ProTech is one of America's outstanding knife manufacturers, and their new Tactical Response 5 (TR-5) assisted-opening knife is just another example of their fine craftsmanship. The TR-5 has several features desirable for officers in a variety of assignments and is the first spring-assisted ProTech knife. ProTech has already produced four successful Tactical Response knife … [Read more...]
Pro-Strider SnG Auto Knife
Pro-Tech Knives of Artesia, California recently announced the new Pro-Strider SnG Auto knife. Pro-Tech has partnered with Strider on this new design providing an auto-assist action to the original Strider SnG manual folding knife. Pro-Tech was chosen for their expertise in auto knife manufacturing, and for its 100%, American made facilities. Pro-Tech has a proven name in the … [Read more...]
New CRKT Acquisition Knife
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) recently introduced its latest knife, the Acquisition. Initial appearances suggest the Acquisition is a combination of fine craftsmanship, unique features, and high-quality materials. CRKT offers the Acquisition in two models: one with a fixed blade and a second with a folding blade. The uniquely designed grip scales are unique and offer … [Read more...]
All New CRKT Homefront Knife
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) just released its new Homefront knife at the Annual Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia taking place this weekend. The knife is specifically designed to honor America's military service members, and this knife is a part of the company's "Forged By War" program. The Homefront does not require military service to own but can be a fine addition … [Read more...]
Spartan Blades Nyx Combat Knife
The Spartan Blades Nyx Combat Knife is one of those blades that just jumps out at you with amazing design lines, and high-quality materials and craftsmanship. It is one of those knives, particularly for knife enthusiasts, that causes the viewer to think to themselves "I must have this knife". Typically on BlueSheepDog we only post articles or conduct reviews on products with … [Read more...]
CRKT Civet Neck Knives
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) just announced the release of their Civet neck knives by popular knifemaker Flavio Ikoma, of Prudente, Brazil. Ikoma is an innovative designer responsible for a number of quality knives like the CRKT Fossil. CRKT continues to produce outstanding knives and tools designed to meet and exceed the needs for everyday users rather than … [Read more...]
CRKT Pangolin Fixed Blade Knife
The Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) Pangolin fixed blade knife is a very nice combination of craftsmanship, materials, and purpose-built design. The Pangolin could make a perfect back-up knife for patrol or SWAT work, or just a very nice off-duty knife as well. Designed by Ryan Johnson, of RMJ Tactical in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Pangolin not only looks good, it feels … [Read more...]
CRKT Minimalist Self-Defense Knife – First Look
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) showed off its new Minimalist Black Drop Point knife at the SHOT Show this year. Considered a utility knife by the company, the Minimalist makes a lot of sense as a deep cover, self-defense tool carried in the oft-ignored neck knife position. As you know, the BlueSheepdog Crew are big fans of CRKT knives and tools as they provide … [Read more...]
Gerber StrongArm Fixed Blade Knife – First Look
Gerber Gear was ready for the SHOT Show with several new knives and tools this year, and the first to catch my eye was the StrongArm fixed blade knife. I have come to appreciate the quality craftsmanship and functionality of Gerber knives and tools over the years and this year was no different. For that reason, they are one of our standard stops. Gerber has been making … [Read more...]
CRKT Tighe Tac Two Knife: Tanto & Clip Point Blades for Serious Use
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) displayed its brand new Tighe Tac Two knife at SHOT Show. The company offers it in two blade configurations: the Tanto and the Clip Point. I just had to lay my hands on one. If you've read here before you know I really enjoy CRKT knives, and own several different models including the Foresight, M16 and the Eat'N Tool. The Tighe Tac Two … [Read more...]