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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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First Look: Buck 842 Sprint Ops Pro

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First Look: Buck 842 Sprint Ops Pro

Buck’s Newest Knife Is A Beautiful Limited-Edition Folder Of The Highest Quality.

Part of its 2022 Legacy Collection, Buck’s newest knife is beautiful and only available until the end of the year. The 842 Sprint Ops Pro can be your EDC just as well as it can be your bush knife.

The Cerakote S45VN drop point blade has a black finish and easily flips open thanks to its ball-bearing design. It’s been strengthened with a Paul Bos heat treat that tempers and hardens the blade through two heats that sandwich a freezing process. This blade is going to last you a long time.

The handle is made from green canvas Micarta and comes with a removable pocket clip. The fasteners and liners have a titanium nitride coating for added wear resistance.

This is everything you would expect from Buck. Every stone has been turned over, and there is no hole in this knife’s construction. Considering it’s only for sale for the next six months, it’s worth the MSRP of $304.99.

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

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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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