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WHEN IT’S NOT DOING ITS JOB, YOUR KNIFE LIVES IN ITS SHEATH. Whether leather, Kydex, plastic, or some other protective, form-fit material, a sheath protects your knife from the elements, allows you to carry it on your belt or in your pocket, and, in some cases, looks darn cool. These new knife protectors look as great as they perform. 1:1 ACTUAL SIZE 01 DELTA SHEATH LARGE POCKET SLIP Overall Length: Internal pocket, 4.25 inches; just over 1.5 inches wide Material: Leather Locking Mechanism: Mummert titanium clip or proprietary titanium pocket clip Weight: 5 ounces Origin: Michigan USA Other: Semi-customizable (leather and thread color) MSRP:$69.95 to $74.95 DeltaSheath.com 02 DELTA SHEATH DELTA SHIELD MINI Overall Length: 6 inches; internal depth, 5.5 inches Material: Leather Locking Mechanism: Vertical/horizontal belt loop plus built-in magnet Weight: 5 ounces Origin: Michigan USA Other: Semi-customizable (leather and…

IT’S WITH YOU ALL THE TIME AND GIVES YOU CONFIDENCE THAT YOU CAN TACKLE ANY CHALLENGE YOU’LL FACE DURING THE DAY. Any everyday carry knife resides quietly in a pocket, yet stands ready to open packages, make immediate repairs, improvise solutions to problems large and small, and, in a pinch, encourage a hoodlum to make a hasty retreat. 1:1 . 33 75% of ACTUAL SIZE 01 AG RUSSELL KNIVES POWER BALL DAMASCUS STILETTO FOLDER Overall Length: 8 1/2 inches inches Closed Length: 4 7/8 inches Blade Length: 3 5/8 inches Blade Thickness: N/A Blade Steel: 9Cr13MoV Handle Material: Cocobolo Locking Mechanism: Liner-style Weight: 3.6 ounces Origin: China MSRP: $155 AGRussell.com 02 AG RUSSELL KNIVES SKINNY BRUTE DROP POINT Overall Length: 7 3/8 inches Closed Length: 4 1/8 inches Blade…

VERSATILITY IN A KNIFE IS A GOOD THING. SO, WHY NOT ADD ONE MORE TASK TO THE LIST OF THINGS YOU WANT THE KNIFE YOU CARRY TO PERFORM: SELF-DEFENSE. Some of the knives in this section can be used for everyday chores but are also at the ready to save your life whether as a close-quarters backup weapon or as a primary weapon in places you can’t carry a firearm. Personal protection calls for serious personal choices, so please make these choices wisely. 1:1.33 75% of ACTUAL SIZE 01 CONDOR TOOL & KNIFE CONDOR FIGHTER KNIFE Overall Length: 9.74 inches Blade Length: 4.91 inches Blade Thickness: 0.12 inch Blade Steel: 1075 high-carbon steel Handle Material: High-impact polypropylene Weight:8.82 ounces Origin: El Salvador Other: High-impact polypropylene sheath with leather belt loop MSRP:$99.98 CondorTK.com 02 BLUE RIDGE KNIVES BLACKJACK KNIVES’…

HAVING A GOOD, DEPENDABLE BLADE CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU HAVE MINIMAL EQUIPMENT AND YOU’RE OUT TO SET UP A WILDERNESS CAMP. In a survival situation, your knife’s performance can mean the difference between life and death. Tilt the scale in your favor with one of the knives in this section. 1:1.33 75% of ACTUAL SIZE BUYER’S GUIDE 01 BENCHMADE ANONIMOUS 539GY Overall Length: 9.83 inches Blade Length: 5 inches Blade Thickness: 0.144 inch Blade Steel: CPM CruWear super strong tool steel Handle Material: OD Green G10 Weight: 5.94 pounds Origin: USA Other: Boltaron sheath MSRP: $310 Benchmade.com 02 WHITE RIVER FIRECRAFT Overall Length: 8.1 inches Blade Length: 3.7 inches Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch Blade Steel: CPM S35VN Handle Material: Micarta Weight: 4.6 ounces Origin: USA Other: 6- and 1-inch blade lengths also available; comes with a Kydex sheath MSRP: $200 WhiteRiverKnives.com 03…

ACQUIRING YOUR MEAT FOR THE TABLE REQUIRES LOTS OF WORK, FROM PRESEASON PREP TO THE HUNT ITSELF, AND, OF COURSE, CARE OF THE ANIMAL IN THE FIELD.The knife you choose to carry has to be capable of handling many chores in harsh environments. The knives we’ve selected for this section have what it takes. BUYER'S GUIDE 1:1 ACTUAL SIZE 01 BUCK KNIVES 110 FOLDING HUNTER Overall Length: 8.625 inches Closed Length: 4.875 inches Blade Length: 3.75 inches Blade Thickness: 0.12 inch Blade Steel: 420HC steel, clip blade with nail notch Handle Material: Genuine ebony with brass bolsters Locking Mechanism: Lock back Weight: 7.2 ounces Origin: USA Other: One of Buck’s bestsellers since the 1960s; clip point blade can be used for everyday carry or hunting MSRP:$88 BuckKnives.com 02 BENCHMADE RAGHORN Overall Length: 8.9 inches Blade Lengths: 4 inches Blade Thickness: 0.11…

THE GREAT THING ABOUT A SMALL EVERYDAY-CARRY FIXED BLADE IS THAT YOU CAN HAVE IT WITH YOU DISCREETLY ON A BELT, AROUND YOUR NECK, OR IN YOUR POCKET. It’s often easier to access than a folder, which you’re likely to fumble when you’re opening it in a hurry or under stress. Here we present a good selection of fixed blades in various shapes and sizes. 1:1.33 75% of ACTUAL SIZE 01 BPS KNIVES CITIZEN SSH Overall Length: 8.1 inches Blade Length: 3.9 inches Blade Thickness: 0.18 inch Blade Steel: 5Cr14MoV stainless steel Handle Material: Micarta Weight: 3.9 ounces Origin: Ukraine Other: Included sheath is made from ABS plastic MSRP: $49.45 BPSKnives.com 02 BEAR & SON CUTLERY BEAR OPS BEAR TAC III Overall Length: 10 inches Blade Length: 4 7/8 inches Blade Steel: D2 steel Handle Material: Black G10 Weight: 7.8 ounces MSRP:…

IF YOU USE YOUR KNIFE ON A REGULAR BASIS, KEEPING THE EDGE SHARP AND CLEAN IS A REGULAR CHORE.Make it easier with a sharpening tool, like one of these here. They’re designed by experts to be lightweight, tactical, and able to hone various angles whenever—and wherever—you need it. 01 BLUE RIDGE KNIVES LANSKY SHARPENERS’ BLADEMEDIC SHARPENER Overall Length: 4 inches Weight: 0.25 pound Origin: China Other: Four sharpeners in one; includes tungsten carbide sharpener, ceramic rods, serrated blade sharpener, and diamond tapered rod MSRP:$19.95 Lansky.com 02 TSPROF PIONEER Material: 7075T6 aircraft aluminum Sharpening Angle: 12-26 degrees per side (total up to 52 degrees) Blade Thickness: Up to 5 mm (0.2 inch) Blade Length: 30-250 mm (1.2 to 9.9 inches) Abrasives: 10-160 mm (0.4 to 6.3 inches) Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 pounds) Other: Turning mechanism MSRP:$297 TSPROF.us 03 BENCHMADE EDGE MAINTENANCE TOOL…

THINK ABOUT IT.When it comes to knives, chances are you spend more time using them to prepare meals than you do in any hunting, bushcraft, survival, or tactical situations combined. Whether you’re planning a Dutch oven stew in camp, a steak on the grill in your backyard, or a new twist on Grandma’s old secret recipe in your own kitchen, no matter how you slice it, it’s likely the recipe calls for a good knife or two. 1:1.33 75% of ACTUAL SIZE 01 AG RUSSELL FOLDING COOK’S KNIFE II Closed Length: 5.375 inches Blade Length: 4.5 inches Blade Steel: 8Cr13MoV Handle Material: G10 Weight:6.9 ounces Origin: China Other: Stainless bolsters and liners MSRP:$79.95 AGRussell.com 02 BENCHMADE CUSTOM STATION KNIFE Overall Length: 10.88 inches Blade Length: 5.97 inches Blade Thickness: 0.114 inch Handle Material: G10, Richlite, carbon fiber Origin: USA MSRP:$325 Benchmade.com 03…