FEATURES
THE DEFENSE NEVER RESTS By Michael Janich
Jerry VanCook turns his vast experience to a new defensive knife design—the TOPS SAW in two models.
RAPTOR TALON: Quick-Strike Defender By C. J. Songer
And now for something completely different: Richard Ryan and Blade-Tech’s knife and defense system.
FRONTIER TOUGH! Blades of 2 Masters By Dan Shechtman
The legacy of Frontier toughness lives on at Idaho Knife Works and Scott Gossman Custom Knives.
BALISONG BREAKTHROUGH By Ralph Mroz
The Jani-Song is the first new Balisong in centuries—and it won’t cut you!
THE ULTIMATE SWORD: Roman Style By Steven Dick
We field test the replica Roman Short Sword “Allectus” from Albion Sword Works.
HIDDEN ASSETS By Ralph Mroz
First look at Bud Nealy’s new Pesh-Kabz and its Multi-Concealment Sheath System.
ONE-HANDED MULTI-TOOL By John Larsen
There are lots of multi-tools out there, but this one’s special: a one-hand-opening X-Pediter!
OUT OF AFRICA: Cold Steel’s Kudu By Steven Dick
We wring out the traditional African Okapi knives and their upgrade version, Cold Steel’s Kudu.
A “MINI-RUKUS” STIRS THINGS UP! By Ralph Mroz
There’s new commotion from Neil Blackwood and Benchmade as the little brother of the Rukus takes off.
FROM CONCEPT TO COMBAT: Ontario’s SP16 SPAX By Jeff Randall
Troops in the front line are getting a tool that can chop through any kind of trouble and handle any chore. It’s available to the public as well.
SPECIAL REPORT: SHOT SHOW 2007 By Terrill Hoffman
The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show is where it all happens in the cutlery industry. Here are some highlights of what we saw.
COLUMNS
ON THE POINT By Steven Dick
COLLECTOR’S CORNER By Leroy Thompson
THE KEEN EDGE By Steven Dick
MAKE MINE AUTOMATIC By Chuck Karwan
SURVIVAL By Dan Shechtman
THE STEEL BIN By Durwood Hollis
STREET SMARTS By Jerry VanCook
BOOK & VIDEO REVIEWS By Steven Dick
KITCHEN CUTLERY By Steven Dick
HUNTING KNIVES By Durwood Hollis
NEW & SHARP
Byrdwrench/Scarab Pocketknife/Gentleman’s Tactical/Galco Safekeeper/Dimona
IT HAPPENED TO ME! Icy Death Dive
