The Cutting Edge

Watch a Robot Play the Knife Game with a Trusting Human

April 25, 2017 / Tim / 0 Comments

Everyone knows we should never arm robots.

Robots are our servants and should only be forced to work in the factories, vacuum, and occasionally dance. Unfortunately, there’s always going to be that one person who wants to give robots just a little too much power.

Today, that person is YouTuber Irfon Automation. He wanted to show off his skills so he attached a knife to a Staubli TX40 and programmed it to play the knife game or five finger fillet or whatever you want to call it. Here’s what happened:

Sure, it’s downright impressive that his neighbor (or sacrificial lamb) did not get his fingers cut off, but I don’t think it’s quite the best use of a machine that’s known for doing mundane work like precision lathe loading and unloading (whatever that means).

Ontario SP10 Raider Bowie – Badass Knife of the Week

April 24, 2017 / Tim / 1 Comment

Want to show someone what a real knife looks like a la Crocodile Dundee? Point them to the latest Badass Knife of the Week.

The SP10 Spec Plus Marine Raider Bowie is a beastly blade from the inimitable Ontario Knife Company and is among the best all-around heavyweight knives on the market.

Modeled after the classic American Bowie, this knife boasts a jumbo-sized 9.75-inch blade made of 1095 carbon steel, which is insanely tough and easy to sharpen. Although it’s not corrosion resistant, the steel is coated with epoxy textured powder coating for extra protection from the elements and to minimize the steel’s reflective properties.

Spyderco Says Knife Disassembly Does Not Void Warranty

April 18, 2017 / Tim / 1 Comment

Over the years, Spyderco has made it crystal clear that if you disassemble your knife, it will void the warranty.

At one point in 2010, Spyderco marketer Kristi Hunter said it in plain terms on the Spyderco forums:

Disassembling a Spyderco voids the warranty. Period. There was a question about this being a “myth”. It is not a myth. It does not matter if you don’t break anything when you do it. If we can tell that a knife has been disassembled (whether it’s a FrankenSpyder or not) the warranty is technically void.

But earlier this month, Spyderco announced that disassembling your knife does not automatically void the warranty.

Victorinox Spartan – Badass Knife of the Week

April 17, 2017 / Tim / 0 Comments

Dozens of the classic and iconic Swiss Army Knife exist, but the one that keeps coming out as a perennial favorite also happens to be the direct descendant of an icon.

When most people think of a Swiss Army Knife, they think of the original Victorinox Officer’s Knife. Its spirit and design continues to live on in the Victorinox Spartan.

Although boasting a design that’s more than 100 years old, the Spartan feels as fresh and modern as ever.

Here is a quick overview:

This version of the beloved model features the recognizable red Cellidor scales with the Victorinox shield highlighted in white for the world to see. It’s also available in a sleek and sexy black.

Knife Rights Launches Annual Fundraising Giveaway for 2017

April 11, 2017 / Tim / 3 Comments

Knife Right’s massive fundraising event called the Ultimate Steel Spectacular is back and — well — it’s spectacular.

Every year Knife Rights launches its Ultimate Steel campaign to raise money because fighting for your right to carry knives doesn’t come cheap.

This year, the knife-advocacy organization has more than $200,000 worth of prizes to give away to those who donate to the cause.

Here’s how it works: You pick one of 10 donation amounts and receive entries based on the amount. For $20, you get one entry. For $60, you get four entries as well as a free bonus entry. As you get to higher amounts, you also get some nice add-ons. For example, at the $300 mark, you get 37 entries (including 22 free entries) and a free Colonial Nemesis, which is valued at $200. Those are available in limited quantities.

Benchmade 300-1 – Badass Knife of the Week

April 10, 2017 / Tim / 0 Comments

When Benchmade dives into a new area of the knife world, it does so with a bang, as our latest Badass Knife of the Week demonstrates.

With the Benchmade 300, the brand finally dipped its foot into the existing and hugely popular flipper competition. As with anything Benchmade does, the iconic butterfly brand went all out to ensure it’s the best of the best.

Here’s a nice overview:

The 300-1 is a reissue of the well-received original Butch Ball design with a few modifications that make it even better. The major change is seen in its handsome new handle scales. Unlike the 300SN, which featured sand-colored scales and different texture, the 300-1 boasts black-and-blue scales with a ribbed texture.

Watch Miller Knives Create a Folding Bullet Knife

April 5, 2017 / Tim / 1 Comment

Miller Knives is at it again.

The Miller Knives YouTube channel is well-known for making an array of knives, including transforming old pieces of junk like hammers into functioning tools like a throwing ax. In fact, Miller Knives was featured in a recent post looking at 12 knives made from old pieces of junk.

In a video released about a month ago, Miller took a 100% inert (let’s stress that) .303 British caliber bullet and in under five minutes of video time, transforms the bullet into a functional knife.

Condor TK Rodan – Badass Knife of the Week

April 3, 2017 / Tim / 0 Comments

Our latest Badass Knife of the Week continues to prove our theory that sometimes the best utility knife is the simplest knife.

The Condor Tool & Knife Rodan is built for one thing and one thing only — work.

Here is a good overview from IslandOutdoors1 on YouTube:

Absent of all gimmicks and unnecessary technology, the Rodan is simplicity at its best. The 5.25-inch blade is made from 1075 high carbon steel, a workmanlike alloy that’s tough as nails and easy to get razor sharp on the fly.

Medford Launches Knife-Centric Comic Book Titled ‘Jack Knyff’

March 30, 2017 / Tim / 0 Comments

Are you looking for some way to get that youngster in your life into knives? We’ve got the thing for you.

Behold “The Adventures of Jack Knyff.”

Yes, Medford Knife and Tool has launched a brand new comic series following the tales of Jack Knyff.

The idea behind the new comic is pretty interesting. Greg Medford doesn’t just want to sell knives anymore (he still does, of course) but he wants to reach a broader audience, not just an insulated community of knife nuts.

“The whole goal is I feel like the knife industry is for naught if we can’t get kids into cutlery and into knives,” he said in a recent YouTube video. “The whole thing is about trying to get kids to engage a little and I’m hoping dads and knife customers will read it and maybe give one to a kid in their life to read.”

Spyderco Manix 2 – Badass Knife of the Week

March 27, 2017 / Tim / 0 Comments

Spyderco is known for making high-quality American-made knives that push the boundary of innovation and functionality, and our latest Badass Knife of the Week is yet another perfect example of Spyderco’s ethos.

The Spyderco Manix 2 is an everyday carry that embodies dependability, innovation, usefulness, and quality — all within a compact and lightweight package.

Here is an excellent overview from Gear Obsession:

Precision machined from Crucible’s premium CPM S30V stainless steel, the 3.37-inch blade features a full-flat grind for a strong and reliable edge. Jimping along the thumb ramp of the spine complements the index choil, allowing for a secure grip when doing finer tasks.