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RIGID TQ Case for C-A-T Tourniquet from Eleven 10

By Matt on December 19, 2013 in EDC, Survival

I like to imagine that these words were uttered at Eleven 10 HQ when they developed the new RIGID TQ Case for C-A-T Tourniquet: We can rebuild it…we have the technology….

The new RIGID TQ Case is an improved version of Eleven 10’s original Kydex C-A-T Tourniquet Case. Eleven 10 utilized injection molding to make the case more durable and offer additional mounting options. It is now compatible with Blade-Tech, Safariland, Tactical Tailor, and Raven Concealment Systems mounting solutions.

The RIGID TQ Case offers lightning fast deployment and tons of mounting options. Check it out at Eleven 10.

Scrap Yard Knife Company Mud Mutt

By Matt on December 18, 2013 in Knives, Survival

The new Mud Mutt is a unique offering for Scrap Yard Knife Company in that it is made from .140″ thick SR101 steel. Typically, their knives are thicker in fitting with their reputation for standing up to hard use. This is the thinnest SR101 steel that Scrap Yard Knife Works has worked with to date and it should make for a very aggressive cutter. In spite of the thinner stock, SR101 has a great reputation for toughness and I have no doubt this knife will take abuse.

The Mud Mutt features 5″ long, black coated blade. The drop point blade profile has a very subtle drop at the spine and plenty of belly. The Mud Mutt utilizes the “Mudder” grip pattern which fills the hand nicely and provides a ton of grip.

The Mud Mutt is also unique in that it is being offered with an optional sheath (most Scrap Yard Knife Company knives do not come with sheaths). The Mud Mutt has an introductory price of $99.95 (until 12/31/13) and the leather sheath can be added for $20 more.

Check out the Mud Mutt.

TOPS Knives Tahoma Field Knife

By Matt on December 14, 2013 in Knives, Preparedness, Survival

The TOPS Knives Tahoma Field Knife is the result of a collaboration between Andy Tran of Inner Bark and TOPS. If you are not familiar with Inner Bark, you should be. It is a tremendous source of survival related information and gear reviews.

The Tahoma Field Knife (TFK) is a large survival knife that is ground from 3/16″ 1095 steel with canvas micarta slab grips. It features a 7 5/16″ main cutting edge with a short back up cutting edge on the spine near the tip. This back up edge is there to serve as a last ditch cutting method should you find yourself unable to sharpen the main edge.

The TFK has a notch on the spine that can be used to score materials to create a weak point for breaking to save the edge of your knife. This is an extremely clever feature since saw back knives rarely work well. It appears that Andy and TOPS were able to get the only useful function of the saw back, notching, out of a much smaller section of notches. This leaves the spine of the knife clear and square which is advantageous for other tasks like striking a ferro rod or batoning.

The TFK has a host of other features like dual bow drill pivots on the handle slabs, 2 lanyard points (1 near the wrist on the thumb ramp, 1 on the butt of the grip), a large finger choil, and a pry tip at the butt of the grip. It comes with a ballistic nylon sheath.

Check out the Tahoma Field Knife at TOPS Knives.

Mission Knives CSP-A2

By Matt on December 14, 2013 in Knives, Survival

I bought a Mission Knives MPK-A2 way back when Brigade Quartermaster (the 1st iteration) went out of business. I loved that knife thanks to its tough but easy to sharpen A2 steel blade, great cutting ability for a thick knife, and its ability to soak up all kinds of abuse. I sold it a while back and have regretted it ever since. I always have one eye open for a deal on a replacement which is why I recently came across the Mission Knives CSP.

The CSP, or Chance Sanders Professional, is a collaboration between Mission Knives and survival instructor Chance Sanders. The new knife is geared toward the survival market and designed to withstand hard use. To that end, it is ground from .25″ thick A2 steel which Mission Knives has a knack for making just about bomb-proof. The blade features a straight spine to ensure a strong tip and enough belly to be used for tasks like skinning game. The CSP has contoured G-10 handle slabs, aggressive jimping on the spine, and a black oxide finish. It comes with a kydex sheath.

There are currently a limited number of the prototypes available direct from Mission Knives.

Classic American Bushcraft Knives from Ontario Knife Company – Coming Spring 2014

By Matt on December 11, 2013 in Knives, Preparedness, Survival

Ontario Knife Company is one of the remnants of a time when America made incredibly well crafted tools right here on our soil. I always pay attention when they bring out something new. They recently shared this photo of some bushcraft classics that they will be releasing in Spring 2014.

The knife has a classic bushcraft shape with a spear point blade, small guard, slightly flared pommel, and relatively straight overall form. It certainly looks like a capable knife for a variety of tasks.

The machete is what really has my interest. A well executed machete is likely the most versatile survival tool in existance and Ontario Knife Company knows how to make a machete having made them for the US Military and commercial markets for many years. Their upcoming bushcraft machete has several desirable features including a cutting edge that comes nearly all the way to the handle, a sensible “bush machete” blade profile, a hooked pommel to aid in retention while chopping, and wood slab handles.

Check out Ontario Knife Company.

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