First Look: Off-White/Victorinox Swiss Army Knife

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 â„… 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

Handle Material: Corian

MSRP: $500

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Carter Cutlery – Murray Carter on Polished Edges

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17th Generation Yoshimoto Bladesmith/ABS Master Bladesmith Murray Carter gives brief insight into the cutting ability of a polished edge compared to a coarse one.

Cool Custom Combat Knives

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(Jerry Brouwer battle blade)
(Jerry Brouwer battle blade)

I was thinking the other day that, in a perfect world, those who put their lives at risk to defend our country would be provided with the newest, most high-tech, quality weapons and equipment in order to their duties.

In some ways, the American forces are the most well-equipped in the world, but in others, they are not. Knives, for example—wouldn’t it be great if all soldiers could carry a hand-fashioned, quality, custom knife with them everyday?

The expense of a handmade combat knife is high, but what’s the cost for a soldier not to carry one? What prompted my thoughts on the subject was the “Battle Honed” section of the KNIVES 2015 book. Between pages 84 and 86 of the KNIVES book are 15 of the most spectacular, clean, handsome, utilitarian, well-built combat knives, hatchets and tomahawks I’ve ever laid my eyes upon. Three examples are shown herein.

What would your ideal combat knife be? And who would make it? For more tactical/combat knives, click here. To see the other 12 combat knives in the KNIVES 2015 book, click here.

(Levi Graham belt knife and tactical tomahawk. Chuck Ward image)
(Levi Graham belt knife and tactical tomahawk. Chuck Ward image)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Les George Marine Corps EOD technician's kit knife. PointSeven image)
(Les George Marine Corps EOD technician’s kit knife. PointSeven image)

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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Heartland Bladesmithing Symposium

Heartland Bladesmithing Symposium

October 1 and 2, 2011

Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by Kansas Custom Knifemakers Association

Location:
Washburn Institute of Technology
5724 SW Huntoon Street
Topeka, Kansas 66604

Contact : Steve Culver at [email protected] or (785)484-0146 for more information

Registration Fee: $55
Pre-Register and pay the $55 Registration fee online in the ABS Store
or contact Cindy Sheely, ABS Office Manager at [email protected] or (419) 832-0400

Demonstrators:
Steve Dunn, MS
Dan Petersen, MS
Steve Culver, MS
BR Hughes, ABS Founder
Russ Andrews, MS

Schedule: To Be Posted

Accomodations:

Holiday Inn Express – TOPEKA NORTH
601 NW HIGHWAY 24
TOPEKA, KANSAS 66608
Hotel Front Desk: 785-861-7200

Best Western Topeka Inn And Suites
700 SW Fairlawn Road
Topeka, KS 66606
Hotel Front Desk: 785-228-2223

Super 8 Motel
5968 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604
Hotel Front Desk: 785-273-5100 – ask for Sandra

Quality Inn
1240 S W Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
Hotel Front Desk: 785-273-6036

Motel 6 – Topeka West #1195
I-70 at Exit #356 / I-470 West at Exit #1-B
1224 Wanamaker Road SW
Topeka, KS 66604
Hotel Front Desk: (785) 273-9888

Camping and Cabins
There is camping available and cabins for rent in the area. These accommodations are located at the Perry State Park which is a Kansas State Park located 8 miles from Steve Culver’s shop. This is a very nice park area for RV or primitive camping, plus cabin rentals.

The Texas Knife Show

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The Texas Knife Show, sponsored by the Texas Knifemakers & Collectors Association.

WILLIAMSON CONFERENCE CENTER
Behind the Wingate Inn—Phone 512-341-7000
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