Recent Entries

• Defending the Price of the Bradford Guardian 3

  by The Knife Connection Jun 9

  Like most Bradford Knives, the Guardian 3 is not cheap. But also like most of Bradford’s catalog, it is available in several configurations, and one size is not expected to fit all.  So, with that being said, let’s peel back the layers and see why this is one of the most popular Br...
• Why the Becker Knives KABAR Is an Undying Tool

  by The Knife Connection Jun 8

  Best known perhaps as the USMC fighting knife, the KABAR, today produced by Becker Knives, is one of the most recognizable patterns in history, which has been ripped off and reproduced ad infinitum since it was first introduced nearly 100 years ago at this point.  But what makes it such a...
• How Blade Tech Makes Better Carry Possible

  by The Knife Connection Jun 8

  If you carry a fixed blade on your belt, tip down is a standard, as is dangle carry, which is hardly anything other than a variant on that theme.  But there is so much more versatility out there in addition to standard tip-down carry, and Blade Tech can help you unlock that.  I...
• Reflections on Choosing an EDC Knife: Fixed or Folding

  by The Knife Connection Jun 3

  Many who carry a knife daily would not dream of carrying a fixed blade. To them, these heavy “sheath knives” are reserved for camping, hunting, and other purposes, not daily carry. On the flipside, the fixed fanatics, those who call folders “pre-broken”, wouldn’t be ca...
• About the Karesuando Knives Stoera Aksu

  by The Knife Connection Jun 2

  Karesuando Knives, or more properly, Karesuando Kniven, isn’t just about knives, despite the name. They also make a variety of pack axes that are not just truly works of art, but which are marvelously functional. This short post will take a closer look at the Stoera Aksu (4013) that’s o...
• Why the Fox Knives Chilin (Black, Stonewashed, M398 with Titanium Scales) Is a Winner

  by The Knife Connection May 26

  There are lots of great Fox Knives, so to single one out, like the specific variant of the Chilin that has a black, stonewashed M398 blade and a bronze anodized titanium handle, requires some justification.  Where This Knife Hits First, let’s look at overall size and profile. This ...
• About the S45VN Steel Used in Many Half Face Blades

  by The Knife Connection May 25

  Half Face Blades makes knives and tools that are built to perform, unboastfully, under the most extreme conditions.  Half Face Blades are also made with some of the best steel alloys that the industry can currently furnish, even some that are rarely used. Take, for instance, S45VN, which...
• 7 Reasons Ferrocerium Fire Starters Are a Better Failsafe Than Lighters and Matches

  by The Knife Connection May 14

  Two is one and one is none. You should keep to that maxim anytime you are in the field because if you are carrying something that you need, only have one of it, and lose it, you’ll be up a creek. Therefore, based on the title of this post, the suggestion is not that you should replace your li...
• What’s the Difference Between a Camp Knife and a Survival Knife?

  by The Knife Connection May 12

  For those of you just getting into collecting knives, or dipping your toes in the water of the world of outdoor sports and hobbies like bushcraft, camping, hiking, hunting, or prepping, it won’t be long before you learn there is a world of nuance in how knives are categorized. And not just in...
• Why Your Next Survival Knife Should Be an ESEE Laser Strike

  by The Knife Connection May 11

  The ESEE Laser Strike might be a generic-looking blade with a spear point profile, but there are actually quite a few things about it that make it a great option for a survival knife. This post will look into them.  Blade Profile and Steel The meat of the ESEE Laser Strike is a 4.75...
• 3 Super Steels Used in Bradford Knives

  by The Knife Connection May 7

  Bradford Knives, made in the USA by skilled artisans, command quite a mystique among those that don’t just collect knives, they use them.  Among the laurels on which Bradford rests is its use of super steels, 3 of the best of which will be covered here. Popular Bradford Knives like the ...
• Handle Scales for Knives: In Defense of Modern Synthetics

  by The Knife Connection Apr 29

  Traditionally, a knife’s handle would consist of a tang that was outfitted with either wood scales or some natural material like antler or bone. In some cases, a stick tang would run through antler or some other material. The tang might also be wrapped in leather, or have a stacked leather gr...