R. Lee Ermey, aka The Gunny, takes a fishing trip to his favorite fishin’ hole with his favorite SOG gear. But things don’t go quite as expected…
Benchmade Presents “Shepherds Of Helmand”
Benchmade is proud to announce the release of “Shepherds of Helmand,” a documentary about 17 Oregon National Guard soldiers deployed to Afghanistan to train a battalion of the Afghan National Army in 2008.
The film depicts their mission to conduct counter narcotics patrols in the deadly Helmand Province, a region notorious not only for its opium production but as a Taliban stronghold. “Shepherds of Helmand” is the true story of one of the most decorated units in Oregon National Guard history.
“I am very passionate about preserving our veteran’s legacies and supporting programs that help support our wounded veterans,” says Gary Mortensen, Director of Shepherds of Helmand. “This film couldn’t have been possible without the support of Benchmade.”
Filmmaker Gary Mortensen worked on the project for over two years and utilized photos and video clips provided by the soldiers.
Shepherds of Helmand is narrated by Don Trump Jr. and features music by Zac Brown Band. Both were thrilled to be involved and support this powerful documentary about the soldiers who served in Afghanistan.
“We’re extremely proud to support the making of this film,” says Rob Morrison, Benchmade’s Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning. “These stories help us understand what the soldiers go through on a daily basis when at war, bringing us closer to their personal sacrifices.”
Bob Loveless’ Secret Helper, a History of Tapered Tangs, Much More in New April BLADE
An exclusive story by Pat Covert on John Wilson, Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame© member Bob Loveless’ “secret helper,” Joe Kertzman’s study of knives with tapered tangs, the best knives of USN’s G2 knife show and more highlight the April BLADE, on most newsstands NOW!
There are also stories on vintage military knives; textured knife handles; how to logo etch your blades; a profile of 5.11 Tactical; the Knives of CBS-TV’s NCIS; a test of the Gerber Metolius; the latest in corrosion-resistant blade materials; the hero swords of Hollywood’s Golden Age; and more.
In addition, there is editorial mention of such knifemakers and knife companies as: an unknown Gerber/Loveless Mark II; the knives carried by knife enthusiasts Carter Kerns, Pam Gallagher and Bill Van Clief; a vintage Robeson M3, Taylor Huff knuckle knife, SOG Recon, Vietnam-era Solingen Randall, Frank Richtig fighter and John Ek Model 2; Jim Hammond; Mike Quesenberry; Jerry Moen’s cover knife; Bob Loveless; Cutlery Hall-Of-Famer William Scagel; Charles Vestal; John Young; George Trout; Jens Anso; Darrel Ralph; Benchmade; Jurgen Steinau; Elizabeth Loerchner; Shane Taylor; Roger Bergh; Mike J. O’Brien; Don Hanson; Ron Newton; Strider Knives; Zero Tolerance; Spyderco; Kershaw; Anders Hogstrom; Virgil England; Richard Zirbes; Kirby Lambert; TOPS/Buck collaboration; CRKT; Gary Mulkey; Pro-Tech/Allen Elishewitz collaboration; Schrade; Ivan Campos; Blind Horse Knives; D.R. Good; Fred Loving; Jan Dox; Louis Naude; Harvey Holbrook; Serge Panchenko; Rick Marchand; Joe Caswell; Pro-Tech/Emerson Knives, Inc., collaboration; Jeremy Marsh/Steel Flame collaboration; Cutlery Hall-Of-Famer Ken Onion; Chris Reeve Knives; Todd Begg; and Randy Golden.
A Recommitment to the Good Ol’ U.S. of A.
It has been two years since Buck Knives first announced their American Commitment and now, after a full review, they have emphatically renewed that commitment for 2011 and the years ahead.
“We found it has been effective in every way,” said CJ Buck, president of the 108-year-old family knifemaking company. “Most important, it has been our small way of helping reverse a growing trend to move jobs offshore, while America has too many jobless workers.”
Buck went on to explain that their policy has resulted in healthy increases in their Idaho workforce. This was possible because they brought back to America the production of many knives they had been outsourcing. As a result, Buck built 30% more product in Idaho in 2010 than they did the year before, a significant measure of success.
“We are proud that 100% of all our many hunting knives are made right here in Post Falls,” Buck said. “Perhaps more meaningful, 93% of the many new products we have introduced for 2011 are being made in our plant.”
United® Cutlery Announces Three New Partnerships
Collectibles Retailer Partners With World-Class Designers
Moultrie, GA – (January 26, 2011)
United® Cutlery, industry leader in licensed adult collectibles, is proud to announce new partnerships with three custom designers: Mykel Hawke, Wesley Hibben and Mikkel Willumsen. Their world-class custom designs and innovative ideas will allow United® Cutlery to discover the newest mechanisms, modern materials and custom finishing techniques.
Mykel Hawke is a U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran and Co-founder and Director of Specops, an international tourism and training company. Hawke stars in Discovery Channel’s hit survival series, MAN, WOMAN, WILD. Hawke also serves as a media personality in TV and film and is the author of two bestselling books, Hawke’s Green Beret Survival Manual (Running Press) and The Quick and Dirty Guide to Learning Foreign Languages Fast! (Paladin). Renown for his survival skills and tactics, Mykel Hawke brings his talents and real field experience to his exclusive knife designs. Hawke’s designs prove to be the most useful all-purpose utilitarian survival knives on the market today.
Wesley Hibben has been making knives since he was eight years old, having learned the craft of knifemaking from his father, Hall of Fame knifemaker Gil Hibben. Hibben makes a variety of knives including fantasy, hunting and tactical knives. Hibben spends his time knifemaking and teaching Kenpo Karate in Anchorage, Alaska. Renown for his survival skills and tactics, Wesley Hibben brings his talents and real life experience as an avid hunter and fisherman in Alaska to his exclusive knife designs. Hibben’s designs are quickly becoming recognized on the market today.
Mikkel Willumsen graduated as a teacher in metal and woodwork and decided that since he was always interested in knives as a child, knifemaking was what he would do. Willumsen has been a custom knifemaker for the past ten years in Copenhagen, Denmark, calling his designs Urban Tactical. Specializing in folders, fixed blades and balisongs, Willumsen’s designs are based on functionality and quality, mixing classical designs with modern tactics. Willumsen also makes kitchen knives that have been used on Danish National Television and TV2 “Goodmorning Denmark” for several years.
“I am excited to add three talented designers to the United® team,” said Clint Kadel, CEO and owner of United® Cutlery. “These new designers will help United® continue to offer the most innovative and functional designs in the industry.”
ABS Great Smoky Mountain Bladesmithing Symposium
4th Great Smoky Mountain Bladesmithing Symposium
March 4, 5, and 6, 2011
Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by Haywood Community College
Location:
Haywood Community College
185 Freelander Drive
Clyde, North Carolina
For more information Contact:
Laura Simmons, HCC at (828)565-4244
or Bill Wiggins, ABS at (828) 226-2551 or Email Bill
Registration:
$65 Registration fee can be paid in “Event Registration” in the ABS Store or contact Cindy Sheely, ABS Store Manager at (419) 832-0400 or Email Cindy
Event Flyer and Mail in Registration Form:
Click to download – Smoky Mountain Flyer and Registration Form
Featured Demonstrators:
Joseph Keeslar – Blade Forging, Grinding & Heat Treament
James Rodebaugh – Damascus Steel
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Demonstrators:
Greg Neely – Fit & Finish & ABS Knife Judging
Jason Knight – Handles & Guards
Daniel Warren – Slip Joint Folders
Butch Sheely – Forging Tomahawks
BR Hughes – ABS Knife Judging
Carolyn Hughes – Promotion and Advertising
James Batson – Making Antique Bowies
Ronnie Boydston & Demonstrators – Hands-on blade forging
Col. Tim Ryan – Auctioneer
Event Schedule:
Thursday, March 3 ………………..3 to 6pm Check in and Registration
………………..6:30 pm Demonstrators Dinner (All invited)
Friday, March 4 ………………..8AM to 5pm Blade Forging & Demonstrations
………………..7 to 9pm *Battle of the Bladesmiths*
Saturday, March 5 …………………8am to 12am Blade Forging & Demonstrations
………………..1 to 3pm Knife Show (Free to the public)
………………..3 to 5pm Auction (bring items for auction)
………………..5 to 7pm BBQ Dinner (pay at site)
………………..7 to 9pm Cutting Demonstration
Sunday, March 6 ………………..8 to 12am Blade Forging & Demonstrations
KNIFEBROKER.COM / ARMOR 4 TROOPS CHARITY AUCTION
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