CRKT Snap-On® RAVE® XL
From CRKT:
As rugged as the mechanics who use it, this overbuilt pocket knife features a modified drop point blade that’s built from stainless steel. It’s tough enough to cut hose but still precise enough to strip wiring. Meanwhile a black corrosion resistant coating keeps the blade intact no matter what you put it through in the shop.
- Blade Steel: 1.4116
- Blade hardness: 55-57 HRC
- Blade Thickness: 0.120” (3.0 mm)
- Blade Finish: EDP
- Blade Length: 2.75” (69.85 mm)
- Closed: 4.125” (104.76 mm)
- Open: 6.875” (174.63 mm)
- Weight: 6.2 oz. (175 g)
- Handle: Glass-Reinforced Polypropylene with TPR Insert
- Style: Folding Knife w/Locking Liner
- Designer: Ken Onion
- Available in three colors (red, black, red/black)
CRKT HVAS
Editor’s note: CRKT tell us that the H is silent in “HVAS.” It’s pronounced like “vase” with a long “a.”
From CRKT:
For a minimalist with an appetite for big adventure. Jesper Voxnaes’ Scandinavian backyard is filled with fjords, punctuated by mountains, and sliced by surging rivers. So when he sets out to design an outdoor knife, it’s crafted to perform. Everywhere.
- Blade Length: 3.339″ (84.81 mm)
- Blade Edge: Plain Edge
- Blade Steel: 1.4116 SS
- Blade Finish: Satin Finish
- Blade Thickness: 0.126″ (3.2 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.525″ (114.94 mm)
- Open Length: 7.875″ (200.03 mm)
- Weight: 3.7 oz
- Handle: Glass Filled Nylon
- Style: Folding Knife w/Locking Liner
- Field Strip Technology
- Designer: Jesper Voxnaes
Benchmade 407 Vallation
From Benchmade:
A duty knife that can be carried every day, this tactical AXIS® Assist takes its styling cues from our legacy line of automatic knives.
- Designer: Benchmade
- Mechanism: AXIS® Assist
- Action: Assisted-opening
- Blade Steel: CPM-S30V (58-60HRC)
- Blade Length: 3.70″ (9.40cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.124″ (3.15mm)
- Open Length: 8.76″ (22.25cm)
- Closed Length: 5.09″ (12.93cm)
- Handle Thickness: 0.70″ (17.70mm)
- Weight: 6.38oz. (180.87g)
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Blade Finish/Color: Satin
- Blade Style/Shape: Drop-point
- Clip Type: Deep-Carry
- Clip Position: Reversible Tip-Up
- Glass Breaker: Yes
- Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- MOLLE Compatible: Yes
- Sheath Type: No Sheath
Benchmade Bugout®
From Benchmade:
Subtle, yet capable, the latest version of the Bugout® was developed to be easily carried anywhere without drawing attention to itself.
- Designer: Benchmade
- Mechanism: AXIS®
- Action: Manual-opening
- Blade Steel: CPMS30V (58-60 HRC)
- Blade Length: 3.24″ (8.23cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.090″ (2.29mm)
- Open Length: 7.46″ (18.95cm)
- Closed Length: 4.22″ (10.72cm)
- Handle Thickness: 0.42″ (10.54mm)
- Weight: 1.85oz. (52.45g)
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Blade Finish/Color: Gray Coated
- Blade Style/Shape: Drop-point
- Clip Type: Mini Deep-Carry
- Clip Position: Reversible
- Handle Material: Grivory
- Lanyard Hole: Yes
- MOLLE Compatible: No
L.T. Wright (No Name) Knife
Part of the Vault series. From L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives:
It is still made with 100% American steel and handcrafted here in Ohio.
- Overall Length: 8″
- Sharpened Edge: 3 3/4″
- Steel: A2 Steel
- Grind: Saber
- Handle: Polished red G10 with coyote G10 Liners
- Other Features: Sharpened spine, Brown leather dangler sheath with matching red thread and a fire steel loop
Off Grid Tools Survival Axe
From Off Grid Tools:
With 31 features, the tool will fully equip you for any situation you might come across.
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
- Weight: 1.7 pounds Steel: 420 stainless steel full tang Hatchet blade
- Hammer head, nail claw and pry bar
- Replaceable 6 inch thin kerf reciprocal saw blade
- Hex sockets 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 10mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm
- Hardened steel glass breaker
- Seat belt cutter
- Gas valve wrench and bottle opener
- Rubberized coated glass filled nylon handle
Editor’s note: In addition to a good blade, one of the best survival tools you can carry is a .22 pistol. Check out our sister site GunDigest.com for the Top list of best .22 pistol options.
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