Microtech Halo VT OTF Knife… www.microtechknives.com The MICROTECH reputation has continued to stress quality which means: •Extremely close tolerance — Our Designers and Technicians measure to the thousandths to ensure precision action. •Only USA manufactured parts, material and labor. •We research and test only the highest grade of Tool Steel, Aircraft Alloy and component pieces — all developed by USA Manufactures. •Approximately 95% of all parts are fabricated by us not for us. •Designed and engineered by experts –aiming to meet and exceed customer needs, targeting ease in application and effectiveness. •Life time limited warranty of all MICROTECH products •NO COMPROMISES ON QUALITY Specifications: D2 Steel/Stonewashed finish Blade: 4.6″ Overall: 10.75″ Handle: 6.1″ Weight: 5.8 oz. Price: 3.75-9.00 BladeHQ Price: 5.00 www.bladehq.com The production version of the Microtech Halo V has arrived. They are big, powerful, and look great! The biggest difference between the Halo V series and the previous models is the size. At almost 11″ the Halo V is a big knife with a big blade (over 4″!). In addition to being long, the blade is extremely thick. To ensure the best blade/handle ratio the tips on these knives come right up to the top of the handle (be warned- don’t drag your finger across the blade’s exit point!). The action on these is fast, they hit hard, and the lock-up is excellent. The Halo V knives have black anodized aircraft aluminum handles. The knife …

The SOG Fusion Fixation Bowie knife achieves quite a lot for its reasonable price and will connect with a lot of knife enthuisasts. SOG has wisely answered the trend of high value, high quality blades with their Chinese-produced “Fusion” line of blades. The Fixation Bowie is a favorite of mine in the series. Measuring out at the same as a KaBar Combat knife (7″ blade), the Fixation looks to be a good choice as a deployment, light survival, or all-around outdoor blade. The 8Cr13Mov steel, similar to AUS-8, should hold an edge adequately (like the Spyderco “Byrd” models do), be easy to sharpen, and offer some rust resistance. Other upsides include: a hammer-capable pommel (love those!), nice long handle, excellent jimping on the thumb ramp, good quality Cordura nylon sheath with a sharpener pocket, and excellent fit and finish throughout. All this weighs in at a very packable 12.8 ounces… great job SOG! Downsides might include a delicate tip, less-than-sharp factory edge, and a handle material that is reminiscent of vinyl (but has sharp checkering). Nevertheless, the SOG Fixations -ish pricetag makes it a steal and it will attract cash-strapped knife addicts like Rosie ODonnel to free donuts. ////////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9 out of 10 (price considered)

The little Benchmade Nimravus Cub II (LIte) is impressive. The entire loadout weight on this diminutive blade is just 5.4 oz. The blade itself is only 3.5 ounces! Nevertheless the BM Nim Cub II gives us a perfectly sized 3.5 inch 154CM stainless blade that holds much utility and maybe a little tactical capability as well. The sharp jimping, deep fingerguard, and perfect balance help to solidly lock the Nim Cub in hand. The sheath is a homerun: super light, nylon so as not to absorb water …