Whether out hiking, camping, hunting or just spending a day in nature it isn’t a bad idea to have a good blade. This week we actually saw two!
First up is the L.L. Bean 100th Anniversary Swiss Army Knife, which likely is rugged enough to survive until the company’s bicentennial in 2112! It was made in partnership with Swiss Army Knife maker Wenger with reclaimed walnut wood that makes each model truly unique. In addition to the blade this knife offers a bottle opener, wire bender, nail file, nail cleaner, corkscrew, can opener, Philips screwdriver, mini-key ring and awl. Video after the jump
After 80 years in business Helle of Norway has decided to fold it. The company, which has operated exclusively as a fixed-blade knife manufacturer since it was founded, isn’t closing shop but instead is looking to introduce its first folding knife. Until now, the company’s mantra was that folding knives simply never met the strict quality standards synonymous with the brand.