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CAS-Hanwei's Rock Creek Knives

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IMG_3720cCAS-Hanwei is best known for their line of well made historic swords.  While the original CAS Iberia company dates back a quarter of a century, back in 2006 they were purchased by renowned sword maker Paul Chen and the collaboration of CAS-Hanwei was formed.  The newly formed CAS-Hanwei has gone on to produce top quality hand forged swords of both Eastern and Western design.

 


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Sugar Creek Knifeworks Bushcrafter Review

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IMG_3798cUnless you're a regular on Knifeforums.com you may be missing out on one of the real sleepers of the custom knife world right now.  Quietly, but steadily, Mike McConnell has been showing off an ever growing line of practical, hardworking blades built for the everyman.  Mike has a vision that I can really appreciate: make a quality, handmade tool that folks can afford and won't hesitate to use.

 


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Bark River Knives Bravo Necker Review

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BravoNecker-001cAnyone that knows me will tell you that I'm a fan of neck knives and other short fixed blade knives.  My first experience using a neck knife was when I converted the sheath for a Cuda Talon for neck carry.  Turns out that was a bit heavy for neck carry, but the latest knife I've tried in this mode, the BRKT Bravo Necker turns out to be just the right balance between portability and utility.

 


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Benchmade 755 MPR Review

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IMG_9690cToday, Woods Monkey takes a look at a rock solid folder that was a result of collaboration between BM engineers and Shane Sibert.  Known for his Hell-for-stout products, the new 755 MPR continues that tradition, but in a more portable package.

 

 


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KA-BAR/Johnson Adventure Potbelly Review

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Potbelly-011cThis seems to be the year of the chopper, or at least big knives.  We've done earlier articles this year on some big knives we've had a chance to play with, and now we've got another one!  At the SHOT Show this past January, we came across a couple of new knives from KA-BAR that we thought looked interesting for outdoors work, and today we're going to talk a bit about the Johnson Adventure Potbelly.

 


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Gerber AO F.A.S.T. Review

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IMG_0639cGerber has been a well known name in the knife making business for decades as a producer of high quality and functional tools.  Most people have at least heard of the Gerber name or know someone who has carried a Gerber knife or multi-tool.  I have owned Gerber folding knives and multi-tools that have seen a great deal of abuse over the years.  Over the last five weeks I have had the chance to use  both the Fine Edge and Half Serrated versions of Gerber's AO F.A.S.T 3.0.

 


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Benchmade Knives Bone Collector Folder Review

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IMG_1788c“The culture I stand for is sometimes lost into today’s society, when in fact society was built on the culture of THE HUNTER.  A hunter is more than a predator, a hunter is a provider…a caretaker…a leader.  I will never make excuses for who I am… It’s the way I was born… I’m a hunter… A BONE COLLECTOR!!!”- Michael Waddell

 

 


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Silver Stag Pacific Bowie Review

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IMG_0356cWhen you think of custom knives, especially big custom knives, a lot of things jump to mind.  Quality, durability, and attention to detail are often found standard when custom makers turn out one of a kind, handmade blades.  Silver Stag knives have been producing these types of quality blades, made in America, for years.  Woods Monkey takes a look at one of their larger knives, the Pacific Bowie, and really tests it hard.

 


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