Knives by Nuge is a fixed blade maker out of New Jersey known for making hard use fixed blades. His Wicket line has been wildly popular for the better part of 2 years with both outdoors people and EDC users. The Wicket was originally designed as a small neck knife but has evolved to include an XL version that is still pocket friendly and Big Boi for full sized bushcraft use. The success of the Wicket has allowed Knives by Nuge to branch out and bring back older designs like the Chickpea and introduce new designs like the Bruin we will be looking at today.
Nicholas Italiano is the founder of Black Flag Survival and the Associate Editor for Recoil Offgrid Magazine. A dedicated writer, outdoor professional, and survival skills enthusiast, he combines strong writing ability with real-world expertise in wilderness and urban survival, ecology, wildlife, and ecosystem management. His passion for the natural world began in childhood through family trips to America’s National Parks and Northeast preserves. This early interest led to advanced academic training, earning a B.S. in Environmental Science and an M.S. in Environmental Policy. Nick continually sharpens his skills through hands-on field experience and professional training in both urban and wilderness survival. He also holds certifications in first aid, wilderness first aid, herbalism, and foraging. His writing emphasizes practical skills development, honest gear evaluations, and bridging the gap between urban and wilderness preparedness.
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Nuge has some great blades!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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