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Best Knife Trends of 2016

January 14, 2017 scottmartin Leave a comment

Titanium handles (& assoc beads, skulls)
Novel, unknown steels (no longer boring AUS-8 or 440C)
Return of carbon steel
Slipjoints, small classic pocket knives
Custom knives
Rise of the knife collector

Look out for: Raw, in-the-original-form handles; anodised handles/spines, clips/beads/accessories

(titanium, return of carbon steel (compare w/ mechanical watches), slipjoints still retains popularity (new small custom makers propelled by ease of internet)

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Knife Articles Custom, Slipjoint, Titanium

Jerry Hossom Large Retribution Fighter

January 2, 2016 scottmartin Leave a comment

The Large Retribution Fighter from custom knife maker Jerry Hossom is a knife that resembles the Roman kopis, or fighting sword. The blade, 11.125″ in length, is made from CPM-3V steel that has a DLC coating. The handle is made from dyed stabilized burl and sports mosaic pins, which nicely complements the wooden handle. With an overall length of 18″ and weighing a hefty 15 ounces, the Large Retribution Fighter feels substantial in hand yet is light enough for some serious ~~zombie~~ close combat fighting. This knife was acquired from Blade 2015. (Photo: darcuss – BladeForums)

Custom Knives, Fixed blades 11.125", Collectible Knives, CPM-3V steel, Custom, Jerry Hossom, Recurve

Mosier Crossfire Two-Tone Folder

November 28, 2015 scottmartin Leave a comment

A custom flipper from David Mosier, the Crossfire has a two-tone finish on both the blade and its titanium handle. Sporting warm brass undertones, the lightweight titanium handle seems like a different species of metal from your typical Ti-handle knife. The S30V blade complements the blade design, which has a clip-point shape that is strengthened towards the tip for a strong point. It also has a false edge and a small thumb groove for delicate tasks, and a tip-up pocket clip for ease of use. (Photo: vermicelli – BladeForums)

Custom Knives, Folding knives 3.375", CPM-S30V steel, Custom, David Mosier, Folders, Titanium

Todd Begg Razorback Sawtooth Knife: Zombies Beware!

September 13, 2015 scottmartin Leave a comment

Here’s one for the zombie apocalypse – the Todd Begg Razorback sawtooth knife!

This knife is made from N690 steel, 10″ of sharp goodness with an overall length of 15 1/4″. It is hand satin-finished and has a wicked sawtooth back, which would make easy work of branches, belts, rope, etc. (or zombie clothing for that matter). The handle scales are G10, and comes with a handsome shaped black leather sheath. From Begg Knives.(Photo: Nephilim killer – BritishBlades)

Custom Knives, Fixed blades 10", Custom, Fixed Blades, N690 Steel, Todd Begg

Voorhies/Yamin “Supernova” Lefty Carbon Fibre Folder

September 6, 2015 scottmartin Leave a comment

The “Supernova” is a collaboration between Faisal Yamin (designer) and Les Voorhies (maker). Sporting handsome handles made from lightning strike carbon fiber (LSCF) with silver wire, the Supernova has titanium liners and a zirconium* pocket clip, pivot, and back spacer. It has a blade length of 3.5″, cutting edge of 3.375″ and an overall length of 8″. The blade is made from carpenter CTS-XHP steel alloy, which has the corrosion resistance of 440C steel but the hardness/toughness of D2 tool steel. Shown here in an exclusive left-handed version! (Photo: mwalle6 – BladeForums)

Custom Knives, Folding knives 3.5", Carbon Fiber, CTX-XHP Steel, Custom, Folders, Les Voorhies

Glow-In-The-Dark Handles With Snowflake Etched Blade

August 23, 2015 scottmartin Leave a comment

Knifemaker Stanislav Strugunov’s glow-in-the-dark knife! The blade is etched with snowflake patterns. But oh, would you look at that glowing handle! Looks like kryponite or something from mythical lands :O (Photo: haman026 – Instagram)

Custom Knives, Fixed blades Custom, Fixed Blades, Glow-In-The-Dark (GITD), Stanislav Strugunov

Anso ‘Crash’: Titanium Honeycomb Handle

August 19, 2015 scottmartin Leave a comment

Featuring a satin finished curvy blade and a Spydie hole, the Anso ‘Crash’ is made by Danish knifemaker Jens Ansø. Its holey titanium handle has a unique honeycomb pattern, with a lanyard hole at the end of the blade. Jens Anso has been making knives since 1988 and has collaborated with Spyderco and Boker. He also makes carabiners and other pocket tools. (Photo: fauxpas0815 – Instagram)

Custom Knives, Folding knives Custom, Folders, Jens Anso, Titanium

Marcus Lin Pry Bar Knife

August 16, 2015 scottmartin Leave a comment

Marcus Lin Pry Bar Knife, made of 5160 carbon steel blade with 3/8″ thickness. Green canvas micarta scales. The 5160 steel is particularly treated to HRC 59-60 for edgeholding, and with such a thick blade, is virtually unbreakable! (Photo: Beariver – BladeForums)

Custom Knives, Fixed blades 4", 5160 steel, Camping, Custom, EDC (Everyday Carry), Fixed Blades, Marcus Lin

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