Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Relentless Perpetual Edge Knives are exactly the kind of applied technology I enjoy. They are knives that, by virtue of their design, never get dull. Using them actually sharpens them. Which is pretty much counter to most edged-tool logic. But that’s because the folks at Relentless combined modern innovation with a design found in nature. … Read more
The Pentagon OTF from SOG is one of the most anticipated knives of the year. I first heard about it back in February, but didn’t get my hands on one until just a few weeks ago. SOG certainly took their time on this (I mean that in a good way), and for good reason. They … Read more
There is so much to like about the Hemingway Handmade Damascus Steel Pocket Knife from Forseti Steel, I’m not sure where to start. The steel, materials, design, and even the name resonated with me from the first time I saw it, I knew I had to get a closer look. And since Forseti is a … Read more
Boker is one of my favorite knife brands, and their Böker Plus Lancer 42 G10 is one of the reasons why. By working with innovative designers, they can offer quality knives with great features. This particular knife was designed by Serge Panchenko. I’m a 2nd generation American whose grandfather came from Ukraine, and have a … Read more
While not a “traditional” outdoor knife, the Opinel No. 08 Outdoor Knife is a quirky quality tool. Opinel then and now Joseph Opinel invented the now-famous Opinel folding knife in 1890 in Savoie, France. And they‘ve been making essentially the same knife ever since. They offer it in more sizes, and in more materials, but … Read more
The Böker Plus Wasabi Cocobolo is equal parts art and utility. While we like Böker for their sleek EDC knives and durable outdoor blades, the Wasabi is in a different class. Brought to us by designer Kansei Matsuno, it’s distinctively Japanese. So it’s got performance to match its good looks. The designer Since 1992, Kansei Matsuno has … Read more