Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) just released its new Homefront knife at the Annual Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia taking place this weekend. The knife is specifically designed to honor America's military service members, and this knife is a part of the company's "Forged By War" program. The Homefront does not require military service to own but can be a fine addition … [Read more...]
CRKT Pangolin Fixed Blade Knife
The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) Pangolin fixed blade knife is a very nice combination of craftsmanship, materials, and purpose-built design. The Pangolin could make a perfect back-up knife for patrol or SWAT work, or just a very nice off-duty knife as well. Designed by Ryan Johnson, of RMJ Tactical in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Pangolin not only looks good, it feels … [Read more...]
CRKT Tighe Tac Two Knife: Tanto & Clip Point Blades for Serious Use
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) displayed its brand new Tighe Tac Two knife at SHOT Show. The company offers it in two blade configurations: the Tanto and the Clip Point. I just had to lay my hands on one. If you've read here before you know I really enjoy CRKT knives, and own several different models including the Foresight, M16 and the CRKT Eat'N Tool review. The … [Read more...]
Emerson “FrogLube” Tactical Knife
FrogLube has become one of the most popular firearm cleaner, lubricant, and protectant (CLP) on the market. Their non-toxic bio-based design is proven to be incredibly effective. My police department switched to FrogLube over a year ago after using outstanding MILTEC-1 CLP. This change came about after testing and evaluating several products. MILTEC-1 was very good at its … [Read more...]
OKC XM-1S Folding Tactical Knife
The Ontario Knife Company (OKC) offers many well-built and crafted knives, and their XM-1S Folding Tactical Knife is one that has a lot to offer law enforcement and first responders. This is not a simple folding knife. The XM-1S has several upgraded features that make it a knife ready to withstand the harsh use and conditions of those who use knives professionally. Those … [Read more...]
CRKT Hootenanny Knife by Ken Onion
The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) company is one of America's best-known knife makers. With a cadre of professional knife and tool makers on staff, the company has solidified its mark in the market of the edged weapon. One of its newest offerings is the Hootenanny; a very nice folding knife designed by famed knife maker Ken Onion. I've enjoyed knives since my early … [Read more...]
Steel Will Bruiser 500 Knife
The Steel Will Bruiser 500 folding knife is a serious knife meant for serious users. This is not a typical folding knife. Made with a K110 steel blade, G10 handle, and high quality features, Steel Will markets to the high-end of the market with competitors like Benchmade. Prior to this year's SHOT Show I had not heard about Steel Will or any of their knife offerings. Steel … [Read more...]