What comes to mind when you think of the mighty machete? Militia wielding, jungle busting, coconut cracking, sugarcane chopping… When durability, versatility, and power are important, machetes offer a balance that can’t be matched by any other tool. Are you thinking about buying a new fixed blade machete? We’ve got all the best knife options available […]
Tag: Fixed Blade Knife
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Knives of 2017
The year is drawing to a close, and it’s been a good one for the blade world. If you’re a fan of sharp and pointy things, you’re probably aware of the coolest knives introduced in 2017—but there were also a few oldies that continued to dominate despite all the hype surrounding new releases. Whether you’re […]
7 Days with a Fixed Blade Knife for EDC
I’ve never carried a fixed blade knife for EDC. I love folding knives and despite keeping fixed blades in go-bags or handy on camping trips, I’ve never had a desire to carry one on a daily basis. So I went cold turkey and tried it. I left all my folders at home for a week-long vacation […]
Doing it Right in the USA: Behring Made Knives
Throw traditional life out the window? Move to Montana to make knives? Sure thing. That’s James Behring and he’s reviving the fixed blade game for a new generation of collectors. The founder of Behring Made Knives has the type of all-American story that just feels right: go West, manufacture in America and don’t compromise on quality. His […]
TOPS Knives: Building A Better Fixed Blade.
When it comes to TOPS fixed blades, their mission is first and foremost, “to create the highest-quality, rugged, overbuilt, and functional tools for service members,” and justifiably so. For operators and grunts alike, a good fixed blade can be the difference between victory and disaster. A serviceman needs something they can rely on completely, and this was […]
Rock Climbing Knives
When I think of why a rock climber would need a knife, the first thing that comes to mind is Aron Ralston. If you are not familiar with the name, then it’s time you learn. Aron is an outdoors man, engineer and motivational speaker. While descending a slot canyon in Blue John Canyon in […]