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Check out the commemorative "Justice is Done" Osama bin Laden knife

May 13, 2011 / Tim / 5 Comments

Osama bin Laden is dead. His body has been dumped into the Arabian Sea, and a treasure trove of information about his murderous intentions, in addition to his massive pornography stash, are being meticulously examined by the CIA.

It has been almost ten years since Sept 11 and for many Americans the death of bin Laden has provided closure to the attacks and a dose of confidence that the American military is closer than ever to wiping out terrorists.

If you’re looking for a memento of this historic occasion, look no further than this badass Boker folding knife.

Made of stainless steel, with a 2 3/4″ blade coated in titanium, this American-made knife multi-purposes for hunting or survival needs. However, its most distinctive feature is the engraving on its blade, which pays tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, with the simple, yet powerful inscription, “Justice is Done.”

Frame it, mount it on your mantle, use it to cut back some bush or gut a hog. Give it to your dad, your mom, your sister, your grandpa or your son. Regardless of what you intend to do with it, it’s a pretty cool knife and a good way to celebrate the death of a really bad dude who did a lot of really bad stuff to the U.S.

Wanna buy the knife? Check it out here.

New Swiss Army knife made from old nails

May 12, 2011 / Tim / 3 Comments

In collaboration with fashion designer Christopher Raeburn, Victorinox has launched a new collection called “Remade in Switzerland” that designed clothes and accessories completely out of vintage Swiss Army materials.

For example, they have a jacket made from old parachutes and another one made from army sleeping bags, according to Mariska Alexandra.

What’s interesting about this line is that it shows the possibilities of sustainable and eco-friendly clothing.

Since you probably don’t care much about fashion, the notable news from this collection is the release of a very limited edition Swiss Army knife made entirely from old horseshoe nails.

The Horseshoe Nail Knife, as it’s called, was crafted from a surplus of old horseshoe nails. The nails were melted down and recast as knife scales. According to the “Remade in Switzerland” site, the knives are being packaged in the “original coated paper box that held the nails.”

Five Unusual Uses for a Leatherman

May 11, 2011 / Tim / 1 Comment

There are few things more satisfying in life than using a Leatherman or other multi-tool. Whether you’re cracking open a beer, cutting wire, pulling the hook out of a freshly-caught bass or opening a can, a multi-tool is always there for you: it makes life beautiful.

Yet, the Leatherman has hundreds of uses besides those I’ve listed above. In fact, the true beauty of owning one of these tools is that you constantly find new and creative uses for it. With that said, here are five unusual uses for a Leatherman.

Removing a tick from a dog

If you’re out camping with your mutt, there’s a good chance he or she will be crashing through the underbrush, sending birds and squirrels fleeing for cover. Of course, one organism that isn’t trying to get out of the way is the tick. If you notice these blood-sucking bugs have infested your pooch’s fur, it’s wise to remove them ASAP. Grab your multi-tool, pull out the tweezers and yank those ticks away.

Trimming Your Nose Hair

There are two ways to guarantee that you won’t sleep with a woman. One is to spill an entire pitcher of Busch Light on her and then laugh hysterically, the second is to space out and forget to trim your nose hair.

Nose hair is grosser than gross. Sure, you can buy a professional nose hair trimmer, but what about when you’re in a pinch and need to be nose hair free immediately. No worries. Pull out your friendly multi-tool, unfold the scissors and clip away.

Sawing Off Your Arm

I know it might sound nuts, but the reality is that you may have to saw off your arm some day. Don’t believe me? Just scope out this post about Sampson Parker, a farmer who cut his hand off with his pocket knife after it was trapped in a mechanical grain picker that was about to burst into flames.

If your arm is stuck under a rock or in a machine and death is closing in, it might be time to make a serious sacrifice. If you have your multi-tool in tow, just unfold the saw and go to work. It’s going to be gruesome, but so will death.

The Return of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Sword

May 11, 2011 / Tim / 15 Comments

The famous sword of Gen. Robert E. Lee is making news this week because its finally returning to Lee’s place of surrender more than 146 years after the Civil War.

Anyone who’s not a history buff might wonder what the big deal is, but for decades, there’s been a myth surrounding Lee’s sword.

Legend has it that upon surrender to Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant after the Battle of Appomattox Court House, Lee gave up his sword to Grant as a traditional gesture, but Grant refused the sword.

History has a funny way of making a big circle, as the sword is moving from its longtime resting place at the Museum of the Confederacy in downtown Richmond to a new museum in Appomattox, Va.

Even if you don’t care too much about history, Lee’s sword is a notable and unique French-made sword.

A Look at the Legendary Sub-Hilt Fighter

May 10, 2011 / Tim / 0 Comments

There aren’t many knives that can be easily recognized by simply looking at its handle, but the sub-hilt fighter is one of those knives, known for its secondary hilt that juts out to form a trigger on the handle.

Recently, I’ve read some articles on sub-hilt fighters, so I decided to bring the readers of The Cutting Edge some additional information on the legendary sub-hilt fighter.

Although he did not create it, the late Bob Loveless pioneered the sub-hilt knife in a way that it’s now the blueprint for all modern sub-hilts.

The sub-hilt has that extra trigger coming out on front of the handle to place your index finger for a maximum grip. For anyone who’s never used a sub-hilt knife, there are upsides and downsides to this handle.

The first advantage of the sub-hilt fighter is blade control. When your index finger is pressed against the sub-hilt trigger, it gives you a lot of control over how you wield the blade. Likewise, if you go in for a heavy thrust during combat or hunting, you can pull the sub-hilt trigger to get the knife out rather than having to apply a significant amount of pressure.

Knives Save Lives: Terror at 35,000 Feet

May 7, 2011 / Tim / 1 Comment

Swiss Army Knife In the latest installment of our series detailing how knives save lives, we take to the skies.

On May 28, 1990, passengers of a routine flight to San Antonio were going about their typical business as the plane they were on entered the cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.

Everything seemed to be going normally until a woman frantically told a flight attendant that her 89-year-old husband didn’t appear to be breathing. According to the attendant, the man looked darkish gray and wasn’t responding. His immediate diagnosis was total airway obstruction.

So, the attendant did what everyone has learned to do for someone who can’t breathe. He administered the Heimlich Maneuver and CPR, but to no avail. The man was in deep trouble.

Luckily, there were two doctors a few sets behind who sprung into action. They knew his airway was completely obstructed, and there was only one device that could save this man: a knife.

Rugged knife sharpener profiled in Florida Times-Union

May 5, 2011 / Tim / 0 Comments

Every now and then, we bring you a profile of an interesting figure in the knife community, such as this 76-year-old knifemaker and this lifelong knife sharpener.

Today, the Florida-Times Union ran a great piece about an experienced and weathered knife sharpener who runs a transient business along the highway.

Phil Vanderhoof is a 59-year-old free spirit that pedals his business across state lines. That’s right pedals. His business (and really, his life) is a small trailer with a sign advertising “Phil’s Knife Sharpening” that he attaches to his bicycle.

In the trailer is a hand-turned grinding wheel he estimates is about 75 years old. He also carries a variety of oil stones to do some of the finer work.

Despite having done this for more than 20 years, he didn’t have any professional training sharpening knives, but learned a few tricks and techniques in the Boy Scouts and the Marines. He was good enough that people kept stopping him on the side of the road on his bike to sharpen their knives. So, he decided to simply attach a sign and set up shop wherever he wanted.

The great thing about his business is that he runs a great bargain. Most knives cost between $2 and $5 while a handful of swords might run you about $30.

Sword-Wielding, Waterskiing Fish Hunters: Smart or Insane?

May 4, 2011 / Tim / 3 Comments

Every now and then there’s a video so utterly crazy that it starts to seem like a good idea… well, almost.

Two men, fed up with the invasive Asian Carp species heading toward the Great Lakes, took to the river armed with samurai swords, Wolverine-like steel claws and spiked body armor. And, what’s the best way to hunt Asian Carp with swords? On water skis of course.

According to the video, Asian Carps were brought to America and immediately invaded the waters. Now, the leaping fish are heading toward the Great Lakes and the government is trying to stop them with poison or genetic engineering. The two guys, who call themselves the Peoria Carp Hunters, are using their own ingenious ways to combat the large fish.

Keep in mind that these are “professionals” so you should definitely not strap spikes to your body, grab a sword and go waterskiing, not that you’d probably want to anyway.

Take a look at the video and let us know whether you think these guys are cool or off their rocker.

Fixed Blade Vs. Folding Blade: Which Do You Prefer?

May 3, 2011 / Tim / 18 Comments

A few weeks ago, we posted on the debate between straight-edged knives and serrated knives, so we decided to explore another common choice knife enthusiasts have to make: fixed blade or folding blade?

Unlike serrated or straight-edge knives, fixed blades and folding blades almost always mutually exclusive because it doesn’t make sense to have both on the same knife.

Although it’s usually a matter of preference, there are functional differences between the two that are important to consider. If you’re thinking about buying a new knife and can’t decide between the two, here are some of the pros and cons about the two types.

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Vote for Your Favorite Entry in Our Bear Grylls Contest

April 30, 2011 / Tim / 17 Comments

So, after reviewing numerous entries, we’ve narrowed down the field in our Bear Grylls contest to two. One of these knife enthusiasts will win a 12-component Bear Grylls’ signature multi-tool. Check out the entries and vote for your favorite by either typing 1 or 2 in the comment field. Voting ends on Sunday at midnight Central Time. Here’s the scenario, once again.

Bear is standing on a rock in the middle of the Amazon River wearing nothing but camouflage briefs. On one bank there is a nest full of anacondas. On the other, there is a vicious-looking jaguar. The river is full of piranhas.

Bear has possession of the following things: a coconut, a monkey, two Budweiser bottles and 10 palm leaves, in addition to his Ultimate Multi-Tool with 12 components. Give Bear advice on how to escape to safety by entering your answer in the comment field below. You can’t submit an entry after Friday.

(1) By: Robert Worsham

OK guys, this is too easy. Using the multi-tool, pop open the beers and give ‘em to the monkey. After two beers, he’s not gonna give much of a rip about anything. While he’s drinking the beer, tie all of the palm leaves together, making a makeshift rope. Tie one end around one of the monkey’s ankles. Yeah, you guessed it, sacrifices must be made when it comes to survival. Toss the monkey towards the jaguar, getting him as close to the shore as you can. The jaguar will see the monkey splashing around as the piranhas go to work on him, smell the drunken fresh monkey meat (easy pickings, he figures) and jump in the river after him.

Oops, too late!! Cats are so stupid. Instant monkey and jaguar meat piranha feast. Grab the coconut, jump in and swim for shore right past the disappearing monkey and jaguar. Those piranha will be so overwhelmed by the fresh monkey and jaguar meat that they won’t even notice a skinny little guy in camo skivvies. Once you make it to shore, use the multi-tool to crack open the cococut for a refreshing and energy-building drink and then get outta there. Don’t even go NEAR the snakes! I HATE snakes!!!

(2) By: Conner Bircher

Use the knife to kill and skin the monkey, save the meat. Drench the body in beer since it will leave a sticky residue, use the palm leaves to wrap around your body using the monkey skin to tie the palm leaves on. Throw the monkey corpse in the river distracting the piranhas, break bottles open with knife as a swimming/thrashing tool, keep multi tool between teeth while swimming. Once on shore dig a hole with a split coconut deep enough to cover the snake completely, use broken bottles as a impaling tool, cover hole with palm leaves and when the snake falls in, jump on top of it and stab its head with the blade… that’s how I would do

Vote for your favorite entry by typing either one or two in the comment field. A winner will be announced on Monday.

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