Welcome to Oso Grande's Knife Blog! Here we talk about new knives, knife reviews and the latest news within the knife industry. This blog is operated by OsoGrandeKnives.com, the web's leading retailer of sporting cutlery, kitchen cutlery, sharpeners, multi-tools, wet shaving products, swords, camping and outdoor gear, survival products and personal defense items.
The winner of this weeks "Killer Knife" goes to the venerable Ontario Blackbird SK-5 Noir Survival Knife. The Blackbird Noir is a no frills fixed blade designed for outdoor uses such as bushcrafting, camping and survival. It also can be classified as an EDC fixed blade. It has a full-tang blade made of 154CM stainless so it will perform with minimal maintenance in a variety of locations. The canvas Micarta scales provide excellent grip traction. The blade is not as thick as some but it measures in at .130" and it is flat ground so it slices a variety of materials with ease. Both the knife and the sheath are made in the USA by Ontario Knife Company and Hedgehog Leather. Check it out at OsoGrandeKnives.
Awesome, Ferrocious, Wicked Sharp, Badass, Superb, Tough, Intimidating Big, Beastly, Scary, Lethal, Serious and of course Killer are some of the words used to describe Cold Steel's Black Talon II folder. The Black Talon II was recently released around mid-year 2015 and despite being on the market for only a short time the sheer number of positive reviews from satisfied owners has earned it OsoGrandeKnives "Killer Knife of the Week" award. From it's razor sharp edge to it's super strong Tri-Ad lock to it's highspeed thumb plate blade deployment mechanism to it's razor sharp chisel ground reverse "S" blade shape to it's hypodermic needle sharp point to it's ergonomic well balanced handle to it's high-performance Carpenter CTS-XHP blade steel and to it's light and agile feel the Cold Steel Black Talon II is one of the best Self-Defense knives ever made. If that's not enough, to make it even tastier it's offered at a sweet price that won't break the bank. Take a closer look at this awesome self-defense knife at www.osograndeknives.com.
The latest "Killer Knife of the Week" is the versatile TOPS Armageddon fixed blade knife. The Armageddon delivers show stopping cutting performance! Designed by renowned knife maker and designer, Trace Rinaldi, it'll cut, chop or smash just about anything! Grab one today at OsoGrandeKnives.
A jack of all trades is certainly a fitting slogan for this weeks Killer Knife of the Week, the versatile Cold Steel Chaos Double-Edge Dagger. From the first time we pulled the Chaos DE Knife out of the box we were impressed. The Chaos knife is inexpensive with a sound and sturdy build. It fits great in just about any size hand. It's formidable double-edge blade comes with a high-sharpness right out of the box. It is one of our favorite survival knives for just about any use (even as an emergency window shattering device and seat belt cutter). You could spend a lot more money on a good fixed blade knife and still find that the Cold Steel Chaos Double Edge knife would be your favorite all-around, do everything, fixed blade. Check
out this amazing knife at www.osograndeknives.com.
This weeks "Killer Knife of the Week" is awarded to one of the most loved folders ever, the M16-14 Special Forces, designed by the late and great Harold "Kit" Carson and built by Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT). The CRKT M16-14 Big Dog features a large open build InterFrame handle with skeletonized G-10 scales and CRKT's AutoLAWKS safety, which turns the folder into a virtual fixed blade automatically. The M16-14DSFG has a Desert Tan titanium nitride coated Tanto blade with aggressive Veff serrations. The hollow ground blade has two Carson Flippers that offer quick and smooth one-hand opening and closing. Take a closer look at www.osograndeknives.com.
This weeks "Killer Knife of the Week" is awarded to a very worthy contender--The Spyderco Manix 2 (C101PDBL) withCPM-S110V blade steel. All of us here at OsoGrandeKnives love the SpydercoManix2 knife. It's an excellent EDC knife. The Ergos and jimping are perfect. The handle is very light, strong and grippy. We love the wire clip. The ball bearing lock is strong, flawless and addictive to play with. The Blade steel is fantastic and the edge geometry is superb. You can cut cardboard and wood all day and still shave your arm. Manix2's are in stock right now so don't hesitate to get yourself one while you can, you won't regret it.
The Boker Colubris Fixed Blade knife is a perfect specimen of a versatile and practical EDC fixed blade knife and that is what has earned it this weeks "Killer Knife of the Week" award. Check it out right here at OsoGrandeKnives.com.
This weeks "Killer Knife of the Week" is the Ontario SP45. The Ontario Spec Plus Gen II SP45 is an superb combat knife. The SP-45 is light enough for fast movements and it has a near perfect weight and balance. Despite being lightweight the SP45 Survival knife is strong enough to handle the wood working and camp chores with ease. The 5160 steel blade is awesome and comes hair popping sharp out of the box! To top it off, the fantastic price makes the SP45Survival Knife one of the best knives for the money anywhere. Check it out at OsoGrandeKnives.
One thing that makes an otherwise good knife into a "Killer Knife" is when you can buy it for a great price too! That's why this weeks "Killer Knife of the Week" is the Spyderco Tenacious folding knife. The mid-sized Spyderco Tenacious C122GP has a satin finished blade and a black G-10 handle, milled with prolonged fatigue-free cutting in mind. Tucked inside are skeletonized steel liners increasing the handle's rigidity and strength without adding non-functioning weight or bulky thickness. The 8Cr13Mov stainless blade is leaf-shaped and ground flat from spine to cutting edge for outstanding cutting performance. The blade's shape coupled with an over sized Spyderco Round Hole and textured spine jimping allow you to open the blade and position your thumb on the spine in slip-proof confidence ready for work. A Walker Linerlock (with jimped liner) and a 4-way pocket clip lets you set your carry and draw preference: Tip-up/tip-down left-hand/right-hand. Grab yourself a Spyderco Tenacious right here at www.OsoGrandeKnives.com.
Our latest "Killer Knife of the Week" is backed by a rich heritage of quality and craftsmanship. Yes, we're talking about the Victorinox SwissChamp Swiss Army Knife. The SwissChamp represents the ultimate functionality all in one convenient tool. From fishscaler to wire cutters, the SwissChamp has a tool for nearly any job without adding significant bulk to your gear – making it the perfect gift for outdoorsmen, collectors, or dads. Pickup your SwissChamp today at www.OsoGrandeKnives.com.
Whether you’re hacking your way through thick vegetation, chopping wood, building a shelter, defending your campsite or performing various slicing duties this week's Killer Knife of the Week can do it all. The Ontario SP5 Bowie Survival knife is a superb multi-purpose survival knife. It performs well and is heavy enough to use with a baton to easily split wood. It also can do a variety of tasks that normally you would need a small hatchet to perform. The Bowie Survival fits well in the hand and the grip is good. The 1095 blade sharpens easily to a razors edge and can be used for chopping wood, hacking your way through thick vegetation or any slicing duties you may come across while in the field.
Emerson made Karambit knives have long been proclaimed by those in the know as the best of the best so it should be no surprise that this weeks Killer knife is the Emerson Super Karambit. Besides Emerson's impeccable craftsmanship the main feature that sets the Super Karambit apart from the competition is it's patented wave opening feature which, "when the situation demands a knife (and fast)", nothing comes close to the lightning fast opening of a waved Emerson. The Emerson Karambit is designed for self-defense and the blade comes incredibly sharp and deadly right out of the box. Get yours while you still can at OsoGrandeKnives.com.
The QTRM5TR Boss Hog kukri knife is truly a Beast that's ready for hard use and that's why it's this weeks Killer Knife!!! The Boss Hog touts a unique G10 machining pattern on the scale. At the tip, QTRM5TR used a grinding technique which gives the edge an Appleseed shape & arched spine, perfect for heavy duty chopping. Quartermaster Knives also added a G10 lock bar stabilizer for rigidity and confidence during hard use. The 4.5 inch blade has a flipper that doubles as a finger guard and the entire package folds up friendly into standard denim pockets. Check it out right here at OsoGrandeKnives.com
Watch our video review of the Red Hot Boss Hog Kukri. If you wish to own one of these Killer Knives act fast as only 300 pieces have been made.
It's been said that the Grizzly is the King of the forest but the TOPS Tom Brown Tracker is the real king of the forest and this week's killer knife. The TOPS Knives Tom Brown Tracker Tactical Fixed Blade was designed by knife maker Tom Brown, and is famous for it's role in the movie "The Hunted." The Tracker knife's radical design is built super strong and works great for military personnel or as a survival knife. Read more...
The Stiletto knife has been appeared in various designs and it has earned it's place in history as a ferociously effective stabbing weapon, including this week’s Killer knife. Yes, we're talking about the Counter Point XL (10AXC) stiletto folder by Cold Steel Knives which is the largest model in the Counter Point series. The XL Counter Point has a whopping 6" spear point blade with a needle sharp tip, distinctively pronounced false edge and a lustrous satin finish, combining to make a blade that not only looks great, but delivers a show stopping performance! Cutting and piercing with equal ease, the Counter Point XL knife is both attractive and highly functional and a steadfast resource in any rescue or emergency situation. Check it out at www.osograndeknives.com.
The latest Killer Knife of the Week sets the standard for a multi-purpose tactical fixed blade knife. Yes, we're talking about the Chris Reeve Pacific Combat knife. The quality of this knife is superb as are all Chris Reeve knives. The Pacific Combat knife is a little larger than the Green Beret GBK 5.5 and a little smaller than the GBK 7.0. The 6" CPMS30V blade comes hair shaving sharp and is the perfect length knife for backpacking, hiking, general camp use. The CR Pacific is an excellent survival knife and serves double duty as a self-defense knife. The Pacific is light weight and perfectly balanced and the forward choil enables you to choke up for detail work. The sheath is awesome, it has room for a full-size multi-tool or a ferro rod, a small map compass, a sharpener as well as some other survival necessities. See it right here at OsoGrandeKnives.com #Knives #Knife #OsoGrandeKnives #Bushcraft #2A #SHTF #ChrisReeveKnives #Survival #Fixed Blade
The Ontario Spec Plus SP2 Air Force Survival Knife is an excellent mid-sized fixed blade knife that's ideal for general field use and camp chores and that's why it has earned our Killer Knife of the Week award. Right out of the box the Ontario SP2 is ready to rock! It opens cans, holds up to bushcraft abuse, holds it's edge well under normal use, sharpens easily and is well balanced but not too big or heavy. It's a steal for a U.S. made knife. See it at www.OsoGrandeKnives.com.
As a tool, the 5.5 Inch XL Voyager Vaquero is a lightweight, super sharp knife that is appropriate in almost any environment from hunting and camping to hiking and general utility chores. They can also readily fill specialty functions such as a boat or river knife, chute knife or police/military and survival/rescue applications.
The Voyager series are well designed and very well made and any Voyager knife will serve the user well for many years. Materials are all very good and the action and lockups are fast and solid. With it's reverse S cutting edge, the Extra-Large Vaquero Knife is fantastic for quick slicing or tearing. The serrations are very aggressive and wicked sharp!
In Cold Steel's words: "The Vaquero Voyager Series folders all feature our distinctive "S-Curve" clip point blade style. They are precision flat ground to form a long, shallow "V" shaped cross section. This is ideal for shearing through thick, fibrous materials such as manila rope, cable, hose, belts, etc. The serrated edges form a sinuous double curve. This means that whatever material is struck with the inward curving portion of the edge (near the hand) will automatically force the remaining curved edge entirely through.
These strong, handsome folders deliver an unequaled fit and finish. They are carefully machined and hand fitted by master craftsmen who take great pride in their work. Feel the power of the massively strong locking mechanisms as you thumb one of these blades open. The deeply checkered, and ergonomically designed Zytel® handles are cleverly reinforced with enough rigidity, strength, and toughness to virtually last a lifetime. Double thumb studs on each side of the razor sharp blade allow you to open these folders with either hand in the blink of an eye.
For convenience, a black stainless steel pocket clip is included. This allows for safe and secure carry in any environment."
