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Pocket knives (and, for that matter, fixed blade knives) can be weapons, tools, or works of art. Sometimes, you get two out of three, and sometimes, all three. It should be no surprise that we review, write about, and occasionally drool over a wide variety of knives here at Breach-Bang-Clear.
We have the knives divvied up by type, mostly, though we must admit to a certain level of grabasstic inconsistency.
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Knife Type
In addition to function (which obviously is a subjective classification), we also have many pocket knives categorized by form.
Knife Forms
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80 Years of the USMC Ka-Bar
There's no more recognizable American knife. The Ka-Bar is it--nothing else comes close. This is the knife equivalent of the 1911. The Ka-Bar went to war in 1942, and likely hasn't left the battlefield since. It needs little introduction for our readers, so I'll dive...
The Emerson Knife: My Guide To Old Skool
Nothing defines an old skool Emerson Knife like a waveless six. Especially a rare diamond logoed one. One of two made back in 2004, Ernie Emerson only used this logo for about one year; 2004, An excellent year. When people first find an Emerson Knife, there is a...
Becker’s Best Do-It-All Badass Blade
How much knife is too much knife? The Becker BK2 may be just enough. This is a serious design that is built like a tank.
The CRKT Provoke | Lethal EDC or Pocket Fidget?
The CRKT Provoke is a fascinating knife. It is an additive pocket fidget and a solid option for EDC. If you want more from your knife than a cutting edge, this may be it.
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Best Place for Blades | Atlanta Blade Show 2022
Blade Show 2022 is the best place to be for new releases and custom blades. If you’re near one, it is worth fighting the crowds.
The MIK-02: Halfbreed Blades’ New Utilitarian Blade
Introducing the MIK-02, influenced by the diverse daily requirements of active-duty personnel and the demands of the environments they serve in. The MIK-02 (Medium Infantry Knife) from HALFBREED BLADES is a mid-size CQB fixed blade intended for use as a dedicated...
A Handmade Chef’s Knife from Britt Barnes Knives
A few weeks ago, I saw a post about a custom chef's knife on a Facebook page called "Grilling with my homies." As an amateur chef, I have aspired to have a custom knife - notably a proper handmade chef knife - for quite some time. So I reached out to Britt Barnes...
HR-1 Fighting Blade From Hard Ready
The HR-1 from Hard Ready is a fixed blade knife intended for “fighting.” Here’s how it stacks up from the perspective of a corrections officer.
Ryan Hoover “Edge Reality”: Blade Defense Concepts
Ryan Hoover’s “Edge Reality” is a program that teaches blade defense concepts and associated critical thinking. Take a look.