Opinel No. 8 Survival Knife: CLASSIC WOOD FOLDER
The Opinel No. 8 Survival Knife is definitely an heirloom item. The wooden handle, stainless blade, and simplistic design deliver, function, style, and grace.
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The Opinel No. 8 Survival Knife is definitely an heirloom item. The wooden handle, stainless blade, and simplistic design deliver, function, style, and grace.
A fishing knife is a must-have on any fishing excursion and you should always have one in your tackle box. There are lots of uses for a sharp knife on a fishing boat, from cutting the line and the bait to gutting and filleting the fish when it’s all said and done.
If you are looking for an everyday carry knife that is functional, compact, and of the highest quality, the Ruike 801-SF everyday carry knife is worthy of your consideration. Have you ever lost a knife because the pocket clip failed? You don't have to worry about that with the Ruike design. The pocket clip is heavy duty and attached with two secure lock screws. You will tear your pocket off before you break the pocket clip.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
Who said EDC can't be classy? While most pocket knives and EDC tools are made with utility and function in mind, and not so much matching with your best work clothes, the Gerber Pocket Square Knife seeks to do just that.
Consider this an addendum to our Top 5 Keychain Knives. The Tactyk BLADE - currently raising funds over on Kickstarter - is a compact, slim titanium keychain knife that not only fits perfectly in your pocket, but actually looks pretty sick too, with it's distinct, smooth tactical look.
The last few Leatherman knives we have highlighted have had some premium features, perhaps even been the king of all multitools. But the Style CS is something a little bit different, a very small and slim multi-tool, reminiscent of classic pocketknifes (like Swiss Army Knives) and without any unnecessary flair.
Looking for something simple, small and classy? Slipjoints are classic knives, and Benchmade - long a trustworthy name in knife-making - has made nice, reliable slipjoint in their 319 Proper, billing it as a "modern take on a classic gentleman's knife". It has the look of a classic, old-fashioned jackknife, but with the materials and durability of modern EDC must-haves.
One-handed flipper knives brings function and style together. The Cordovan Lite Flipper is a stylish and rugged folder knife is equipped with the patented Klecker Lock Mechanism – a lock-back in which the spring, lock-bar and detent are all integral to the frame structure. The handle features a handsome combination of gun-metal gray stainless steel and layered brown and black G-10 inserts complimented with polished brass accents. The reversible pocket clip is designed for tip up or tip down carry in a pocket, on a belt or in a bag.
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.