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Panthera Fighter Knife from Wilson Tactical

By Richard on February 1, 2012 1 Comments

We are pleased to announce the availability of our latest Wilson Combat Custom Alliance from the peerless hand of David Broadwell, the new Panthera Fighter. Using some of the most unique materials and finest craftsmanship on earth, this “Big Cat” will be a unique addition to any collection of fine handmade knives.

Panthera Fighter Knife

The blade of the lightning-fast Panthera Fighter is hand ground and finished from ELMAX stainless, a Swedish powdered metal “super” steel with amazing toughness and wear resistance that also takes a flawless hand-satin finish. The contoured handle is likewise unique and is masterfully crafted from a block of rare and beautiful Hawaiian stabilized Koa wood. Koa is a tough wood and often exhibits chatoyancy, an optical condition when wood grain exhibits a shimmering three-dimensional character. Hand textured titanium pins add a high-tech, rugged accent.

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Gerber Swagger Knife Review

By Richard on January 27, 2012 No Comments

(This article is a review of the Gerber Swagger knife. The specific model reviewed is the partially-serrated version, but a fine edge version of the Swagger is also available from Gerber. Please add your own experiences with this knife in the comments at the end of this review.)

At a Christmas party I got a Gerber Swagger knife during a gift exchange. I’ll take a knife as a gift anytime, and I have owned several Gerber knives so this was a welcomed addition.

Gerber Swagger Knife review

THE BLADE

This Gerber knife has a 3.2” blade according to the packaging, or 3.3” if you go to the Gerber website. That’s not the first time I’ve seen differences from packaging and websites. Measuring my blade it would appear that it’s closer to the 3.2” if I measure to the furthest extension of the grip, which extends out in the middle and tapers back to the sides. If I measure to the sides of the grip, behind the point on the blade, I could see the 3.3” measurement.

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Black Label Arbitrator Knife

By Aaron on January 19, 2012 2 Comments

While walking the aisles at the 2012 SHOT Show, I came across the Browning area and noticed a little area reserved for the Black Label knives by Browning. These knives are specifically labelled as “Tactical Blades”, but in reviewing them I think there are broader applications for many of the knives.

In this article I’ll discuss my findings of the new Black Label products I learned through my interview with Black Label sales representative Jared Wihongi. Jared pointed out three new knives in the Black Label line, and in this article I’ll be detailing the Arbitrator. In other articles I’ll be reviewing the Shadow Fax, and Perfect Storm.

Black Label Arbitrator

THE ARBITRATOR

This knife is a fixed blade, full-tang knife that takes on the appearance of a traditional dagger. In talking to Jared, he told me that this was one of his favorite “fighting” knives. Personally I was looking at the Shadow Fax or Perfect Storm to fulfill that role, but Jared’s experience in knife fighting should put any knife enthusiast at attention.

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Zero Tolerance Knives 560/561

By Randy on January 18, 2012 No Comments

At the SHOT Show 2012 Zero Tolerance Knives booth, we caught up with Jim McNair, who gave us a run down of the ZT 560/561 line. This is a new knife for 2012 with a 3.75″ stonewashed blade of Swedish ELMAX steel, which is a high chromium-vanadium steel with exceptional wear and corrosion resistance. The locking mechanism is a thick frame lock.

The left side scale is black (560) or brown (561) G-10 over a titanium liner, while the right side is titanium. Both the G-10 and Ti have what ZT calls 3-D machining for added grip. The titanium is relief cut on the blade sides to decrease weight. The overall knife comes in at 5.8 ounces.

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Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife

By Richard on January 4, 2012 5 Comments

Gerber Bear Grylls Knife Gerber announced a new knife: the Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife. MSRP is $62. From Gerber:

The co-branded Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife launched just a year ago and has quickly risen to become the best selling knife in the world. Now, in response to consumer feedback and popular demand, Gerber is pleased to announce the release of the new Ultimate Fine Edge Knife.

Available exclusively through the Gerber website, the Ultimate Fine Edge Knife maintains all the features and benefits that catapulted the original Ultimate Knife to the top of the charts, with the exception of the now full, fine-edge blade. This next generation Ultimate Knife is available immediately and headlines a new set of Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series products that will be launched in the coming months.

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Gerber LHR fixed blade knife

By Aaron on August 3, 2010 No Comments

Gerber released the LHR fixed blade knife designed for close quarter combat.

The blade on the LHR is just under 7 inches and is made of 420 high grade carbon steel that has a partially serrated edge. Overall length is about 12.5” so this is definitely not your simple pocket knife.

The LHR comes with a quick-release sheath that has a unique thumb activated built-in safety release that can only release the knife by the wearer. The LHR also has a nicely textured TacHide™ handle that provides the user with a sure grip in wet weather conditions, or for those sweaty palm times.

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BLACKHAWK! Be-Wharned Knife Review

By Richard on June 3, 2010 4 Comments

The Be-Wharned knife is the first BLACKHAWK! knife I have ever owned. I’ve found that first impressions are generally accurate, and I was impressed the first moment I held the Be-Wharned knife.

No doubt about it, the Be-Wharned is a self-defense knife. The 3.4″ blade is a wharncliffe design, which comes down to a sharp point. The blade thins as you move from the handle to the point, meaning less resistance in cutting and stabbing motions.

The stainless steel blade has a plain edge, which from the factory is exceptionally sharp. Ever see the ‘tough guy’ movies where one of the stars is able to shave with his sharpened knife? The Be-Wharned comes from the factory that sharp. I used it to shave a portion of hair off of my forearm with no effort whatsoever. Don’t let the kids play with this knife.

The handle is made from aggressively textured G-10 with stainless steel inserts. Don’t know what G-10 is? Don’t worry; neither did I. G-10 is a high-pressure laminate material formed from fiberglass and epoxy. It is extremely durable, and is virtually impervious to water and climate changes. G-10 material is also chemical and fire resistant.

In the case of the Be-Wharned knife, the G-10 provides an exceptionally durable finish that is textured with ‘scales’ giving the user a firm purchase on the handle. The G-10 really provides a ‘no-slip grip.’ Compared to the other finishes available on knives, this is my favorite by far.

The only drawback to the G-10 handle is the texturing may be too rough on some pants pockets. If you have a very nice designer suit, or even just moderately priced pants made from lightweight material, the Be-Wharned may not be the best choice if you plan on carrying a knife clipped to the pocket. However, with jeans, uniform pants, and inexpensive cargo shorts, I didn’t have any problems with the textured handle of this knife.

Designed by trainer Michael Janich, the blade is made from AUS8A stainless steel. The Be-Wharned uses a liner lock to hold the blade in place. The lock seems very sturdy when I worked with it.

An ambidextrous thumb stud is mounted on the blade to allow for one-handed opening. I found the blade opened easily, and it positively ‘snapped’ into place, giving me a tactile assurance that the blade was locked into position.

The Be-Wharned feels very well balanced in my hand. The handle seems heavier than the blade, and when held aggressively, it feels very good.

The clip is securely fastened to the handle by three screws. The handle is pre-drilled so you can move the clip to any one of four positions, allowing you to carry the Be-Wharned in the manner you prefer. Tip up or down, right hand or left…you make customize it however you like.

Fortunately, I’ve never had to use a knife to defend myself, but I would be well-armed using the Be-Wharned. Between the Janich design and the BLACKHAWK! quality, I heartily recommend the Be-Wharned knife to anyone needing a high-quality knife for personal defense.