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First Look: Field-Ready Böker Naturensöhne MK II NXT

Böker teams up with popular German bushcrafters to deliver a pocket-friendly, G10-scaled multi-tool packed with essential field implements.
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Bevvy of new blades with a distinct edge.
“The USMC fighting knife has not always been made by KA-BAR, and KA-BAR didn’t even make them first, but they made it their own,” noted Marine Corps veteran/knifemaker Les George. “It’s the stereotypical military knife in the western hemisphere.” It was the Marine Corps knife of choice in World War II, including on the beach landing at Iwo Jima. (Knife from the Les George collection; Les George knife image)

Military Knives: Historic Star-Spangled Steel

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First Look: Bear OPS Nekema II Tactical EDC

An American-made tactical EDC folder featuring a Sandvik 14C28N blade and lightweight aluminum handle.
(From left) Condor’s Roarlock, ESEE Expat El Deguello and TOPS Sneak Reaper excel at cutting through dense brush during spring and summer adventures.

Machetes: Big Blades For The Summer’s Bad Bush

We slash away with three machete options to see which is ready to tame your greenery.
From friendly carry to onerous fare, from top to bottom our small clip-point knives include the Civivi Slippy Sendy, Cold Steel Engage 2.5, Demko Knives Nano Shark and Big Idea Design TI Lookout.

EDC Clip Points: Little Big Clips

Small-in-stature clip points that punch above their weight.
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First Look: Civivi Brova And Civivi Elite Line

Elite Line debuts with premium CPM S35VN steel, aluminum scales and an innovative top-liner lock mechanism. Civivi has always aimed at more budget-conscious knife enthusiasts,...
Designed by Clarence “Bud” Holzmann, the Gerber MK II gained legendary status during the Vietnam War and is still highly sought after today. Its defining feature was its wasp waist, a design adding to its penetration prowess. (Rock Island Auction Company image)

U.S. Military Daggers: Blades That Have Taken Point

Daggers have struck home the U.S. military's point from the trenches of Europe to the jungles of Vietnam. Through the years, the military dagger has...
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