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Are you familiar with Ruike knives? They may be the "new kid on the block" but are not, by any means, lacking in quality. Ruike knives are basic workhorses. As an outdoorsman, you can bet I always have a Ruike with me. The F118 is on my belt during hunting season--check it out.
The featherweight James Brand Redstone Pocket Knife is ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at you--from whittling to fishing to camping.
We all talk about how important it is to have a will of steel in your mental tool kit, but we’re to tell you that a Steel Will EDC knife is also a pretty good addition to your physical tool kit.
The dawn of spring and the promise of an upcoming summer mean we’re dusting off some of the gear getting back out there. They also mean it’s time to upgrade some old pieces of gear to improve the kit for the upcoming season.
It's no secret. We love tools. Whether they're survival knives, pocket-sized EDC knives, kitchen utensils or handy little gadgets that make the dinner party easier, if's made of steel and carbon, we're looking at it. Here's a few that caught our eye today.
We love EDC knives as much as the next guy – if not more. Which is why we’re always looking at adding new ones to our collection. Whether light and affordable or worth spending half a week’s paycheck on, here are a few of the coolest EDC knives we’re looking at right now.
When LAPolice Gear unveiled their TBFK S35VN last year, knife enthusiasts were thrilled at its incredible value: $35 bucks for an S35VN folding blade? While not strictly impossible, that’s practically unheard of. Just how good could it actually be?
If you’re looking for a bombproof knife that combines the best of versatility, compactness and extra-strength durability, the Fenix Ruike M61 Stainless multi-tool is the answer. With 21 functions – including a 2.8” blade, it’s ready for anything – a modernized take on the classic Swiss Army Knife.
If you’re looking for the perfect folding knife for EDC and CCW, look no further than the SpyderCo Manix 2. This is a 5-star knife that has been popular amongst EDC aficionados and tactical enthusiasts alike, and it’s not hard to see why when you get the chance to carry it around with you.
Every time we see one of the James Brand’s knives, we’re impressed. They always seem to know how to take a classic, trusty knife design and modernize it into something a bit sleeker and more attractive.
Minimal Form, Maximum Utility. That’s how the James Brand bills the Elko knife. And from what we can tell, this knife doesn’t disappoint in that regard.
That’s a bold claim; world’s smallest multitool. But we’re almost confident 3Coil can claim the title with the Puna. This tiny little tool really puts the mini in mini multitool. Coming in at about 3” long, super thin, and fitting well within the palm of your hand, the Puna looks like an AR-15 (for some reason) but contains 5 different useful tools: a scalpel blade, bottle opener, screwdriver bit, micro screwdriver, keychain.
Imagine a quaint ranch house at the foot of the Rockies. That's where you will find the craftsmanship of Santa Fe Stoneworks. Tables are lined with knife blanks, bones, tusks, turquoise, rare stones, shells, fossils, woods, all ready for the masters' hands. Bill Wirtel, his son, and daughter collaborate to create high-quality, heirloom-quality knives. The pocket knives include an impressive marbled Damascus blade, hammered from 16 layers of steel. The result is a knife with gem-like qualities.
How does your EDC gear compare to this? We are always impressed with Columbia River's designs. The Columbia River Knife and Tool 5311 CRKT Pilar is no exception. The Pilar™ is a super compact everyday carry folder with distinctive minimalist design and an epic tale behind its name. It’s low profile is understated when tucked away, and carefully designed to punch above its weight when in use. Where minimal design meets maximum utility.
What’s the James Brand, you ask? We’re not sure if the name is supposed to sound something like James Bond or not, but we do know that they are a group of adventurers from Portland who, a few years ago, started designing knives that fulfill their search for something modern, slim, and functional. They have a few EDC-ready knives at different price points, but if we’re looking at one, it’s their first invention, the Chapter Knife.
Swiss Army Knives are perhaps the most iconic piece of equipment we can think of, known for their versatility and heritage, having been manufactured in Ibach Switzerland since 1884; just ask MacGyver how great they are. So why is Malvaux trying to improve it?
Have you ever needed your knife in a tight pinch and realized was across the room...or left at your house? With the Kershaw AM-6 Neck Knife, you are always prepared. Kershaw knives are synonymous with affordability, function, and quality. The AL Mar™ designs continue to a top seller for Kershaw.
Omega didn't disappoint with their 2017 Basel World releases; specifically the Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer. We are suckers for the original Speedmaster series from Omega. It's hard to beat in it's understated class. The new Racing Master Chonometer steps it up a notch with the orange accents paying homage to it's motor racing heritage. Arrowhead indexes filled with Super-Luminova and the expanded subdials set off this beautiful update of the original 1968 Speedmaster design.