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Written By Nick Italiano About Auxiliary Manufacturing Auxiliary Manufacturing was founded by Mike Jarvis in 2016 after leaving his full-time … Continue reading Auxiliary Manufacturing Pocket Bowie First Look
by Nick Italiano Today we are looking at the Fenrir M made by Josh at Offensive Industries. Before I dive … Continue reading First Look: Offensive Industries Fenrir M
By Phil Spano It seems like an unusual name for a knife, but if you think of it, the name … Continue reading Turkey Run Knife Company: Tom
By Nick Italiano Knives by Nuge is owned by Tom Nugent, an American custom knife maker hailing from New Jersey, … Continue reading Knives By Nuge: Primitive Wicket XL Prototype First Look
By Phil Spano Whether you’re out camping with the kids or backpacking down the Appalachian Trail, you’re going to want … Continue reading Ready for Anything, the Revere by 1558 Knife Co.
By Nick Italiano Years ago I was searching for a small fixed blade to throw in my pack to ensure … Continue reading ESEE Izula II: Long-Term Review
By Phil Spano It’s possible that despite what other people say, the mad wizard, aka Nuge, has produced one of, … Continue reading Knives by Nuge Chickpea: The Perfect EDC Knife?
By Nick Italiano As a kid growing up in 1980’s all I wanted was the iconic hollow handle survival knife, … Continue reading Wilson Tekline P.A.C.K. Lite First Look
By Nick Italiano Introducing the Knives by Nuge EDB, the newest compact yet capable fixed blade in Nuge’s handmade line-up. … Continue reading Knives by Nuge EDB First Look
by Phil Spano You know the maker, Tom, better known as, Knives By Nuge. That self-proclaimed idiot who churns out … Continue reading Knives by Nuge: Bad Chick
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