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, […]
Tag: Microtech Knives
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. […]
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 […]
2016 Blade HQ Black Friday Knife Sale: Top 7 Black Friday Knives!
Guys, it’s here. The 2016 Blade HQ Black Friday Knife Sale! At about the same time you lay down on the couch to digest the four servings of mashed potatoes you’ve had, we will be kicking off our biggest knife sale yet. Set your alarm for 6 pm MST (that’s 8 pm Eastern, 7 […]
Most Iconic Knives: Historical and Brand-Specific
There are knives out there that have such great recognition that they have become iconic due to popularity or historical significance. In this post you’ll find a variety of iconic knives including knives that are iconic of specific brands. It’s honestly kind of hard to know where to draw the line as far as how many knives […]
Blade Show 2014: Awards & New Knives
You might not be aware that Blade Show happened last week. Just kidding. I know you’re aware that Blade Show happened. I’ve compiled a bunch of stuff for this post from 2014 Blade Show. You’ll notice it’s not exhaustive as far as brands or products go, but I did include awesome stuff from Spyderco, Microtech, […]
10 Reasons to Get a Microtech Venomtech
By now, you’ve been introduced to the awesomeness that is the Venomtech. To be sure, the Venomtech is unlike any OTF you’ve ever beheld. Perhaps your first thought upon seeing it was something along the lines of, “WTF?” If you’re wondering why you should get a Microtech Venomtech, wonder no more. Here are the […]
Blade Show 2013: Awards & a Few Knives
Blade Show came and went, and from what I’ve heard, it was a pretty awesome weekend! Several Blade HQ team members got to go check it out, and we’ve got some updates from Atlanta to share with you. Stay tuned for more Blade Show updates on the blog and on YouTube in the coming days […]
USN G4 2012 “The Gathering IV” Knife Show Recap
Do you love knives and awesome gear? If so, then you should check out the USN forums, host of one of the best knife shows every year. Dubbed “the Gathering,” it is an excellent opportunity to meet and chat with some great knifemakers and lots of wonderful people. This was the 4th annual Gathering (from […]
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 […]