Emerson Knives recently posted a video that shows the contents of a box of rough prototype knives. Ernest Emerson appears in the video and states that some of the knives have already been produced, some will be produced, and some may never be produced. The video is a fascinating look into the design process, aesthetic, and prolificacy of the man who helped birth the tactical knife as we know it.
Customize a TOPS Knives HOG 4.5
The TOPS Knives HOG 4.5 is one of the best all-around field knives that TOPS makes. What if you could choose your own handle color, choose your own sheath design, add cool features like fire steels or pouches, and support a veterans charity when you bought one? That would make a great knife even better.
That is exactly what Red Hill Sheaths and TOPS Knives have set out to do. You can order a HOG 4.5 through Red Hill Sheaths and choose all the above options. You are basically starting with a bare blade with TOPS Knives great looking Black River Wash finish as your blank canvas! Red Hill Sheaths will then fit the knife with the handles you choose, custom form your sheath, provide any of the add-ons that you choose, and then donate $10 to Hope for the Warriors for each knife sold.
Custom Knife Scales from GKC Outfitters
GKC Outfitters manufactures custom micarta knife scales for a number of a budget friendly fixed blades like the Becker Knife & Tool line, several of the high-value survival oriented Schrade knives, ESEE knives, and more.
These scales offer more than just improved looks over the original polymer scales found on most of these knives. They offer improved grip across a wider array of conditions and, in many cases, they improve the ergonomics. The scales are available with a number of different color options and even add-ons like bow drill divots. They also happen to be very affordable compared to many custom scales on the market.
GKC Outfitters’ Facebook page serves as their business hub. You can see all the knife models that they create scales for, see pricing, and contact them there to order.
Head On Tactical Bike Bags
I love cycling – especially dirt road cycling and I am blessed to have access to endless miles of dirt roads where I live. One thing I have learned is that it behooves you to have everything you need to fix your bike and limp your bike home when you are deep into a forestry road, miles from cell phone reception. In fact, you may even want to have some survival essentials with you to ensure you can get through a night in the back country.
Quality bike bags that can be attached in the right places are the difference between your bike feeling like a stubborn pack mule or like the lively adventure machine that you rolled out of the bike shop. I should also note that bike bags take an absolute beating so they need to be rugged in addition to well designed.
Head On Tactical has begun to offer a line of bike bags on a custom basis. The bags may eventually become part of their regular offerings. When constructing their bike bags, they take the same bomb-proof approach as they do with their tactical gear. They have already made everything from top tube bags, to frame triangle bags, to under seat bags. Some combination of those bags plus your hydration pack should provide more than enough space to venture safely into the wilds.
If you are interested in having Head On Tactical build you some bike bags, you will have to contact them directly. They are a full custom shop and experienced in tailoring their designs to your requirements. Check out Head On Tactical.
Christmas Gift Idea: BFG Wallet
I have mentioned the Blue Force Gear Wallet on these pages before but now Christmas is looming and you probably need gift ideas. There has been a BFG Wallet in my back pocket for 2 years now and I can say it is easily the best wallet I have ever owned.
I don’t like thick wallets so tri-folds, while functional, are not an option for me. Bi-fold wallets are slim but in their most common layout, they can’t hold enough cards before becoming too thick… if they can hold them at all.
The BFG Wallet is a bifold but with a different layout than most. Most bi-folds have a bill slot and a credit card holding zone laid out on either side of the fold (total of 2). The BFG Wallet has a bill slot, of course, but it has two credit card holding zones on either side of the fold (total of 4). It has more card slots which can either hold more cards or, better yet, spread out a few cards to keep the wallet very slim. The layout of the cards also allows the wallet to bend slightly in the middle so it conforms to your backside… Now, that is luxury.
On top all that, the wallet is constructed from BFG’s ULTRAcomp laminate material so it shrugs off water, won’t tear or crack, and is just generally durable without being thick or heavy.
The BFG Wallet makes a great gift. Check it out at Blue Force Gear.