Monthly Archives: March 2015

Bark River ‘1st Production Run’

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Derrick

If you’re a fan of Bark River Knives — a “Barkaholic,” as the affliction is known — then you’re familiar with this special inscription.

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Great Eastern Cutlery #61 Congress

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Derrick

I can’t help it. I love this Great Eastern Cutlery knife. The #61 rides completely effortlessly in my pocket.  

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Zero Tolerance ZT0452

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Jason

Typically when I envision a Zero Tolerance knife I’m picturing a large blade from thick stock, possibly with a recurved profile, and definitely with thick, robust handles. With the introduction of the ZT0452 at the 2015 SHOT Show, that all has to … Continue reading →

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Fiddleback Forge Bushboot

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Jason

Fiddleback Forge has been producing knives that continually ratchet-up the level of finish and comfort in semi-custom knives, all without breaking the bank. Here’s a great look at the Fiddleback Bushboot — enjoy!

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Bark River Paring Knife

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Derrick

Yes, we’ve been known to pull out a Benchmade folder to process a juicy steak — but we also love fine knives designed specifically for kitchen duty. As we said in a blog post a while back: Many of us … Continue reading →

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Bark River Ultra-Lite Bushcrafter

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Derrick

This is, hands down, my favorite lightweight, EDC fixed blade. At just over 2 ounces and made with 3V steel, the Bark River Ultra-Lite Bushcrafter is tough and ready for use. This one, sadly, has not seen much action. Give it time.

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Zero Tolerance ZT0566, Lounging in the Sun

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Derrick

Zero Tolerance is one of my favorite brands. In 2014 ZT really moved into a sweet spot for EDC. The size is right. The mechanism is right. The steel is right. The build is right. The ZT0566 is a fantastic … Continue reading →

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Benchmade 761 for Dinner

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Derrick

I love knives. I love using knives more. It is one of the simple pleasures in my life to enjoy slicing through a juicy steak. When I go to a steakhouse and they hand me a dull, serrated, piece-of-junk knife, … Continue reading →

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Bark River Camp & Trail — once more, with pizzazz

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Derrick

Maybe you like that Bark River Camp & Trail we posted earlier this week, but you fancy something, well, fancier than Micarta. Here you go — this one is handled in Desert Ironwood burl, adorned with red liners and mosaic pins. … Continue reading →

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Great Eastern Cutlery #25 Barlow

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Derrick

What was that? Did someone say Barlow? This well-loved Tidioute #25 Barlow by Great Eastern Cutlery, scaled in “Tractor Green” jigged bone, is just a baby. It’s also one of our favorite traditional pocketknives.

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