Some knives stand out as impressive cutting tools. In this CRKT Foresight review, I will show you one of my new favorites. Famed knife maker Ken Onion designed this folding knife for Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT). The Foresight assumes a rather muted appearance in contrasting shades of black but makes a bold introduction with its striking curves, impressive … [Read more...]
Kershaw DuoJet Knife Review
Looking for a quality EDC or duty knife? Read through my Kershaw DuoJet review and you may find the next knife you need. While it is not perfect for all uses, it proved to be a quality "daily driver" kind of knife that did not bust the bank when I purchased it. The Kershaw DuoJet is just one of 16 new knives Kershaw has brought to the market in 2018. This is a remarkable … [Read more...]
Gerber Empower Auto Knives Released
Gerber Knives announced the release of their new Empower Series automatic opening knives. These new Empower knives are based on the Gerber Propel, which was specifically designed for law enforcement and military users, but will offer more traditional blades and civilian-minded colors and textures. Gerber is one of America's leading knife manufacturers. The Gerber Auto 06 is … [Read more...]
Kershaw Faultline Review: A New EDC Knife
Kershaw Knives has recently released its new Faultline everyday carry (EDC) pocket knife. The new Faultline is a compact folding knife with an easy flipper opening, push-bar liner lock mechanism, and lightweight frame. One of the impressive features of the Faultline is the rubberized grip panels giving the user incredibly good grip traction while keeping the overall feel soft … [Read more...]
SOG Terminus Arrives: New Police Duty Folder
SOG has become a popular brand for duty and off-duty knives, with perhaps their most popular knife being the SEAL Pup and SEAL Pup Elite knives. For 2017 SOG has issued over a half-dozen new knives, but the one that has caught our eye is the new Terminus. The new SOG Terminus combines excellent craftsmanship with quality materials for a price most can afford. Though I've … [Read more...]
New Kershaw Reverb Knife
Kershaw was in overdrive at SHOT Show this year delivering dozens of new knife options. One of the new knives is called the Reverb. The Reverb is a small folding knife with unique blade design and is feature-built for everyday carry, call-out or bail-out bag, hiking, or backpacking. The Reverb could be a great addition to your duty bag for those little every-day jobs that come … [Read more...]
Hogue X5 Folding Knife – First Look from the SHOT Show
Hogue has made some bold moves into the competitive knife market, and the all-new X5 line of knives is the latest. At this year's SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Hogue debuted the folding knife series. These new knives caught my eye due to their functionality, fit and overall quality of construction. I had a chance to work with the knives at the show and talk to the company … [Read more...]
Kershaw Eris Knife – New For 2017
The new Kershaw Eris folding knife was released at this year's SHOT Show. Though a fairly straight-forward and simple design, the new Eris has some nice features that could make it a viable on-duty or off-duty EDC pocket knife. The concept of a pocket knife has been around for perhaps millennia, but in the last 150 years or so the designs and features have changed quite a … [Read more...]
New SOG Sideswipe Folding Knife
Looking for an amazing EDC knife? SOG claims to have what you are looking for in its new Sideswipe folding knife. But there is a lot of space between marketing and reality. The Sideswipe is sized just right to be an EDC knife for anyone, but it could be a great companion for the patrolman or detective. A good pocket knife is one of the essential duty gear items … [Read more...]
Gerber Gator Premium Knives
Gerber released their Gator Premium Fixed-Blade Knife this year, is a tribute to the 25-year-old line that established Gerber as a quality knife maker. From handling these knives at the SHOT Show, and having had very positive experiences with certain Gerber knives, I believe the Gerber Gator Premium knife is completely appropriate for professional use. Let's take a look at … [Read more...]