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Ka-Bar FIN Folding Knife, Tactical Black 5551 | Comes In Drop Point, Tanto, Serrated, Combo or Plain Edge

JT Hats — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:01:54 +0000

Ka-Bar made the FIN Folding Frame Lock Knife in both drop point and tanto blade styles and offered a choice of combo-serrated or plain edges on each version. This combo-serrated drop point FIN offers very little plain edge for fine cutting. Make sure it fits your purposes.

Open length of the knife is 6-7/8 inches, but only 2-3/4 inches of that is blade. The short but stout drop point blade of AUS-8 high carbon stainless steel is hollow ground and tempered to Rockwell 57-59. Edge bevel is a sharp 15 degrees made for slicing but not built to cut through nails. That actually makes this knife handy if you're looking for a good utility blade. If you really want a knife to cut well, you'll gradually hone a 20-degree bevel down a few degrees until it works. This one's already there.

The FIN's all-stainless-steel handle doesn't look comfortable, but the arched back does fit the palm well, and the grip includes a shaped bolster for extra security. Notches on the spine of the blade allow safe thumb pressure. This tactical style knife offers features convenient for everyday use as well as emergency situations. The large thumb loop in the blade allows one-handed opening without an awkward thumb stud, and the blade locks solidly into open position with a sturdy frame lock. A stainless steel clip allows secure pocket carry.

If you need a good emergency knife for the car, this model offers the basics of a good harness cutting blade and a pommel stiff enough to bash windows. Backed by Ka-Bar's excellent warranty, this tactical black folder is manufactured in Taiwan to meet Ka-Bar's high standards.

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Bear & Son Large Stockman Pocket Knife, Slip Joint 247R | Clip Point, Spey & Sheepsfoot Blade w/ Rosewood Handle

JT Hats — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:54:38 +0000

Built for work but good enough for show, the Bear & Son 247R Rosewood Large Stockman knife holds three important blade styles. Originally developed to suit the needs of frontier wranglers and farmers, the blade selection is just as practical for those of us who no longer work with cattle and horses.

The main blade of the Bear & Son 247R is a strong hollow ground high carbon stainless steel clip point. The hollow grind makes it easy to keep a razor edge on this, but save it for the fine work where you need smooth and controlled slicing action. For prying pebbles out of horse's hooves or car tires, the shorter and stouter flat ground spey blade would do better. For flush cutting of plug tobacco, or possibly even opening boxes at the warehouse, choose the straight edge and sharp point of the sheepsfoot blade.

All three blades are slip joint types which don't actually lock in the open position. Spring bars in the spine of the handle keep open blades open and closed blades closed, but release with a firm pressure. That's always a good thing to keep in mind when using a slip joint pocket knife, because pressure on the spine of the blade folds it up even if your fingers are still in the way. The old thumb notch opening system requires two hands, and some new knives need a little oil and use before the action is just the way you want it.

All three stainless steel blades are mirror-polished as well as the nickel silver double bolsters bracketing the rosewood-slab handle. Four inches when folded, the Large Stockman isn't too large for the pants pocket, but it's at the edge of what's practical for rolling around with the pocket change. Entirely American-made, all parts for the Stockman knife were fashioned in Bear & Son's Alabama facility.

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Bear & Son Lockback Folding Knife, 205R | Rosewood Handle, High Carbon Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade

JT Hats — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:41:45 +0000

The Bear & Son 205R Midsize Lockback with rosewood handle slabs does resemble the Buck 110, but Bear & Son always do things their own way, and those differences show up plainly here.

The 205R's 3-3/4-inch blade of high carbon stainless steel looks a little undersized compared to the knife's hefty handle. Bear & Son offers more grip than the Buck counterpart with large nickel steel bolsters and deftly fitted rosewood panels. Rosewood is an excellent material for knife handles, and not just because it looks great. This dense South American hardwood is packed with stabilizing resin, which resists moisture and keeps the wood stable. Hard and strong rosewood handles hold up to abuse well and keep a high polish naturally.

The lockback action of the 205R is solid, but like many traditional folding knives, the blade opens by a thumb notch and requires two hands to operate. Big enough for field dressing a deer if you're patient, the hollow ground blade has a style that's well suited to skinning or filleting small game and fish. The 205R also makes a reliable utility knife at the limit of the range that fits comfortably into the pocket.

Bear & Son Cutlery works from a single Alabama manufacturing facility. The family-owned business utilizes state-of-the-art machinery and processes but produces many traditional patterns as well as high-tech folders and multi-tools. Every part which goes into a Bear & Son knife is made in-house.

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Al Mar Falcon Folding Lockback Knife w/ Pocket Clip | Ultralight High Carbon Stainless Steel

Sharon — Mon, 31 May 2010 22:26:15 +0000

Al Mar's Falcon Ultralight Folding Knife does not have the stripped-down look of minimal back country knives. This pocket clip folder works like heavier counterparts with extra features you'd not expect in a knife that weighs only 1.25 ounces.

The Falcon's overall length of just over 7 inches includes 3.15 inches of AUS8 high carbon stainless steel blade hardened to RC 57-59. Part of the weight reduction came from trimming down the blade, which is only .08 inches thick. Careful heat treatment and tempering give it a dependable cutting edge and satisfactory toughness, but with a blade this thin, you'd be wise to use the Falcon for slicing, not stabbing or twisting. It's a good knife, but it's no prybar. Dual thumb studs allow one-handed blade deployment from either side, so the Falcon works as well for left-handed owners as it does for righties.

To ultralight travelers who put as much value on the ounces left behind as they do on the ounces they carry, this knife will definitely look like a good thing. Offering a handle large enough to grip and control with ease as well as a strong lockback mechanism, the plain-edged, flat ground Falcon provides the piercing dependability of a light fixed blade. The knife folds small enough to fit either in the bottom of the pocket or clipped to the seam. Linen-textured black micarta handle slabs make the Falcon non-slip, tolerating extremes in temperature, moisture, and even chemicals. A stainless steel pocket clip attaches to either side, using the lanyard hole as an anchor point.

Al Mar's lifetime warranty covers the Falcon against defects but not against abuse, and specifically classifies broken blade tips as abusive damage. Save that kind of work for the Ka-Bar.

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Victorinox Forged Knife Block Set of 8 | Solingen High Carbon Stainless Steel Cutlery

JT Hats — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:26:54 +0000

Much of the work that produced this 8-piece Knife Block Forged set from Victorinox actually happened in Solingen, the cutlery capitol of Germany. Forged from German high carbon stainless steel, the knives undergo final shaping and polishing in Switzerland.

The fundamentals of these knives match the quality of well-known German cutlery products. The appearance of the Victorinox knives isn't markedly different, since the same full tang construction and triple-riveted black polymer handles are used here as well. Finishing steps and quality control standards applied in Switzerland yield knives of consistently high quality. The assortment chosen for the block also covers a better range of tasks than a typical eight-piece block from the German competition. Instead of the usual three small utility and paring knives, Victorinox offers one paring knife and one boning knife with full-sized blades making up the rest of the set. Overall, that's a generous and practical selection designed to meet immediate needs, not create more.

Knives given include 3-1/2-inch paring, 6-inch plain edge boning knife, 8-inch slicing/carving and chef's knives, and one 9-inch bread or pastry knife. Other tools include kitchen shears, sharpening steel, and the nine-slot hardwood block. This leaves two open slots in the block for expansion of the set with blades of your choice.

The forged Victorinox knife does weigh slightly more than the equivalent stamped blade but has a classic look and a technically stronger blade. The forged bolster adds strength, and the reduced profile of the bolster gives complete access to the blade edge. Stain-free blades require ordinary maintenance with the sharpening steel and should be washed and dried by hand, not in the machine.

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Cold Steel AK-47 Tactical Folding Knife | High Carbon Stainless Steel Locking Blade w/ Pistol Grip Handle

JT Hats — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:35:24 +0000

Inspired by the assault rifle adopted by the Russian Army in 1949, the Cold Steel AK-47 Knife's most obvious resemblance to "the People's Rifle" is the bayonet groove in the four-inch AUS-8 blade. Add to that the kind of rugged construction that you can drop in a muddy puddle and come back to later knowing it still works, and you do have some of the true AK-47 character in this tough tactical folder.

With stainless steel liners and a 4 mm thick AUS-8 high carbon stainless steel blade, the AK-47 Knife starts out strong and gets stronger. Thick handle slabs of grooved aircraft quality aluminum form the grip, and the blade lock mechanism is extra solid. Instead of thumb studs, the knife opens with a unique Cold Steel thumbplate. Now a standard feature on many of Cold Steel's tactical folders, the thumb plate allows opening from either side. The thumb plate also hooks on the seam of a pocket for a different kind of one-handed opening which shouldn't be attempted without some serious study and practice. The bead-blasted handle holds down the knife's shine, and the stainless steel folding clip mounts to either side for right or left-handed deployment.

The pommel of this eight-ounce knife is built from Grivory, another Cold Steel product with the company's trademark durability. Though the AK-47 isn't built to be a hammer, the company says it'll hold up to moderate bashing. The pommel also provides two holes for a wrist lanyard. The knife's lock has been tested against failure in both full-force strikes and missed strikes -- the ones that place unexpected forces on otherwise reliable blade lock systems. In both instances, the knife excels.

What catches the eye isn't the blocky pistol grip handle style but the wide, hollow ground blade. Heat-treated in a vacuum for uniform tempering and then put through a sub-zero hardening process, the polished blade's fine edge shows the refinement of a good skinner but was built for tougher jobs.

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Columbia River Long’s Peak Folding Clip Knife | LAWKS One Handed Locking Plain Edge or Serrated Blade

JT Hats — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:38:30 +0000

Climber's knives often seem under-designed, with strength cut back to save weight. The 14 K Summit Long's Peak folding clip knife from Columbia River Knife and Tool takes inspiration from the climber's choice of either weight or strength and provides a rugged answer.

Four ounces for a pocket clip folder with a three-inch modified drop point blade, probably will seem heavy to an ultra-light hiker or mountain climber concerned with every extra ounce of gear. Zinc alloy handle slabs do outweigh modern synthetics, even when they're skeletonized with lightening holes as in this knife. With liners of 420J2 high carbon stainless steel and a blade of AUS6M stainless steel, the makers did not cut weight in the wrong places. The Long's Peak is dependable and will be popular even with owners who don't climb the high country.

Available in either plain edge or serrated edge styles, the Long's Peak offers a long lasting razor edge in either build. Torx screws used in the handle and the pivot bearing allow adjustment but seldom need tuning. The Long's Peak knife opens smoothly with one hand, using the left or right-handed thumb system, and locks into place with LAWKS -- one of the most secure locking mechanisms on the market.

The LAWKS (Lake And Walker Knife Safety) system uses a thumb-controlled lever on the spine of the handle to prevent accidental blade closure. Open the knife with the thumb stud and push the lever forward -- the knurled knob stays low and out of the way and pressure on the blade only increases the lock security. Pull the lever back to smoothly close the blade again. There's no possibility of releasing the lock by squeezing the handle too hard, as with many liner lock knives, and twisting the handle won't pop the LAWKS out of position. Save two ounces somewhere else -- the Long's Peak is worth the weight.

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Flexcut Wood Carving Kit, Spring Steel | Includes Straight & Pelican Blades, 4 Piece

JT Hats — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:18:55 +0000

Although some very well-known carvers use pocketknives exclusively, a pocketknife was actually designed for occasional use. Where hours of work are involved, other styles work better. The carving set from Flexcut of Erie, Pennsylvania, offers four specialized carving knives meant for the long haul.

The problem with pocket knives isn't the blade -- it's the handle. Built for the pocket rather than the hand, the folders always find ways to be painful if used as a long-term work tool. With too many liner edges, not enough grip, and possibly even a pocket clip if you buy a modernized version, extended work with a pocket folder is a blistering experience. The traditional carver's knife was much simpler -- a small fixed blade knife with a large wooden handle was one of the most common tools on the workbench when most things were still made by hand. Not many woodworkers today know about Sloyd knives or chip knives, or take them seriously.

Designed by a woodcarver who shifted into the woodcarving tool business, these four carving knives feature short blades of high carbon spring steel fixed in solid ash handles. Unlike the straight grips of traditional sloyd and chip carving knives, the sculpted handles of the Flexcut knives fit the natural shape of the human hand. With enough diameter to provide excellent twisting leverage, the combination of large grip and small sharp blade makes the knife an extension of the hand. With less tension required for holding the knife, cuts become more accurate and the work is less tiring.

Two straight blades for outside cuts and two pelican blades for working hollowed areas offer sculptors and whittlers many efficient options for both roughing out shapes and refining details. A four-pocket tool roll is included.

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Wusthof Steak Knife Set of 4 w/ Storage Box | Plain Edge Stainless Steel

JT Hats — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:04:06 +0000

The four knives in the Wusthof Stainless Steel Steak Knife set could hardly be simpler in design, but details you don't see add considerable quality.

Blades and handles are solid 18/10 cutlery stainless steel. Very resistant to stains and corrosion, this set holds a high polish as well as a cutting edge. The edge itself depends on fine serrations to cut steak and resist the dulling effects of hard dinnerware. When the first razor-edge wears off, the knives still cut well and the set should be serviceable for years without sharpening.

The slim build of the handle looks great with any contemporary flatware, but the straight and slick metal doesn't offer much grip. This is an entirely different approach than the wide blades and large handles of many more rustic steak knife patterns. Some will like this minimalistic design, but for diners used to steakhouse-style steak knives, the shift could be a shock. In durability, the all-steel pattern has the advantage over composite builds. Although the handles are constructed in the same way as other slab-handled knives, seams between grip and tang literally disappear after assembly and polishing. Because it's all the same metal alloy, everything wears at the same rate.

With no seams to trap moisture or particles of food, the knives clean up easily with no more than a fast hand washing and drying. The 18/10 stainless steel won't blemish or rust if properly maintained, but acid foods drying on the knife could cause blemishes. Don't wash these knives in a dishwasher if you want the high gloss shine to last. Store the knives in the brushed aluminum case, not loose in the kitchen drawer.

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Boker Hyper Knife by Chad Los Banos Subcom | Tactical Black Plain Edge Blade, Pocket Clip

JT Hats — Sat, 15 May 2010 21:04:06 +0000

Designed by Chad Los Banos and manufactured by Boker, the Hyper streamlines one of Los Banos's earlier knives -- the Subcom. Built thinner but just as solid, this 3.2-ounce, one-handed opening knife slips neatly into the pocket with a barely noticeable profile.

Dual thumb studs allow opening from either side of the blade, and the wide stainless steel pocket clip reverses for tip-up or tip-down carrying. The Hyper's tactical black coating eliminates the shine of the AUS-8 high carbon stainless steel blade and all other visible metal parts. An internal frame lock holds the blade securely in the open position and releases easily.

The Hyper extends to a full length of 6-1/4 inches with a wide handle and a comfortable grip of fiber-reinforced dark nylon. Textured handle slabs provide a non-slip surface enhanced by grip-zone notches and shallow finger choils. There's considerable strength in the wide blade of the Hyper and an improved cutting design. Length of cutting edge is actually slightly longer than the 2-3/4-inch blade because of the slight recurve at the base. That shallow concave section focuses cutting pressure near the handle where the leverage advantage is greatest. When cutting heavy material like rope or seat belt webbing, the material sinks deeper against the cutting edge as it moves forward on the blade. Even with a plain edge, the knife grips as it cuts.

Even the Hyper's stainless steel pocket clip seems better than average, wider than the standard clip and strong enough to actually keep the knife in place. Conservative in size, the Hyper packs a lot of quality into a small package.

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