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Proposition 65

June 18, 2017

What is it? and How Does it Impact Me? What is Proposition 65? Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986. Proposition 65 was designed to protect California citizens and the State’s drinking water sources from approximately 900 chemicals known […]

CRKT Crossbones Wins Imported Knife of the Year

June 10, 2017

The CRKT® Crossbones everyday carry folding knife, designed by Jeff Park of Mililani, Hawaii, took home the Imported Knife of the Year® award at the 2017 Blade Show

Ontario Knife Company Unveils New Hunt Plus™ Series

May 27, 2017

Ontario Knife Company® (OKC®) is widely known for making some of the very best knives on the market and the new HUNT PLUS™ series keeps with that proud tradition. Taking the skeleton tang and patent-pending ergonomic handle from the company’s widely praised SPEC PLUS® Alpha series of tactical knives; the new HUNT PLUS line provides […]

Boker Plus Slack

May 25, 2017

Like many classic French knives, the Boker Plus Slack pocket knife by French designer Raphael Durand is based on the traditional Navaja from the Mediterranean.

Buck Knives Adds 119 Special to Custom Knife Builder

April 24, 2017

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the historic 119 Special, Buck Knives is pleased to offer many customizable options.

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