Coast HP21 LED Light

COAST Products

Portland, OR --(Ammoland.com)- It may be an over-used metaphor to say a product is on the “cutting edge” of innovation. But the new, Rapid Response blade-assist knives from Coast Products permit the term to apply, both literally and figuratively.

And the knives are just one element of a new line-up of professional LED flashlights, multi-tools and knives that Coast will introduce at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, this past January 17-20.

Designed by world-renowned custom knife maker Ron Lake, the Rapid Response folders may be the best blade-assist knives ever manufactured. Combine that with patented ease-of-use and safety features – and an amazingly affordable price – and this knife sets new standards that won’t be matched anytime soon.

It starts with the completely re-imagined SAT (Smooth Assist Technology) system that’s unlike anything ever made before. The patented system features a roller-cam built into the blade that the assisting spring rides on. Just give the thumb stud a nudge and the blade snaps to attention, fast and effortlessly.

Rapid Response knives provide a new level of safety too. Coast’s patented Max-Lock system completely secures the blade when it is closed, and double locks the blade when it is open. Built to last a lifetime and covered by the Coast limited lifetime warranty, these knives have fiberglass-filled nylon handles for maximum strength, a perfect hand fit and great looks. Heat-treated, stainless-steel liners make the knives very strong and corrosion resistant, while the open-frame design lowers weight and makes cleaning easy.

Most important, the Rapid Response blade is finely crafted from 400-series stainless steel that’s rigorously tested to ensure top-quality heat treatment, and each blade is tested for sharpness. They have ambidextrous thumb studs and pocket clips that are easily reversed to the other side of the handle or removed.

Rapid Response knives are available in 3-inch and 3.9-inch blade lengths, which close to 4 and 5 inches, respectively. Both blade lengths are available with a full-edge satin/glass-beaded finish, or with a black blade that’s partially serrated. Retail price for the larger knife is expected to be under $50; the smaller one under $40.

And, as exciting as the new Rapid Response knives are, they are just one product in a completely redesigned line of top quality cutting tools that Coast will introduce at the SHOT Show.

Not Just Brighter … Better
Equally impressive as the new Coast knife line is its new line of professional LED flashlights, which themselves received a complete redesign in the last year. When they were finished, Coast had introduced a staggering number of optical advancements that assures their continued market leadership.

That included inventions like patent-pending Pure Beam Focusing, and unique, proprietary innovations like one-hand Fingertip Speed Focus Control, the convenient Beam Lock System and the Cyclone™ Heat Sink System for maximum light and longer LED life.

The definitive examples of all that innovation are the 5.5-inch HP7 that produces 251 lumens of brilliant light with just four AAA batteries, and, making its debut at this year’s SHOT Show, the HP21 lights a city block with 1,317 lumens, a range up to 850 feet and high, low and strobe modes. It’s powered with just four D-cell alkaline batteries.

The New HP21 – 1,317 Lumens
The HP21 is the ultimate high performance LED flashlight, the choice when only the best and brightest flashlight will do. The HP7 is easy to carry, with the light output and runtime that’s needed by those who rely on their light every day. And they’re just two of a complete line of Coast LED lights.

“We’ve been making top quality knives for more than 90 years,” said David Brands, Coast president. “The new knives, including the Rapid Response, are unquestionably the best we’ve ever produced and they’re quite possibly the best on the market today. All our new professional lights, led by the HP21 and the HP7, have improved light output and optical quality, the two most important factors in the performance of flashlights and headlamps.”

Coast Products – A History of Innovation
Well-known for their premium knifes and multi-tools, over the past decade Coast skyrocketed from zero market share to a market leader in premium LED flashlights by developing innovative products trusted by everyone from the weekend warrior to the Navy Seals and soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Coast’s technologically advanced products are safer and easier to use, while at the same time being extremely functional and enjoyable to own.

About Coast – Coast Products was founded as Coast Cutlery Company in 1919. Originally established to provide quality knives to the farmers, ranchers and workers of the Pacific Northwest, today Coast produces premium LED lighting products, including top-rated flashlights, headlamps and EAL (emergency area lighting), as well as fine-crafted knives and world class multi-tools. Every Coast product reflects an investment in skilled craftsmanship and quality materials and is backed by a Coast guarantee. Coast products are available from leading consumer retailers, dealers and home centers including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Do it Best, True Value, Amazon.com and others. For more information call 800-426-5858 or visit www.coastportland.com.

Wilson Tactical Announces Panthera Fighter Knife by David Broadwell

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.

For 2012 we are raising the bar and will be offering a limited collection of handmade knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

The “Panthera Fighter” by David Broadwell
We are pleased to announce the availability of our latest Wilson Combat Custom Alliance from the peerless hand of David Broadwell, the new Panthera Fighter. Using some of the most unique materials and finest craftsmanship on earth, this “Big Cat” will be a unique addition to any collection of fine handmade knives.

The blade of the lightning-fast Panthera Fighter is hand ground and finished from ELMAX stainless, a Swedish powdered metal “super” steel with amazing toughness and wear resistance that also takes a flawless hand-satin finish. The contoured handle is likewise unique and is masterfully crafted from a block of rare and beautiful Hawaiian stabilized Koa wood. Koa is a tough wood and often exhibits chatoyancy, an optical condition when wood grain exhibits a shimmering three-dimensional character. Hand textured titanium pins add a high-tech, rugged accent.

Panthera Fighter Knife by David Broadwell

The premium leather sheath for the Panthera Fighter was custom made by Lance Parrish of Southpaw Leatherworks, who is quickly becoming recognized as a master sheathmaker.

• Hand Ground and Finish from ELMAX Stainless
• Flawless Hand-Satin Finish
• Rare and Beautiful Hawaiian Stabilized Koa Wood Handle
• Hand Textured Titanium Pins
• Premium Leather Sheath by Southpaw Leatherworks

The Pantera is limited to ten serial-numbered pieces.

Specifications:

• $1095.00
• Blade – ELMAX Stainless
• Blade Finish – Bead Blast Frame / Hand Rubbed Blade
• Blade Length – 8 1/4”
• Blade Thickness – .230”
• Handle Material – Hawaiian Koa (Stabilized)
• Handle Length – 5 1/8”
• Overall Length – 13 3/8”
• Hardware – Stainless / Titanium
• Weight – 10.4 oz

Wilson Tactical Announces Panthera Fighter Knife by David Broadwell

About:
Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

Shooting Straight: Episode 4 – Fox Knives USA from Guns & Tactics.

Guns & Tactics Magazine

Las Vegas, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Mike Vellekamp, owner and co-founder of FOX Knives USA presents the FX-301 Dobolock knife designed by Sami Stinner, which just won the “Most Innovative Design” award this year at the Blade Show Cutlery Fair.

Also introduced is the FKMD Folding Spade shovel, which features three different working angles: 90°, 135° and 180° to the handle.

The FKMD folding spade is strong and light and it easily stores in tight spaces for easy transport in a back pack, in a boat or anywhere space is limited.

To learn more visit foxknivesusa.com.

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Spyderco Junior Knife by Alexandru Diaconescu

AmmoLand Gun News

Las Vegas, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Arriving at SHOT Show 2012 in Las Vegas there are endless firearms, accessories, ammunition and apparel to peruse.

Another big attraction at the show for many including myself, are the knife manufacturers. I was certainly looking forward to seeing the full product lines of many of my favorite knife companies and Spyderco tops my list.

I am continually pleased with the look, feel and performance of every one of their knives I have purchased.

The Spyderco booth was front and center when I entered the show floor and it was my first stop. I am always amazed at how the colors of the knife handles stand out especially in the Endura and Delica lines. There are two new colors this year for the Delica 4 including a vibrant orange and a special blue handle edition, in which a portion of the proceeds benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Spyderco has created several knives to benefit charities. Included in their current line is the Native lightweight in pink – donations based on the sales of this knife support the Y – Me National Breast Cancer Organization.

There are several new products in the lineup this year and they all have the quality Spyderco look and lightweight feel to them, and of course the fantastically sharp cutting edge. The first in my top three picks is the Yojimbo2 designed by Michael Janich, a personal defense trainer. The knife encourages a thumb forward grip and was designed with a martial arts focus in mind. The blade is approximately 3 inches long with an overall length of 7.5 inches and weighs in at 4 oz. It features a straight cutting edge, compression lock and the Spyderco CLIPIT for easy pocket carry. (MSRP $169.95)

The next knife that caught my eye was the “R” Nishijin. It has an attractive, smooth glass fiber handle with a pattern that almost appears to sparkle. The blade length is 3.5 inches with an overall length of 8 inches open and 4.5 inches closed. It weighs in at 4.3 oz and features the Spyderco CLIPIT. The Nishijin is part of a sprint run or limited production for 2012 which means it is not found in the regular product line, so order it while it is still available. (MSRP $219.95)

My favorite of the top new products and the one I ultimately ordered for myself is the Junior. The Junior was designed with a child’s hand and coordination in mind. It was created for Technical Manager, Alexandru Diaconescu’s son when he began asking for his own pocket knife. The idea was to make a folding knife that was safe and easy to use in smaller, less experienced hands. The knife is lightweight at 2.9 oz, with a blade length of 3.21 inches. It features a deep handle guard which allows the hand to have great control of the blade while blocking the fingers from sliding up near the sharp edge. This folding knife comes in black, with a CLIPIT for pocket carry and a compression lock, added for its high level strength and the ability to fit well on the highly contoured handle. It also has the Spyderco Round Hole for single handed opening as well as a lanyard hole. The Junior felt lightweight and very comfortable in my hand and fit well in my small pockets, and it still maintains all the features of a quality Spyderco blade. (MSRP $219.95)

2012 Spyderco 2012 Catalog

Assisting me with my purchases was Candy, a veteran employee who has worked at Spyderco for over 20 years. Speaking with Candy was a pleasure, she thoroughly enjoys going to work every day and it shows in her knowledge and animation when talking about the company’s products. She describes Spyderco as a company with a heart and it is refreshing to see the enthusiasm in all the employees working at the booth this week. It’s a family oriented company as well, Candy’s mother has worked at Spyderco for thirty years. Both women started out in quality control and have moved to other positions over time.

Knowing that in addition to getting a top quality product I am doing business with a company that fosters a friendly and comfortable working atmosphere for their employees really puts the icing on the Spyderco cake.

About Shari Spivack;
I am a wife, mother and firearms instructor who has my own passion for shooting, teaching and continuing to educate myself with all types of firearms in a safe and responsible manner. It is always my pleasure to talk to other women gun owners – please feel free to email me at Shari@shootstraightnj.com

COAST Rapid Response Blade-Assist Knife

COAST Products

San Jose, CA --(Ammoland.com)- First, Happy Holidays from all of us at COAST Products.

This fall, COAST rolled out a complete new line of LED flashlights, including the High Performance HP7 that packs 251 lumens of light into a 5.5-inch aluminum body.

Hundreds of customers and the media immediately saw how advanced the new patented optics from COAST are, and rave reviews were written by many of the toughest reporters in the land. You may have read one of them.

Now, for the SHOT Show in January - at booth 15120 - COAST will be introducing a completely new lineup of precision knives, new multi-tools and even more advanced LED lights. If you’re going to the show, we hope you’ll stop by to take a look.

The new knives will be led by the amazing, triple-patented Rapid Response blade-assist models - designed by world -renowned knife maker Ron Lake. Once you’ve put one of these knives in your hand, you’ll never want anything else there. Patented SAT (Smooth Assist Technology) delivers the fastest, smoothest blade opening possible. Patented Max-Lock and Double-Lock systems offer the safest knife available.

But that’s not all you’ll see from COAST at the SHOT Show. You may not believe that a hand-held LED flashlight can produce over 1300 lumens of the brightest light you’ve ever seen, projecting up to 260 meters (853 feet). But the incredible HP21 High Performance flashlight does that and more – with just three D-cell alkaline batteries! Read more about this advanced light by clicking here.

That’s still not all that’s new. COAST now has perhaps the most advanced line of professional multi-tools you can find anywhere. That includes the outstanding new Model C5899 Pro Pocket Pliers with two built-in LED lights and tools accessible without opening the pliers.

Whether you’re going to the SHOT Show or not, stay tuned. You’ll be receiving complete details about the new COAST Products in early January. But if you are going to the show, make your plans now to visit booth 15120. You won’t be disappointed.

The Write Answer for COAST Products.

About COAST:
COAST Products was founded as COAST Cutlery Company in 1919. Originally established to provide quality knives to the farmers, ranchers and workingmen of the Pacific Northwest, today COAST produces premium LED lighting products, including top-rated flashlights, headlamps and emergency area lighting, as well as fine-crafted knives and world class multipurpose tools. Every COAST product reflects an investment in skilled craftsmanship and quality materials and is backed by a COAST guarantee. COAST products are available from leading consumer retailers, dealers and home centers including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Do it Best, True Value, Amazon.com and others. For more informa­tion call 800-426-5858 or visit www.coastportland.com.

Wilson Tactical Star-Light Tactical Folding Knife

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Designed by noted tactical knifemaker Allen Elishewitz and made in the U.S.A. of premium materials by Hogue, the new Star-Light is the toughest lightweight tactical folder on the market today.

The unique, over-sized button lock provides amazing security and smooth function under any field condition without sacrificing any speed of opening.

Weighing in at four ounces, the Star-Light is a joy to carry in any type of attire or situation.

The Star-Light tactical drop point blade is ground from premium U.S.A. 154-CM stainless steel, cryogenically tempered and noted for its toughness. The edge is honed to a polished, razor-like finish and rides on a hardened, oversize pivot for glassy smooth operation.

A deep pocket carry clip, reversible for tip-up or tip-down carry is standard as well as a recessed lanyard loop. A robust semi-auto safety has also been engineered into the Star-Light and when pushed in the forward position will automatically “double lock” the blade upon opening for extra, added cutting security. This is truly a fail-safe tactical folder.

The exclusive Wilson Combat Starburst grip pattern locks the Star-Light into your grip and also adds ideal traction to the pocket clip for perfect retention. The perfectly mated handles are machined from Hogue’s proprietary G-Mascus G-10 laminate that is lightweight yet practically indestructible and has a unique Damascus-style pattern running through the material. Ambidextrous thumb studs enable fast, fluid opening with either hand.

A Wilson Combat grip medallion identifies the knife as a Wilson exclusive that you will be proud to carry along with your custom pistol.

Light, Smooth, Tough are all hallmarks of this outstanding new collaboration.

Specifications:

• Blade – U.S.A. 154-CM Stainless Steel – HRC 57-59
• Blade Length – 3.5”
• Blade Thickness – .150”
• Handle Material – Black G10 Fiber with G-Macus Pattern
• Handle Length – 4.5”
• Overall Length – 8”
• Weight – 4.2 oz.
• Also available in a 4” tanto blade style.

Contact Information:

About:
Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

KnifeRights.org

Gilbert, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- The hearing in Boston last Friday on the proposed anti-knife ordinance “Providing For The Licensing Of Stores That Sell Certain Knives” was a TOTAL FARCE!

We’ve coined the term “knife bigots” to describe these councilors, and others, who simply hate our freedom and our tools and staged this farciful hearing as part of their effort to railroad through this ordinance.

The only councilors at the hearing were the ordinance’s sponsors.

To spare you the agony of listening to the entire hour and 49-minute long low-quality video (can be viewed at http://1.usa.gov/sCvC13), we’ve put together an “entertaining” summary video with highlights and some commentary. This should give you some insight into their skewed view of knives and our rights. Click the image below to view the video.

Please pass along this article link or the video to your knife owner friends. This is how they view knives overseas and why we formed Knife Rights to prevent this from happening in America.

This is the Anti’s vision for knife owners in America, if we do not oppose them at every turn.

Todd Rathner, Knife Rights Legislative Director, led off the testimony opposing the ordinance, with supporting testimony from Jim Wallace of Gun Owner’s Action League (GOAL), the NRA’s Massachusetts affiliate, and a statement from American Knife & Tool Institute read by an AKTI representative. You can read Knife Rights’ official submitted testimony at www.KnifeRights.org/Boston_Statement_11-18-2011.pdf . Todd’s actual testimony was somewhat different as he responded to the preceding testimony by the Councilors and their witnesses.

Watch the video above and hear some of their more outrageous comments, such as, “No law is too onerous…when it comes to the sale of these weapons.” At one point, Councilor Michael Ross appears to be encouraging lawsuits against knife manufacturers for the illegal knife sales made by some convenience stores!

The knives that the Boston City Council is hoping to control will still be available outside city limits, over the internet, and at stores not covered by the ordinance as well as many other places. And, let us not forget the ubiquitous availability of kitchen knives in every household. The ordinance will only result in the hindrance of law-abiding citizens and penalizing honest business owners.

Please contact your Councilor IMMEDIATELY and POLITELY express your opposition to this unnecessary and discriminatory proposal: www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/councillors or you can call 617-635-4500 and ask for your Councilor. Additionally, you can email Mayor Tom Mennio at mayor@cityofboston.gov or call his office at 617-635-4500.

Additional details on this ordnance at: http://bit.ly/vtymHc

(Thanks to Knife Rights supporter Adam Francis of Equip 2 Endure for putting together this video.)

About:
Knife Rights (www.KnifeRights.org) is America’s Grassroots Knife Owners Organization, working towards a Sharper Future for all knife owners. Knife Rights is dedicated to providing knife owners an effective voice in public policy. Become a Knife Rights member and make a contribution to support the fight for your knife rights. Visit www.kniferights.org

Wilson Combat ICON Knife by Todd Rexford

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)-  For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.

For 2011 we are raising the bar and will be offering a limited collection of handmade knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

When we saw the clean lines and crisp construction of Todd Rexford’s handmade tactical knives we knew we had to collaborate with him on a Custom Alliance piece.

Todd’s use of leading edge materials coupled with a unique, modern style has placed him squarely on any tactical folder collector’s top maker list. Because of his painstaking, limited production and corresponding wait times, Todd is well known to the top echelon of tactical blade collectors. We are proud to offer these rare and beautiful folders we have named ICON to reflect not only the rarity but also the unique, singular style that Todd’s knives possess.

The ICON is a Titanium frame lock flipper with precise, handcrafted construction and flawless fit that Rexford has gained an envious reputation for. Your eyes will immediately be drawn to the smooth, contoured curves and 154-CM hand-rubbed blade. The heart of the knife, the slightly recurved blade, rides on an oversize bearing pivot and opens effortlessly with a snap of the wrist. The robust framelock construction can handle any pocketknife chore with ease.

The ICON is limited to ten serial-numbered pieces.

Specifications:

• $1095.00
• Blade – 154-CM
• Hardness – RC 58-59
• Blade Finish – Bead Blast Frame / Hand Rubbed Blade
• Blade Length – 3.5”
• Blade Thickness – .165”
• Handle Material – 6AL4V Titanium
• Handle Length – 4.7”
• Overall Length – 8.25”
• Hardware – Stainless Steel / Titanium
• Weight – 6.1 oz.

More information about Todd Rexford and his award winning knives can be found on his website http://www.rexfordknives.com/

Wilson Combat ICON Knife by Todd Rexford

Contact Information:

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Wilson Combat
800-955-4856 Ext. 104
tressa2@wilsoncombat.com
www.wilsoncombat.com

About:
Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

Modern Defensive Training Systems

Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The everyday carry (EDC) folding knife has become a staple both in society and the modern personal protection community.

Each individual chooses such a tool based on a variety of criteria, including blade type, length, design, and clip orientation.

A myriad of excellent tactical and non-tactical folding knives are available, with many carried for daily tasks but equally as many carried with the idea that the folding knife can serve as a force multiplier during a critical personal protection incident. knife

Optimizing the Every Day Carry Folding Knife

Over the last ten years, extreme close quarters (zero to five feet) training has identified inherent weaknesses associated with folding knife deployment during close quarters contact.

Access and deployment of the folding knife under the pressure of one or more attackers are highly stressful and a borderline fine motor skill set depending on the attributes of the specific folding knife. Small fixed-blade knives have become extremely popular because they eliminate the need to “deploy” the blade in-fight. However, carry of fixed-blade knives is still considered taboo by many or unrealistic based on the operational environment (workplaces or formal dress occasions).

While the small fixed blade is more efficient and dependable, the folding knife can go places the fixed blade cannot.

READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE HERE…

KnifeRights.org

Gilbert, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- As we warned, this Thursday, September 8, 2011, the Public Safety Committee of the Boston City Council will be holding a hearing with the intention of licensing the sale of knives in the city of Boston.

Below is the official stated purpose of the hearing:

That the appropriate committee of the Boston City Council hold a hearing to examine requiring the sale of knives to be licensed by the appropriate police agency that would monitor, regulate and license businesses selling knives. Representatives from the Boston Police Department, Inspectional Services Department, and other interested parties shall be invited to attend.

The meeting will be at Boston City Hall, Ianella Chambers, 5th Floor on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 10 am.

If you are a Boston citizen, here is a link to the councilors’ webpages where you can find a link to contact them and POLITELY express your outrage: http://www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/councillors

We urge all Boston area Knife Rights members to contact the Boston City Council and express their opposition to this measure. Currently citizens need a license to possess pepper spray. In a year or so this measure could lead to licensing citizens to possess a basic pocket knife.

As noted in the article linked below, existing Boston law already prohibits knives with a blade two inches or longer from being sold to anyone under age 18. A number of stores were fined as a result of a recent sting operation for illegally selling knives to underage persons. There is no indication that there has been any factual connection made between violence committed with knives in the city and these retailers, or that licensing would actually help the situation any more than simply enforcing the existing law on the books.

Knife Rights has a representative in Massachusetts who will be attending this meeting, but if you live in the area and can attend as well, the stronger show of opposition we can generate, the better.

Video: www.bit.ly/p0TUmg
Article: http://bo.st/qBwsaZ

Your membership and support allows Knife Rights to oppose efforts such as this to restrict our freedoms. If you are not yet a member, please join Knife Rights and encourage your friends to join today!

About:
Knife Rights (www.KnifeRights.org) is America’s Grassroots Knife Owners Organization, working towards a Sharper Future for all knife owners. Knife Rights is dedicated to providing knife owners an effective voice in public policy. Become a Knife Rights member and make a contribution to support the fight for your knife rights. Visit www.kniferights.org

Florida Carry

Florida - -(Ammoland.com)- So, you have your Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL) and you know that Florida preempts all firearms laws throughout the state so that you don’t accidentally break some ridiculous local ordinance and end up in the hoosegow for carrying your weapon.

You have a license from the state and we fought hard to make preemption enforceable last legislative session!

Well, you are half right. Your pistol won’t get you in trouble but your pocket knife could put you away for a MINIMUM of six months, cost you a cool grand, and yeah… they’ll take your knife too.

But wait! I have a license from the state to carry that! Yep you do, but not from Miami-Dade County and your assisted opening pocket knife just violated their laws.

See: Sec. 21-14. – Dangerous weapons; penalty; trial court.

(a) Concealed dangerous weapons. It shall be unlawful for any person to wear under his clothes, or concealed about his person, or to display in a threatening manner any dangerous or deadly weapon including, but not by way of limitation, any pistol, revolver, slingshot, cross-knuckles or knuckles of lead, brass or other metal, or any bowie knife, razor, dirk, dagger, or any knife resembling a bowie knife, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, except as hereinafter provided.
(b) Switch blades. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer to sell, display, use, possess or carry any knife or knives having the appearance of a pocket knife, the blade or blades of which can be opened by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, or other mechanical contrivance. Any such knife is hereby declared to be a dangerous or deadly weapon, within the meaning of subsection (a) and shall be subject to forfeiture to the County as provided by subsection (c).
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(e) Penalty. Every person who is convicted for a violation of subsection (a) shall for first conviction thereof be punished by imprisonment for not less than six (6) months and by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); for a second or subsequent conviction of a violation of subsection (a) such person shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one (1) year and by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

Come on Sean, nobody gets arrested for a pocket knife! Pulino’s chef Nate Appleman arrested for pocket knife.

These Florida pocket knife charges still go all the way to SCOTUS ever after the Florida Supreme court said that knives with a blade length of 3.75″ or less are common pocket knives. See Bunkley v. Florida, 538 US 835 – Supreme Court (2003)

This gives us a bad mix of a patchwork of local laws and people thinking that they have a license that lets them carry the weapons that the license it good for statewide. We need a preemption statute to cover our other carry weapons and knives.

Florida Carry had just started kicking around language for a bill when out of the blue, Florida Carry Board Member Richard Smith ran smack in to our friends at Knife Rights. They just passed knife preemption in Arizona and are looking for help the rest of the states.

Time for round two of the preemption fight in FL. Hold on tight, it’s gonna’ be a bumpy ride!

About:
Florida Open-Carry.org is a grass roots organization of Florida residents who endeavor to raise awareness in the community of our second amendment rights. Our primary goal is to help educate others about their right to legally open carry and advocate for repeal of the general ban on open carry in Florida. Florida is one of only seven states where open carry is generally illegal. Visit: www.open-carry.com

ProToolIndustries.net

Pottstown, PA --(Ammoland.com)-  Outdoorsmen and women are passionate about instilling their love for hunting, fishing and other outdoor pursuits in their children. But, with adventure in the outdoors comes risk, and one of the most terrifying is losing a child.

Now available to you is a printed text designed to educate and help prevent one of the most alarming situations anyone may find themselves.

How To Lost Proof Your Child by J. Wayne Fears provides resources aimed at preventing a lost-child situation as well as steps to be taken to save time, resources and human life in the case of a missing child.

How to Lost Proof Your Child by J Wayne Fears

It has been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you or someone you know has ever been involved in trying to locate a lost child, you know this statement certainly holds true.

“It is far easier to prepare yourself and your child for a lost-child situation than it is to go through the trauma of having a child missing,” Fears says.

In the guidebook, Fears adapts his great knowledge of wilderness survival to the goal of lost-proofing the child. He divides the book into lost-proofing in suburbia and lost-proofing in the woods. In the section on suburbia, Fears covers possible scenarios such as malls, public events, schools and sporting and church events.

He discusses the reasons children wander off as well as providing strategies that teach safe behavior to children. He then provides a clear and perhaps life-saving procedure to follow if a child is lost. When discussing lost-proofing in the back country, Fears draws upon his wilderness expertise to provide the most thorough approach including strategies, rules each child must learn, practice and follow, proper visible clothing, and the building of a child’s survival kit. Fears’ discusses what to do if your child is missing and how lost children move. The book also provides a thorough discussion on hypothermia.

Pick up your copy today. Lost-Proofing Your Child is a must-have book for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors and wants to share it with a child.

FACTS:

• 7 out of every 10 children will become lost at some point in their childhood
• Fewer than 9% of the parents or gaurdians of children are prepared for a lost-child situation
• Over 2000 children get lost in the U.S every day

For more information, check out www.protoolindustries.com or call 800-708-5191

The Iron Wave Knife by Burt Foster

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.

For 2011 we are raising the bar and will be offering a limited collection of handmade knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

Master Bladesmith Burt Foster of Bristol, VA has been impressing collectors for years with his superb fit and finish, clear artistic vision and use of rare and unusual materials in his high-performance hand forged knives. His latest creation exclusive to the Custom Alliance is the Iron Wave. With this unique bowie, Foster transforms simple materials-carbon and stainless steels along with spalted, stabilized maple into works of practical high art.

Burt’s technique of marrying stainless and carbon steel into a heat-fused, razor-sharp laminate renders an almost indestructible, yet intensely unique and beautiful knife. The rock-hard spalted maple develops it’s characteristic black contrasting highlights over many years and every handle will be uniquely beautiful. Each Iron Wave will have a handmade leather sheath by Mr. Foster. This rare item is limited to 10 pieces.

Burt Foster has a life long passion for the outdoors and its activities which has shown him the importance of having a sharp tool. Burt began making knives full-time in 2001 and a few years later he earned the rating of Master Bladesmith in the American Bladesmith Society.

“My laminated steel blades are unique in that they have a single piece of carbon steel forge welded between two pieces of stainless steel. This is also referred to in Japanese blades as “san-mai” or literally “three layers.” There are basically two main advantages to my laminated steel blades. The first is that at the temperatures used to harden the carbon steel core, the stainless sides remain soft and support the hard center. This makes the knife very sharp at the edge, but very tough overall. The second advantage is that because my laminated steel is made with stainless steel on the outside, the knife blade has the performance of carbon steel and the maintenance of a stainless steel.

The carbon steel core is exposed only near the edge, so 90% of the blade surface remains very stain resistant. The exposed carbon steel will darken with age, but this darkening adds to the look of the knife, and gives you a knife which when used, improves with age instead of the other way around. This composite blade construction is probably the most practical high performance blade you can have.” – Burt Foster

Specifications:

• Blade Steel – 420 Stainless with 1095 Core
• Blade Length – 8 3/8″
• Blade Thickness – .275″
• Handle Material – Spalted Maple (Stabilized)
• Handle Length – 5″
• Overall Length – 13 3/8″
• Hardware – Stainless
• Weight – 13.6 oz.
• Retail – $1195.00

Contact Information:
Tressa Logue
Wilson Combat
800-955-4856 Ext. 104
tressa2@wilsoncombat.com
www.wilsoncombat.com

Blade Show 2011

ATLANTA, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- BLADE Show, the world’s largest tactical International Cutlery Fair is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Cobb Galleria Centre this weekend. Co-located is the first Tactical Gear Expo.

The Tactical Gear Expo is open to the public and features manufacturers, dealers and suppliers of products and services related to anything tactical. There will be tactical firearms, tactical knives, self-defense gear and a number of products for civilians, law enforcement and military applications.

The BLADE Show, presented by BLADE Magazine, has the very best of the knife-making and knife-collecting industries under one roof. It is the world’s largest combined show of handmade, factory and antique knives and has over 700 tables and about 175 booths and products.

Some of the tactical gear products include: clothing and accessories, duty gear, eyewear, firearms/accessories, hearing protection, hydration equipment, ballistic equipment, books/DVDs, flashlights/accessories, firearms/knives, restraints and more.

The show has the most diverse array of knife manufacturers, custom knifemakers, cutlery manufacturers, collectors and collections. This year, there will be the Blade Magazine Knife of the Year awards, Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame induction, the annual ABS meeting, BLADE Show World Championship Cutting Competition, forging demos, collecting how-to’s and so much more.

BLADE Show tickets are $15 daily and $35 for a weekend pass, and includes the Tactical Gear Expo Ticket. The show is from Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 12. For more information about the show, call 770-955-8000 or go to http://www.bladeshow.com. For more information about the Cobb Galleria Centre, go to http://www.cobbgalleria.com.

Laserlyte Mini Bayo

Laserlyte

COTTONWOOD, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- LaserLyte, the leader in laser technology for the shooting and hunting industry, introduces the Mini Bayo the latest addition to LaserLyte’s unique line of Pistol Bayonets.

LaserLyte, in association with Ka-Bar Knives, offers the new Mini Bayo that features a web cutter, serrated blade and unique chiseled edge.

The Mini Bayo was specially designed by prominent knife maker Ethan Becker of Becker Knife and Tool, who has designed survival knives and tools for more than thirty years.

The razor-sharp, 2.75 inch Ka-Bar blade fits on any medium to large pistol with rail and slides on and off easily with the press of two buttons. Its stainless steel blade is sharpened to a fine edge and finished with a black oxide coating for protection. Featuring a full tang design, the blade also comes with a custom polymer sheath.

The blade handle is constructed from 30 percent glass-filled nylon for extra strength and durability. A LaserLyte original, this Pistol Bayonet is ready for any situation – or just looking cool on your favorite gun.

LaserLyte Mini Bayo Specifications:

• Product Number: PB-4
• Compatible Firearms: All medium and large frame pistols with rails
• Material: Medium carbon, glass filled nylon
• Finish: Black oxide
• Weight: 2.6 oz., 73.71 g
• Blade Length: 2.75 in., 69.85 mm
• Overall Length: 5.75 in., 146.05 mm
• MSRP: $49.95

About LaserLyte:
LaserLyte, the leader in laser technology, is the shooting and hunting division of P&L Industries. The company strives to heighten the experience of shooting by offering high quality, competitively priced lasers and other firearms accessories. For additional information about LaserLyte, visit www.laserlyte.com. Keep up to date with LaserLyte on Facebook or Twitter. Visit the LaserLyte YouTube page for all the LaserLyte action.

Dark Ops Knives Vindicator Fixed-Blade Concealable Knife

Dark Ops Knives

SPRINGFIELD, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Designed with all the lethality of the bigger Dark Ops Knives Interceptor Series, the new Vindicator offers a unique covert design that can be conveniently carried almost anywhere on the body.

With an overall length just slightly over ten inches, its design redefines concealable utility and lethality.

A new broadening-blade design and double-edged tip offers extreme penetrating capability in a compact package. A deep belly and recurve design allows for an extreme, almost sword-like hollow grind that provides a disturbing cutting capability. The edge bevel is an extreme, nearly razor edge 70 degrees.

Can be used as both a thrusting and slashing close-in, defensive weapon. The serrated top edge offers a much broader edge radius, and is designed for hard use cutting and hacking, preserving the razor edge of the main blade.

The back taper of the broadening penetrator tip is beveled as not to catch on clothing when withdrawn. Unique handle design incorporates paracord wrapping channels that allow user configuration of overall handle thickness. Ideal for those with large hands that wish a greater grip thickness than normally available.

Beveled grip serrations at all user contact points provide outstanding grip in grave situations. The tapered and grip-serrated thumb ridge provides a broad reverse grip surface typically unavailable in shorter blade designs.

Broad hilts keep the hand from-over sliding onto the blade should the user hit something hard in a thrusting maneuver. Lethal, concealable. May be illegal in certain jurisdictions.

Specifications

• Total Length: 10.25 in.
• Weight: 7.8 oz.
• Blade Thickness: .25 nom
• Blade Steel: CTV2 Stainless Steel
• Sheath Configuration: Waist, Shoulder, MOLLE, Thigh or Calf Carry.
• Retail Price: $219.00

About Dark Ops
CTV2 steel is a proprietary hybrid alloy of Chromium, Cobalt, Tungsten, Vanadium, and many other properties with surgical grade stainless steel. CTV2 offers both strength and edge holding ability. Additional cryogenic hardening enables medical grade edge sharpness while avoiding the brittleness of high Rockwell hardness.

J. Wayne Fears

Pottstown PA --(Ammoland.com)- In uncertain times you can never be too prepared. The best equipped have survival kits that consists of essential items that come in handy during times of crises.

One of the most important items in a survival kit is a survival knife.

Your survival knife needs to be strong, easy to re-sharpen and small enough to carry.

It also needs to be up to the many tasks needed to sustain life in an emergency.

The 9 ¾-inch J. Wayne Fears Survival Knife offers all that and more.

J Wayne Fears Survival Knife

This super strong full tang knife is made from powder-coated, easy-to-sharpen 1095 high carbon steel, has a man-size 4 ¾-inch non-slip ergonomically designed G-10 plastic handle, and an all-purpose 5-inch clip blade. The handle is orange in color for easy location.

The knife comes with a tough black nylon sheath, with safety insert.

In addition to survival uses, this knife is an ideal tool for hunting, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Whether the day calls for digging, shelter making, prying, fire building or cleaning game, this knife can do it all.

For more information, check out www.protoolindustries.net.

Benchmade Knives

OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- The Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence has selected the 915 Triage as a finalist in the Knife of the Year Category.

The 915 Triage is a new product for 2011 from Benchmade.

The new Benchmade 915 Triage is the perfect utility tool, featuring a folding knife, a safety hook and a glass breaker for additional safety.

Benchmade 915 Triage Knife

The AXIS locking mechanism and modified sheepsfoot blade style is a great cutting tool for numerous applications. Built with N680 highly corrosion and water resistant steel and ambidextrous thumb-stud openers, the 915 Triage is an easy-to-use tool.

The textured G10 handle is available in orange or black and provides excellent grip and feel.

Whether you’re using this knife in the outdoors or in an emergency situation, the 915 Triage is the dynamic tool to rely on. This USA-made product is designed and built for the individual who appreciates the difference that a high-quality cutting tool can make.

“We are thrilled to be selected as one of the top three knives in our industry,” said Rob Morrison, Benchmade’s Director of Marketing.

The 20th Anniversary Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Awards will be announced Friday evening July 22, at the Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Dark Ops Vendetta Concealable Knife

Dark Ops Knives

SPRINGFIELD, MO - -(Ammoland.com)- Dark Ops Knives introduces the Vendetta: a compact, yet powerful ”karambit” style concealable fighting knife.

Originally designed as a simple farming tool, its evolution into both a sophisticated fighting implement and useful utility knife suits it for self-defense and daily carry.

The integral finger loop is a remarkable safety feature that prevents the blade from slipping or being stripped from the hand when in use.

The Vendetta takes this ancient design to a whole new tactical level. Its carry-mode flexibility coupled with fast, secure deployment makes it an ideal concealable knife for those in life-threatening combat situations. For all others, it’s an effective, substantial utility tool with an elaborate, yet practical design that demands serious respect.

“We’re excited about the Vendetta. It’s a totally unique design for a tactical knife: beefy and incredibly tough!” states C. Frank Miller, CEO and Owner of Dark Operations Fighting Knives. Vendetta Design Details

• Ergonomic design is easily usable in all hand sizes.
• Neck knife carry is deployable in the reverse grip.
• PanicPort through-hole in tail of integrated tang allows for both secure anti-slip grip control and successful sheath removal with 85% of knife concealed in the ankle and forearm modes.
• Deep finger grooves for secure finger positioning, and deep index finger notch for grip and leverage.
• Skeletonized handle for weight reduction with small cutouts that won’t trap fingers.
• Hollow grind razor-sharp combat edge made of CTV2 steel.
• Broader flat grind with serrations on the top edge for heavy-duty occupational cutting.
• Heavy grip notching on handle circumference for added grip.
• Contact surfaces are polished, smoothed, and heavily beveled to prevent deployment snags.
• Titanium Carbonitride coating makes knife impervious to body sweat and humidity.
• Built of lifetime warranty-backed Dark Ops proprietary CTV2 steel for strength and durability.
• Includes heavy-duty Kydex sheath with clip and chain.
• Optional accessories include a forearm strap.
• Lethal, concealable. May be illegal in certain jurisdictions.

Vendetta Specifications

• Total Length: 6.75 in.
• Blade Length: 3.5 in.
• Weight: 3.8 oz.
• Blade Thickness: .185 nom
• Blade Steel: CTV2 Stainless Steel
• Sheath Configuration: Neck, Ankle and Forearm Carry

About Dark Ops CTV2 Steel
CTV2 steel is a proprietary hybrid alloy of Chromium, Cobalt, Tungsten, Vanadium, and many other properties with surgical grade stainless steel. CTV2 offers both strength and edge holding ability. Additional cryogenic hardening enables medical grade edge sharpness while avoiding the brittleness of high Rockwell hardness. About Dark Operations Fighting Knives

Dark Operations Fighting Knives is a privately held company and subsidiary of Dark Ops Holdings. Founded in 2001 by a law enforcement specialist and based in the heartland of the USA, Dark Ops Knives produces knives that are considered by many to be the most effective edged combat weapons in existence today. Dark Ops Knives feature rugged construction designed to perform in the gravest extremes, proprietary CTV2 steel blades that are nearly double the thickness of standard knives, and simple yet tough locking mechanisms that are proven in combat and as strong as the steel itself. Dark Ops Knives have military-tested handle designs that contain ground quartz inserts for maximum grip and leverage, aided by substantial finger grooves that orient the knives to be used in the dark or under physical duress. All knives hold a lifetime warranty.

For more information on the Vendetta and other Dark Ops Knives, visit www.darkopsknives.com. For more information on additional tactical products, visit www.darkopsholdings.com. Military and LEO discounts available.

Ontario Knife Company Ranger Neck Knife

Ontario Knife Company

Franklinville, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Compact Fixed-Blade Knives for Tactical Operators and Outdoor Enthusiasts Alike

A knife is one of the most personal items an individual can possess. A nonslip handle on a hunting knife tells as much about the hunter as does the well-worn, yet shaving-sharp blade of a bone-clad pocket knife.

There are times, however, when the unseen knife tells the most about an individual. Ontario Knife Company’s Ranger Silver Skeleton and Ranger Neck Knives were designed with the tactical and outdoor enthusiast markets in mind, allowing the user to carry the knives concealed without running afoul of the law.

“In designing the Ranger Neck Knife and Ranger Silver Skeleton, my thought was to build a knife that could be legally carried concealed in most states,” said knife designer Justin Gingrich (please check with all local, state and federal laws). “I wanted a lightweight blade that could be worn close to the body and would be able to handle everyday tasks whether around the house or in the woods.”

The Ontario Knife Ranger Silver Skeleton features 440C stainless steel construction and measures an overall length of 6 5/8 inches with 2 11/16 inches of drop-point-inspired blade — ideal for hunting and tactical applications. The Kydex sheath dangles securely against the body thanks to its paracord tether, but it can also be slid into a pocket or worn on a belt as the user’s situation and preference dictate.

The Ontario Knife Ranger Neck Knife has many of the same great features of the Silver Skeleton, including 440C stainless construction and the stout 5/32-inch-thick blade. Overall, the Ranger Neck Knife tapes 6 15/16 inches with a 2 ¾-inch bird/trout-point design that serves the defined needs of tactical operators and sportsmen alike. As with all Ontario Knife products, the Ranger Neck Knife and Ranger Silver Skeleton are proudly made in the USA and come with a limited lifetime warranty.

Ontario Knife Co Ranger Silver Skeleton Knife

Founded in 1889, The Ontario Knife Company is a U.S. owned and operated organization that continually stays in the forefront of knife designs and cutting-edge technology. Ontario’s military supply roots go deep into its history, as the company has been supplying quality cutlery to the U.S. military since WWI, beginning with its famous 18-inch Machete. Today, the company consistently develops new knife designs that allow military personnel to have the products they need in order to get their jobs done both on and off the battlefield. Ontario Knife is also especially proud of being selected as the sole provider of the United States Marine Corps OKC3S Multi-purpose Bayonet System and the Model 4 Rescue Strap Cutter. In addition to being a major supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces, Ontario Knife teams with a nationwide network of distributors/dealers to market its products to many diverse consumer and niche markets including the tactical/military, hunting, outdoors and cutlery industries. Worldwide sales activity encompasses more than 28 countries and continues to grow.

For more information about The Ontario Knife Company and its industry-leading line of advanced knives, machetes, edged products and specialty tools, contact The Ontario Knife Company at P.O. Box 145-26 Empire Street · Franklinville, NY 14737 Telephone (716) 676-5527 · Or visit www.ontarioknife.com.

Ontario Knife Company Rhoen Knife

Ontario Knife Company

Franklinville, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The Ontario Knife Company — a leading provider of cutting-edge knives and high-performance American-made cutlery for the U.S. military and Armed Forces since WWI, has upgraded its offerings with the introduction of the Rhoen I, Rhoen II and Keiler IV knives.

These will be displayed at the IWA & Outdoor Classics Show in Nürnberg, Germany (Helmut Hofmann booth: Hall 4, 4-08, 4-10) www.iwa.info/de/default.ashx.

Ontario Knife Company specifically teamed with Helmut Hofmann — long-time international distributor of some of the largest brands in the industry — and former military veteran Justin Gingrich to build these innovative knives.

The Rhoen I measures 8.965 inches overall with 3.75 inches of cutting edge. The canvas Micarta handle provides a sure grip in any weather condition or circumstance, especially when outdoors, where rain, blood, mud and sand can all become impediments to a secure grasp. The Rhoen II is bigger and heavier than its little brother, boasting a full 10.5 inches in length. Both Rhoen models are crafted with 154 CM steel blades, sport a stealthy satin finish and are hardened to an ultra-desirable Rc 53-55 for easy sharpening in the field. The orange-and-green handles are constructed using canvas Micarta and secured with nickel-silver rivets. Setting apart these models from knives of the past are the glow inserts in each handle, making it a snap to locate a misplaced or dropped knife in the dark or when fishing through your pack. The Rhoen II was also designed with a slot in the pommel, ideal for attaching a tether or for use in lashing the knife to another object.

Fans of The Ontario Knife Company’s Afghan model are sure to become quick devotees of the Keiler IV. The Keiler IV tapes out just under 10 inches and uses a nearly identical handle as the Rhoen models, including the glow insert, but it follows a black-and-orange color scheme. The Keiler IV is all business. When it comes to cutting, the Keiler IV offers 4.3 inches of finely sharpened 154CM steel with serrations on the backbone, which allow your thumb a solid purchase during fine cutting or skinning operations.

“These lightweight hunting blades look as good as they are tough,” said Justin Gingrich, designer of the Ontario Knife Ranger series. “Each one is crafted from high-end materials ensuring incredible form and function in the field.”

Rhoen I

• Material: 154 CM Rc 53-55
• Thickness: .1875
• Blade Color: Satin Finish
• Full Taper Grind
• Nickel-Silver Rivets
• Handle: Orange-and-Green
• Canvas Micarta

Rhoen II

• Material: 154 CM Rc 53-55
• Thickness: .1875
• Blade Color: Satin Finish
• Full Taper Grind
• Nickel-Silver Rivets
• Handle: Orange-and-Green
• Canvas Micarta

Keiler IV

• Material: 154 CM Rc 53-55
• Thickness: .1875
• Blade Color: Satin Finish
• Full Taper Grind
• Nickel-Silver Rivets
• Handle: Black-and-Green
• Canvas Micarta

The Rhoen I, Rhoen II and Keiler IV are sold exclusively through Helmut Hofmann — an international distribution company with 50 plus years serving brands in the hunting & shooting, police, armed forces and security markets (http://www.helmuthofmann.de/english/lager.php).

Founded in 1889, The Ontario Knife Company is a U.S.-owned and -operated organization that continually stays in the forefront of knife design and cutting-edge technology. Ontario’s military supply roots go deep into its history, as the company has been supplying quality cutlery to the U.S. military since WWI, beginning with its famous 18-inch Machete. Today, the company consistently develops new knife designs that allow military personnel to have the products they need in order to get their jobs done both on and off the battlefield. Ontario Knife is also especially proud of being selected as the sole provider of the United States Marine Corps OKC3S Multi-purpose Bayonet System and the Model 4 Rescue Strap Cutter. In addition to being a major supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces, Ontario Knife teams with a nationwide network of distributors/dealers to market its products to many diverse consumer and niche markets including the tactical/military, hunting, outdoors and cutlery industries. Worldwide sales activity encompasses more than 28 countries and continues to grow.

For more information about The Ontario Knife Company and its industry-leading line of advanced knives, machetes, edged products and specialty tools, contact The Ontario Knife Company at P.O. Box 145-26 Empire Street · Franklinville, NY 14737.
Telephone (716) 676-5527
Or visit www.ontarioknife.com.

Independence Folder Knife Digital Camo G 10 Model 742

Browning Firearms

Morgan, UT --(Ammoland.com)- Morgan, Utah – New in Browning’s knife line-up for 2011 are the Independence knives that are made in the USA and designed by famed knife maker Russ Kommer.

All materials are sourced in from American companies and their quality is evident from first glance.

Functional designs have been tried and tested in real-world hunting situations to make certain their balance is perfect and their blades stay sharp.

Three folding models and three fixed blade models will be offered in the Independence series with blades made of USA 154 CM stainless steel Handles on fixed blade models are G-10 and folding models are G-10 or carbon fiber.

Folder blade length is 3 1/8″ and fixed blade model blade length is 3 ¾”. Folder models feature a button lock and include a pocket clip. Fixed blade models are supplied with a made in USA top-grain leather sheath.

The Independence Folder Black G-10 and Digital Camo G-10 models, Suggested Retail, $ 129.95. Independence Folder with Carbon Fiber handle, Suggested Retail, $199.95. Independence Fixed blade models in Black/Green G-10, Olive Drab G-10 and Blaze G-10 handles, Suggested Retail, $99.95.

The SOG Force Knife

SOG Knives

Lynnwood, Washington --(Ammoland.com)- The first thing that is obvious about the Force is how stout it is.

The thick blade and minimal grind profiles maximize the strength of the blade. This is a beast of a knife and will be virtually unbreakable.

The full tang runs out the back of the glass-reinforced handle and into a glass breaking point.

The handle is perfectly contoured and covered in aggressive checkering that is not for the faint handed.

The Force is recommended for extreme, long duration operations.

Specifications

• Part#: SE38-N
• MSRP: $180.00
• Length: 11.25”
• Blade: 6” x .236”
• Weight: 10.5 oz.
• Finish: Black TiNi
• Steel: AUS-8 Stainless Rc. 57-58
• Edge: Partially Serrated
• Handle: GRN
• Comes with: MOLLE Nylon Sheath

About:
SOG was an acronym which stood for Studies and Observations Group. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created several knives for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It was in the spirit of this elite group, and the quality equipment they commissioned, that SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was founded in 1986 by Spencer Frazer. Visit: www.sogknives.com

SOG Jungle Warrior & Canopy Knives

SOG Knives

Lynnwood, Washington --(Ammoland.com)- For the primitive in all of us. When the only thing that separates you from them is your equipment, it better be good.

The Jungle series is durable and comfortable with a molded Kraton handle that features our trademark Digi-Grip handle texture, a way to guarantee gripping power where you need it.

Now with three distinctive blade shapes there is one for every taste. The Primitive is hard to categorize between a big knife, a small machete, or a survival tool as its talents lie in chopping, slicing, sawing, pounding, etc.

The Canopy and Warrior feature thicker blades and new blade grinds. All three include a Nylon sheath with utility pouch.

Don’t be caught alone!

SOG Canopy Knife

• Part # F15-N
• MSRP: $70.00
• Length: 15.25”
• Blade: 10” x .190”
• Weight: 19.4 oz.
• Steel: Crl3MoV Stainless Rc. 56-58
• Finish: Black Oxide
• Edge: Straight
• Handle: Kraton
• Comes With: Nylon Sheath

SOG Jungle Warrior Knife

• Part # F14-N
• MSRP: $80.00
• Length: 15.5”
• Blade: 10” x .190”
• Weight: 19.4 oz.
• Steel: 8Crl3MoV Stainless Rc. 56-58
• Finish: Black Oxide
• Edge: Straight
• Handle: Kraton
• Comes With: Nylon Sheath

About:
SOG was an acronym which stood for Studies and Observations Group. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created several knives for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It was in the spirit of this elite group, and the quality equipment they commissioned, that SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was founded in 1986 by Spencer Frazer. Visit: www.sogknives.com

Benchmade 9101 Auto Stryker Knife

Benchmade Knives

OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- The 9101 next generation Benchmade Auto-Stryker incorporates a larger, stronger locking button, open back spacer design for easy maintenance and increased spring force.

Push-button automatic with integrated safety. Made with 54CM stainless steel tanto blade (58-61HRC).

Machined 6061 T-6 black anodized aluminum handle with reversible tip-up pocket clip. NSN: 1095-01-577-1801 (9101SBK)

• BLADE LENGTH 3.60″ (9.10 cm)
• BLADE THICKNESS 0.124″ (3.15mm)
• OPEN 8.30″ (21.08cm)
• CLOSED 4.70″ (11.94cm)
• WEIGHT 4.20oz (110.56g)
• HANDLE THICKNESS 0.50″ (12.70mm)
• MSRP: $250

For more information, contact our Customer Service Team at 800.800.7427.

Note: This is a restricted item. Procurement is regulated by law.

SOG Introduces New Specialty Knives & Tools

SOG Knives

Lynnwood, Washington --(Ammoland.com)- Happy New Year, and we at SOG Specialty Knives and Tools couldn’t be more excited for what’s in store for 2011.

New and upcoming SOG (www.sogknives.com) products in 2011 include the four tools in the Contractor series, designed specifically for industrial tradesmen; the Nautical precision multi-tool geared towards underwater digging, prying and scraping; the nearly foot-long Force, recommended for extreme, long-duration operation; and SOG Ops, a retooling of the Seal Pup knife that aims to be the optimum knife for armed forces around the world.

Full descriptions of several new SOG products can be found below, and our entire current product line as well as the full 2011 SOG catalog can be found at www.tiny.cc/sog and all of our new products can be found at www.sogknives.com/store/new.html.

Some may not be available for a few months.

Force:
The first thing that is obvious about the Force is how stout it is. The thick blade and minimal grind profiles maximize the strength of the blade. This is a beast of a knife and will be virtually unbreakable. The full tang runs out the back of the glass-reinforced handle and into a glass breaking point. The handle is perfectly contoured and covered in aggressive checkering that is not for the faint handed. The Force is recommended for extreme, long duration operations.

SOG Ops:
An evolution of the proven and world carried SEAL Pup, the Ops features a recurved edge that has a longer cutting length, a drop point tip which increases strength, large thumb scallops for additional control, and perfect balance for instinctive movement. Combined with a choice of our nylon MOLLE or Kydex like tactical sheaths, you have what we think is the optimum knife for armed forces through out the world. Get on top with the SOG Ops.

Nautical:
The Nautical is not just a knife it’s a precision instrument with many parts working together in synchronicity. A marlin-spike is especially useful in marine applications to untie knots but we were surprised to find out how many other uses they have. Use it as an awl, a scribe, for digging, prying, scraping, or … you get the idea. What you might not see at first glance though is that the liners are crafted from super strong and lightweight titanium and mated to tough G10 handles. The big half serrated blade opens and closes as fast as you can say “red on right return.”

Contractor Series:
A craftsman is only as good as his tools. For almost 25 years, SOG has been a leading supplier of knives and tools to the industrial, contractor, and DIY markets. The reason is simply that our products are some of the toughest and we stand behind them with lifetime guarantees. The Contractor series is designed specifically for tradesmen, including electricians, handymen, and for those who take pride in a job well done. Modernizing traditional patterns, these four knives feature: multi bladed lockback, patent pending holes/notches for stripping wire, aggressive G10 or aluminum grips, as well as razor sharp blades.

SOG Force Knife

About:
SOG was an acronym which stood for Studies and Observations Group. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created several knives for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It was in the spirit of this elite group, and the quality equipment they commissioned, that SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was founded in 1986 by Spencer Frazer. Visit: www.sogknives.com

American Knife & Tool Institute

LAS VEGAS, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Learn what knife industry leaders, members of the knife advocacy organization, the American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI), agree are standard knife definitions to use for legislation and law enforcement purposes in the “AKTI Approved Knife Definitions” document available at www.AKTI.org.

Knife owners, lawmakers and law enforcers will read about the background of knife terms in common and legal use, various states that prohibit specific types of knives, and the standard definitions the AKTI is encouraging be used for interpreting and enforcing knife laws.

“AKTI members believe that knives are inanimate objects, regardless of various differences such as length of blade, shape or style, the mechanism for opening, or the name used,” said AKTI President Goldie Russell, A. G. Russell Knives. “As the reasonable voice of the knife community, we have worked to change restrictive and vague knife laws to protect all knife owners.”

Originally adopted in 2005, the “AKTI Approved Knife Definitions” was revised to reflect clarifications to knife definition language that AKTI successfully used in law changes in Texas and the 2009 amendment to the 1958 Federal Switchblade Act. Clarification of the terminology “bias toward closure” and states where certain knives are prohibited were included to make the publication even more informative.

The “AKTI Approved Knife Definitions” has been distributed to lawmakers, police officers, attorneys and judges who recognize the credibility of the industry’s organization and its efforts to promote consistency and clarity. The details and diagrams have been very informative in discussions with legislators.

“We want to build on the work we’ve done and the reputation we have as the organization for those who work with or benefit from knives, and to support those who have questions about legal knife usage,” Russell said. “We encourage everyone to share the document with their legislators and local law enforcement.”

Knife users who wish to support the work of AKTI will find it convenient to become a member or make contributions with online payment options. All knife owners willing to help contact legislators or who want to stay informed about knife issues are encouraged to sign up as Grassroots Supporters of the knife advocacy work that AKTI does; emails detailing the latest legislative and legal issues and updates are free to those who enroll.

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) is a non-profit organization (501(c)6) representing all segments of the knife industry and all knife users. Formed by concerned industry leaders after considerable discussion with individual knifemakers, knife magazine publishers, and a broad section of the knife community, AKTI has been the reasonable and responsible voice of the knife community since 1998. For more about AKTI, please see our website at www.AKTI.org.

Akti Approved Knife Definitions

AKTI – The American Knife & Tool Institute represents the entire knife community and all knife owners as we have since 1998. We have successfully won every legislative effort so far. AKTI continues its mission to “Keep Knives in American Lives“

Win an NRA Bowie Knife at NRAhuntersrights.org

NRAHuntersRights.org

Fairfax, VA--(Ammoland.com)- If you are a diehard fan of all things NRA, you won’t want to miss this month’s gift giveaway on www.NRAhuntersrights.org.

For the month of January, we’re giving away an NRA Pacific Bowie stag handle knife adorned with an NRA medallion and featuring a handmade leather sheath bearing the NRA logo.

The Bowie knife figures prominently in U.S. history and folklore. Popularized and refined by 19th century frontiersman Jim Bowie, it’s a style of knife that is truly American.

The NRA Pacific Bowie stag handle knife is no different, made in the Pacific Northwest by the craftsmen at Silver Stag.

The knife’s 8 ¼-inch blade is constructed from D2 steel, a modern, state-of-the-art material known for superior edge-holding and ease-of-maintenance—a marked improvement over Bowie’s original high-carbon steel blades.

This blade is heat treated to a 52-54 Rockwell hardness, then attached to a one-of-a kind shed antler handle embedded with a burnished NRA medallion for an overall length of 14 inches. The knife also comes with a hand-crafted leather sheath bearing the NRA logo. Free to one reader, this knife retails for $164.95.

To enter, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org and scroll down to “Gift Giveaway” for simple entry instructions. Entries will be accepted now until Jan. 31, and a winner will be announced on our homepage Feb. 1.

To see the full line of hunting, shooting and NRA-related merchandise available through the NRA Store, visit www.NRAstore.com.

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For the most up-to-date information about your hunting rights there’s just one source: www.NRAhuntersrights.org.

Paul W Poehlmann Axial Knife Series

Benchmade Knives

OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- Benchmade Knife Company is proud to announce new partnerships with three custom designers: Butch Ball, Paul W. Poehlmann, and Bill Harsey, Jr. Their world-class custom designs and innovative ideas will allow Benchmade to discover the newest locking mechanisms, modern materials, and custom finishing techniques.

Butch Ball grew up with a fascination of knives and began building his own knives in a machine shop in Florida. In 2001, he built his own shop in Virginia, where he currently resides.

The first Benchmade-Ball collaboration knife will be the new Harley-Davidson 13450 T-Rod. This knife is a push button, two-position knife that can be either a fixed blade or a dagger. Featuring a modified clip point 440C stainless steel blade and aluminum handles, this knife also includes a black leather sheath. MSRP $120.

Paul W. Poehlmann is a skilled custom knife maker and designer of mechanical solutions. He draws on an engineering career in the aeronautical industry where he designed escape system hardware and survival equipment. Poehlmann’s passion for precision has resulted in some of the smoothest and safest folding knives ever made. He invented the Paul axial locking mechanism and holds over forty utility patents and two design patents.

The new Axial series of knives will be released within the Benchmade product line. These knives all feature the Paul locking mechanism and are available in a variety of sizes and handle materials, including G10, Carbon Fiber, Cocobolo and Ivory Micarta.

Finally, Oregonian Bill Harsey Jr. is an award-winning knife maker and designer. Known for his unique ergonomic designs, he has crafted many one-of-a-kind folding and fixed blade knives that have become the preferred edged tools of several Special Forces units.

The 3800 NTK is the new Benchmade-Harsey collaboration featuring a double action locking liner automatic mechanism, D2 tool blade steel and Nylon handle with textured Kraton.

“I am excited to add three very talented custom designers to the Benchmade team,” says Les de Asis, Founder and CEO of Benchmade Knife Company. “These additions will help Benchmade continue to create the most innovative and functional designs in the industry.”

All of these new knives will be officially released in January at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV.

BenchMade 480-1 Shoki Nakamura Design Knife

Benchmade Knives

OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- Benchmade Knife Company is pleased to announce the new manual version of the 860 Bedlam Knife.

The 480-1 Shoki knife includes a Nak-Lok locking mechanism, a crowned blade spine and thumb-stud opener.

A Flat grind bevel M390 super steel blade (60-62HRC) and a Carbon fiber handles with titanium liners and nickel-plated hardware. Sheath included and made in the U.S.A.

• 480-1 Shoki
• BLADE LENGTH 2.89″ (7.35cm)
• BLADE THICKNESS 0.09″ (2.29mm)
• OPEN 6.67″ (16.94cm)
• CLOSED 3.79″ (9.63cm)
• WEIGHT 1.80oz (51.02g)
• HANDLE THICKNESS 0.37″ (9.39mm)
• MSRP: $220

For more information, contact our Customer Service Team at 800.800.7427 or visit www.benchmade.com.

Wilson Tactical

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.

For 2010 we will be offering a limited collection of hand made knives by some of today’s premier tactical knife makers without the long wait typically associated with special ordering a custom edged masterpiece.

These newly designed knives featured in the new CUSTOM ALLIANCE will be few in number, and will quickly become a valued centerpiece of your collection. These offerings will typify the WILSON standards of extraordinary quality, classic design and unmatched value.

Introducing the Latest Additions to the WILSON TACTICAL 2010 CUSTOM ALLIANCE

After the success of our first two Jason Knight collaborations, the Rogue Knight Bowie and the Dark Knight Bowie, the award winning Master Bladesmith has developed a an extraordinary hunting-utility knife that perfectly complements the flowing contours of the Rogue Knight Bowie. The new Knight Wilderness belt knife is unmatched in style and performance and is an equally impressive defensive or utility tool for the discriminating Wilson customer

“Knight Wilderness Hunter” by Jason Knight

• Specifications: $625.00
• Steel: W2 Carbon Tool Steel
• Blade Length: 5”
• Blade Thickness: .205”
• Handle Length: 4.8”
• Overall Length: 9.8”
• Weight: 6.1 oz

Wilson Tactical Knight Wilderness Hunter Knife by Jason Knight

A superbly contoured ironwood handle and stainless guard locks your hand into place under extreme field conditions. The razor sharp, hand-forged W2 carbon tool steel blade is finely satin finished and expertly heat treated for unbeatable toughness and extreme edge holding. The Wilderness has ideal edge geometry for fine precise cutting and woodcraft tasks.

A Lance Parrish custom leather pouch style sheath of exceptional quality accompanies each knife. The Knight Wilderness is destined to be a classic pattern in the custom alliance line and a cherished keepsake. Limited to 10 numbered pieces.

We are also pleased to welcome, Allen Elishewitz, to our Elite line up of Custom Alliance craftsmen. Allen is considered one of the foremost tactical custom knifemakers in the USA.

At a young age, Allen Elishewitz has become one of the prime movers in research and development of tactical edged tools. His extensive martial arts background and training as a Recon Marine has given this native Texan the tools necessary to build knives from the heart, based on reality but with a flair for the extraordinary. He has completed notable factory collaborations with the Benchmade, CRKT and most recently Hogue. He is considered one of the foremost tactical custom knifemakers in the USA. You can learn more about Allen and his many achievements at www.elishewitzknives.com.

“Scout Elite” by Allen Elishewitz

• Specifications: $750.00
• Steel: CPM 154CM
• Blade Length: 4”
• Blade Thickness: .150”
• Handle Length: 5”
• Overall Length: 9”
• Weight: 6 oz

Wilson Tactical Scout Elite Knife by Allen Elishewitz

The Scout Elite takes one of Allen Elishewitz’s time tested and practical Scout patterns and dresses it up with a novel construction element-his bolster lock-a titanium framelock that is precision machined to accept handle scales, in this case, premium desert ironwood.

The Scout Elite’s radically hand ground blade sports a reinforced, armor piercing tip and a thinly ground main edge of 154CM American made, extra high Carbon stainless tool steel for optimum, all-around performance. 154CM was initially developed for jet turbine components, so it is ideal for tough long lasting knife blades.

The Titanium bolster lock achieves the brute strength of a frame lock design with the contoured feel and eye-pleasing look of rare hardwood. Because of the intricate machining involved, Allen only hand-crafts a handful of bolster-lock based handmade knives per year. The precision of this knife will be sure to impress the most discriminating aficionado.

The Scout Elite is limited to 10 serial-numbered pieces.

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Letters to the AmmoLand Editor: Got something on your mind? Let us know and you can see it here.

New York, NY --(Ammoland.com)-The following Letter to the Editor was submitted to the New York Times referencing the article that was published in the Sunday New York Times, December 5th. It was not selected for publication.

Dear Editor:

Thank you for focusing attention on the overreaching of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr., and his assault on knife-owners (“Pushing a Right to Bear Arms, The Sharp Kind,” The New York Times, Sunday, December 5, Page 1).

The accompanying photo, of knives seized by Vance’s office, shows how badly he is misreading New York law.

While pointy edges can be intimidating, not one of the knives depicted are illegal in New York, which forbids only switchblades, gravity knives and stilettos. Each of the knives in the photo is a perfectly legal “one-hand opening” knife — as are 80 percent of the pocketknives sold in the U.S.

Besides being legal in New York, Congress last year specifically exempted them from the provisions of the Federal Switchblade Act, after the Customs Service proposed redefining these knives as switchblades and gravity knives.

Knife Rights is committed to representing honest, law abiding citizens of New York in opposing DA Vance’s overreaching and abuse of the law.

Yours,

• Read the article at the New York Times online. (FREE registration required)
• View a PDF (photos) of the article from the paper.

Pushing a Right to Keep and Bear Arms, The Sharp and Pointy Type

Benchmade Model 201-91 Activator Knife with a 3.63" Blade Length

KnifeRights.org

Gilbert, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- A Washington state representative has introduced a bill amending Washington law to outlaw concealed carry of knives with blades longer than 3 1/2 inches.

While Arizona, New Hampshire and other states are making progress in the personal choices law abiding citizens make regarding the type of knives they carry, Rep. Sherry Appleton (D – LD23) is looking to set her state’s knife laws back decades.

Rep. Appleton bill would mean that the average fisherman, fishing one of Washington’s many coastal areas or rivers whose jacket falls over their 6-inch filet knife would suddenly be committing a crime. Washington has many hunters and is a popular hunting destination for those who travel to hunt.

The average hunting knife is considerably longer than the arbitrary 3 1/2- inch limit, exposing hunters to committing an unintentional crime as well. But, the most egregious aspect of this proposed law will be to render illegal many simple pocket knives that law-abiding citizens carry everyday for work and recreation.

“Why anyone would go back to this 1950’s legislative mentality is beyond me,” said Doug Ritter, Chairman of Knife Rights.

“While many states are modernizing or eliminating restrictive laws coving the essential tools millions of Americans carry for everyday chores, we now have a legislator in Washington State who thinks it’s a good idea to go backwards.”

Read the proposed bill: http://bit.ly/fCACxE

Now is not the time to roll back the clock; now it the time to move forward and enhance our knife rights.

Knife Rights is already hard at work laying the groundwork to fight this ridiculous proposal, but we can’t do it without your help.

Please contribute to the Second Front Legislative Campaign so we stop this bill in its tracks: http://bit.ly/foA0QA

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Knife Rights has quickly grown to become America’s largest grassroots knife owners organization. Invest in a Sharper Future. Become a Knife Rights member and make a contribution to support the fight for your knife rights. Visit www.kniferights.org

Benchmade Knives

OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- Benchmade Knife Company is pleased to announce the new manual version of the 860 Bedlam Knife.

The popular Auto-Bedlam is now available in a manual version.

1. AXIS® Lock Mechanism
2. 154CM stainless steel blade (58-61HRC)
3. Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
4. Black G10 handle scales and tip-up reversible clip

Benchmade 860 Bedlam Knife

860SBK Bedlam

• BLADE LENGTH 3.95″ (10.03cm)
• BLADE THICKNESS 0.125″ (3.18mm)
• OPEN 9.71″ (24.66cm)
• CLOSED 5.76″ (14.64cm)
• WEIGHT 7.10oz (201.28g)
• HANDLE THICKNESS 0.60″ (15.18mm)
• Configurations/MSRP : 860 $220; 860S $220; 860BK $235; 860SBK $235

For more information, contact our Customer Service Team at 800.800.7427. For more information on the Benchmade portfolio of brands, visit www.benchmade.com

Iknifecollector.com

Iknifecollector.com --(Ammoland.com)- I want to wish you Happy Holidays.

Times aren’t the greatest for many folks right now with the challenges we are facing with our economy and all, but I hope you will find your holiday time very rewarding and memorable.

I hope too you can help those less fortunate during this holiday season. The unemployed and homeless need our help this year in a big way.

If you haven’t dropped by in a while, please do. New members are joining everyday- some you may know and others are new collectors looking for our guidance, and we’d love your 2 cents.

iKC continues to grow at a good steady pace and we’re bumping 2400 members. We’re getting to know collectors worldwide- collectors of the old and the new, in addition to having a blast playing knives

I do want to apologize though for our recent flurry of spammers. Our community watch program is on high alert and notifies me, if one slips by. Unfortunately several send messages and posted comments before I could get them banned recently, but please understand we are working diligently to keep our community free of these pests.

Thanks for your commitment and support for our iKnifeCollector.

Visit AmmoLand’s page  on Iknifecollector and add us as a friend!

Tactical Folding Knives

Modern Defensive Training Systems

Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Tactical folding knife (TFK) selection for personal protection requires as much thought as choosing a handgun for every day carry (EDC).

In my experience most people just go to a local sporting goods store and pick whatever knife looks cool. This is unfortunate because a TFK or small fixed blade (SFB) can be carried more readily in non-permissive environments than most CCW pistols.

Selection of a TFK for personal protection or on-duty carry should not be a random process and several elements should be taken into consideration.

The folder you choose for personal protection needs to possess a few basic attributes:

1) Strong Lock/Hold Open Mechanism- It is imperative that whatever folder you choose, that it stay open during interpersonal defensive use. You may be thrusting the blade into hard surfaces such as bone which could cause a weak lock to collapse. Various locking mechanisms are available to include traditional lock backs, liner locks, rolling locks, lock-pins, mono-lock and the axis lock. Most commercial grade “Tactical Folding Knives” feature one of these type locks and they are all suitable on a personal protection folder. One caution; carefully test out any lock-back knife if considering it for ElocksDC for personal defense. Depending upon where the lock mechanism is placed along the spine of the folder, one of your fingers could depress the lock causing it to close when gripping the knife tightly such as during a critical life or death situation under extreme stress.

2) Fit in Hand when Closed- Preferably with some impact surface available at the top and bottom. You may have to access the folder while under attack when accessing of the folder is possible but not deployment of the blade. The exposed portion of the folding knife (out the top and bottom of the hand when gripped) can provide an effective impact tool until the blade can be deployed.

3) Tip Up Carry- Look for a folder that allows tip UP carry when in the pocket. This carry method eliminates having to rotate the folder into the hand when drawing from your carry position. Tip down carry requires rotation of the knife in the hand prior to deploying the blade. Under the stresses of a close range confrontation this adds another fine motor skill to the accessing process. This is largely user preference. Dedicated, consistent practice will allow some to access the knife from tip down carry rapidly. Just be aware that possession does not equal proficiency.

4) Robust Opening Mechanism- Research the different opening mechanisms such as the stud, hole, disc, auto opening, wave, assisted opening etc… Some guys (who can own them) love the auto opening knives but remember that under stress you may hit that button and open that knife when you may not want it opened. Waved knives like everything have pros and cons and do require proper training in indexing and deploying the blade.

I recommend the stud mechanism or hole like on a Spyderco or Benchmade TFK. These mechanisms are simple to deploy and will not open without me. Assisted opening knives often compromise the grip on the knife in order to actuate the assist mechanism which could lead to major problems during standing grapple and in-fight weapon access.

5) One Hand Opening- The folder you choose must allow you to open it one handed. During a critical incident your primary or support hand may be tied up fending or striking your opponent. You need to be able to access and deploy your TFK with one hand (either hand) and under the pressure and stress of an attack.

6) Non-Slip Surface -The grip or handle scales should be a non-slip texture such as a checked or stippled surface made of G10, zytel osurfacer ABS plastic. Hands may become covered in sweat or blood making anything you grasp slippery and difficult to retain. No stainless steel or polished wood scales for a personal protection knife if you intend to possibly defend your life with it.

7) Blade Design- Different blade designs offer different advantages. For me, it is more “methodology” driven. If you have trained or follow a school of thought that teaches slashing as a primary defense then a curved or drop point blade may be for you. If you follow a more point driven methodology then a needle-point or tanto type blade design known for penetration is more applicable.

Blade Length- Laws can vary greatly depending upon what state, city or county you reside in depending upon who you speak with. For example, NYS law says nothing about blade length. However I have spoken to numerous Law Enforcement Officers and district attorneys from different counties that say four inches is the legal limit. It has also been stated to me that blade length is measured from where the sharpened blade starts or what is referred to as the choil or on a fixed blade where the ricasso ends; essentially the edge or sharpened surface of the blade. Another individual told me blade length is measured from where the “metal starts coming out of the handle” to include the choil and ricasso. What this means is that you could have a 4″ length sharpened edge according to knife manufacturer specifications (which is what manufacturers go by) but when you add the unsharpened choil and ricasso you have 4.25-4.50″ of blade. This may or may not make that knife illegal in your jurisdiction. Because of this obvious lack of clarity or uniformity I recommend folders that are spec’d out at 2.0-3.5 inches for every day carry.

9) Pocket Clip- Finally, when selecting a tactical folding knife careful attention should be paid to the method in which you intend to carry. The most common method found on TFK’s today is the pocket clip. With this clip the TFK can be clipped inside a pant pocket, waistband, shirt lapel or a myriad of other locations. Look for a strong metal clip which can be attached to either side of the knife for left or right hand carry. Some folding knives such as older Cold Steel models first came with plastic clips which were prone to breakage. Choose a knife with a clip that is dark in color, the idea is to remain low profile when carrying any personal protection tool. Some TFK’s come with a bright silver clip which draws attention and/or reflects light. A dark clip will blend in with clothing and not stand out.

Selecting a folding knife for personal protection is a highly individual process. Go to a good cutlery store and handle several knives prior to purchasing. Similar to handguns, a knife that fits my hand and is comfortable for me to carry may not suit your personal likes and needs. Now that you have some information on how to select a folding knife for personal protection a future article will address the next phase of preparation – Efficient carry locations for the personal protection folding knife.

Knife Blades

About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com

ProToolIndustries.net

Pottstown, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Master outdoorsman J. Wayne Fears has announced the debut of his new knife series in November 2010 that will be manufactured in collaboration with Pro Tool Industries of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

This new J. Wayne Fears Brand series will include a deer hunter’s knife, an outdoor cook’s knife and a survival knife and serve as a companion pieces to the deer hunting and management, outdoor cooking and survival reference guidebooks currently being published by Pro Tool.

The J. Wayne Fears Ultimate Deer Hunter’s Knife was designed for the deer hunter. A traditional style deer hunter’s knife, this new belt knife is ideal for field dressing and skinning deer, capping a trophy buck and performing general camp chores. It features a strong full tang design with an overall length of 8 ½-inches. It is made from select easy-to-sharpen 1095 high carbon steel. The drop-point blade is a convenient 4-inches long and 1/8–inch thick. The handsome 4 ½-inch handle is made from oil stained ash. The knife includes a high quality leather pouch-style sheath and comes with a leather lanyard on the handle.

J. Wayne Fears Ultimate Deer Hunter's Knife

Outdoor cooking, whether at hunting camp or in the backyard at home, calls for a multipurpose knife. Dicing, slicing, chopping, peeling, boning, and even spreading mayo are chores the outdoor cook’s knife must do easily.

The J. Wayne Fears Ultimate Outdoor Cook’s Knife can do that and more. It is a full tang knife with an overall length of 10 ½-inches. The 5 ¾-inch blade is made from easy-to-sharpen 1095 high carbon steel and is gently curved to make cooking chores go easily. The traditional man-size oil stained ash handle is 4 ¾-inches long. The knife comes with a high quality leather pouch-style sheath with a safety insert, and leather lanyard in the handle.

The J. Wayne Fears Ultimate Survival Knife is strong, easy to re-sharpen and up to the many tasks needed to sustain life in an emergency. This 9 ¾-inch, super strong full tang knife is made from powder-coated easy-to-sharpen 1095 high carbon steel, has a man-size 4 ¾-inch non-slip ergonomically designed G-10 plastic handle, and an all-purpose 5-inch clip blade. The handle and para-cord lanyard are orange in color to be easy to locate. It comes with a tough black nylon sheath, with safety insert and a Molle compatible back strap and an adjustable front pack strap. Whether the day calls for digging, shelter making, prying, fire building or cleaning game this knife can do it all.

According to series designer, J. Wayne Fears, “My new knife series was created to provide the outdoorsman and outdoor enthusiast with the ideal knife for deer hunting, outdoor cooking and survival. Each of these knives is designed to function as a highly effective, multipurpose tool that will completely serve the needs of its user.” Pro Tool Industries’ General Manager, Mark G. Scheifley, stated,

“Our family and plant are very pleased to be working with Wayne, and we will make this knife series to the same high quality standards as our iconic Woodman’s Pal®. The J. Wayne Fears Brand knives are made in Pennsylvania with all domestic raw materials—nothing imported—and backed by Pro Tool’s 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our customers deserve nothing less.”

To learn more about these knives and the J. Wayne Fears Brand of quality outdoor products go to http://www.protoolindustries.net.

Benchmade Knives

OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- Benchmade Knife Company is pleased to announce four new brand managers who will help drive growth for their portfolio of brands.

The four brand managers are: Jason Boyd – Benchmade; Adam Navarro – Harley-Davidson Knives; Tom Garlock – HK Knives; and Matt Elliott – Lone Wolf Knives.

Each brand manager will be responsible for the performance of their respective product lines, assessing market and competitor activity, establishing pricing and merchandising programs, and working with Benchmade’s engineering and operations teams in the introduction of new products.

They will also work closely with Benchmade’s sales managers in all markets – Commercial, Federal Government & Military Sales and Hardware/Industrial.

All four brand managers will report to Rob Morrison, Benchmade’s Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning.

“As we continue to expand our portfolio of brands and look for growth opportunities in a variety of markets, it’s critical to have dedicated brand professionals in place,” according to Greg Mooney, President of Benchmade.

The position of Brand Manager is new for Benchmade.

• Jason Boyd: Mr. Boyd has been Benchmade’s Product Line manager for the past two years. He began his career at Nike working in Retail, Sport Marketing and Product Development in both the Equipment and Apparel Divisions. He then moved to LaCrosse Footwear where he was a Product Line Manager for the Danner Work and Uniform Lines. He has done project work at both adidas and Norm Thompson Outfitters. Mr. Boyd received his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.
• Adam Navarro: Mr. Navarro has been the Sales Coordinator for Harley-Davidson Knives for the past two years, overseeing all sales and event activity for the line. Prior to joining Benchmade, Mr. Navarro was with Red Bull for seven years and Latus Motors Harley-Davidson.
• Tom Garlock: Mr. Garlock brings over twenty years of experience to Benchmade. He has spent several years in the sports industry where he worked for Nike, adidas and Mizuno focusing on the marketing and sales side of the business. Mr. Garlock graduated from Oregon State University.
• Matt Elliott: Mr. Elliott most recently was Marketing Coordinator for Wilsonville, Oregon-based Houdini Automotive Escape Tools. He has also worked for Sportsman’s Warehouse and spent two years in Bristol Bay, Alaska as a sports fishing guide on the Togiak river. Mr. Elliott graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelors of Science in International Marketing and Advertising Management.

Wilson Combat Star Benza Knife

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Introducing the Latest Addition to the “Star-Benza Titanium Framelock”

Impeccably constructed of aerospace titanium and S-30V stainless steel, the Star-Benza is an ideal every day carry folder loaded with unparalleled
Chris Reeve precision and powerful, pocketknife cutting performance.

The Wilson signature machined Starburst grip pattern adds the perfect amount of handle traction for hard-use and visually identifies your knife as a Wilson limited edition. An exclusive lanyard with an engraved titanium bead adds a practical, finishing touch. Limited quantities are available of this truly exceptional tactical folder.

The Star-Benza lives up to the Wilson Combat legacy of Supergrade quality and is a fine companion to your Wilson Combat firearm or knife.

Specifications:

• Steel: CPM S30V Stainless Steel
• Hardness: RC 58-59
• Blade Length: 2.94”
• Blade Thickness: .125”
• Handle: 6AL4V Titanium Billet
• Handle Length: 3.94”
• Overall Length: 6.875”
• Weight: 3 oz

For a smaller alternative to our Star-Tac folder, we have once again teamed up with Chris Reeve Knives to make a special Starburst pattern small Sebenza framelock available exclusively for our customers.

Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) Folts Minimalist

Modern Defensive Training Systems

Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Considering how many companies will not ship folding knives anymore to NYS due to the New York City confiscation of folding knives from several retail stores and heavy fines levied against retailers I am more supportive than ever about carrying a small fixed blade knife (SFB).

There are several excellent small fixed blade knives available on the market with blade profiles less than 3 inches.

Most of these small knives have historically been considered “neck knives” or even back up knives however over the last 5 years these type of knives have seen a reintroduction as primary carry tools for every day utility and personal protection.

Based on training and extensive pressure testing, small fixed blade knives set up for centerline (close to the belt buckle) carry are consistently faster and easier to access and deploy than any folding knife that I have come across. The main reason is the simple the fact that with any folding knife the fine motor skills of indexing some type of opening mechanism and then deploying said mechanism takes time and focus.

Neither of these factors is usually available to us during a life threatening attack or incident.

Detractors of small fixed blade knife carry argue that such knives scream “intent” and may save you during a critical life or death incident yet harm you greatly during the legal aftermath. This may very well be the case, however it is my humble opinion that a sub 3 inch fixed blade knife is less ominous looking than a 4 inch “tactical folder”. If you can justify using a folding knife to protect yourself you probably have as good a chance justifying using a small fixed blade. This is of course, just my opinion and is not legal advice.

When it comes to the legal carry of any personal protection tool, the obligation falls on you to follow these guidelines:

1. Check all local and state laws to verify that carry of a small fixed blade is in fact legal in your jurisdiction.
2. Make sure you can articulate and justify carry of such tool. Carrying a handgun “Because it’s my right!” won’t and doesn’t fly anymore so if you can justify carry of your handgun you can probably justify and articulate reasons for carrying a folding or even a small fixed blade knife.

For the last few weeks I have been testing out a new small fixed blade for every day carry (EDC). The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) Folts Minimalist. Originally designed for CRKT as a neck knife I modified the carry method with a small blade-tech tek-lok for belt carry (1.5 inch belt). The total price for both knife and tek-lok is a little over $30, very affordable. The wharncliffe blade design is 2 inches in length, hilt length of ~2.5 inches with the added paracord providing extra purchase when accessing/drawing.

This small fixed blade is enough to provide a distinct advantage as a last ditch personal protection tool yet mimimalist enough to not draw attention, a decent combination of attriubutes.

• CRKT Folts Minimalist
• Blade-Tech Mini Tec-Lok

About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com