Innehållsförteckning för March - April 2021 från Knives Illustrated

American-made products, premium quality, and small-batch craftsmanship: that’s the backbone of Gerber Gear’s new Reserve Program. Proudly produced in Portland, Oregon, consumers can enjoy knives directly shipped from Gerber featuring only the best, premium-grade materials. Their first selection in the Reserve Program is the Terracraft knife itself, followed by the Sedulo, with more incredible selections down the road. In addition to buying each Reserve knife as-is, the recipient can also customize it in Gerber’s custom shop. This gives everyone the opportunity to take an already top-tier knife and personalize to their own wants and needs. From vibrant colored handles to etched metal blades, there’s a style just waiting for your individualized touch. Check out the Reserve Program Terracraft Knife at GerberGear.com and explore the custom shop to add your own…

Knife Rights continues to aggressively rewrite knife law in America with dozens of bills repealing knife bans enacted since 2010, but knife owners in many jurisdictions still need to be careful about what knives they possess and carry. Knife Rights’ LegalBlade app provides guidance at your fingertips to the knife laws of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and over 40 cities. Knowledge of the law is the first step in avoiding an unfortunate arrest, loss of your knife, or other legal complications. The app presents the laws in easy-to-understand color-coded tables. It also includes the text of the law, plus applicable portions of court decisions that further define what is legal and what is not. “What to Do If Stopped or Arrested,” accessed by a red button on…

If you’re hung up on whether you should put your knives in the dishwasher, it is not always a good idea. I always wash my knives by hand with hot soapy water and dry them down with a towel. Some of the steels used here, like 1095 carbon, are not rust resistant. And although the blades receive a treatment from TOPS, the heat and vibration of the dishwasher will eventually break this down and make them vulnerable to corrosion. Another thing to be careful of is the butcher’s steel. It comes with most sets of kitchen knives and is often sold individually. You may see butchers or chefs rubbing the blade of one of their knives against a steel and think they are sharpening or honing the blade. The steel…

Patrick York Ma is the Prometheus Design Werx front man. With a long history in designing products, Patrick is careful not to bring goods to market unless he tests them thoroughly. Raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania where weather conditions change quickly, his upbringing exploring the outdoors helped carve the path for his company. Ma is a modern-day renaissance man with passions in vintage motorcycles, wildlife conservation, exploring the great outdoors, and great knives, of course. “Being a true nomad in the backcountry means that you are well versed and prepared for any condition, weather, and environment,” Ma said. “I want to create products that are as versatile and capable as the people that use them and support their outdoor lifestyle.” This translated into using natural materials such as wool…

CLASSIC NO. 1/0, CLASSIC NO. 2, and CLASSIC NO. 3 Handle: Red-stained birch Sheath: Black polymer with leather belt strap Blade Material: Carbon steel CLASSIC NO. 1/0 Total Length: 6.7 inches (170 mm) Blade Length: 3.0 inches (77 mm) Blade Thickness: 2.0 mm Product Weight: 1.9 ounces (55 g) MSRP: $28.80 CLASSIC NO. 2 Total Length: 8.25 inches (210 mm) Blade Length: 4.13 inches (105 mm) Thickness: 2.5 mm Product Weight: 3.2 ounces (90 g) MSRP: $31.20 CLASSIC NO. 3 Total Length: 10 inches (254 mm) Blade Length: 5.35 inches (135 mm) Thickness: 2.5 mm Product Weight: 4.4 ounces (125 g) MSRP: $32.00…

Amy Valerious is the craftswoman behind Warlander Enterprises. She is a knifemaker and a leatherworker who teams up with Joey Berry to supply sheaths for his knives. We’re very particular about knife sheaths and especially leather ones. Amy’s work is simply amazing, and the proof is in the little details. The leather used is from American tanneries, including Hermann Oak and Wickett & Craig, that provide premium leather. Amy burnishes the edges of the entire sheath so even the opening of the sheath and the belt loop are finished smooth like the side where the top and bottom meet the welt. Her basket weave tooling pattern is very clean, and her stitching lines are as sharp as the JB knives they hold. Basketweave in general is a very strong way…

As I alluded to in my intro, I generally like to work with a smaller knife in the woods. They’re easy and light to carry, and they generally are sized right for detail work for me. I can generally cut down saplings, process kindling and tinder and do most of what I need to do with a knife in the 4- to 5-inch blade range. With that said, it can take more time and effort to do that. That’s fine on a leisurely camping trip, and in good weather. When you’re cold and miserable, though, and you want to get out of the weather you don’t always have time for finesse. Sometimes a big blade just works better. It also needs less finesse and fine motor skills can start to…

Truly classic designs can be as much of a force in the present as they have been in the past. A Morakniv is always made in Mora, Sweden, in the village of Östnor, where the company has been located for centuries. Firmly anchored in a long tradition of craftsmanship, its first factory was founded on the outskirts of Mora in 1891. It successfully combined the benefits of hand-forged blades and industrial manufacturing. The result was a knife with a grip friendly handle and a very sharp, robust blade. Today, the knives from Morakniv are known for their high quality and consistency, and they’re recognized as a national symbol of Sweden. Morakniv has been granted a Royal warrant of appointment by His Majesty the King of Sweden. It is an honor…

The typical red handle over time has become something of a sign for the knives from Östnor, Mora. From the beginning, curly birch was the obvious material for the more expensive knives, but when there was a shortage, ordinary birch was stained with a red color before being varnished. As production increased, the stains were abandoned and the handles were painted with a dark red color instead, which eventually appeared in many different shades through the years. The new Morakniv Classic handles are once again stained, each becoming one of a kind.…

If that meal you’re preparing is going to be a work of art, why not the knives you use in creating it? A gorgeous kitchen takes more than a new countertop. Everything in it, even the things you use the most—your knives—should be a reflection of your style and personality. Surround yourself with beauty. Sharp at the edge and just as sharp in appearance, here are some examples of custom kitchen cutlery by some creative masters. + SPECS ANDREAS KALANI Model: Lagertha Middle-East Overall Length: 14.5 inches Blade: High carbon 1095 Handle: Natural Galaxy with Middle Eastern turquoise and flowers Contact: AndreasKalani.com JASON ELLARD Model: Kitchen Knife Overall Length: 13.39 inches Blade: Dragon’s Breath mosaic feather Damascus Handle: Dyed, stabilized maple burl Contact: EllardBlacksmithing@gmail.com MACKENZIE ARRINGTON Nice Handmade Knives Model:…

The previous Morakniv Classic No. 1 and No. 2 had a glued tang, because Morakniv used the same blade for the models: 510, 511, and the HighQ collection, which were all the same blade as Classic No. 1. As for the models: 521, 711, 911, and Companion, they had the same blade as the Classic No. 2. The new Morakniv Classic knives have a full rat-tail tang that runs through the handle completely and is riveted at the back end. Now, the blades are made exclusively for the Classics making the new Morakniv Classic blades truly unique.…

If you’ve ever heard a knifemaker or manufacturer inform a buyer, “We’re just waiting on a supply of (insert whatever knife component you want here),” you know frustration can be a real factor when it comes to knife delivery. It seems like everyone is waiting on someone or something. What happens when a knifemaker is tied to a company that supplies knifemakers? The answer is a speedy turnaround. Joey Berry is one of the guys behind the scenes at Pop’s Knife Supply. For full disclosure, he is actually one of four owners, including knifemakers Andy Roy, Allen Surls, and Dirk Loots. While our knife and hatchet combo came with Lager G10, rest assured you can get handle scales made from any exotic wood or synthetic you can imagine. Pop’s Knife…