Victorinox brings Swiss Army multitool magic to fixed-blade knife

The small blade on a Swiss Army knife can never replace a full-size fixed blade for critical tasks in the wild. On the other hand, a fixed-blade knife isn’t the tool for starting a fire on its own or delicately removing a tick embedded in your neck. Of… Continue reading Victorinox brings Swiss Army multitool magic to fixed-blade knife

Gerber goes custom with 2-ounce Assert ambidextrous folding knife

Most of the time we look at Gerber Gear, it’s in relation to the multitool market, in which the Portland, Oregon company is a titan of innovation with a lineup ranging from multi-axes to double-strength plier tools. But Gerber also has a deep lineup of… Continue reading Gerber goes custom with 2-ounce Assert ambidextrous folding knife

Thumbnail-sized blade puts a super-small slasher on your keychain

Kickstarter makers certainly seem to be obsessed with putting as much functionality in as small a space as possible. Case in point: the new Slash microblade, that promises to give you super sharp cutting power in a keychain capsule.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Thumbnail-sized blade puts a super-small slasher on your keychain

Cutting-edge Leatherman multitool sells out faster than it flips open

Founded on the back of its classic plier-based multitool in 1983, Leatherman celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a fully revamped, modernized version of its most iconic tool? The new Batch 005 4… Continue reading Cutting-edge Leatherman multitool sells out faster than it flips open

Gerber dual multitool kit sets the table for camping season 2023

For at least a few years now, Gerber has been growing a collection of knives and multitools aimed specifically at campers. Now it corrals several of those handy camp tools into the Around Camp Kit. The new-for-2023 package makes it a little easier to s… Continue reading Gerber dual multitool kit sets the table for camping season 2023

Helle Rein knife is an ode to reindeer and classic Norwegian design

Norwegian knife maker Helle crafts some of the most beautiful knives the world over. Its latest is particularly special, celebrating the past while making a call to action for the future. The new limited-edition Rein knife honors the company’s heritage… Continue reading Helle Rein knife is an ode to reindeer and classic Norwegian design

Titanium tool has changeable scalpel blades and quick-release clip

Multitools are great. That is, they’re great until you don’t have one with you – or the one you have has a blade that’s too dull to get anything done. The Bladeclip seeks to tackle both of these issues with a design that incorporates a sturdy built-in … Continue reading Titanium tool has changeable scalpel blades and quick-release clip

The James Brand’s newest multitool carries slimmer than a pack of gum

The James Brand has released several iterations of its Ellis knife over the years, and they’ve all been about as slim and minimalist as multitool pocket knives get. But the new Ellis Slim bests them all as the thinnest full-length knife in the lineup. … Continue reading The James Brand’s newest multitool carries slimmer than a pack of gum

Goniometer Gives You an Edge at Knife Sharpening

Two goniometers sit on a table. One is an open wooden box with a long piece of plywood along the bottom. A laser distance finder rests on the front edge and a printed angle scale has been attached to the back side of the box. To the right of this box is a much smaller goniometer made from an orange pipe cap with a small strip of paper serving as the angle scale inside the interior edge. It is attached to a wooden handle that looks vaguely like a V. A laser pointer can be inserted from the bottom where a hole has been drilled through the wood.

Sometimes you absolutely, positively need to know the angle of the cutting edge on a knife. When you do, the best tool for the job is a laser goniometer, and …read more Continue reading Goniometer Gives You an Edge at Knife Sharpening