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TSA Finding More Credit Card Knives at Airports

July 6, 2014 / Tim / 13 Comments

6_410692 Credit card knives are convenient, with their ability to fit inside a wallet and hold different types of tools. However, credit card knives are also really easy to forget about.

In a recent post published at the TSA Blog (which we’ve linked to several times over the course of the blog), it was reported credit card knives have been discovered with increasing frequency at security checkpoints at airports across the country.

Two weeks ago, the TSA seized 186 of these credit card knives, so they put out a bulletin warning passengers to put their knives in checked luggage or leave them at home.

Knives on planes have always been a contentious subject since 9/11. At one point, it seemed like the TSA was going to allow smaller knives that were less than two-inches long back on places, but many groups were up in arms over the decision and it was ultimately stopped.

Badass Knife of the Week: Case Medium Jack

July 4, 2014 / Tim / 2 Comments

The rise of globalization has meant that knives are increasingly manufactured in different countries around the world. While the quality of the knives made overseas are just as good, there’s still something special about a knife made in the good ol’ United States.

We’ve already gone through several months of the Badass Knife of the Week series and somehow we’re barely getting to our first knife from Case Cutlery. But the Case Medium Jack is well worth the wait.

Made in the USA, this gentleman’s folder boasts a design that’s functional and sleek but holds nothing back.

Master Blacksmith Tony Swatton Forges Lich King Frostmourne from World of Warcraft

June 30, 2014 / Tim / 1 Comment

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If you frequent Knife Depot, you know we’re a fan of all things badass (see our Badass Knife of the Week series), and fewer things in life are more badass than master blacksmith Tony Swatton.

We’ve covered Swatton’s creations on the Cutting Edge a number of times, but when you keep creating knives and swords of note, we’re going to keep writing about you.

Every other Monday he releases a video via AWE me that shows himself (with the help of his team) forging weapons from video games, television and movies, and his most recent creation is the Lich King’s Frostmourne from World of Warcraft.

Badass Knife of the Week: Ergo Chef’s Knife

June 27, 2014 / Tim / 1 Comment

Look at the knives you use most often. Perhaps your pocket knife logs the most minutes with your fixed blade coming in second. But, you might not be considering one of the most used tools in the house: the chef’s knife.

This week’s Badass Knife of the Week takes the unsung knife of the house and gives it its proper due. The Chef’s Knife from Ergo Chef is an 8-inch masterpiece that makes slicing and dicing effortless.

Ergo Chef's Knife Blade The Chef’s Knife 8″ Pro-Series is designed with maximum ease-of-use and comfort in mind. Made with a precision-sharp 18 degree edge, its comfortable ergonomic molded handle allows for unparalleled fine-point work for an 8-inch knife.

Its blade is hollow ground to reduce the tendency of food to stick to a blade surface while cutting. This knife also has a full tang, meaning increased strength and balance for cutting large fruit, vegetables, and cuts of meat.

Made from precision forged German stainless steel, the chef’s knife features a seamless molded handle made from aircraft-grade aluminum rivets.

Feel free to take it with a grain of salt, but this is celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s knife of choice. You can see him using the knife on his hit show “Guy’s Big Bite.” That’s just a feather in the cap of this knife.

Knives in food preparation typically take a backseat to pocket knives and fixed blades, but with the Chef’s Knife from Ergo Chef, you’ll never forget you own this knife.

Badass Knife of the Week: Boker Plus Damascus

June 19, 2014 / Tim / 0 Comments

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If you follow the Badass Knife of the Week, you’ll notice that the knives trend toward the simple yet effective models without much fluff. The Damascus from Boker Plus eschews that trend, but with good reason.

This knife is highly functional but it’s also darn beautiful.

From our experience with this model, people love talking about and looking at this knife, so be prepared for gawking if you carry it around.

Boker Plus Damascus Closed The knife’s mesmerizing, 71-layer Damascus steel blade and bolsters look incredible in person, and the layers shine through like wood grain.

And just because it’s handsome doesn’t mean it’s not any less useful. The 3 1/8-inch, super-sharp blade is just as functional as Boker’s more rugged models.

The beauty doesn’t end there though.

An unexpected element of wildness is added to the knife through the genuine stag handle.

The handle also offers some ergonomic curves that fit the hand perfectly and the balance of the knife is great. At an overall length of 7 inches, the knife complete with a clip-point blade makes a solid EDC.

Whether you’re looking for a knife to carry around for everyday tasks or want a new blade for your collection, this folder is one badass knife that can successfully manage multiple personalities.

Get the new Knife Law App from Knife Rights

June 19, 2014 / Tim / 1 Comment

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I’ve lamented the fact that there aren’t many useful knife apps out there, aside from the fantastic Steel Knife Composition App from zknives.com, but now you can add another to that list: the LegalBlade app.

Created by Knife Rights, the app gives you information on knife laws for all 50 states, along with info on select cities and jurisdictions in the U.S.

As someone who travels frequently, I’ve been waiting for something like this to come along. Knife laws in the United States are a confusing mess. Each state has its own variations of certain laws and some cities have different laws than neighboring ones.

Badass Knife of the Week: SOG BladeLight Camp

June 13, 2014 / Tim / 0 Comments

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And SOG said, “Let there be light.” And there was light from this week’s Badass Knife of the Week: the SOG BladeLight Camp.

The concept of lighted blades is not new, but SOG has quickly become the leader in lighted knives with its fantastic BladeLight Series that includes the BladeLight Fillet and BladeLight Tactical. Still, the SOG BladeLight Camp is the tour de force.

2014 BLADE Show Knife Awards

June 12, 2014 / Tim / 3 Comments

Yet another fantastic BLADE Show came and went. There were a ton of things to take away and we’ll continue to cover those in the coming weeks, but first on to one of our favorite parts: awards.

There were 15 awards handed out overall, but we’re only going to show you a few. You can find the full list of winners, including more pictures, at the BLADE Magazine blog.

Accessory of the Year – SOG Blade Light Sheath

The accessory of the year went to the unique sheath for the SOG BladeLight. If you want one of these award-winning sheaths, the SOG BladeLight Camp, SOG BladeLight Fillets and SOG BladeLight Tactical each come with one.

Best Buy Knife of the Year – Kershaw/Emerson CQC

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The knife that’s considered the best buy this year is the Kershaw-Emerson CQC. The CQC is designed by famed knifemaker Ernest Emerson and built by Kershaw. The Emerson Knives Inc. version of the CQC is a high-end knife that goes for more than $100 and is a highly respected knife. (You can find some of the Emerson Knives Inc. CQC knives here.) With Kershaw producing the knives, the price has come down quite a bit, giving knife enthusiasts a way to buy.

Most Innovative Imported Knife of the Year – Klecker Knives TI-KLAX

I don’t mean to be bias, but I love innovative knives, so this award always gets me excited, and the innovative imported knife from Klecker Knives is drool-inducing. The TI-KLAX is a brilliant creation that features a ton of things. Let’s just let the Klecker Knives site lay down what it has: “Titanium Ax Blade, Hammer Head, Hex Wrench Set, 1/4” Bit Drive Socket, Bottle Opener, Lanyard Hole, Caribiner [sic], Ruler and KLAX Clamping System.”

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Badass Knife of the Week: Parker River Classic

June 6, 2014 / Tim / 0 Comments

It’s apt that Father’s Day is around the corner because the the pocket knife featured above is the big daddy of Parker River Knife Company.

This week’s badass knife, which is simply called the Classic, is everything you want in an everyday carry. It has the looks, functionality, and reliability some people never experience their whole lives.

Badass Knife of the Week: CRKT Fossil

May 30, 2014 / Tim / 2 Comments

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In its effort to bust out as a real player in the EDC market, CRKT has been designing some interesting knives, including a host of great knives for 2014. But one of the new products that stands out above the others is the Fossil.

The CRKT Fossil looks like it’s fresh from an excavation site. Its prehistoric curves can be likened to a fossilized dinosaur tooth while the handle looks like it was ossified after millions of years beneath the earth.