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100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway: SOG Aegis FLK (#2) Winner

Knife Magazine | Housekeeping/Contests

Day 15 of our 100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway has come and gone. I drew #2 tonight, which means that Rick K. is the winner of our second SOG Aegis FLK. I actually know Rick. He has an incredible antique slipjoint collection. This is going to look a little funny, but is it is a great EDC Flipper.

100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway: The SOG Aegis FLK

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From AKTI: What Every Knife Owner Should Know

American Knife and Tool Institute | Knife Law

Is it reasonable to believe that since there are fifty states, there are no more than fifty laws pertaining to the possession and application of knives? Unfortunately, that is not the case. If some states have a set of laws that rule from border to border, others have the further complication of local ordinances that can change from county to county and city to city. This makes it pretty tough on anyone who travels, or, for that matter, for those abiding by the law in one’s hometown. Some of the points at issue are not merely blade length but also means of carry, either open or concealed.

This was actually written by Knife Magazine Staff Correspondent Roger Eckstine. It isn’t new, simply timeless information.

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Home alone: Police say 11-year-old hit intruder with machete

Fox News | Knives in the News

An 11-year-old boy in North Carolina struck an intruder in the back of the head with a machete to foil a home invasion on Friday, according to reports.

The boy, who was home alone, answered a knock on the front door and saw a woman standing there. Simultaneously, a man broke into the home through a window and used the homeowner’s pellet gun to force the child into a bedroom closet.

The boy escaped the closet and grabbed a machete, using it to strike the man in the head.

Well done young man.

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Weekend Open Thread: Whadaya Think Edition?

Knife Magazine | Housekeeping/Contests

Happy Weekend folks…

As I mentioned just after we launched, we are going to slow things down a bit on the weekend. I am still going to post a couple of things to the Newsfeed, but I am not going to shoot for 6-12. One side effect of this is that this post will remain on the front page for a couple of days. I open the floor to you all.

Please take a second to check in if you are so inclined. Let us know what you like and where we are falling short. Is anyone still having login issues? Did you see something cool this week? An article I missed? Post a comment.

What do you think of the Newsfeed? Is it bringing you back more than once a day? Is it really “Neverending”? Inquiring minds want to know.

Is there a blog or website you suggest I add to my content trawl? I am always looking for new items for the newsfeed, so please help me bring you more of the content you want to see.

There is still time to enter our Father’s Day Photo Contest. All you need to do is post a photo of your kid learning to use a knife to Facebook, Instagram, or both, and include the hashtag #knifemagfathersday

You could win a Leatherman Free P2 and a Mora Woodcarver Junior. Just visit this post for more details:

100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway: Father’s Day Double Drawing Photo Contest

With that I yield the floor to y’all.

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100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway: Browning Featherweight Classic Winner

Knife Magazine | Bushcraft, Hunting, & Survival, Housekeeping/Contests

Day 14 of our 100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway is in the books. Tony F. is the winner of the Browning Knives Featherweight Classic.

Day 15 will be another SOG Aegis FLK. You can see my mini-review here.

Good Night Everyone.

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Knife Rights Michigan Knife Law Reform Bill Introduced

Knife Rights | Knife Law, Knives in the News

Knife Rights Michigan Knife Law Reform Bill Introduced

Michigan State Representative Steven Johnson has once again introduced a bill to remove from Michigan statute all the knives prohibited from concealed carry, HB 4722. Rep. Johnson previously introduced an identical bill last year. Reps. Beau LaFave and Matt Hall are co-sponsors.

We will let you know when it is time to contact your legislators in Michigan.

HB 4722 would remove Sec. 227. (1) entirely from Michigan’s penal code: “A person shall not carry a dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon, except a hunting knife adapted and carried as such, concealed on or about his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise in any vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business or on other land possessed by the person.”

In 2017 Knife Rights’ Michigan Switchblade Ban Repeal bill was enacted.

My buddy Zach will be thrilled.

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Tormek Adds New Diamond Wheels

Tormek | Industry News / New Products, Sharpening & Restoration

We are now launching three new diamond wheels and a Multi Base for edge tool sharpening. Both the Multi Base and Diamond Wheels are designed for use with the Tormek Water Cooled Sharpening System and will give woodworkers the perfect conditions for always having sharp tools in their work.

The new diamond wheels offer an exceptional durability plus the ability to sharpen on the side as well as the periphery. The new Multi Base allows sharpening on the side of the diamond wheels and will leave a completely flat bevel that is preferred in some applications.

Håkan Persson, the Tormek CEO states: “We are proud to now offer our users the opportunity to sharpen with diamond, the world’s hardest material. Tormek’s low speed sharpening makes it ideal to use diamond for edge tool sharpening since no heat occurs. We believe that the diamond wheels together with the new Multi Base will make sharpening even easier for many of our dedicated Tormek users.”

The new diamond wheels come in three different grades; Coarse, Fine and Extra Fine. The quality of the diamond surface provides a high and constant sharpening ability and a grinding wheel that always remains the full size in diameter. Users who frequently sharpen the same tool will benefit greatly from this feature as it simplifies both setting and sharpening.

Diamond is the world’s hardest material and almost twice as hard as cubic boron nitride (CBN), which is another commonly used abrasive. The diamond’s extreme hardness and durability make it the optimal material for sharpening.

Another great aspect of the diamond wheels is that the wheels have a diamond layer on the side, perfect for the sharpening of small carving tools such as carving gouges and V-tools plus plane irons, wood chisels and knives. The result is a bevel edge with a completely flat surface, instead of a hollow grind.

These have been out for a little while, but I missed the original announcement. After talking to Stig at the BLADE Show, I wanted to be sure I mentioned it.

I personally love my Tormek:

Accessory Review: Tormek Sharpening System

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Fiddleback Forge Interview with Desert Survival Instructor Tony Nester

Fiddleback Forge | Bushcraft, Hunting, & Survival

When you grow up in the Northeastern United States, you experience the full range of seasons with hot summers and frigid winters. In New England, you can find nasty swamps to navigate and an ocean to explore. One environment not found in New England is the desert and if there is ever a weak point for me to train, the desert has my attention. Since my experience with the desert is limited, I wanted to reach out to someone who is no stranger to it. Tony Nester, Owner and Chief Instructor of Ancient Pathways is my go-to desert survival expert. Recently, while visiting Arizona, I had the opportunity to pick his brain about the state, the terrain, and the history of the area. We discussed survival and the great outdoors over breakfast and Tony answered some questions for us.

Kevin Estela was the author of the above piece. Good guy. He also has a book out that is doing well. I had a chance to flip through a copy at the BLADE Show, and I was impressed with how clearly he explains the techniques he is attempting to demonstrate.

You can check out 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods here

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Dogwood Dan Eastland and Kyle Daily launch new podcast – The Knife Perspective

Knife Perspective Podcast | Custom Knives & Makers, Photography, Podcasts, & Videos

Knifemaking friends Dan Eastland (Dogwood Custom Knives) and Kyle Daily (KHDailyKnives) have just released the second episode of their new podcast, Knife Perspective.

In this episode Kyle inteviews Dan about his start in knifemaking, his business today, the Original Kephart Project, and puts in a nice plug for us. I have already subscribed on iTunes, and it is available on Spotify as well, but I can’t directly embed yet. I will have to press them on that one. In the mean time visit KnifePerspective.com to stream this and the premier episode.

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DA & NYC Throw Hail Mary Mootness Argument in Knife Rights’ SCOTUS Case

Knife Rights | Knife Law, Knives in the News

DA & NYC Throw Hail Mary Mootness Argument in Knife Rights’ SCOTUS Case

In a counter to Plaintiff’s responsive brief to their mootness letter, New York City and DA Vance have hurled a Hail Mary brief at SCOTUS in an effort to defend their mootness claim. It would appear to fail on all accounts.

They claim we did not challenge the MTA regulations in the original or amended complaint. However, that fails because we did challenge the definition of a gravity knife on which any enforcement would necessarily be based and which is the essence of the case.

They claim that the New York Police Department has abandoned the wrist flick test since the repeal, but they present no evidence that is true. More importantly, that claim is irrelevant because a case cannot be mooted simply because a party voluntarily ceases doing something, since they could just resume doing it, should they choose to. There is a specific exception to mootness for mere voluntary cessation.

Finally, they claim that the fear of prosecution over past actions is unfounded speculation, however that is inconsistent with the DA’s past conduct. Further, the fact that they might bring such a prosecution, as they have in the past, is enough to keep the case alive.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to take up the petition in conference tomorrow, the 13th. At that time they will decide to take the case, decline the case, or put off a decision. It will be Monday, June 17, before they post the results of the conference.

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100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway: SOG Aegis FLK (#2) Winner

From AKTI: What Every Knife Owner Should Know

Home alone: Police say 11-year-old hit intruder with machete

Weekend Open Thread: Whadaya Think Edition?

100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway: Browning Featherweight Classic Winner

Knife Rights Michigan Knife Law Reform Bill Introduced

Tormek Adds New Diamond Wheels

Fiddleback Forge Interview with Desert Survival Instructor Tony Nester

Dogwood Dan Eastland and Kyle Daily launch new podcast – The Knife Perspective

DA & NYC Throw Hail Mary Mootness Argument in Knife Rights’ SCOTUS Case