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Close Combat Knives by Colonel Rex Applegate
Colonel Rex Applegate is a name that should be familiar to anyone who collects close combat knives.Born in Oregon on June 21, 1914, his family roots extend ... Read Story...
Tactical
Knives Illustrated Podcast Episode 1 with Dave Wattenberg of Protech!
Knives Illustrated Podcast Episode 1 with Dave Wattenberg of Protech - The very first episode of our new Podcast is LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzXw... Read Story...
Tactical EDC Gear Guide
If you use it daily, it better hold up. Even if you don’t, knowing that your equipment can stand up to those rigors is comforting, just in case things ever go s... Read Story...
How the Samurai Tradition Inspires Tu Lam of Ronin Tactics
The tactical belts, “Sakura” blade, and other gear that Tu Lam has designed for Ronin Tactics are truly cutting edge. But they’re inspired by traditions that ar... Read Story...
Cover Reveal: May/June 2020 and What’s Inside
Our Knives Illustrated Magazine May/June 2020 issue is our FOLDERS issue! Here's what you'll see when it arrives in your mailbox or when you pick it up on n... Read Story...
Review: The Kershaw XCOM, Inspired by a World War II Knife
Our review: Talk about amazing — with its XCOM knife, Kershaw has created a powerful blend of the old and the new. A knife that's an ideal self-defense choice f... Read Story...
A Look at Cold Steel Knives
It only takes a moment to know that this man means business. He’s barrel-chested and powerfully built, and all 5 feet, 9 inches of him convey determination and ... Read Story...
Tactical Buyer’s Guide for 2020
By Knives Illustrated Staff
Photography by Larry Atil
Emergencies come in many forms. From being locked in an overturned vehicle, to a family trapped in a bur... Read Story...