Archive for October, 2007
Killer Deal of the Week: Columbia River M16-12LE under $50
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 | Killer Deal | 2 Comments
CRKT M16-12LE
In police work, your knife is an important second line of defense. The M16s® in black and blue dress are designed for performance and professional appearance with Special Response Teams in mind. They offer all the features of Kit Carson’s very popular aluminum-handled M16 series.
These M16 SRT models are identical in construction to the popular CRKT aluminum M16, offering the same sure-grip contoured handles of 6061 T6 aluminum, hard anodized in Law Enforcement Blue. The stainless steel locking liners with friction grooves are also black Teflon® plated, and give positive locking with limited access, for superior safety.
The blades are imprinted with Gary Paul Johnston’s 1* (one-ass-to-risk) reminder logo. All three models feature AUS 8 stainless steel blades, chosen for edge retention and durability. Black titanium nitride coating gives exceptional corrosion resistance. Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges for rugged cutting tasks that break down standard cutting edges.
The SRT models also feature the Carson Flipper extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard.
Specs:
3.13 in. Tanto, combined razor sharp & triple point serrated cutting edge blade made of AUS8 black teflon plated stainless steel. 4.25 in handle is made out of a blue hard anodized 6061 T6 aluminum. Has a weight of 2.9 ozs. Black teflon plated clip.
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Think you know the parts to a knife? Don’t be so sure - take our test to see.
Monday, October 22nd, 2007 | Random | No Comments
Everyone knows the parts to a knife right? “The blade, the handle, the sheath thing… is there more?” Take our little ten point quiz to boost your ego (if your smart) or sharpen your mind (if your not).
Let us know how you fare by posting your score in comments below. 11 out of 11 is perfect! (Scroll down for the answers.)
Answers: (sourced wikipedia.org)
Modern knives consist of a blade (1) and handle (2). The blade can be fine or serrated. The handle, used to grip and manipulate the blade safely, may include the tang, a portion of the blade that extends into the handle. The blade consists of the point (3), the end of the knife used for piercing, the edge (4), the cutting surface of the knife extending from the point to the heel, the grind (5), the cross-section shape of the blade, the spine, (6), the top, thicker portion of the blade, the fuller (7), the groove added to lighten the blade, and the bolster (8), the thick portion of the blade joining the blade and the handle. The guard (9) is a barrier between the blade and the handle which protects the hand from an opponent, or the blade of the knife itself. A choil, where the blade is unsharpened and possibly indented as it meets the handle, may be used to prevent scratches to the handle when sharpening or as a forward-finger grip. The end of the handle, or butt (10), may allow a lanyard (11), used to secure the knife to the wrist.
For more in depth detail along with a glossary/definitions - visit this site.
Video: Benchmade Axis Lock In Action
Thursday, October 18th, 2007 | Knife Reviews / News | No Comments
If you read the article on the Benchmade Axis Lock you might appreciate this you tube video (included below) showing the Benchmade Axis Locking mechanism in action - on a number of different knives.
How do you think the Axis lock compares to other locks from brands like Spyderco, CRKT (Columbia River Knife & Tool) and others? Post comments below.
Ambidextrous, Benchmade Axis Lock
Sunday, October 14th, 2007 | Knife Reviews / News | 3 Comments
Truly an innovative design on Benchmade’s part. It allows for left or right hand opening, superb open blade lock with little to no play. Benchmade has employed this lcok design on a number of its knives for many years now. With a small amount of practice for some, first time for others, the blades can be opened simply by depressing the lock and flipping the wrist in what would look like an candy cane motion - or shepherds staff.
What follows is the Axis Lock description taken taken directly from www.benchmade.com:
AXIS® A patented Benchmade exclusive, AXIS has been turning heads and winning fans ever since its introduction. A 100-percent ambidextrous design, AXIS gets its function from a small, hardened steel bar which rides forward and back in a slot machined into both steel liners. The bar extends to both sides of the knife, spanning the liners and positioned over the rear of the blade. It engages a ramped, tang portion of the knife blade when it is opened. Two omega style springs, one on each liner, give the locking bar it’s inertia to engage the knife tang, and as a result the tang is wedged solidly between a sizable stop pin and the AXIS bar itself.
Here are few models that use the Axis Lock System:
click here to read more about Benchmade’s Axis locking mechanism.
click here to view some of the Benchmade knives featuring the Axis Locking mechanism
Video: Making a Kydex Knife Sheath
Saturday, October 13th, 2007 | How To Articles | 1 Comment
Ever wonder how kydex sheaths for knives and firearms are made? So have we! After watching this video, you will instantly become a kydex sheath making guru. And since each of you probably has all the equipment in this video lying around the garage and or kitchen, we may have just introduced you to your newest hobby. If so, send some of your newly made sheaths our way at TheKnifeWarehouse.com, we’ll put them to good use.
In all seriousness, watch and enjoy while custom knifemaker Peter Atwood gives away some of the secrets to quick kydex sheath making. Thanks Peter!
Spyderfly Balisong / Butterfly Skills…
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 | Butterfly / Balisong Knives | No Comments
When we saw this kid flipping the Spyderfly, we had to share it.
Discussion:
how old do you think he is? Post your best guess
share your favorite butterfly skills video in the comments below…
Gerber Recalls its blades…
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 | Product Alerts | 1 Comment
Gerber is recalling its EAB (Exchange A Blade) due to potential for the razor to slide past the back support during use, which can result in serious injury to the user. Gerber has received at least eight reports of users injuring themselves, some who required stitches.
The recall involves the following model numbers: 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W.
“Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife.”
Click here for complete recall details direct from Gerber.
