Swamp Rat Ratmandu RMD Camping & Survival Knife | Custom Drop Point Fixed Blade, Full Tang

Still available from Swamp Rat Knife Works in 2011, the Ratmandu knife comes in a variety of handle colors but always uses the...
JT Hats
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Columbia River Knife and Tool Guppie | CRKT Multi-Tool | Wrench, LED light, Screwdriver

Named Best Buy of the Year at the 2007 Blade Show and International Cutlery Fair in Atlanta, this is certainly not...
Ken
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Rambo Knife | First Blood 25th Anniversary Individually Numbered | Survival, Hunting Knife

Knives have mystique–that’s one of the essential aspects people often disrespect these days, but it’s still real. Knives are tangible visual...
Ken
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Ontario Knife Company Military Machete | Full Tang High Carbon Steel

Machetes were originally designed to be farm and trail tools–that’s an application few of us will need these days unless we...
Ken
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Boker Magnum Ghurka Kukri Machete | Stainless Steel Army Bushcraft Knife

If I think of German engineering, I think of efficiency, utility, and horrifically creative design. I see some of that in...
Ken
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Buck Knives X-Tract Multi-Tool | Stainless Steel Blade, Small Pliers

The Buck Knives X-Tract, dubbed a multi-tool, is better defined as a great knife with a few extra features; to call...
Ken
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Pirates of the Caribbean Cutlass | Movie Replica Pirate Sword

Regardless of whether or not it’s a historically-accurate replica, the cutlass is the first blade think you think of whenever the...
Ken
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Victorinox Swiss Champ Pocket Knife, Survival Kit

Whenever someone asks me which three things I would want if stranded on a desert island, I always answer: 1) A...
Ken
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Last Samurai Handmade Engraved Movie Replica | Japanese Sword Set

As a sword enthusiast, if you ever wanted to have something in common with Tom Cruise, this is the way to...
Ken
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Henckels Twin Signature Knife Block Set | 11 Piece Stainless Steel Knives

This line from Henckels appears to be their answer to the Wusthof Gourmet line. Like the Wusthof Gourmet knives, they’re constructed...
Ken
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Victorinox Executive Stainless Steel Pocket Knife | Office Tool

It’s my personal opinion that no one should go anywhere without a pocket knife. Victorinox certainly shares my philosophy, and they...
Ken
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Henckels Four Star Knives | 7-Piece Kitchen Knife Block Set

Along with the Five Star and Pro-S lines, the Four Star line is amongst the top tier of Henckels’ offerings. The...
Ken
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Double Edge Stainless Steel Dive Knife | General Edge Razor Back | Ankle Sheath

A dive knife only needs to have a certain amount of features to serve its function – I like dive knives...
Ken
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Paratrooper 2 Silver Slide Blade Knife | Butterfly Fantasy Knife

There are so many things about this knife that disturb me that I have to remind myself that I own both...
Ken
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Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Lite Pocket Knife (Ruby)

As yet there’s no laser pointer but this newer model pocket knife / toolkit from Victorinox does have an LED light...
Ken
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Buck Stockman Folding Pocket Knife Review | #371BRW

Buck pocket knives are an American classic, the evolutionary result of a Kansas blacksmith’s search for a better tempering method, about...
Ken
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Buck 503 Prince Lockback Folding Knife | High-Carbon Stainless Steel

Small enough to carry as a pocket knife, stout enough to be useful as a hunting knife, this update of Buck’s...
Ken
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Gerber River Shorty Rafting Knife Review | Fixed Blade Stainless Steel

There is an old adage in paddling sports that ropes and water do not mix, at least not without the eventual...
Ken
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Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan Knife Block Set Review | 10-Piece Knives

Of the many “block sets” on the market, this is one of the few which comes close to getting it right....
Ken
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Leatherman Kick Multi-Tool Review | Made in USA

I have never owned a Leatherman, as a matter of personal preference, but I have used one many, many times. My...
Ken
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US Divers Blunt-Tip Sabre Scuba Knife | Sheath, Blue Handle

The U.S. Divers 4.5-inch Sabre dive knife can be summed up into just one word: average. This knife does not have...
Ken
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Paul Chen Hanwei Yari Samurai Spear | Weapon Review

Once again Paul Chen of Hanwei fame has designed yet another timeless piece of medieval weaponry. This yari, or Japanese spear,...
Ken
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Paul Chen Hanwei Naginata Battle Axe | Medieval Japanese Sword

The naginata is quite an important weapon in the field of martial arts. It’s identified by a curved blade, a long...
Ken
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DiveMaster Dive Knife | Stainless Steel Blade, Black Handle

I like the way this dive knife looks. It’s important to have reliable gear, but let’s face it, scuba diving is...
Ken
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Harley Davidson Liner Lock Knife | United Cutlery Flaming Legend III Folder

Harley-Davidson collectors might like this gorgeous folding knife. It looks rugged and tough, and it’s got a conveniently slim design too,...
Ken
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Mundial Chef’s Knife Review | 5100 Series 8-Inch

We’ve got strong opinions about Chef’s knives around here. Check out our guide to kitchen knives on a budget to get...
Ken
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Harley Davidson Sheriff Rescue Pocket Knife | United Cutlery

Know any Harley fans that work for the government in public service positions? This might just make a great gift. And...
Ken
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Custom Handmade Gaetan Beauchamp Wood Duck Knife

This Wood Duck Knife is a collector’s item of true beauty. It’s hand-made and signed by master craftsman Gaetan Beauchamp, with...
Ken
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Trench Knife | Tanto Blade | Military Warrior Tactical Fixed-Blade

There’s no way we could ever recommend this trench knife for everyday, functional use… unless you need something cheap for a...
Ken
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Victorinox Camper Swiss Army Knife | Microlight

The year is full of gift-giving occasions, and if you have an outdoorsman that needs shopping for, look no further than...
Ken
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Cuisinart Budget Knife Block Set | Paramount 19-piece Knives

I realize this set is aimed at the budget conscious home cook, but I can’t help but to think that Cuisinart...
Ken
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