Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Benchmade Auto Presidio II
Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Automatic
Hamilton released a new version of the Ventura. Go bold and bright with a red electric pulse that lights up the center of a black PVD-coated case and skeleton dial; or, choose a rose gold PVD-coated case, black skeleton dial and matching rose gold electric pulse. A black rubber strap finishes off both models.
Link: https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/ventura-skeleton-elvis80Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Benchmade 275-1 Adamas
The all-new 275 Adamas
With its name derived from "invincible", and "the hardest steel" the new 275 Adamas received an upgrade in form of CPM-CruWear blade steel.
MKM Colvera now available in blue titanium
The MKM Colvera will ow be available in blue anodized titanium scales in a limited production run - or "short run" as MKM calls it in their newsletter. However, MKM does not mention the limited availability on their website.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
MecArmy CPL3
Pocket clip with mini LED light
- USB Type-C Knife clip LED Flashlight
- Utilizes CREE XP-G2 S4 LED, max output 300 lumens
- Max beam distance of 31 meters
- Uses rechargeable 55mAh lithium polymer battery
- USB Type-C charging port, charges in just 1 hour
- Charging and fully charged indicators
- Four lighting modes and Strobe function
- 5*6mm glow bar slots available on the clip
- Unique switch prevents accidental activation
- General 3 screw knife/multitool back clip compatible
- Length: 32mm / 1.26”
- Width: 27mm / 1.06’’
- Thickness: 12mm / 0.47’’
- Titanium Weight: 28g/0.987oz
Real Steel - Rokot White G10
The Rokot is the unsung hero of Real Steel's budget line up. Those who have the original forms of the knife in either G10, CF or even micarta have fell in love with the knife. Of course a few reasons for this and its not just love at first sight. The Rokot posseses great functionality, with a number of opening options, awesome action for the category it falls under and also some sweet little additions in Morse code handle and clip.
This version comes with white G10 handles, blackout blade and all black hardware, for the galaxy beyond look ;)
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Top 5 Automatic Watches under 1000 $ - My picks
Here are my choices for the best automatic watches on a steel bracelet for everyday carry:
- 5. Seiko SRPE51K1
- 4. Zelos Horizons 39mm Field
- 3. Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium
- 2. Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
- 1. Longines Conquest
5. Seiko SRPE51K1
https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/5sports/srpe51k1
- Caliber Number: 4R36
- Movement Type: Automatic with manual winding
- Duration: Approx. 41 hours
- Exterior Case Material: Stainless steel
- Crystal: Hardlex
- LumiBrite: Lumibrite on hands and indexes
- Clasp: Three-fold clasp with push button release
- Other Details: Water Resistance 10 bar
- Case Size: Thickness: 11.5 ㎜, Diameter: 40 ㎜, Length: 44.6 ㎜
- Weight: 142.0 g
- Other Specifications: Screw case back, See-through case back, Three-fold clasp with secure lock
- Other Features: 24 jewels, Day/Date display, Stop second hand function
My verdict: SEIKO 5 - dive bezel = affordable EDC watch
4. Zelos Horizons 39mm Field
https://zeloswatches.com/collections/horizons-39mm
- Case : 39mm Diameter, 20mm Lug width, 44mm Lug to Lug Length, 10.5mm thickness without crystal
- Water Resistance : 200m
- Crystal : Sapphire, 2.5mm thick vintage style 'Box' crystal
- Bezel Insert : Sapphire Bezel Insert or Fixed Steel Bezel (Field models)
- Movement : Miyota 9015 28800bph, 9039 for field models
- Dial : Textured with C3 X1 and BGW9 lume
- Crown : Signed screwdown crown
- Bracelet Included for SS Models : 316L SS with quick adjust clasp and quick release springbars
- Package: Travel Watch Roll, Steel Warranty Card, Wooden Gift Box
My verdict: The Diver/ Field-watch hybrid
3. Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-en/t1274071104100.html
- SKU: T1274071104100
- Weight: 164
- Water resistance: Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft)
- Warranty: 2 Years of Warranty
- Thickness: 11.5
- Case options: see-through caseback
- Length: 40.00, Width: 40.00
- Case Material: 316L stainless steel case
- Lugs: 21.00
- Crystal: Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with antireflective coating
- Jewels: 25
- Model: POWERMATIC 80.811
- Caliber: 11 1/2'''
- Power reserve: power reserve up to 80 hours
My verdict: Timeless design, good power reserve
2. Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/h32515145-jazzmaster-viewmatic-auto.html
- Reference H32515145
- Caliber H-10
- Collection Jazzmaster
- Case size 40mm
- Dial color Blue
- Case material Stainless steel
- Crystal Sapphire
- Lug width 20mm lug width
- Power reserve 80-hour power reserve
- Water Resistance 5 bar (50 m) / 73 psi (164 ft)
- Buckle type Folding clasp
1. Longines Conquest
https://www.longines.com/watches/sport/conquest
- MATERIAL: Stainless steel
- GLASS: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with several layers of anti-reflective coating on the underside
- CASE BACK: Screw-down case back
- DIMENSION: Ø 39.00 mm, LUG DISTANCE: 19 mm, THICKNESS: 11.70 mm
- WATER RESISTANCE: Water-resistant to 30 bar
- CASE SPECIFICITIES: Screw-in crown
- CALIBER: L888
- MOVEMENT DESCRIPTION: Self-winding mechanical movement beating at 25'200 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of approximately 72 hours
- FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, seconds and date
My verdict: The best Rolex Explorer alternative under 1000 $
Sunday, March 14, 2021
The history of the Buck 112 Ranger
Did you know that the Buck 112 Ranger, which is the smaller brother to the iconic 110 Folding Hunter, was introduced because of a fight between two sailors?
Here is the story: https://www.buckknives.com/blog/the-history-of-the-112-ranger/
Friday, March 12, 2021
Benchmade and Giantmouse: Reintroduction of popular models
Giantmouse Biblio CF
The Biblio in Carbon Fiber was originally introduced in early 2019 as a Blade HQ exclusive. Based on the demand for this knife over the past couple of years, we've decided to re-introduce it as a regular model in our ACE Line.
Benchmade 565-1 Mini Freek
Monday, March 8, 2021
Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H
INTRODUCING THE INTRA-MATIC CHRONOGRAPH H: A MECHANICAL WATCH FOR THE SOUL
Hamilton just anounced the new Intra-Matic Chronograph H handwound chronograph:
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/intra-matic-chronograph-h
Friday, March 5, 2021
Leatherman Juice S2 (new model) vs Juice C2 (old model)
In this video I compare the basic Leatherman Juice models S2 and C2. Besides, I show the differences between the older and newer Juice models. Both were later discontinued.
Leatherman Juice S2
- Closed Length: 3.25 in | 8.26 cm
- Weight: 4.6 oz | 131 g
- Blade Length: 2.27 in | 5.77 cm
Leatherman Juice C2
- Closed Length: 3.25 in | 8.26 cm
- Weight: 4.4 oz | 125 g
- Blade Length: 2.27 in | 5.77 cm
Leatherman Squirt PS4 vs Style PS
Small Leatherman Multitools
Leatherman Squirt PS4
- Closed Length: 2.25 in | 5.72 cm
- Weight: 2 oz | 56.4 g
- Blade Length: 1.6 in | 4.06 cm
- 9 tools
Link: https://www.leatherman.com/squirt-ps4-22.html
Leatherman Style PS
- Closed Length: 2.9 in | 7.5 cm
- Weight: 1.58 oz | 44.7 g
- 8 tools
Link: https://www.leatherman.com/style-ps-25.html
My Top 5 Bushcraft Knives
My Top 5 Bushcraft Knives:
- #5 Ahti Korpi
- #4 Enzo Trapper 95 D2
- #3 Bark River Northstar
- #2 Bark River Ultralite Bushcrafter
- #1 Custom Bushcraft Knife
Mcusta knives
Katana vs Tsuchi/ Bushi Sword
Mcusta Katana - https://japaneseknifedirect.com/products/mcusta-katana-series-mc-44c-katana-vg-10-clad
Mcusta Tsuchi - https://www.bladehq.com/item--Mcusta-Tsuchi-Bushi-Sword-Knife--23655
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
CRKT Amicus
Affordable pocket knife
- Open Overall Length 8.125 inches
- Closed Length 4.718 inches
- Weight 6.7 ounces
- Blade Length 3.407 inches
- Blade Thickness 0.154 inches
- Material 8Cr13Mov
- Blade-HRC 58-60
- Finish Stainless Steel Stonewash
- Grind Flat Grind
- Style Drop Point
- Lock Type Frame Lock
- Designer: Jesper Voxnaes
Fox FX-514 Ravn
Folding knife for hunters
- Manufacturer: Fox Knives
- Model: FX-514 Ravn
- Country of origin: Italy
- Design: Jesper Voxnaes
- Stainless Steel N690Co . Hardness HRC 58-60.
- Blade length: 8,5 cm / 3.35”. Overall length: 21 cm / 8.27”.
- Thickness: 4 mm / 0.16”. Weight: 180 gr / 6.35 oz.
- Handle: Cocobolo. Sheath: Leather.
Lionsteel SR1 & SR2
Robust Italian Folding Knives
- Link: https://www.lionsteel.it/n/en/product/1654_var3/sr1_aluminium-sr1a_rs
- Overall length: 211 mm. - 8.31 in.
- Blade length: 94 mm. - 3.70 in.
- Blade thickness: 4.5 mm. - 0.18 in.
- Net weight: 158 gr. - 5.57 oz.
- Handle: Aluminium
- Frame: Aluminium
- Blade steel: D2
- Link: https://www.lionsteel.it/n/en/product/1671_var2/sr2a_rs
- Overall length: 180 mm. - 7.09 in.
- Blade length: 78 mm. - 3.07 in.
- Blade thickness: 4 mm. - 0.16 in.
- Net weight: 108 gr. - 3.81 oz.
- Handle: Aluminium
- Frame: Aluminium
- Blade steel: Sleipner 60-61 HRC
Boker Scout & Boyscout
Classic Pocket Knives Made in Germany
- Link: https://www.boker.de/en/scout-thuja-112002th
- Overall length: 18,4 cm
- Blade length: 8,0 cm
- Weight: 160 g
- Blade material: N690
- Handle material: Thuja
- Lock: Backlock
- Link: https://www.boker.de/en/boy-scout-thuja-112402
- Overall length: 13,2 cm
- Blade length: 5,7 cm
- Weight: 58 g
- Blade thickness: 2,4 mm
- Blade material: N690
- Handle material: Thuja
- Lock: Backlock
Basic Grey Titanium EDC Kit
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