Spyderco knives in S110V

Native 5 & Manix 2

Spyderco's Native 5 and Manix 2 - both in S110v steel - compared to the Sage 1 and Paramilitary 2.

Fallkniven Kolt Knife

 A short video about the Kolt Knife by Fallknive with the NEW leather sheath

 

My top 5 fixed blade knives

 My top 5 fixed blade knives:
#5 Bark River Bravo 1 LT
#4 SurviveKnives GSO 5.1
#3 Boker Field Butcher
#2 Bark River Ultralite Bushcrafter
#1 Bradford Knives Guardian 3

 

Bradford Guardian 3.5 now available in CPM-3V

My favorite fixed blade knife is still the Guardian 3 although it is a bit short. The 3.5 did not exist back when I bought the Guardian 3 but it seems like a very nice companion knife. The new version in CPM-3V should be able to do some tougher tasks.

"We have an exciting announcement:)  Next week we are releasing our limited edition Guardian3.5 in CPM-3V!  This is a small batch of blades, so don't miss out.  The Guardian3.5 is my everyday carry and coupled with the toughness of 3V, I can't wait to personally carry this blade combo:)  Our newsletter is always the first to hear about any exclusive or promo. Stay tuned! " - Bradford and Nicole form Bradford knives

Link: https://bradfordknives.com/

Zelos Swordfish 40mm. Now in Bronze

The Zelos SF40 Bronze drops on the 24th of Jan at 11pm Singapore Time. 

"These bracelets have a unique dual material construction to prevent the bronze from coming into contact with your skin and turning it green. 

The CUSN8 bronze used for the case and bracelets will patina with warm brown tones over time.

The SF40 comes standard with a tropic rubber strap and bronze buckle. The bronze bracelets are available separately and are priced higher than regular steel bracelets due to the complexity in construction" - Press releas from Zelos 

Link: https://zeloswatches.com/collections/swordfish-40mm-diver

 

Small EDC Gadgets

Useful Tools or Useless Junk?

Once I had my basic EDC kit (multitool, knife ,flashlight) covered, I wanted to add more stuff that might be useful. There are many options for small EDC gear but not everything is actually useful.

• Berghaus Vapourlight Hyper Jacket - https://int.berghaus.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-brgrowgbp-Site/BRG%3aen_NG/GeoShow-Product?pid=421818
• Exotac Firesleeve - http://www.exotac.com/firesleeve/​
  
• Victorinox Swisscard Lite - https://www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/SwissCards/Swiss-Card-Lite/p/0.7300.T
• Victorinox compass with ruler and thermometer - seems to be discontinued
• Richard Kell's bevel gauge - http://richardkell.co.uk/handtoolsECom.htm
• Keith Titanium Spoon - https://www.gearbest.com/camp-kitchen/pp_345055.html
• Viking 6x16 ultracompact CF Monocular - https://www.vikingopticalcentres.co.uk/product/viking-6x16-monocular/
• Steiner Miniscope - https://www.steiner-optics.com/legacy-products/steiner-miniscope
• The rest are various items from Gearbest - http://www.gearbest.com/ 

 

 

Toolbee - EDC wallets and pouches

I have found a new website with interesting wallets and pouches for EDC. There are many different options available so you can choose what fits your specific needs.

Link: https://toolbee.co/

Custom knife handle scales by Cuscadi

Cuscadi scales for the following knives:

• Spyderco Paramilitary 2 with Bocote handles and stone wash finish on the blade
• Spyderco Delica 4 with blue twill handles
• Benchmade Mini Griptilian with Heisenberg scales

Jesper Voxnaes knife collaborations with Boker, Viper, Fox and Spyderco

 Jesper Voxnaes collaborations in this video are:

• Boker Gnome
• Boker Megamini
• Boker Pry-Mini
• Boker SanYouGo
• Spyderco Pingo
• Boker Nessmi
• Boker Rhino
• Boker Vox F3 II
• Viper Odino
• Boker Bob
• Fox Njall
• Viper Borr
• Boker Field Butcher

Boker Vox F3 II vs Viper Technocut Odino

Two framelock folding knives designed by Jesper Voxnaes:

Boker Plus Vox F3 II - discontinued

Viper Technocut Odino - http://www.viper.it/en/tattica/odino.html

Spyderco Sage 1 vs Native 5

Here is my comparison of these two knives: 

Buck 110 Folding Hunter - 2021 Legacy Collection

How much can you change a classic before it becomes a completely new product?

Link: https://www.buckknives.com/product/110-folding-hunter-knife-2021-legacy-collection/0110CFSLE1-B/

Buck announced a limited edition of the classic 110 Folding Hunter for 2021 with some substantial upgrades form the original:

• Blade steel: S45VN
• Cerakote coated thumb stud
• Aluminum handles with carbon fiber inlays
• Deep carry pocket clip

These changes will definitely improve the knife's functionality but in my opinion there are just too many alterations from the classic. It would be better to introduce this knife as an entirely new model but form a marketing perspective I can understand Buck's decision. An upgraded classic is probably more appealing to potential buyers than a random new knife in a sea of new offerings.

Office friendly EDC knives update

Spyderco Roadie & Boker Boyscout

SPYDERCO ROADIE : http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=906

Böker Boy Scout Thuja : https://www.boker.de/en/boy-scout-thuja-112402

Böker Plus Tech Tool City 3

Review and WARNING

This video contains my review about Böker's Tech Tool and a warning about a dangerous safety issues. I hurt myself pretty badly with this tool.

Office friendly EDC knives

A short presentation of some office friendly EDC knives: 

• Leatherman Squite PS4 
• Victorinox Swiss Army Knife 
• Boker Vox Gnome 
• Spyderco Ladybug 
• Boker Subcom Titanium VG-10 
• Boker Nano 
• Spyderco Pingo 
• Benchmade Mini Griptilian

 

Kershaw Blur S30V vs. Spyderco Paramilitary 2

Kershaw S30V Blur

http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/k...​ Made in the USA SpeedSafe assisted opening Liner lock Thumbstud Reversible (tip-up/tip-down, right) pocketclip Steel: S30V, stonewashed finish Handle: 6061-T6 anodized aluminum, Trac-Tec inserts Blade length: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Closed length: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) Overall length: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm) Weight: 4.2 oz. Spyderco Para-Military 2

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detai...​ length overall 8.281 " (210 mm) blade length 3.438 " (87 mm) blade steel CPM S30V length closed 4.812 " (122 mm) cutting edge 3.078 " (78 mm) weight 3.75 oz. (106 g) blade thickness .141 " (3.5 mm) handle material G-10

Leatherman Surge vs Leatherman Charge tti

Here is my comparison of these popular Leatherman multitools.

Leatherman Surge Closed Length: 4.5 in | 11.5 cm Weight: 12.5 oz | 335 g Primary Blade Length: 3.1 in | 7.87 cm Leatherman Charge tti Closed Length: 4 in | 10 cm Weight: 8.89 oz | 252 g Primary Blade Length: 2.9 in | 7.37 cm

10 Day Camping-Fishing Trip - Lessons Learned

I have been camping and fishing with 3 friends on the Kruščica Lake in Croatia. Here are some valuable lessons that I learned on that trip.

ESEE 4 Review and Modifications

After a long love-hate relationship with my ESEE4 I am finally happy with it but only after making significant modifications.

How to choose a knife

Simple 3-step guide

This guide is meant for people with some basic knowledge about knives (blade teels, grinds, locking mechanisms etc.)

Step 1: Purpose

1. What do you want to cut?
2. How often do you intend to use it?
3. Where and when do you want to use it?

Step 2: Restrictions

1. Financial
2. Legal
3. Social

Step 3: Personal preferences

1. Materials
2. Colors and patterns
3. Design and shape

Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack Light Hiking Loadout

 This is the setup I used on my recent hike to the mountains.

Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer - Update

 This is an updated version of my EDC in the Maxpedition Micro.

Nano EDC pouch

This is my smallest EDC setup from a few years ago. The flashlight is a bit outdated but maybe it can still be useful to give you some inspiration for a micro setup. It is even smaller than my Maxpedition Micro pocket organizer setup and therefore I call this one my Nano setup. It is so small and slim that it fits into the smallest pockets. It consists of only three tiny EDC items:

1. Fenix E05 LED flashlight /w 1 AAA battery http://www.fenixlighting.com/products/fenix-flashlights-e05-led-flashlight.aspx
2. Spyderco Ladybug3 folding knife http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=375
3. Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multitool https://www.leatherman.com/22.html

Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer Loadout

This is an older but still useful version of my EDC in the Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer:

• Olight S15 Baton polished titanium version with extension tube
• Boker Vox Key access tool
• backup AA battery
• Fischer space pen
• small carabiner
• Cruzer Blade USB flash drive
• Leatherman Wingman
• Kershaw Blur S30V
• True Utility Fire stash
• Victorinox SwissCard Lite
• painkiller tablets

WUBEN Gecko E61

EDC Rechargeable Multi-functional Penlight

Link: https://www.wubenlight.com/products/wuben-e61-gecko-multi-functional-tactical-pen-edc-flashlight

Wuben offers a multifunctional tool/Flashlight with the Gecko E61. Some of the features are:

• 4 interchangeable pen heads (zirconium bead, ballpoint, stylus and inkless)
• 4 (tiny) ballpoint pen refills 
• IP66 rated enclosure
• Magnetic foot
• Flashlight: 3, 30, 130 lumens and red & blue warning lights
• Micro-USB rechargeable 

In my opinion, Wuben tried to squeeze a lot of functionality into a single tool - maybe even too much. My impression of this tool can be summarized by Wuben's own statement on their website: MORE LIKE AN EDC "PLUS IT'S A PEN" THAN JUST A PEN THAT DOES OTHER STUFF

FOX Yaru

 New design by Jesper Voxnaes

Link: https://www.foxcutlery.com/n/en/product/2909/fx-527_cf.html

Fox Cutlery from Maniago (Italy) announced a new folding knife designed by one of my favorite knife designers Jesper Voxnaes - the Yaru. The combination of materials is very interesting: CPM S90V blade steel and "space coral" (carbon fibre and copper composite) handles.

Blade Steel: CPM S90V stainless steel

Hardness: HRC 59-61

Blade Coating: stone washed PVD

Handle: Space Coral (carbon fiber and copper composite)

Clip: PVD Stone Washed Titanium

Spacer: PVD stone washed titanium

Screws: PVD titanium

Blade Length: 7 cm - 2.76"

Overall Length: 17 cm - 6.69"

Blade Thickness: 4 mm - 0.16"

Weight: 95 gr - 3.35 oz

New EDC merch products now available

 My EDC merch products (t-shirts, stickers, pouches etc.) are now available on Redbubble:

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/70164365

 

6 Cheap & Easy Knife Modifications

 These knife modifications are relatively cheap and easy to make:

1. Add a lanyard to the handle 2. Reprofile the blade / changing the edge angle 3. "Heat anodize" a titanium or aluminum pocket clip 4. Add a fire steel notch to the back of the blade 5. Put tennis racket tape or inner bicycle tube on the handle 6. Put a forced patina on carbon or tool steel blades