Today we’re talking OTF knife recommendations. Out-The-Front knives are more than a novelty. All the knives in this list feature a rapid, cheetah-swift deployment, and are perfect for EDC (if your local laws permit legal carry). I’m going to break this list down by price, with an all-star recommendation for each featured brand. Paragon, Para-X, […]
Automatic Knives Decoded: Boker to Benchmade
Who reigns supreme in the battle between manual and automatic knives? Manual knives are great—innovations like the thumb stud and Spydie hole have made deployment almost as fast as automatic knives. Almost is the key word! Push the trigger button on one of these autos and it will fire open like a crack of lightning. […]
Testing the Original Bowie Knife for Survival
In the world of fixed blade knives, there are endless options for what you can choose to carry. You might bring along a small neck knife with a 2” blade for an afternoon hike in the woods, but what would you take if you need something bigger, more versatile, durable, and rugged? The original Bowie knife […]
From Spyderco to Microtech: 5 Knives You Can’t Live Without
If you were stranded on a desert island, facing an impending zombie apocalypse, or had to choose the only knife you’re allowed to carry for the rest of your days—which knife would you want in your pocket? We set out to answer that question in Episode #45 of Knife Banter and we turned to […]
They Found The Blade HQ Salt Knife!
Remember when Ben stashed a couple Salt Series Spydercos in the Great Salt Lake? To test the corrosion resistance of Myodo Metal Company’s H-1 steel, we buried them deep in the water and sand to see if they could stand up to some of the harshest conditions in North America. The H-1 Salts were […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Try Axe Throwing
When you have a large collection of sharp objects, it’s only a matter of time before you start throwing them at various targets. Then, when your five-ounce, 3.5-inch blade just isn’t doing it for you anymore, you graduate to axe throwing, opening your world to a whole new level of stump-thwacking satisfaction. You could just […]
SHOT Show 2018, Day 3
“Like a kid in a candy store.” 1. Definition (expr.): feeling as though all of one’s wishes are coming true; delighted because of the wonderful situation one is in; extremely happy because of all the good things that are happening. Examples: “John is a big time knife fan. He’s loved knives since he was a […]
SHOT Show 2018, Day 2
Day two of SHOT Show 2018 dawned bright and early, with the promise of glinting steel, beautiful lines, and silky smooth action in the air. Our team hit the floor and got busy, visiting with all the best and brightest in the industry so that you, dear reader, could share in the feast. Behold, Blade […]
SHOT Show 2018, Day 1
The day we’ve all been waiting for is here. Our team is in Vegas at “Knife Disneyland,” burning the midnight oil to bring you the best new knives and tools from our favorite manufacturers at SHOT Show 2018. Check it out. Zero Tolerance We’ve been itching to get our hands on the new ZT 2018 […]
Neck Knives: How to Pick a Good One
Ever seen some guy wearing a knife around his neck, like this dude wearing the Ka-Bar LDK TDI, and asked yourself, “Why a neck knife?” The short answer is—because knives. The longer answer involves a bunch of cavemen who loved knives but didn’t share the same fondness for wearing pants. Go figure. But, in all […]