Happy New Year 2011

Hello folks, It has been awhile since my last post and what can I say - I've been busy. 2010 is coming to a end and it seems like it just started. The knife world is still moving a long and keeping at curtailing the draconian knife laws and social attitudes regarding knife carry.

My business has been steadily increasing despite the economy - and we're thankful of that. We are looking forward to the new offerings by the usual suspects - Benchmade, SOG, Cold Steel, Kershaw, Buck and others. Though, there doesn't seem to be as many as in previous years. The knife makers and manufacturers are not producing as much inventory as they usually do. I do not expect to be seeing of the new knifes until February - I haven't even received any 2011 catalogs from anyone yet.

Above picture is of:

Stilleto Folder - By Randy Williams of Williams Quality Knives

5" Spear Point 154CM Stainless Steel

Hard anlodized aluminum handle.

$250.00

See Knife at www.edgeoftheknife.com

I hope the end of 2010 and the begining of 2011 finds all of you well, without worry and full of hope.

David Mayer

It is a new year!

Well 2009 came and went - and 2010 looks to be moving just as fast. The big knife companies are finally getting their new offerings in stock and it seems to me to be a mixed bag. With the economy in the tank most knife makers are being somewhat conservative - not a lot of new knives and some refinement to the line they already know sells. Having said that, it is nice to see SOG bring back the Northwest Ranger fixed blade, minus the serrations. Benchmade dropped their "red" line and now offer the Rant Bowies in D2 tool steel both made in Oregon City OR.
Cold Steel has taken some old familiar lines, Voyagers, SRK, Recon Tanto etc. and now offers them in their proprietary steel VG-1 San Mai.

In the coming days I will be posting some of the new/some of the old knives that I hope will spark your interest. Some will be collector worthy but, some will be user friendly. Thanks for stopping by.

www.edgeoftheknife.com

The Holidays

David here -


this week we will talk about holiday shopping - that special Christmas present. We may indeed be in a recession/depression but, I have come across a most affordable knife this last week. This post's offering is from Columbia River Knife & Tool. The 15th Anniversery Edition
CRM04-02LTD fitsthe bill quite nicely.





Specifications
Overall Length (inches):7.00
Blade Length (inches):3.00
Blade Material:8Cr13MoV
Blade Detail:Plain
Handle Material:White Bone
Lock Style:Liner Lock
Carry System:Pocket Clip
Special Features:G-10 Bolsters, Hardwood Box



This Knife retails for MSRP$70.00 but you should be able to find this knife in the low $50s and $60s.
The fit and finish is great and nice to see coming from CRKT - collectables without breaking the bank.

Our hope for all of our visitors is for a jofull holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - thanks for stopping by.

Zenic Tactical Modular Blowgun

David here - today I would like to introduce a new product that we just got into the Tactical Edge Knives store. You will also be able to see this on our website http://www.edgeoftheknife.com/

Zenic Tactical

Zenic Tactical is a manufacturer of modular outdoor and personal defense products. Located in the seaside town of Mukilteo, Washington, the folks of Zenic Tactical take great pride in producing high end products for the discriminating user.

No cheap plastic parts in these tools. Just finely crafted, precision ground and machined materials made with pride in the USA. From the finished product to the product packaging, all aspects of these products are locally produced.

Zenic Tactical is the brain child of Bryan Dawson, CEO of Zenic Cubed and David Mayer, CEO of Tactical Edge Knives. Inspired by their love of the great outdoors and the thought that less is more, the two men developed the modular tool system that is Zenic Tactical. Easily portable and multi-functional, this system allows the outdoorsman to adapt to an ever changing environment.

The Zenic Tactical system can be purchased “turn key” or “built” piece by piece as the customer desires. The customer can create a system to their specs and level of embellishment. Whether hiking, hunting, survival, or just plain fun this system for you.

Zenic Tactical Modular Blowgun – ZTB1

Features:

· 100% machined 6061 aircraft grade aluminum
· Anodized protective coating
· Choice of 2 colors –Black and Silver
· 48” 4 - 12” sections
· Calibrated for .62” Darts
· Machined mouth piece
· Colors can be mixed and matched

Includes 25ea. .62 cal. darts

Nylon belt pack available for $25.00

Made in Mukilteo, Washington USA

Michael Rader Tactical Short Sword

David here - Michael Rader's Tactical Short Sword is the blade I will be discussing today. I love this sword and it will be one that I actually want to keep for myself. Oh well that's business. Michael Rader is one of the hottest custom swordsmiths on the scene today. From his Rader Blade Works shop at the base of Mount Rainer in Washington State Michael crafts some of the most creative works of art, and function, I have come across. Inspired by history and infused with his own creativity his knives and swords are both timeless and respectful of the ancient smiths that have come before him.

Today's sword is a 20" Tactical Short Sword in the vein of a Japanese wakazashi. The blade is full tang San Mai construction. A clad blade made of a center core 1084 carbon steel and 5o outer layers of 15N20 carbon steel. With intergral bolster the 8" handle is a traditional single pin affair made of contemporary Black G-10. In keeping with the "tactical" theme this sword comes with a Kydex scabbard made by Brian Wagner of Okuden Knives.

You can find this sword at http://www.edgeoftheknife.com/

ZT Vantage

Tactcial Edge Knives, http://www.edgeoftheknife.com/ and Zenic-Tactical would like to introduce ZT Vantage tactical pen. Finally a pen that is truly a tactical, less than lethal, weapon. The ZT Vantage is made from fully machined 6061 aircraft aluminum to exacting standards. Made in Mukilteo Washington the ZT Vantage is designed and built with the ergonomic needs of its user. 6" by 1/2", the ZT Vantage can be a devastating instrument. Zenic-Tactical made sure that the ZT Vantage would give its owner the advantage and confidence when push comes to shove. We here at Tactical Edge Knives and http://www.edgeotheknife.com/ love this pen and we think you will too. http://www.edgeoftheknife.com

Please stop by www.edgeoftheknife.com and you will find the ZT Vantage listed under Zenic-Tactical

SOG Knives

David here - in keeping with the SOG Knives theme the next knife I want to "put" out there is the SOG Arcitech A-01. The SOG Arcitech is a beautiful folder/tactical knife and one of the few SOG Knives that I do not have in my personal collection. I am not sure why I haven't put one in yet ( I prefer the jig bone over the carbon fiber.) I love this knife. It has a polished 3.5" San Mai stainless steel blade. It comes with titanium bolsters and liners - jig bone scales and an abalone thumb stud. The SOG Arcitech screams collect me collect me and I am sure that I will get one for my collection. So I put it out to you folks - what are your thoughts concerning this higher end offering from SOG Knives?