Tactical Knives » January 2012

Features »

MEYERCO’S NEW FIXED 18-XRAY

What could possibly be faster than a full-auto Darrel Ralph design? That’s easy! Check out his new Special Forces-inspired fixed blade!

Tactical Knives » January 2012

It Happened To Me »

HEROIC HORSEMAN

Michael Delrizzo Illustration
The summer of 1966 was a pivotal year for me. I had finished high school and would enter the university in the fall. My summer plans involved getting a job to save money but also enjoy what I would be doing. The local YMCA ran a summer camp and needed a horseback riding [...]

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Table of Contents »

January 2012

FEATURES
CONDOR’S TANK-TOUGH TOLOZA By Tim Stetzer
Named for GWOT vet who showed immense courage and CQB skills under fire, this new beast will be ready through thick or thin!
RSK MK2 PERSERVERANCE By Brian Griffin
Survival masterminds Doug Ritter and Ethan Becker unite and conquer the backwoods with the ultimate in personalized cutting power!
TOPS’ NEW WARRIOR’S BOWIE By [...]

Tactical Knives » January 2012

Blademaster Profile »

MACHINIST’S 1911 SURVIVOR

This Alaskan’s hybrid-like creation has a built-in secret that makes it a perfect match for your trusty .45!

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Tactical Knives » January 2012

Gunny On Edge »

GUNNY BACK TALK

“If any of you maggots got the brains or nerve to ask me a good question, I’ll answer it right here!”

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Collector's Corner »

Vintage Hollow England

Mike England’s hollow-handled Model 1S is the real deal. And if you’re a dedicated web hound, you might just score one!

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The Steel Bin »

Ready To Hot Roll

At Niagara, it’s all about getting the customer, in this case Chris Reeve, exactly what he wants in a custom knife steel.

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Kitchen Cutlery »

Kramer Kitchen Clones

Bob Kramer’s custom cutters are Rock Stars with steep price tags. Fear not, Henckels brings new hope for the frugal gourmet.

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Book & Video Review »

Editor’s Pick

BuckMaster Knives: The Authorized History of Models 184 & 185 By Richard Neyman
Probably no topic in cutlery circles is more controversial than “What do the U.S. Navy SEALs really carry?” While some are certain it is a secret wonder blade that the rest of us have never heard of, others cynically reject any supposedly Navy-issue [...]

Tactical Knives » January 2012

The Keen Edge »

MAC The Knife

For speedy touch-ups around the butcher’s block, the new MAC Black Ceramic Honing Rod will keep your edges slicing and dicing!

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