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Folding Blade Knives
Back in 1998 the Spyderco Calypso (Caly) made a name for itself, dominating the knife scene thanks to its 4 inch blade and micarta handle. 14 years later, Spyderco is on its third generation of the Caly and each model has gotten better and better. One of the main complaints about the earlier versions was that the ergonomics weren’t great. Spyderco listened to the critics; the latest version of the Spyderco Caly fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. The Spyderco Caly 3 is improved in every way be it blade design or style. This knife has a little bit of panache, meaning you can carry it in your Carharts or concealed in a suit. I got my Caly 3 mainly as a collectible but this thing is built like a bank vault and this knife is now one of my favorite EDC’s
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Buck’s fixed blade Alpha Hunter’s have long been popular among knife enthusiast, but they also offer a folding version of the Alpha Hunter and that’s the model we’ll be reviewing today. This blade comes with a liner lock system that secures the blade firmly was deployed. The Alpha Hunter I’ll be reviewing is the drop point design, which differs significantly from other Alpha Hunter’s in that it does not come with a gut hook. I don’t really feel like I need a gut hook but if you do check out the Buck Alpha Hunter 278. Don’t think you’re getting nothing in return for the loss of the gut hook, though; the drop point version of the Alpha Hunter gives you a much stronger tip, which can be a great trade off if you are experienced at dressing game.
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I’ve recently been in the market for a new knife. I was looking for a decent sized every day carry knife that fell in my price range and after a tip from a friend I began researching the Spyderco Tenacious folding blade knife. The knife offered plenty of bells and whistles for a reasonable price. I was looking for a large plain edged knife that had pillar construction with a full flat grind, and that is what I got with the Spyderco Tenacious folding blade knife.
Cold Steel’s American Lawman series was designed as a multifunctional knife capable of tackling the diverse needs of law enforcement officers. It’s simple but flexible design makes the Lawman an excellent choice for civilians in the market for an EDC (every day carry) knife as well. I’m going to focus on the full size American Lawman in this review, as it’s the one I own, but readers looking for a smaller more compact knife should bear in mind Cold Steel also makes a smaller version of American Lawman called the Mini Lawman.
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