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Colorado Governor Signs Repeal of Switchblade Ban into Law

March 24, 2017 / / 3 Comments

Just because nothing is getting done in Washington D.C. doesn’t mean nothing ever gets done in politics.

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law yesterday that repeals the state’s switchblade and gravity knife ban thanks to some great work from Knife Rights.

The repeal essentially removes the language related to switchblades and gravity knives from the codes defining dangerous or illegal weapons.

It completely removes the following two passages from Title 18. Criminal Code,  Article 12. Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons,  Part 1. Firearms and Weapons – General:

(e) “Gravity knife” means any knife that has a blade released from the handle or sheath thereof by the force of gravity or the application of centrifugal force.
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(j) “Switchblade knife” means any knife, the blade of which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in its handle.

It also eliminates gravity and switchblade knives from the section on possessing a dangerous or illegal weapon.

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Watch Knifemaker Create the ‘Fast Food Knife’ Using Beer, Bacon, Fries and Tums

March 21, 2017 / / 5 Comments

Not getting enough America in your knives? Then meet the knife made using some of the ingredients all Americans love: beer, bacon, fries and Tums (for that inevitable heartburn).

Created by Steve Calvert from the always fascinating Green Beetle YouTube channel, the knife is fondly called the Fast Food Knife or the ‘Murica! Knife.

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Gerber Gator Folder – Badass Knife of the Week

March 20, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Like the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, our latest Badass Knife of the Week proves it’s possible to stay consistently awesome for more than 20 years.

When Gerber introduced its line of Gator knives to the world in the early ’90s, it was named the “Most Innovative Knife of the Year” at the 1991 BLADE Show. Now, more than 25 years later, the Gerber Gator remains as popular and badass as ever.

Proudly made up in Portland, Oregon, the Gerber Gator is an everyday carry that’s become synonymous with craftsmanship and durability.

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10 Absolutely Insane Art Knives Designed by Paul Ehlers

March 15, 2017 / / 9 Comments

When you need a knife that will get the job done, it’s best to opt for something with the least amount of bells and whistles and gimmicks. But if you want something that’s completely impractical but downright whimsical, you go for a knife designed by Paul Ehlers.

Ehlers is a man of many trades. The man made movies as a kid and drew comics. He played Madman Marz in the cult classic horror movie “Madman” and acted in a few other short videos. But, for our purposes, Ehlers is a designer of fantasy knives and weapons. He teams up with knife makers to bring the awesome designs to life. He forged a relationship with the legendary Gil Hibben, which is the guy who does the tough job of bringing his designs into reality with expert knifemaking skills.

Before we get into the knives, I want to get something out of the way: these knives are for artistic purposes only and not for regular use. Don’t complain about how this is mall ninja junk because these are actually well-made and quite expensive most of the time. They’re to be enjoyed as art.

1. Stingray

Stingrays are elegant creatures that appear to fly through the water with grace. One thing is clear about the Paul Ehlers Stingray: this thing will sting with impunity. Brought to life by the great Gil Hibben, the Stingray is a gauntlet you can hold in your hand with some flourishes that take this awesome design to another level.

Part of it is covered in genuine stingray skin and the eyes are made of mother of pearl. The attention to detail, particularly in the curvature of the flaps, is unparalleled.

Here is a look at the Stingray on the hand.

2. Photon

The Photon is another Ehlers design and Hibben creation that features a pistol-grip and futuristic lines, like something you’d find straight out of Star Trek. It has a black Micarta handle and an overall length of 16 inches. The knife was featured at the New York Custom Knife Show in 1995 and went on sale in 2005 for about $3,000.

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Boker Plus Cop Tool – Badass Knife of the Week

March 13, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Whether you’re an officer of the law or a civilian at home, the latest Badass Knife of the Week is a tool you’ll want by your side at all times.

The Boker Plus Cop Tool is not your typical everyday carry. This tool is designed to pry, scrape, cut, chisel, hammer, and take on pretty much anything you throw at it.

Developed and field tested by Roy Huntington, a police officer with more than 20 years of experience, the tool is as versatile as they come. But just because it’s called the Cop Tool doesn’t mean you have to be a cop to appreciate it.

The heart of the tool is the six-inch piece of bead-blasted 440C stainless steel. At about 0.20 inches thick, the steel is built to withstand some prying, something you’d never subject your traditional EDC folder to.

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PA Court Rules Switchblades Aren’t Covered Under Second Amendment

March 11, 2017 / / 7 Comments

A panel of judges in the Pennsylvania Superior Court reaffirmed a ruling Thursday that says switchblades are not protected under the Second Amendment.

In a short non-precedential opinion published Thursday, the three-judge panel struck down an appeal filed by a man arrested for carrying a switchblade, also known as an automatic knife. (See the difference between a switchblade and assisted-opener here.)

On July 29, 2014, William Battle went into the Pike County Administrative Building for an appointment with a probation officer related to an incident in 2009. When Battle emptied his pockets to go through the metal detector, a deputy saw an automatic knife with a four-inch blade.

Battle was promptly arrested and charged with possession of an illegal offensive weapon.

He was found guilty in a jury trial in January 2016 and was subsequently sentenced to one to three years in jail, despite his attorney’s arguing that Pennsylvania’s criminal code (18 Pa.C.S. § 908) prohibiting the possession of offensive weapons was unconstitutional.

So he filed an appeal.

Switchblades ‘serve no common purpose’

While Battle and his attorneys acknowledge that the state law does indeed prohibit the possession of automatic knives, they argue that it conflicts with the right to bear arms laid out in the Second Amendment.

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Watch a Diver Remove a 12-inch Knife from Shark’s Head

March 10, 2017 / / 0 Comments

As dive instructor Brett Johnson and his students were scuba diving off the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, he noticed a three-foot nurse shark in the sand near a hanging reef.

“I was guiding a dive and spotted the nurse shark in the sand,” he said to the local news. “Obviously something wasn’t right and I moved in for a closer look.”

That’s when he noticed the massive foot-long knife sticking out of its head.

“Once I got close enough to see what exactly was going on I hovered for a bit to think of the best approach to get the knife out,” he continued. “At that point the shark turned around and settled right below me as if asking for help.”

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TOPS/Buck CSAR-T – Badass Knife of the Week

March 6, 2017 / / 1 Comment

If you want a heavy-duty knife you can take into the field, I dare you to find a more reliable folder than the latest Badass Knife of the Week.

The TOPS/Buck CSAR-T is one of the most rugged, hard-core folders you’ll ever encounter. Standing for Combat Search And Rescue Tool, the CSAR-T is a no-nonsense knife that can withstand just about anything you throw at it.

Here’s a quick overview from Florida Man on YouTube:

Its strength begins with the stout 3.5-inch blade made from 154CM stainless steel, an American alloy that balances edge retention with corrosion resistance. A modified tanto blade profile makes the knife versatile, with a strong point for piercing and a long edge for slicing. Cutouts in the thick blade also help reduce the weight and add extra functionality.

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What is Rockwell Hardness and What Does it Actually Mean?

March 2, 2017 / / 8 Comments

If you’ve bought a knife in the past, you’ve undoubtedly seen something like “HRC 56-58” in the specs.

You may know that it represents the hardness of a blade or even that it is measured on the Rockwell scale. But if you don’t know what it actually means for your knife, you’re not alone.

Understanding the Rockwell hardness is not the most intuitive thing out there, but with a little information, you can be more informed about the characteristics and performance of your knife.

Let’s delve in.

What is the Rockwell Scale?

A blade’s hardness is based on the Rockwell scale. The Rockwell scale was cocreated by Hugh and Stanley Rockwell in the early 20th century to test the hardness of different materials. There are several different scales by which a material’s hardness is measured on, but blade steels are measured on the C scale. (HRC means Hardness on Rockwell scale C.)

To find the value, a diamond-tipped cone is impressed into the steel to measure the depth of the indentation. It’s pressed into the steel at two levels of pressure and then the numbers are measured before calculating the results into the HRC via a formula.

Here is a quick video talking about the measuring process.

Rockwell testing can leave a mark on the steel, which is why many makers measure it on a part of the steel that’s concealed by the handle.

What Does HRC Mean?

So now that you know how it’s tested, what does the number actually mean? The HRC — which also goes by other abbreviations like RC — lets you know the hardness of the steel. A low HRC number means the steel is softer and a higher number means it’s harder.

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Top 8 Best-Selling Cold Steel Knives at Knife Depot

February 28, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Every now and again, we delve into our analytics to see which models have been selling the best. Because we know people are always interested in what others are buying, we like to share this information with our readers.

Next up is Cold Steel.

Cold Steel is as polarizing as politics — people pick sides for or against the brand and stick to their guns. Nevertheless, Cold Steel is pretty popular around these parts with a pretty eclectic array of designs making this list of best-sellers at Knife Depot.

As usual, if you’re reading this in the future, this may not be entirely accurate as it tends to change over time.

8. Cold Steel Finn Bear

Cold Steel Finn Bear

Coming in at number eight on the list is the Cold Steel Finn Bear. This simple fixed blade is an underrated knife from the typically flashy brand. This workhorse tool features a 4-inch blade and a design inspired by the Finnish puukko. It’s also a great option for this who want a reliable and tough EDC fixed blade to carry around.

Thanks to its affordable price (and recent naming as a BKOTW), it’s not hard to see why the Finn Bear is such a popular knife around here.

7. Cold Steel Recon 1

Cold Steel Recon 1

The Recon 1 is Cold Steel’s flagship knife and gave the brand a clearer identity as a maker of tough-as-nails knives with a tactical focus. Since there are so many iterations, along with a recent change in blade steel, the numbers are tougher to track. However, when you add up the numbers of the Recon 1, you see it’s no slouch.

The Recon 1 with a clip point and partially serrated blade is one of the most popular iterations at Knife Depot. The 4-inch blade is now made with U.S.-made Carpenter CTS XHP steel and uses the same grippy G-10 handle scales. This is a hard-use knife that makes an excellent EDC.

6. Cold Steel FGX Grivory Karambit

Cold Steel FGX Grivory Karambit

Karambits frequently top the list of best-sellers because they’re simply awesome. They make great self-defense tools and you can even use some of the folding karambits as everyday carry knives. That makes the Cold Steel FGX Karambit an obvious addition to this list.

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