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Enter the Knife Depot Pumpkin Carving Contest, Win A Horrifyingly Badass Blade!

October 22, 2012 / / 1 Comment

Halloween is upon us, which means it’s time to shake the dust off that Richard Nixon mask, Clockwork Orange codpiece, busty police officer costume or whatever spooky regalia you prefer.  Why be your puny self, when you can morph into Superman, Jesus Christ, Joe Biden or perhaps even America’s most revered superhero, Duffman?

Seriously, Halloween is the perfect holiday to champion your uniqueness and let loose, which is why Knife Depot has decided to celebrate the year’s most ghoulish evening by giving away a couple of our most haunted blades.  Starting today and ending on Halloween we’ll be holding our annual Knife Depot pumpkin carving contest.  The most badass jack-o-‘lantern will win a 7.5-inch Fire Skull Stainless Steel Karambit with sheath.  Second place will take home a 7-inch skull wing pocket knife and third place will score a skull and bones knife with knuckle guard.

To enter, all you have to do is visit the contest page on Facebook and upload a photo of your pumpkin by October 31.  Please make sure to include a piece of paper with “Knife Depot” written on it next to your pumpkin, so we  can verify that it was carved recently.  Good luck and stay sharp during the Halloween season!

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New Artististic Knives Use Flint and Stone For Blade

October 19, 2012 / / 0 Comments


Looking to connect with your inner caveman? Now you can.

The latest knife design from artists Ami Drach and Dov Ganchrow revisits some of the tools early man used long ago. These tools are made from stone and flint, but also use advanced technology to create custom handles made from plastic.

Here’s more from Designboom (beware of heaviness):

The set is a result of an experimental exploration of the realm of tool making. Where stone and flint tools have been the means of our ancestors’ survival for over a million years, they magnify our bodily (teeth, fingernails, fists etc.) capabilities of cutting and chopping,sawing and pounding. Through a method of three-dimensionally scanning and printing, the ancient artifacts are digitally outfitted with custom-designed handles, encapsulating the rugged forms in a perfectly enclosed case. By juxtaposing the polarities of the manufacturing processes in computer generated forms, an intersection of material technologies and functionality coincide on a tangible scale.

As you can tell from the heavy paragraph describing the inspiration and process, this is a fairly artistic project. While it’s novel to think people might use these as functioning tools, these will definitely not have the effectiveness of a razor sharp Cold Steel or strength of an Outdoor Edge ax.

Still, these are cool to look at.

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Knife Review: The Spyderco Tenacious

October 16, 2012 / / 7 Comments

Spyderco Tenacious 1
I’ve been looking for a new EDC to carry out basic everyday tasks like opening packages, removing tags, pretty simple things. I knew I wanted a mid-sized Spyderco knife that had a reasonable price, so I went for the Spyderco Tenacious.

Here’s what I think of it.

First impressions

With an overall length of 7.76 inches and a weight of 4.1 ounces, I found this knife a bit larger yet lighter than expected. The construction on this knife is nice and tight. There is no blade play whatsoever. I’ve heard some complaints about the Tenacious being difficult to open, but the blade on this knife engages smoothly and effortlessly with a nice snap.

Blade

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The blade is 3.39 inches long and .118 inches thick. It’s a good blade thickness for more nuanced jobs, but there is added strength from the thicker spine. There is also some nice jimping—small indentations at the bottom of the spine—which gives better control. The blade has a flat grind leaf shape and a good-sized belly for efficient slicing.

Some other features on the blade include two Spyderco notables. The first is the recognizable Spyderco logo, which is nicely etched into the blade. The other is Spyderco’s trademark round hole that takes the place of the thumb stub. Some people complain about it, but I find the hole comfortable and perfectly placed. It allows for easy one-handed opening without putting pressure on one point of your thumb.

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Knife Community Says Goodbye to Two Pioneers

October 13, 2012 / / 0 Comments

Daniel Friel

The past few weeks the knife community has suffered the loss of two influential men in the world of knives: Ted Dowell and Daniel D. Friel. So we’re going to take some time to honor some of their achievements and innovations.

Daniel Friel, who died on Sept. 21 at the age of 92, didn’t become an influencer in the knife community until he was 65. Prior to then, he worked on the Manhattan Project, which produced the first atomic bomb, and then went to work for the DuPont company.

His most notable knife-related achievements came when he founded the company EdgeCraft. His decision to found the company was actually sparked by his inability to find a knife with a proper edge to cut his Thanksgiving turkey.

Here’s more from the Philadelphia Inquirer:

He attempted to sharpen them with what tools he had, and he found they didn’t work. He basically made a mess of the turkey,” Mr. Friel’s son, Daniel Jr., said.

That experience led Mr. Friel Sr. to his life’s Act II: founding EdgeCraft Corporation in Avondale, Pa., and developing the popular Chef’sChoice® line of culinary tools, including knife sharpeners, food slicers, and waffle makers.

Thanks to the hard work of Friel, Chef’s Choice has become the go-to company for quality knife sharpeners.

Then, Ted Dowell, one of the founding members and past presidents of the Knifemaker’s Guild, passed away on Oct. 5. He set out with the other founding members to establish an ethical community of custom knifemakers and help promote the knives.

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Top Knives Designed by Ethan Becker

October 9, 2012 / / 1 Comment

If the name Ethan Becker doesn’t ring a bell in your head, you’ve been missing out.

Becker, who is a knife designer and an amazing cook, founded Becker Knife & Tool in the early ’80s, after he spent years designing unique outdoor equipment like the durable Becker Patrol Pack. Although BK&T shut its operations, Becker himself kept designing knives.

Fortunately, KA-BAR picked up Becker’s creations, including some pretty cool new designs. Here are some of the best Becker knives:

Becker Tac Tool

This Becker Tac Tool is more than a knife. This tool can cut like a knife, pry like a crowbar, shatter glass like a hammer and anything else you might need in an emergency.

Becker Tac Machax

One of the most well-known Becker tools is the Tac Machax. This tactical machete will blow your mind. Even though the handle looks uncomfortable, it feels great in your hands even after hours of use.

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5 Features to Avoid on a Survival Knife

October 2, 2012 / / 6 Comments

A survival knife is a piece of equipment that can literally save your life if all else fails. This tool can be used for hunting, building shelter, cleaning fish and even self-defense.

And for those looking to pick up a solid, all-around survival knife, the choices are plenty. While many of the survival knives being sold today are great quality tools, not all of them are perfectly designed for survival situations. So if you’re trying to buy the best knife for surviving in dire circumstances, these are the five features you don’t want on your survival knife.

Folding mechanism

The last feature you want on a survival knife is the ability to fold. A folder, while much more convenient, is also much more likely to break when used in survival situations. You want a knife that does not have moving parts or bits that can be easily broken. Even if it does have a lock, extreme pressure will sometimes break a knife. Instead, opt for a fixed-blade knife.

Serrations

Serrated and partially serrated knives are all the rage these days. While there are plenty of good uses for serrations on certain knives, a fully serrated blade is a bad way to go. Serrations are mainly good for cutting rope, among a few other specialized activities. Everything you will be doing in the wilderness would require a plain edge. Also, serrated blades are impossible to sharpen on the fly, so if your blade dulls while you’re trying to survive, you’ll be out of luck. Instead, go for the plain-edged blade.

Gut hook

It might make sense to try to pack all the features into your survival knife like a gut hook. Wrong. You want a simple blade that will not make doing some of the important tasks, like slicing things, more difficult. You would likely rarely if never need a gut hook in survival situations.

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Best Kukri Machetes from Knife Depot

September 28, 2012 / / 0 Comments

Similar to how some African countries, especially a place like Ghana, use a machete as an everyday tool for basic tasks, the Nepalese people also use their own version of a machete for everyday tasks: the kukri.

Resembling a machete in nearly every aspect, the main different between the two is that the kukri has a blade that curves inward, so it looks like a boomerang.

The kukri has been historically used as both a weapon and an everyday utility tool. It’s great for clearing brush, chopping wood, skinning animals and, of course, self-defense. That’s why kukris make such great camping companions.

If you’re interested in picking one of these up, here are some of the best ones from Knife Depot.

Cold Steel Knives PVC

This Cold Steel Kukri features a 13-inch blade and comes with a cordura sheath.

Smith & Wesson Bush Hog Kukri

This S&W has a 12-inch plain edge blade and a rubber handle, which is comfortable on your hands during repeated use.

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In the Military? KA-BAR Wants to Honor You

September 21, 2012 / / 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, KA-BAR announced the creation of the KA-BAR Military Appreciation Program, which aims to give thanks to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces by giving away one fighting/utility knife to an active-duty member each month.

KA-BAR is well known for being a staunch supporter of the military and has been adopted by the military as the knife of choice, first for the Marine Corps and then for the Navy.

If you want to be entered into the drawing, you should send an email to promotions@ka-bar.com from an address with a “.mil” ending to show them you’re in the military. In the email, be sure to include your name, stateside shipping address and an explanation of what the knife will be used for.

According to the site, winners will be picked the last Friday of every month, with the first drawing Sept. 28.

Knifemaker Daniel Winkler Shows the Art of Making a Bowie Knife

September 18, 2012 / / 0 Comments

The Bowie knife—named after Col. Jim Bowie—is as American as a knife can get.

The large, fixed-blade fighting knife boasts a gritty construction and durable design, which is what made it so notable at the infamous Sandbar Fight.

For some more insight on the Bowie knife, check out this great video of knifemaker Daniel Winkler walking through how an original Bowie is made, why it’s so significant and some of the knife’s history.

Best 9/11 Commemorative Knives

September 14, 2012 / / 1 Comment

Earlier this week, we all took an opportunity to reflect on the tragic events that took place 11 years ago. It’s impossible to take those images out of your head.Nor should you try. It’s important to remember.

And to honor those who perished that day and those who were affected with the loss of a family member or friend, knife companies have created numerous commemorative knives. Here is a compilation of some of those knives.

KA-BAR 9/11 Commemorative Series

In the years following 9/11, KA-BAR has created three commemorative 9/11 knives. One the the Marine Corps, another for the Army and a final one for the Navy.

Boker 9/11 “Justice is Done”

For nearly 10 years, the US pursued the perpetrator behind the attacks until he was finally killed in May of 2011. To simultaneously remember 9/11 and honor the sense of closure, Boker created the 9/11 “Justice is Done” knife with those words etched into it.

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