The Boker A-F Combat II Black Knife is a reissue of the Applegate - Fairbairn Fighting Knife. The Boker A-F Combat II has a fiberglass reinforced Delrin handle, that is larger in the center for a good grip with many styles of holding the knife. Ther is a lanyard hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a short, forward-bent cross guard. Boker balances the knife with steel weights insered in the handle. The Boker A-F Combat II has a 6 inch blade and is 10-3/4 inches overall with a 1 inch wide blade made with Solingen 440C stainless steel hardened to a Rockwell of 58. The Boker A-F Combat II has a black Cordura sheath
The Boker A-F Combat II Black Knife is a reissue of the Applegate - Fairbairn Fighting Knife. The Boker A-F Combat II has a fiberglass reinforced Delrin handle, that is larger in the center for a good grip with many styles of holding the knife. Ther is a lanyard hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a short, forward-bent cross guard. Boker balances the knife with steel weights insered in the handle. The Boker A-F Combat II has a 6 inch blade and is 10-3/4 inches overall with a 1 inch wide blade made with Solingen 440C stainless steel hardened to a Rockwell of 58. The Boker A-F Combat II has a black Cordura sheath
Now after 9 years of daily carry use, the clip on this Benchmade 940 has finally broken. Here are some photos of the break before a new clip is installed
The Benchmade 940 is an Aluminum and Titanium handle and body, with a Modified Reverse Tanto blade. The easy opening and closing AXIS lock makes this an easy knife to use with one hand (either left or right handed). Aluminum Handle Scales are lightweight and durable and provide a good foundation to attach the belt clip. In the 9 years this knife has been carried the belt clip has only needed to be tightened occasionally.
Now after 9 years of daily carry use, the clip on this Benchmade 940 has finally broken. Here are some photos of the break before a new clip is installed
The Benchmade 940 is an Aluminum and Titanium handle and body, with a Modified Reverse Tanto blade. The easy opening and closing AXIS lock makes this an easy knife to use with one hand (either left or right handed). Aluminum Handle Scales are lightweight and durable and provide a good foundation to attach the belt clip. In the 9 years this knife has been carried the belt clip has only needed to be tightened occasionally.
Now after 9 years of daily carry use, the clip on this Benchmade 940 has finally broken. Here are some photos of the break before a new clip is installed
The Benchmade 940 is an Aluminum and Titanium handle and body, with a Modified Reverse Tanto blade. The easy opening and closing AXIS lock makes this an easy knife to use with one hand (either left or right handed). Aluminum Handle Scales are lightweight and durable and provide a good foundation to attach the belt clip. In the 9 years this knife has been carried the belt clip has only needed to be tightened occasionally.
IDL Tools T-10 and the Leatherman Squirt P4 side by side. These are two pocket pliers we have been reviewing. The two are about the same size when open and weight. But when closed the Leatherman Squirt P4 is slimer and more comfortable. The Leatherman Squirt P4 is just under 1-inch wide, 2-1/4-inches long, 4 inches long when open, 1/2-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 is 1-1/4-inch wide, just over 2-inches long 4 inches long when open and just over 1/4-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 weighs 1.8 ounces, the Leatherman Squirt P4 Pocket Pliers weighs 2.1 ounces. The IDL Tools T-10 jaw opens wider to a little over an inch, the Leatherman Squirt P4 open to only a bit less than an inch.
IDL Tools T-10 and the Leatherman Squirt P4 side by side. These are two pocket pliers we have been reviewing. The two are about the same size when open and weight. But when closed the Leatherman Squirt P4 is slimer and more comfortable. The Leatherman Squirt P4 is just under 1-inch wide, 2-1/4-inches long, 4 inches long when open, 1/2-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 is 1-1/4-inch wide, just over 2-inches long 4 inches long when open and just over 1/4-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 weighs 1.8 ounces, the Leatherman Squirt P4 Pocket Pliers weighs 2.1 ounces. The IDL Tools T-10 jaw opens wider to a little over an inch, the Leatherman Squirt P4 open to only a bit less than an inch.
IDL Tools T-10 and the Leatherman Squirt P4 side by side. These are two pocket pliers we have been reviewing. The two are about the same size when open and weight. But when closed the Leatherman Squirt P4 is slimer and more comfortable. The Leatherman Squirt P4 is just under 1-inch wide, 2-1/4-inches long, 4 inches long when open, 1/2-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 is 1-1/4-inch wide, just over 2-inches long 4 inches long when open and just over 1/4-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 weighs 1.8 ounces, the Leatherman Squirt P4 Pocket Pliers weighs 2.1 ounces. The IDL Tools T-10 jaw opens wider to a little over an inch, the Leatherman Squirt P4 open to only a bit less than an inch.
Comparing scissors on a few EDC (Every Day Carry) pocket tools; the Gerber Shortcut, Leatherman Micra, Victorinox Huntsman, Victorinox Executive and the Victorinox Classic SD. These tools all offer scissors. If I were packing a first aid kit for a car or truck, I would include a pair of EMT scissors. But for everyday pocket carry or smaller first aid kits and survival kits these options might do well. Scissors in the Swiss Army Knives are very sharp and well made but will not cut through denim or other thick materials. The larger scissors on the Gerber Shortcut and Leatherman Micra is large enough to cut through many thicker materials
Comparing scissors on a few EDC (Every Day Carry) pocket tools; the Gerber Shortcut, Leatherman Micra, Victorinox Huntsman, Victorinox Executive and the Victorinox Classic SD. These tools all offer scissors. If I were packing a first aid kit for a car or truck, I would include a pair of EMT scissors. But for everyday pocket carry or smaller first aid kits and survival kits these options might do well. Scissors in the Swiss Army Knives are very sharp and well made but will not cut through denim or other thick materials. The larger scissors on the Gerber Shortcut and Leatherman Micra is large enough to cut through many thicker materials
Comparing scissors on a few EDC (Every Day Carry) pocket tools; the Gerber Shortcut, Leatherman Micra, Victorinox Huntsman, Victorinox Executive and the Victorinox Classic SD. These tools all offer scissors. If I were packing a first aid kit for a car or truck, I would include a pair of EMT scissors. But for everyday pocket carry or smaller first aid kits and survival kits these options might do well. Scissors in the Swiss Army Knives are very sharp and well made but will not cut through denim or other thick materials. The larger scissors on the Gerber Shortcut and Leatherman Micra is large enough to cut through many thicker materials
We noticed some low prices on gear at the local big box store. We took a look at the prices at the store compared to the sugested retail price from the manufacturer, and then we compared the big box store price to online stores and online auctions. Supprizingly, the Auctions were not always the lowest prices, and some of the prices at the local store beat the online purchase options. What this small experiment tells us is there is no best place to buy gear. Prices do fluctuate and for the money you might save its worth looking around before you put money down.
We noticed some low prices on gear at the local big box store. We took a look at the prices at the store compared to the sugested retail price from the manufacturer, and then we compared the big box store price to online stores and online auctions. Supprizingly, the Auctions were not always the lowest prices, and some of the prices at the local store beat the online purchase options. What this small experiment tells us is there is no best place to buy gear. Prices do fluctuate and for the money you might save its worth looking around before you put money down.
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