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New Cold Steel Products of 2014

April 10, 2014 / Tim / 2 Comments

It’s well into 2014, but we’re still taking a look at the new knives coming out this year. Sure, some of the new knives are already out, but they’re definitely worth a post.

Here are the new Cold Steel knives of 2014.

Magnum Warcraft Tanto

Readers of the blog will remember that the Warcraft Tanto was the Badass Knife of the Week not too long ago, but the Magnum Warcraft Tanto is billed as a bigger and better version. The Magnum, like its younger brother, is made with CPM 3-V steel, it boasts a foot-long blade to make it more of a mini-sword.

1917 Frontier Bowie

One of the most anticipated of the new Cold Steel knives is the 1917 Frontier Bowie. With a blade length of a little more than 12 inches, the Frontier Bowie is one huge knife. The knife, which is larger and heavier than the Magnum, has a rosewood handle and a 1055 carbon steel blade. Although it’s almost laughably big, you’ll definitely make an impact with this blade.

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Next up is the Eland, a folder with a ring lock. The Eland is similar to the Kudu, but the blade is an inch longer at 5.25 inches. The design is inspired by ring lock folders found more prominently in Africa. It has German 4116 stainless steel.

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Badass Knife of the Week: Hibben Throwers

April 4, 2014 / Tim / 1 Comment

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This week we’re doing something a little different with the Badass Knife of the Week. Instead of one knife, we’re featuring a knife set: the Gil Hibben 12-inch 3-piece Throwing Knife Set.

There are hundreds of reasons why these are among the most badass throwing knives out there, but let’s get down to the most important thing. The knives feel amazing in your hand right before you send them hurtling toward the bullseye across your yard with a reliable precision.

Watch a Swiss Army Knife Fly Up Into the Stratosphere on a Weather-Balloon

April 3, 2014 / Tim / 1 Comment

Space: the final frontier. This is the story of a Swiss Army knife and a weather-balloon. Its four-minute journey: to reach new heights and challenging conditions, to boldly go where no knife has gone before.

Knives in space!

Forgive my indulgences, but the opportunity to redo the opening monologue of Star Trek with knives seemed too good to pass up. A man in Switzerland, who was sponsored by Victorinox, launched a weather-balloon into the heavens. Attached to the balloon was a Classic Swiss Army Knife and a GoPro camera to capture the stunning images.

2014 Products from ESEE Knives

March 30, 2014 / Tim / 0 Comments

We’re already three months into the year, but we’re still making our way through products jumping onto the market this year. We’ve gone through new knives from CRKT, Zero Tolerance and a few others and today we’re looking at some of the new items from ESEE.

ESEE Knives, which focuses mainly on gear for the outdoors and survival situations, only has four new products slated for this year, but they definitely don’t disappoint.

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First up, we have the Terrill Hoffman-designed ESEE-CM6. It’s billed as the joining of “tactical and practical,” meaning the knife excels out on the battlefield or in the forests. It has a hefty overall length of 11.13 inches with a blade length of 5.88 inches. The drop point blade is made from 1095 carbon steel with a textured black powder coat. A canvas Micarta handle covers the full tang of the knife.

It comes with a black Kydex sheath.

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Victorinox One-hand Trekker – Badass Knife of the Week

March 28, 2014 / Tim / 1 Comment

This week’s Badass Knife of the Week ain’t your father’s Swiss Army knife.

The One-Hand Trekker from Victorinox is a beautifully modern take on the classic Swiss Army knife, blending the reliable functionality of the old models with a sleek and stylish design fit for the 21st century.

The first thing you’ll notice on the Trekker is the attention-grabbing 111mm (roughly 4.4 inches) serrated blade. Two things set this blade apart from previous models. First, it’s one of only a few blades to have a locking mechanism. Second, it has a hole for quick and easy one-handed opening.

Badass Knife of the Week: Kershaw Leek

March 21, 2014 / Tim / 5 Comments

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After a long, cold winter, spring is finally here. And there’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than picking one of the best spring-assisted knives as the Badass Knife of the Week: the Kershaw Leek.

The Kershaw Leek is widely considered an awesome spring-assisted knife and typically appears on lists naming the best pocket knives on the market (including our own list).

Here’s why: The Leek may very well be the perfect EDC.

kershaw-leek-side-image2 Kershaw LeekIt features a 3-inch, Sandvik 14C28N steel blade with a bead-blasted finish and a reliable frame lock. It’s entirely functional and made to be durable, but it also has a good-looking design that you’d never be ashamed to whip out.

The knife was designed by renowned knifemaker Ken Onion, who invented the SpeedSafe assisted opening mechanism.

When you need the Leek in a pinch, all you have to do is pull back on the flipper or use the thumb stud for a quick engagement.

The reversible pocketclip allows you to carry the knife either tip up or tip down and the assisted opening mechanism allows you to engage the knife with one hand, regardless of which one you use. That means the Leek is exactly where you want it when you want it.

Badass Knife of the Week: Warcraft Tanto by Cold Steel

March 14, 2014 / Tim / 3 Comments

We welcome you to step inside the wicked world of the Warcraft Tanto from Cold Steel, which takes the title as this week’s Badass Knife of the Week.

The Warcraft Tanto, the first product in the Warcraft series, boasts some specs that seem like they’re straight out of a video game. It features a gorgeous 7.5-inch, DLC (Diamond Like Coating) coated blade that’s highly resistant to rust and scratches. The blade itself has a stout flat ground primary cutting edge and a chisel ground secondary bevel that creates a formidable second point ideal for a snap cut.

And we haven’t even gotten to the best part of the blade yet: the steel.

Badass Knife of the Week: KA-BAR Kukri

March 7, 2014 / Tim / 1 Comment

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We all know the history and legend behind knives like the Bowie or Buck knife, but the kukri knife is one so seeped in tradition and romance that the KA-BAR adaptation of the knife is this week’s Badass Knife of the Week.

The history of the kukri has roots in ancient times and has become something of a national symbol to the people of Nepal, who use the knife for nearly everything. The curved blade that makes up the kukri gives it the versatility to act as a weapon, agricultural tool or anything else you can imagine.

kabar-kukri-side-image And the KA-BAR Kukri Machete is the best of its kind.

The knife boasts an 11.5-inch 1085 carbon steel blade with a functional angle of 20 degrees and a hollow grind. At an overall length of 17 inches, the kukri machete weighs in at 1.7 pounds, which gives it enough heft that it feels natural and balanced in your hands.

Like all KA-BAR products, the kukri is built to take on pretty much anything you can throw at it, including all the chopping and field use you can manage. The Kraton G handle features a nice butt cap and guard to keep it from slipping out of your grip.

As with any good knife, the Kukri Machete comes with a durable Cordura and leather sheath that attaches to your belt, so you can have it when you need it. With this beauty strapped to your hip, you’ll be all set in the jungle.

Student Faces Consequences For Having Father’s Knife in his Car at School

March 6, 2014 / Tim / 4 Comments

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To any adult, using or carrying a knife is part of daily life. Most people never think twice about using a knife for activities like opening packages or even fishing.

But, as 18-year-old honor student David Duren-Sanner learned, mixing a knife and school can turn your whole life upside down.

A few weeks ago, David’s car was selected for a random search (which itself seems pretty outrageous), and Tennessee police found a small knife in the car.

The kicker of the whole thing was that the knife wasn’t even his. His father, a fisherman, had recently given him his car and accidentally left the knife in it. Needless to say, school officials did not buy the excuse and immediately suspended David for 10 days.

Knife of the Week: SOG Vulcan

February 28, 2014 / Tim / 1 Comment

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The legend of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, has him manufacturing the finest steel weaponry for his fellow gods and heroes with an emphasis on craftsmanship, which is why Vulcan makes such an apt name for this week’s Badass Knife of the Week.

The SOG Vulcan embodies two admirable attributes of the Roman god: formidable strength and quality craftsmanship. The knife boasts a 3.5-inch, VG-10 blade with a tanto-style tip and good-looking grind that could put even the most decorated warrior in a trance.