New Limited Edition Swiss Army Knife Comes As A Result Of A Collaboration Between Off-White And Victorinox.
The Italian-based premium lifestyle brand Off-White has collaborated with venerable Swiss knifemaker Victorinox to make a Swiss Army knife for the brand’s Equipment project done with Korean brand Post Archive Faction.
The knife is gorgeous thanks to the white Corian scales with black silhouettes of the tools included in the knife. The Corian material is a composite of acrylic and a mix of natural materials, the majority of which are derived from bauxite. The piece is modeled after the story of Adam and Eve, and the silhouettes of the tools can be positioned to look like the collaboration’s design motif which is a fig leaf.
The knife itself is a gem, and only 3,000 are being made. There are both small and large blades, two sizes of screwdriver, and a bottle opener among many other tools you’d expect to see on a SAK of this size.
The whole construction is just 2.9 ounces in weight, and it is packed with features big and small. However, get ready to pay big for this knife due to its small production run.
Off-White ℅ Victorinox Knife Specs
Length: 3.7 inches
Height: .7 inches
Width: 1.6 inches
Weight: 2.9 ounces
Tools: Reamer, punch, and sewing awl, corkscrew, bottle opener, wood saw, large blade, 6mm screwdriver, can opener, wire stripper, 3mm screwdriver, small blade, key ring
The Leatherman Raptor Rescue Is A Fun New Take On The Multi-Tool. It Has All The Quality You Expect From Leatherman.
Not every multi-tool needs to look like a Swiss Army knife or be based around a set of pliers. The new Raptor Rescue from Leatherman is an exciting new take on the multi-tool.
The whole thing folds up and fits into an included holster. When open, it takes the shape of of a set of shears made from 420HC stainless. On one of the blades is a five centimeter ruler.
The rest of the six tools of the Raptor Rescue aren’t necessarily what you might expect. Instead of a screwdriver and knife blade there is a strap cutter and ring cutter. There’s also an oxygen tank wrench and a carbide glass breaker.
This tool was designed with input from EMTs and fire fighters and other rescue workers. The tool is meant to be used in high-intensity rescue situations rather than being an EDC type of piece. And in that vein, it is more than up to the task. Leatherman made a video you can see below that shows off everything the Raptor Rescue can do.
The Stake Out Is Yet Another Fun And Exciting Multi-Tool From Gerber. Designed For Camping, The Stake Out Checks All The Boxes
When you’re out camping there is no worse feeling than reaching into your pack and realizing you forgot to bring the one tool you really needed. The new Stake Out form Gerber will have you covered from pitching the tent to the time you pack up and head home.
There are 11 tools packed into a 4.5-ounce, compact 3.32-inch little tool that will shave countless pounds off your pack. There are four types of cutting tools to go along with six all-rounder tools that can be used multiple ways.
The most notable cutting tool is the 2.2-inch Scandi grind blade. Secured via a framelock, this blade is what you want while out camping: a small blade that can handle quick, precise cuts. The blade is unique when it comes to the Stake Out in that all the other tools are secured via a linerlock.
Along with the blade, there’s a wood saw, an awl, and a pair of scissors to round out the roster of cutters.
Where the Stake Out gets really funky is in its other tools and their placement. There is a ruler right on the frame of the knife. The tweezers are easy to find thanks to an orange handle. You have a ferro rod striker, a bottle opener, and a file all within the confines of the Stake Out. And the most exciting element: the tent stake puller.
Pulling stakes out can be a drag. The tent stake puller gives you that extra leverage to make packing up and heading home a breeze.
Overall, this is a lovely multi-tool. It easily clicks onto your pack thanks to a carabiner, and the assortment of tools helps it stand out in a crowded field. Some type of plier would have made this a 10/10, but even without them this is still a quality bit of utilitarian cut at a great price.
Tactical Pens Allow You To Have A Self-Defense Multi-Tool On You Even In Places Where A Knife Isn’t Allowed. These Are Five Pens That Will Keep You On Top Of Your Work And Can Keep You Safe.
The tactical pen is the perfect protection tool to have when you’re going somewhere where knives simply aren’t allowed. A tactical pen is great to take to the airport, to the big game, or to have in your pocket every day simply: it is a pen, after all.
Beyond just writing, tactical pens usually come with a glass-breaking tip, but many have additional features that make them far more than just a rugged pen.
Why Should I Buy A Tactical Pen?
For starters, they are high-quality pens that can write in adverse conditions. Beyond that, they are excellent safety tools that can go with you anywhere. Sure, you could look at a tactical pen and think “this is really excessive for a pen,” but that would miss the point of why they are so useful.
A tactical pen is an excellent way to keep yourself prepared for whatever life can throw at you. Sure, you may never need to use the pen for much more than signing checks, but it is a lot better to have the tools at hand and not need them than to need them and not have them.
5 Tactical Pens That Will Make Your Life Easier
These five pens feature a bevy of different tools and features that make them all incredibly useful as an EDC. No, none of them have built-in blades, but they do all have something that will make life much easier, and you safer when needed.
Atomic Bear SWAT Pen
Don’t let the low price of this pen fool you: it is the real deal. The SWAT pen is a beast. Made from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, the SWAT pen is light and can take a beating. The tungsten carbide tip at the end is perfect for shattering glass when necessary and can provide an added bit of malice if you need to protect yourself.
The writing implement is smooth and easy. The inkwell takes Parker G2 ink, which is easy to find and easy to replace. All in all, this is a high-quality tactical pen at a bargain of a price.
MSRP: $15.99
Boker Plus Quest Commando Pen
Boker makes great knives and that craftsmanship carries over to their tactical pens. The Quest Commando was designed by Kevin Passon & David Cyr, and the duo left no stone unturned. The six-inch, black aluminum pen can be used like a kubaton in self-defense situations. The writing implement uses Lamy M-22 ink and is smooth as butter.
This is a durable, quality pen that you can travel the world with and feel confident when it’s in your hands.
MSRP: $44.96
Smith & Wesson Stylus Tactical Pen
It’s not a firearm but it’s made with the same care as Smith & Wesson’s famous guns. The Stylus Tactical Pen is a self-defense tool for the modern age. Yes, it is a good pen and uses Schmidt P900M parker ink cartridges, but this pen shines by what it does away from the page.
Most notable is the stylus tip atop the screw cap. This rubberized tip allows you to use the pen on all touchscreens, which is easier on your hands, especially on a phone screen, and allows you to still use your tech even in wet or cold conditions.
The window breaker at the opposite end of the pen tip works as advertised and is ridiculously strong.
MSRP: $39.99
Nitecore NTP10 Titanium Tactical Pen
The priciest pen on our list is from Nitecore. It’s the only knife on our list made from titanium instead of aluminum. Milled to a thickness of 1.8 mm, the NTP10 is almost unbreakable, and the tungsten steel tip at the end does what you expect. It is insanely light at just .64 of an ounce and takes German Schneider gel ink.
The main thing to think about with this pen is the price. Yes, the titanium is robust in a way that aluminum isn’t, but is it worth it? That’s for you to decide.
MSRP: $119.95
Schrade SCPEN4BK
Is it the most expensive? No. Is it the beefiest tactical pen? No. But boy, did Schrade pack a boatload of features into this pen at an incredibly fair price.
Of course, there’s a tungsten steel glassbreaker at one end, and the pen uses Black Starminen Fine Point D1 Pen Cartridges. But beyond that, the pen elevates to a proper survival tool. When removed from the body, the pen cap doubles as an ear-piercing survival whistle. It’ll get the attention of anyone in the vicinity and even a bit further than that.
Also embedded in the pen is a ferro rod that can be accessed by unscrewing the back half of the pen. There is a striker plate underneath the tungsten steel breaker and is reverse threaded into the pen body so you can’t accidentally unscrew it and lose it, as it is very small.
So many features in such a small space, and at a great price too. Schrade hit a home run with the SCPEN4BK.
The New Titanium Devour From Gerber Gear Is Far More Than Just An Eating Utensil. This Multi-Tool Really Is Unlike Any Other On The Market.
Not every multi-tool needs to feature a knife or have a set of pliers built into it. The new Devour, made from Titanium, from Gerber Gear flips the idea of a multi-tool on its head.
At first glance, it looks like nothing more than a rugged eating utensil, great for eating by the campfire. And it is that, but it is so much more. This multi-tool has nine functions and weighs just an ounce. The star of the show is the tool that mounts to the back of the fork.
The tool that snaps onto the back of the eating utensil
This tool features a package opener, a can opener, a pry bar, both a phillips and a flathead screwdriver, and a flat cut/scrape edge. When connected to the back of spork it keeps it propped up and off the table, which is great for keeping your utensil clean and free from dirt and debris when eating outside.
Since everything is made from corrosion-resistant T4A titanium, the tool won’t rust and will remain strong under pretty much any circumstance. The Devour can save you so much time packing, and space in your pack, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get it sooner.
And the cherry on top of it all: it’s an inexpensive piece of kit that will more than pay for itself quickly.
