by David Crane
david@defensereview.com
This article contains a high-resolution photo (JPEG format) of three custom Shiva Ki Merc anti-personnel knives. Click on photo to view it full-size.
Shiva Ki may just be the single best-kept secret in the custom knife world today. He makes what are arguably some of the sharpest tactical/fighting fixed blades in the world, and [...]
by David Crane
DefRev doesn’t know the name of this wild design yet, but it’s one of the coolest and most interesting clip-it combat folders the auther has ever seen. It’s VERY cool. It appears to be a reverse raptor or "anti-raptor" design. The handle is also very interestingly designed.
DefRev is guessing both [...]
by David Crane
Whether you’re a military Spec-Ops operator, LE SWAT operator, or armed citizen, a good tactical knife is an important item to have as back up to your firearm(s). Japanese-style tactical fixed blades have become increasingly popular in the last several years with members of all three groups.
DefRev would like to highlight several custom [...]
For their June 2002 Issue, BLADE posed an interesting challenge to five bladesmaiths. "Design a Tactical Fixed Blade knife that could be worn in a dress or pocket sheath, would be large enough to actually be used and yet appear non-threatening."
One of the bladesmiths that they challenged was Terry Primos.
His submission is a tactical [...]
If you like butterfly knives, and have $200 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, Microtech’s new Tachyon is really gonna’ blow your proverbial skirt up. It might even make a nice back-up to that Glock currently riding on your hip. DefRev doesn’t know if they’re shipping yet or not, so you would [...]
The July, 2001 issue of SAR(Small Arms Review) has an interesting article about a new fighting folder has arrived on the scene called the Pendulum.
Designed by ex-Seal Team Six member Chris Caracci and marketed by GG&G, the new knife is definitely something different.
To learn more about the Pendulum,click here.
Definitely an interesting product.
Microtech has a couple of interesting new things for us. First, they’ve just come out with the “Amphibian”. DefRev’s seen a number of photos of the knife, and it looks very interesting. DefRev does not know if the second item is available yet or not. It’s called the “Ultratech”. It’s a hight tech out-the-front auto.
To [...]
Cold Steel Knives has just come out with a brand new tactical folder for 2001 called the Recon 1. We have to say, it looks pretty good.
Kevin "Mad Dog" McClung’s ceramic masterpiece may just be the ultimate high-tech edged tool. There are two models, the E.O.D., and the Operator. The Mirage X is corrosion proof, and magnetically and electrically inert. It also has superior edge-holding capabilities over conventional steel blades.
Click here to view and read about the Mirage [...]
