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THE PHOENIX™ HAS RISEN, AGAIN The late Howard Jay Viele epitomized the Japanese warrior spirit. Quiet, polite, and unassuming on the outside, he was, in fact, a Godan (fifth-degree black belt) in karate and an extremely capable martial artist both with and without weapons. He was also an incredibly talented knifemaker and designer with a style all his own. Howard’s journey as a knifemaker began in 1973, shortly after earning the rank of Sandan (third-degree black belt). Fascinated with the weaponry associated with the traditional martial arts, he decided to try making a knife from scratch. At that time, there were precious few resources available on the knifemaking process, so he tackled it by trial and error. With steadfast...

Like most blade steels, the best way to understand the “magic” of K390 is to start with the reason it was developed in the first place. According to its creator, BÖHLER, K390 MICROCLEAN® was developed to “meet the demanding wear resistance and compressive strength requirements of cutting, blanking and punching applications, for cold forming applications, and for parts which are subjected to abrasive wear in plastics processing.” In simpler terms, K390 was created specifically to excel at some of the most demanding industrial processes imaginable. K390’s remarkable qualities include good machinability, excellent grindability, uniform low dimensional change during heat treatment, excellent tolerance for long soak times during heat...

POLICE™ 4 LIGHTWEIGHT K390 SKU: C07FP4K390 MSRP: $235.00 ORIGIN: Japan Seasoned Spyderco enthusiasts know that our model numbers are sequential to the chronological development of the knives they represent. With very rare exceptions, like the C06 Tusk™, the lower a model’s number, the longer it’s been around. Based on that rule, a quick scan of the current Spyderco catalog will reveal that the C07 Police Model™ is the oldest Spyderco design currently still in production. The secret to its longevity is not only its iconic status as one of the preeminent tactical folders of all time, but also its ability to adapt, evolve, and constantly earn new followers. The latter quality is clearly evident in the latest version of this venerable...

Böker 98k-Damast - ein Taschenmesser erweckt ein bedeutendes Stück deutscher Militärgeschichte zum Leben. Der weltweit bekannte Karabiner 98k wurde 1935 von der Wehrmacht als Standard-Dienstgewehr der deutschen Soldaten eingeführt. Das Böker 98k-Damast greift verschiedene Designelemente des 98k-Bajonetts auf und ist zudem mit einer einzigartigen Damast-Klinge aus dem Laufstahl der Mauser-Karabiner ausgestattet, geschmiedet von Chad Nichols von Hand im Muster Ripple. Die Griffschalen aus heimischem Walnussholz nehmen die diagonal geriffelte Struktur der Bajonettgriffschalen auf. Handgefertigt in der Böker Messer-Manufaktur Solingen. Mit edlem Schwebedisplay, Echtheitszertifikat und individueller Seriennummer. Böker P08-Damast - der...

CHAPARRAL™ BIRDSEYE MAPLE Since the release of the first model in 2011, Spyderco’s Chaparral series has steadily redefined the form of the gentleman’s pocketknife. Perhaps more accurately called a “prestige” folder (after all, its compact size makes it ideal for ladies as well), the Chaparral concept was inspired by a plant known for its ability to regenerate after harsh weather conditions and even wildfires. Mirroring that resilient spirit, the Chaparral series uses a single, highly refined design format to showcase a variety of distinctive handle materials and texture patterns. The most recent addition to this elite family features genuine birdseye maple scales. Sometimes also spelled “bird’s eye,” this stunning material gets its...

THE RETURN OF THE MULE TEAM™ In knife-industry jargon, a “mule” is a sample knife used for performance testing. Typically, before a knifemaker decides to invest the time, effort, and expense in a particular steel, heat-treatment method, or other special process, he’ll validate the approach by making a mule and putting it through its paces. Spyderco’s Mule Team Series takes this concept to the next level. Rather than selfishly keeping all the fun in house, we allow our customers to get actively involved in the process. Our Mule Team knives all take the form of the same fixed-blade pattern, but express it in in many different steels. This ongoing project allows steel-obsessed knife enthusiasts a near-turnkey opportunity to experience...

MANIX™ 2 LIGHTWEIGHT CPM® SPY27™ SKU: C101PCBL2 MSRP: $200.00 ORIGIN: USA The newly released Manix 2 Lightweight with CPM SPY27 blade is a supremely functional everyday carry knife. It is also the latest member of a proud family that traces its roots back over 15 years to the original Manix design. Released in 2004, the first Manix was a hand-filling, seriously stout back lock folding knife. Purpose designed for extreme cutting performance and strength, it quickly gained favor with Spyderco customers, but also inspired requests for a smaller, more pocket-friendly version. In 2006, we responded to that calling, scaling the full-sized C95 Manix down by more than 10 percent to yield the C101 Manix. It retained all the key features of...

SAGE™ 1 MAXAMET® SKU: C123GPGY MSRP: $295.00 ORIGIN: Taiwan The new version of the Sage 1 is completely faithful to the original as far as its size, form, and function, but its blade is crafted from Carpenter® Technology’s Micro-Melt® Maxamet. This extraordinary material is a super-hard high-speed powdered tool steel enriched with cobalt, vanadium, and tungsten, as well as more than two percent carbon. Its sophisticated alloy mix gives it properties that transcend conventional tool steels and approach those of cemented carbides—the ultra-hard materials used to machine other steels. Spyderco byte November 2020: https://mailchi.mp/spyderco/spyderco-byte-november-2020?e=b96bbb703d

Um allen Beteiligten Planungssicherheit zu geben, hat die NürnbergMesse den Entschluss gefasst, die IWA OutdoorClassics 2021 frühzeitig abzusagen. Steigende Infektionszahlen, verschiedene Quarantäneregelungen und Reiserestriktionen machen eine verlässliche Planung für Aussteller sowie Besucher schlichtweg unmöglich. Die nächste IWA OutdoorClassics wird vom 03. - 06. März 2022 in Nürnberg stattfinden. Nähere Informationen auf den Seiten der NürnbergMesse: https://www.iwa.info/de/news/presseinformationen/2020-iwa-absage-2021-k0ocym6vkk_pireport

2020 ist die IWA ja ausgefallen, 2021 soll (!) sie wieder stattfinden. Ort und Termin: IWA OutdoorClassics Messezentrum 90471 Nürnberg Datum & Öffnungszeiten 12. - 15. März 2021 09:00 - 18:00 Uhr (Freitag bis Sonntag) 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr (Montag) Informationen zum Sicherheitskonzept auf der Messe Nürnberg Webseite: https://www.iwa.info/de/messeinfo/schutzmassnahmen Pitter

Nachfolgend die offizielle Info der Nürnberg Messe: --- Neuer Termin 2020 für IWA OutdoorClassics Angesichts der zunehmenden Verbreitung des Coronavirus (COVID-19) und unter Berücksichtigung der vom Krisenstab der Bundesregierung beschlossenen Prinzipien zur Risikobewertung von Großveranstaltungen sowie der aktuellen Empfehlung der Bayerischen Staatsregierung für internationale Messen, hat die NürnbergMesse beschlossen, die IWA OutdoorClassics 2020 auf Donnerstag, 3. September bis Sonntag, 6. September 2020 zu verschieben. Für die Planungssicherheit aller Austeller, Besucher, Partner und Medien: Die IWA OutdoorClassics wird auch in den Folgejahren im Zeitraum Anfang September stattfinden und...

Ein paar Eindrücke vom Coltello in Festa 2019 in Maniago: https://www.messerforum.net/showthread.php?140091 Komplette Bilderstrecke hier: https://www.messerforum.net/_bildarc...9/index_3.html Pitter