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Keyrambit Friction Folder Insert For KeyBar

By Matt on March 22, 2016 in EDC, Knives

When you look at a KeyBar you see a great way to carry, organize, and silence keys. When C Despins of Max Venom looks at a KeyBar he sees a chassis for a folding karambit. If you follow Max Venom, this is not a surprise.

The Keyrambit Friction Folder Insert For KeyBar turns your KeyBar into a folding karambit. The kit comes with a folding finger loop and hooked blade. Both the blade and loop are made from 154CM steel. This setup “locks” via a friction lock design which means the blade has a protrusion coming from its base that is locked in place by the user’s palm when the knife is gripped.

Check out the Keyrambit Friction Folder Insert For KeyBar at Max Venom.

TAC-TOPS Karambit

By Matt on March 15, 2016 in Knives

I was just lamenting the fact that I wasn’t born with 6″ long retractable claws. Fortunately, TOPS Knives has a fix for that. Their new TAC-TOPS Karambit is the closest thing a human can get to a retractable claw.

The TAC-TOPS Karambit is another collaboration between TOPS Knives and Colin Despins of the Max Venom Product Group. This is a karambit blown up to massive proportions. It has cutting edges, strategically placed striking surfaces, and basically hurts no matter which part of it contacts an opponent.

The TAC-TOPS may not be for everyone but it is a sight to behold. Check it out at TOPS Knives.

Overall Length	11.25″
Blade Length	7.13″
Cutting Edge	5.75″
Secondary Edge	0.81″
Blade Thickness	0.190″
Blade Steel	1095 RC 56-58
Blade Finish	Black Traction Coating
Handle Material	Black Canvas Micarta
Knife Weight	10oz
Weight w/ Sheath	14.5oz
Sheath Included	Yes
Sheath Material	Black Kydex
Sheath Clip	Belt Loop
Designer	Colin Despins

Iron Ulu from RMJ Tactical

By Matt on March 8, 2016 in Knives

When you think RMJ Tactical, you think tomahawks but their latest product definitely isn’t a tomahawk… It’s a ulu and, in a way, that makes sense. Ulus are kind of like an axe or tomahawk without a pole and can be used in surprisingly similar ways if you know what you are doing.

While most ulus are made for skinning and food prep, the new Iron Ulu is made for survival. It’s ground from 1/4″ thick 4140 steel, the same tough carbon steel used in RMJ Tactical’s Jenny Wren tomahawk. It features a sniper gray finish and machined texture tan, gray, black G-10 grips.

It also comes with a full-coverage kydex sheath. RMJ Tactical’s sheaths/scabbards are always very well designed and the Iron Ulu’s sheath is no exception. It features the same hole spacing as their tomahawk sheaths so you have plenty of mounting options.

This is not the small souvenir ulu you have seen on your aunt Lucille’s counter-top after her RV trip to Alaska. The Iron Ulu has a massive 6.25″+ blade. It is purposely designed to be large so that part of it can be reserved for finer, detail cuts and the rest of it can be abused.

Check out the Iron Ulu at RMJ Tactical.

TOPS Knives Desert Nomad

By Matt on March 2, 2016 in Knives

The latest knife from TOPS, the Desert Nomad, is a looker but it can be put to work too. The design is reminiscent of the classic Ek Bowie but with obvious TOPS Knives flair.

The Desert Nomad features 440C stainless steel instead of their more common 1095 carbon steel. TOPS does 440C very well. With their heat treat, it takes a beating, is easy to maintain, and relatively easy to sharpen even if all you have is a small sharpening stone in the field. The .190″ thick blade features a saber grind and a large unsharpened swedge grind.

The knife features a large cross guard that keeps the user’s hand on the textured, black G-10 grip. The knife’s tang extends down from the grip into a pommel with lanyard hole that can be used for pounding. The included leather drop-sheath has a tie-off that allows it to be anchored to the wearer’s thigh for stability.

Check out the Desert Nomad at a special introductory price from TOPS Knives.

Overall Length	11.75″
Blade Length	6.50″
Cutting Edge	5.60″
Blade Thickness	0.190″
Blade Steel	440C RC 58-60 Cryo Treated
Blade Finish	Tumble Finish
Handle Material	Black G10
Knife Weight	10.8oz
Weight w/ Sheath	16.0oz
Sheath Included	Yes
Sheath Material	Black Leather
Sheath Clip	Belt Loop

Watson Knives Clinch Pick Modifications

By Matt on February 29, 2016 in EDC, Knives

The factory production version of the venerable Shivworks Clinch Pick is a very good knife right out of the box but there is room for improvement. For instance, the sheath has too much material around the guard area of the knife. This prevents the user from gripping the Clinch Pick optimally without having to adjust their grip. Some users also find the handle to be slightly larger than it needs to be and, as with any factory knife, the edge can be improved. That is where Watson Knives comes in…

Watson Knives now offers a Shivworks Clinch Pick Modification package that addresses the issues above. The mod package has three components that can be mixed and matched based on your needs. Watson Knives can re-grind the knife with a thinned, hollow primary and secondary bevel to improve cutting performance. They can also thin and texture the G-10 handle slabs to slightly reduce the handle size and greatly improve grip. Finally, they can trim your sheath so that it has both excellent retention but also allows a proper grip right from the sheath.

These modifications will require you to send your Clinch Pick to Watson Knives so be sure to follow directions carefully. Check out the Shivworks Clinch Pick Mods at Watson Knives.

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