features the same 2.75″ blade that can be found on the NCO LowVz but the grip is a full 1″ shorter for improved concealment. Like other blades in the NCO line, the new NoVz features machined G-10 handle slabs and AUS-8 steel. It comes with a kydex sheath with an IWB belt clip suitable for center-line carry.
Bastion’s new Battle Axe has the kind of features-to-value ratio that we have come to expect from them. It features full-tang, D2 steel construction with G-10 handle slabs. The slabs are black and the steel is given a durable black PVD finish to match.
The cutting bit has a generous relief cut behind it for choking up on the handle for fine work. The spike on the back of the poll can be used for puncturing or drilling.
Specs:
TOPS Knives will celebrate their 20th year of operation in October of this year. It is only fitting that they release a special version of what is perhaps their most recognizable design…
The Tom Brown Tracker is one of the most iconic survival knife designs on the planet. It has also been one of the highest selling TOPS models in the 20 years that we’ve been in business. So it only makes sense that one of the TOPS’ 20th anniversary limited edition knives be a Tom Brown Tracker. We decided to use the Tracker #3 specifically. It has been upgraded from 154cm to S35Vn steel, Black Linen to Brown Burlap Micarta, and standard Kydex to custom quality burgundy leather. This is one that will definitely become a collector’s piece for many.
Pick up the Tracker #3 20th Anniversary Edition from a TOPS authorized dealer or directly from TOPS at www.topsknives.com/20th-anniversary-tracker
Specs:
Overall Length: 10.75”
Blade Length: 5.75”
Cutting Edge: 5.5”
Blade Thickness: 0.19”
Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
Blade Finish: Tumble Finish
Handle Material: Burlap Micarta
Knife Weight: 14.4oz
Weight w/ Sheath: 22.3oz
Sheath Material: Burgundy Leather
Sheath Clip: Belt Loops
MSRP: $400
There have been a number of changes to the Ka-Bar TDI Law Enforcement Knife over the years. This knife remains an absolute bargain when it comes to self-defense knives but things like thickness and even the shape of the primary bevel have seen changes throughout long time production of this knife. Most aftermarket TDI sheaths do not account for these changes in their design which can lead to poor fit and performance.
PHLster has updated their TDI Fightworthy Sheath to include dual tension adjustments. These adjustments should let the sheath offer better performance across all of the available TDI production variations. I do not know of another TDI sheath on the market with adjustable retention.
Opinel folding knives are very affordable, very handy, very light weight, and very French. They cut like lasers thanks to thin stock and tall grinds but they are decidedly un-tactical. That lack of tactical sensibility shouldn’t stop you from carrying your Opinel in a handy Tactical Opinel Neck Sheath from C2G FAB.
They recently posted the image below on their social media and I was struck by the juxtaposition of a classic, understated French knife with the off-the-wall camo color scheme. This sheath is part wine and cheese, part operator, and all cool.
Check out the Opinel Neck Sheath at C2G FAB.
