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First Look: Boker Texas Tooth Pick

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First Look: Boker Texas Tooth Pick

The Texas Tooth Pick Was Common In 19th-Century Texas. Today, Boker Has Taken This Historic Blade And Given It A Modern Revival.

The Texas Tooth Pick was used by people of all types in Texas during the 19th century. Everyone from farmers and fishermen to lawmen and outlaws, the Texas Tooth Pick was a common knife due to its versatility. And now, the team at Boker USA is reviving this Lone Star classic and giving it a modern look at a flipper. 

The VG-10 blade stays in place thanks to a linerlock and, as its name suggests, is narrow like a toothpick. The stonewash finish gives it a clean look, and the curved, textured G10 handle scales provide excellent grip.

Thanks to its narrow design, the piece is incredibly light. At just 1.52 ounces, there are many competing models out there where the blade itself weighs more. Thanks to the quality of its construction, this new Texas Tooth Pick is just as dynamic as the original but far more durable.

MSRP: $127.95

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

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First Look: Kershaw Iredale

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First Look: Kershaw Iredale

The New Iredale Is A Quality Multi-Blade Slipjoint That Stands Out As A Classic-Style Knife With A Minimalist, Modern Look.

The eternal debate of “classic vs modern” has been had across society for centuries. In the world of knives, that can come down to mechanical choices as well as design. Kershaw took the best of both worlds with its new Iredale.

Named for the Peter Iredale, a sailing ship that ran aground on the Oregon coast in 1906, the Iredale is a sleek knife for the 21st-century explorer. The model has three blades (a clip point, Wharncliffe, and Spey blade) all contained in a handle with black, polished micarta scales.

The non-locking slipjoint design allows for flexibility in the position of the knives so even with three blades, there are endless ways to position them to get the most from them. The blades are all made from 7Cr17MoV stainless and satin polished for a clean, traditional look. All three blades open with a nail nick for quick deployment. 

The shipwreck of the Peter Iredale can still be seen in the sands of Fort Stevens State Park so you can take your new Iredale and explore around its namesake on a warm summer’s night.

MSRP: $47.99

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

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First Look: Cold Steel Razor-Tek Four-Inch

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First Look: Cold Steel Razor-Tek Four-Inch

Cold Steel’s Newest Fixed-Blade EDC Is A Multi-Purpose Tool That Is Perfect If You’re Looking For A Knife That Works Just As Well In The Kitchen As It Does In The Forest.

Sometimes you want an EDC that’s a bit beefier than a folder or a multi-tool. The Cold Steel Razor-Tek is a high-quality piece that can slice through branches like it can a cucumber. 

This four-inch variety, one of three models to carry the Razor-Tek name, is made from 4116 steel and has an included sheath that can be carried on your neck or belt or lashed to your pack. The textured GFN scales on the handle allow for a confident grip and will stay secure in your hand.

Unlike the larger Razor-Tek models (one has a five-inch blade and the other a 6.5-inch blade), the four-inch is not a recurve and instead features a plain-edged clip point blade.

Overall, the entire knife is just eight inches which makes it great for cutting in close quarters and nimble enough to work precisely when fine slices are needed. And best of all, it comes at an affordable price that will keep your wallet happy. 

MSRP: $59.99

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

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First Look: CRKT Oxcart

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First Look: CRKT Oxcart

The CRKT Oxcart Is A Strong Folder That Can Be Your EDC and Do A Whole Lot More Too.

Designed by a Texan, Robert Carter, the new CRKT Oxcart is Lone Star tough. The assisted-opening folder is designed to be ambidextrous with a reversible pocket clip and can handle pretty much anything you throw at it. 

The frame lock uses a thick lock bar to secure the blade in place once flipped open so you won’t have to worry about it coming back at you and nicking your fingers.

This is in no small part to the construction. The 3.05-inch blade is crafted from Japanese AUS-8 high-carbon stainless steel which is not only a strong metal, but it’s also exceptional at resisting rust too. The satin finish gives the OXcart a clean look too. The blade isn’t the only steel on this piece either. The handle is also made from stainless.

The strength of the Oxcart is remarkable considering that it weighs just under five ounces. When closed, the knife is just over four inches in length so it can easily tuck away on your belt line or into your pack.
MSRP: $75

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

First Look: CRKT Compano Sheepsfoot

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First Look: CRKT Compano Sheepsfoot

The CRKT Compano Sheepsfoot Is The Next Evolution Of The Compano Line And Follows In The Original’s Footsteps While Also Standing On Its Own.

Designed by Mike Bond, the Compano Sheepsfoot builds off of the original CRKT Compano with a new style of blade and flashier design. The original knife featured a slipjoint with a carabiner to connect to your keychain or belt loop, and that’s carried over to the newer model. The Sheepsfoot blade on the newer version is excellent for precise cutting when needed.

Yes, it’s small at only 1.44 inches in length, but when you’re looking for a good keychain knife the name of the game is ease of use and being good in tight spaces. The Compano Sheepsfoot checks both of those boxes.

The blade is made from satin-finished high-carbon stainless steel, and the handle & carabiner clip is also made from stainless. The stonewashed black finished with blue titanium nitride accents make this model visually pop when you first see it. 

The slipjoint ring doubles as a great place to rest your index finger to get leverage when manipulating the blade or opening & closing it. Overall, this is a fun piece that will look great on your keychain or belt loop.

MSRP: $44.

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

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First Look: Gerber Dual-Force

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First Look: Gerber Dual-Force

Gerber Has Reinvented The Multi-Tool With The Dual-Force. Incredibly Strong And Versatile, The Dual-Force Is As Rugged As It Gets

The multi-tool is beloved by many for its flexibility and ability to be useful in many situations. Gerber Gear has ripped up the book on the multi-tool and reinvented the genre with the 12-tool Dual-Force. 

It is a monster. The Dual-Force is similar to other multi-tools in terms of the implements within it, but the strength level has been ratcheted up. The screwdriver and saw are beefier than in a Swiss Army knife. The driver is 3.25 inches and features Center-Drive tech so it feels and operates like a standard driver.

The Dual-Force has a dozen different tools.

The tool also includes a 3.25-inch plain-edge blade, which rivals that of many standard pocketknives. 

But the star of the show is the pliers. There are so needle-nose pliers here. The Dual-Force features a robust set of jaws with a twin-position dual-lock design and large teeth for more control. The jaws dwarf the pliers offered on most other multi-tools. 

The Dual-Force brings the quality you expect from Gerber Gear and an innovative design that makes it stand apart from all the other choices on the market today. MSRP: $110.

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

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First Look: Trapper Red Bone

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First Look: Trapper Red Bone

Boker Has Made A Beautiful Two-Blade Slip Joint That Is Both A Great EDC And Excellent As A Knife For The Outdoors.

New from Boker is the Trapper Red Bone slipjoint. Made of C75 carbon steel, the Trapper Red Bone looks good, feels good, and is an incredibly versatile knife. Both blades are 3.31 inches and length, and the whole piece weighs just 3.39 ounces. With a handle made of redbone with nickel silver bolsters, the knife looks the part.

Featuring a spey blade and a clip point. The Trapper Red Bone is a great EDC and can handle the day-to-day tasks around your home or office. It’s also a quality outdoors knife to handle fine detail work in your shop, whittling, or while camping or hiking. At just 4.25 inches while closed, it will easily fit into your pocket or into your outdoor pack.

The Trapper Red Bone comes with an MSRP of $99.95 and is worth it for someone looking for a high-quality, multi-faceted blade.

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

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