Knife & Multi-tool Buyer’s Guide
November 23, 2011
“Give me a good knife and I’ll build a camp.” What brainy person said that? Well, actually, I just did. And it’s true. With a good knife, it’s possible to take what nature provides and build shelter, obtain food, make a fire and collect water. Around camp, there is no other tool that is as... Read more »
Gear Test: SOG Folding Camp Saw
October 2, 2010
Some tools just don’t have any competition. A serious camp saw is one of them. Have you ever tried to get through a hefty piece of wood using that puny little saw blade on a knife or a multi-tool? Go ahead, give it a try sometime, and then you’ll agree that a real saw is the only way to go. The trouble... Read more »
Gear Test: Gerber FliK Fish Multi-tool
September 10, 2010
A specialized multi-tool may seem like an oxymoron, but since these handy creations hit the market over two decades ago, designs have proliferated to suit numerous specific functions. As an avid angler I’ve longed for a tool that could perform functions ranging from removing flies from the mouths... Read more »
Gear Test: Tool Logic SL Pro 2
December 5, 2008
Tool Logic SL Pro 2 By Rich Johnson I’ve found my new favorite folding knife, the Tool Logic SL Pro 2. What makes this knife so special is it isn’t just a knife, but a survival system that incorporates four vital functions—a sturdily built, razor-sharp 3-inch 50/50 serrated blade, a bright LED... Read more »
2006 Knife & Tool Guide
May 25, 2006
From the dawn of man, knives and other sharpened hand tools in one form or another have figured prominently in our lives. Used for scraping, slicing, sawing, splitting and a dozen other applications, these basic tools evolved through the millennia into the dazzling display of modern steel-bladed implements... Read more »
Gear Test: Magellan eXplorist 200 GPS, Brunton Glorb, Spyderco SpyderSaw
January 5, 2006
Magellan eXplorist 200 GPS A series of three new entries to the already crowded handheld GPS receiver market has been introduced by Thales Navigation (909/394-5000; magellangps.com), the producers of Magellan products. These new units are the eXplorist 100, 200 and 300. All three of these models are... Read more »
Pocketknife Shootout
August 1, 2003
BENCHMADE Small, strong and completely reliable — that sums up the Mini-Griptilian. This knife offers an excellent design and the patented AXIS-Lock system featured on many Benchmade (503/655-6004; benchmade.com) knives. The locking mechanism, an exclusive designed by renowned custom knifemakers Bill... Read more »
