The first is the case of a knife that's hard to move out of the closed position but operates smoothly otherwise. This is likely due to amisaligned pin. The Leatherman Wave series as well as well as some others have a small pin that protrudes when the pliers are opened to prevent the ...
The new Leatherman Bond includes 14 different tools, yet it weighs just 5.8 ounces and folds smaller than a deck of cards, making it a go-to accessory for every type of outdoor activity. Whether you’re thru-hiking where weight is of the essence, or mountain biking where pack space is ...
Gerber has had some sort of connection in the formation of most of the knife companies in the area. The two major companies with no direct connection to Gerber are Leatherman and Benchmade. Timothy S. Leatherman was a local boy who went to Oregon State University for mechanical engineering a...
It looks like buying some used Global knives on eBay might be a good way to get some high quality steel. I would likely purchase the CRKT Slide Sharp (based on your recommendation) and attempt to learn to sharpen. The other possibility is a ceramic knife, since these kitchen knives ...
but also because it means your knife will last longer. After all, the more often you sharpen your knife, the faster it will wear out. It is not possible to sharpen a blade over its full height: the blade will become too thick behind the edge. This means it won't be as easy to ...