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First Look: Kershaw Outlier

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The Newest Tactical Folder From Kershaw Looks Phenomenal And Is A Ton Of Fun To Use.

Yet again, Kershaw has produced an excellent piece with its new Outlier folding knife. Featuring a Blackwash hawkbill blade, the Outlier is excellent for tactical use. The knife is made from 8Cr13MoV steel, and the handle is made from glass nylon.

Kershaw Outlier in the closed position.

The large steel ring at the end of the karambit-designed handle allows you to use the knife in a forward or reverse grip. Great for slicing and cutting, the Outlier is a great utilitarian knife as well, especially when it comes to doing things like cutting rope or cardboard. 

The Outlier has an assisted opening and a reversible pocket clip so you can easily take it with you on the go. At an MSRP of $57.59, Kershaw has hit another home run.

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mike Ableson.

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First Look: Kershaw Parley

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Kershaw’s New Parley Is A Unique EDC Knife That Is Fun To Use And Built To Last. The Cleaver Blade Makes It Stand Out From The Crowd.

Kershaw has once again made a fantastic folding knife that is beautiful, functional, and exciting. The new Parley features Kershaw’s non-locking, slipjoint design and a cleaver-style blade made of 7Cr17MoV stainless with a satin polish. It opens with a nail nick and features a lanyard hole for excellent portability.

Kershaw Parley in the closed position

While the polished black Micarta handle is smooth to hold and feels good in the hand, the star of the show is the blade. The 3.1-inch cleaver is inspired by the hulking kitchen meat cleaver. It can handle kitchen tasks but is far more nimble than its bigger brothers.

As a folder, the cleaver blade works great handling small tasks outside and anything in and around the house. The plain edge cuts true and gracefully and is easy to sharpen and maintain. With an MSRP of just $39.99, it’s a bargain that should absolutely be snatched up.

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mike Ableson.

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First Look At The OKC RAT-3 Gobar & RAT-3 Utility

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Once Again The Ontario Knife Company Has Produced Two Stellar Knives In Its RAT Series. The RAT-3 Gobar and RAT-3 Utility Are Both Strong, Compact Blades.

The new RAT-3 Gobar from the Ontario Knife Company is a sturdy knife that is worthy of carrying the RAT name. A chisel-style knife, the Gobar has a 3.5-inch straight cutting surface and a flat chisel head.  

Made of high-carbon steel and with a flat grind, the blade has a black phosphate coating and a handle made of Micarta. It’s a lightweight, nimble knife and comes with a shetah so you won’t have to worry about chipping or damaging it because it doesn’t fold like many other knives.

OKC RAT-3 Utility

The RAT-3 Utility is for more detailed work and is just as beautifully constructed. It’s made of the same materials as the Gobar but features a slightly curved belly to go with the flat chisel head. It also has a larger finger choil than the Gobar to aid in detailed knifework. 

At 3.4 inches in length, the blade is slightly shorter than the Gobar, but the overall length is slightly longer (7.9 vs 7.81 inches in total length). This is a high-quality knife that stand up to daily use outdoors or in the shop.

Both knives come with a nylon MOLLE compatible sheath, which is perfect to attach to your pack and keep the blade safe and secure. Both knives have an MSRP of $91.95.

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First Look At The SOG Recondo FX Knife

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The SOG Recondo FX Is A Top-Tier Knife For The Hunter Or The Outdoorsman. A Nimble Fixed Blade, It Can Withstand The Wear Of Regular Use With Ease.

Sometimes you need a knife with a little more heft and a little more punch than a standard pocket knife. When you’re out on the hunt it’s imperative to have tools that can hold up to tasks big or small, easy or debilitating.

The new SOG Recondo FX is the knife you’re looking for. A full-tang, fixed blade made of 440C steel and cryogenically treated to a black nitride finish, the Recondo FX is the type of knife you’ll be able to trust in a pinch.

You can choose between a straight edge or a partially serrated blade when buying the knife. Both versions have a clip point and are 4.6 inches long. Additionally, you can choose between a black handle or a dark earth handle. Each is made with an overmolded grip and rubberized texture. This is designed so you can maintain a strong hold of the knife even if your hands get wet or slippery. 

SOG Recondo FX in its sheath

Regardless of the style you choose, your knife will also come with a UMS-compatible sheath that won’t need any tools to set thanks to its adjustable tension system. The sheath is made of Kydex and can be mounted in a variety of positions.

This knife won’t be your normal EDC. What it will be is a tool worthy of being added to your set when you go hunting or into the outdoors. Strong, light, and easy to maneuver, SOG has, once again, made a top-quality knife.

MSRP: $129.95

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mike Ableson.

First Look At The New Hogue K320 AXG Knives

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Hogue Has Paired With Sig Sauer To Create A New Line Of Folding Knives, And They Are Beautiful.

Hogue, in conjunction with Sig Sauer, has released a new line of knives known as the K320 AXG. Inspired by the P320 line of the pistols, the K320 AXG series come in many varieties that you can tailor to your specific tastes. The knives get their name from the Alloy XSeries Grip (AXG) on the P320s.

While Hogue does make the knives, they feature the Sig Sauer name and branding.

Let’s start with the blade. You can choose between a tanto or a drop point, and each style comes in at 3.5 inches in length. More importantly, each blade is made of CPM 30V steel so you know it’s designed to hold up to regular use.

SIG K320 AXG Pro
SIG K320 AXG Pro

You can also pick between a variety of blade finishes and handle styles. There are three styles of K320 AXG: Pro, Classic, and Scorpion. The Pro and Classic models have a black Cerakote finish to the blades and feature a plain edge. The Scorpion has a flat earth-tone Cerakote finish and is partially serrated.

The handle is an aluminum, and the inserts vary depending on the model. The Pro features G10 laminate while the Scorpion has a G-Mascus Green laminate. The Classic has a Heritage Walnut insert instead.

MSRP is between $219.95 and $229.95

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mike Ableson.

First Look: True Knives Swift Edge

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TRUE Knives Swift Edge Is A Flexible Folder That Allows You To Change Blades To Meet Your Needs.

What’s better than a good folding knife? How about a good folding knife with three blade options. The newest folder from TRUE Knives can do just that and a whole lot more. The Swift Edge can handle numerous cutting situations thanks to coming with a tanto blade, two drop points, and a sawing blade that can all be changed in seconds.

Utilizing a two-step release system for safety and simplicity, you can change blades quickly. The tanto and drop points come in a black oxide finish and are made of 5Cr13 steel. The saw blade is made from 65Mn steel and is coated in titanium nitride to aide in wear resistance.

The Swift Edge features a two-step release system that you can use to change between the knife's three styles of blade.
The Swift Edge features a two-step release system that you can use to change between the knife’s three styles of blades.

All of the blades are 3.5 inches in length, and the knife is 8.5 inches when fully open. Coming in at roughly 6.5 ounces, the Swift Edge is heavier than many other folders, but the added mass helps while cutting especially with the saw.

The handle is made from durable reinforced G10 laminate which can hold up to heavy use with ease. The knife also comes with a pocket clip that you can put on either side of the knife.

With an MSRP of $49.99, the Swift Edge comes with all four blades as well as a carrying case for the knife.

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mike Ableson.

First Look: GiantMouse ACE Corta Knife

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GiantMouse Releases New Set Of Sleek, Robust Folding Knives–the ACE Corta line–Made From Austrian Steel.

Stylish. Tough. Strong.

Those are just a few words to describe the newest folding knives released by GiantMouse. The ACE Corta Knife comes in three different styles and is as good as it gets when it comes to an EDC folder.

The showpiece is the blade, made of Böhler M390 stainless steel from Austria. Known as one of the ultra-premium stainless steel, martensitic steel is renowned for its and ease of sharpening. Essentially, it’ll take and keep an edge.

At 3.1 inches in length with a flat saber grind, the ACE Corta is a flipper inspired by GiantMouse’s limited-run GM6 knife.

The Natural Canvas version of the ACE Corta
The Natural Canvas version of the ACE Corta

The ACE Corta comes in three styles: a green-canvas-colored Micarta handle and a stonewashed finish on the blade, a natural-canvas-color Micarta handle with a satin finished blade and a black PVD finish blade itself with a black G10 laminate handle.

All three knives have an overall length of 7.3 inches, a handle length of 4.18 inches, and come in between 3.8-4 ounces in weight.

The knives open quickly and smoothly thanks to the ball-bearing pivot. They all have a wire clip so it can slide easily onto a belt, purse, or pocket. And each version of the knife has an MSRP of $195.

Given the engineering that has gone into the ACE Contra, the price should prove a value to most.

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mike Ableson.

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