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Ontario Knife Company® Announces Newest Model in Award-Winning Black Bird Series

April 15, 2022

OKC Black Bird S35VN

New Black Bird S35VN Combines Simplistic Design, High-Quality S35VN Steel, and Pure Function for Ultimate Survival / Outdoors Knife Ontario Knife Company® (OKC®), the award-winning cutlery maker with more than 130 years of experience designing and creating blades for every need, is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning Black Bird series, the […]

Work Sharp Releases Full Line of Kitchen Knife Sharpeners

April 5, 2022

Work Sharp Sharpeners is the industry-leading manufacturer of knife and tool sharpeners that pioneered professional, flexible abrasive belt technology for the everyday knife user, making knife sharpening faster and easier than ever. Now Work Sharp is moving into the kitchen space with a complete lineup of new sharpeners. Work Sharp has been listening to and […]

Buck Knives Welcomes New Marketing Manager

December 16, 2021

“I am excited to be joining the team at Buck Knives and to tell the story of this amazing brand.”

Work Sharp® Sharpeners Adds Elite and Upgrade Kit

October 1, 2021

Work Sharp® Sharpeners, the industry-leading manufacturer of knife and tool sharpeners, is building on the recent success of the Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener with The Precision Adjust Elite and Upgrade Kit. The Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener quickly became a best seller by delivering high value to customers seeking precise and repeatable edge angles and premium […]

Ontario Knife Company® Introduces New Hiking Knife

August 20, 2021

Ontario Knife Company® (OKC®) is proud to announce the addition of the OKC Hiking Knife to its fixed-blade line for outdoor enthusiasts. The new Hiking Knife will be your trusted companion when tackling any cutting task outdoors, being lightweight and durable with a slim profile and sleek-looking Micarta handle.

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