The Industrial Revolution changed the world and the company Industrial Revolution will introduce their game changing Morakniv brand at the 2014 SHOT Show in just two weeks. Manufactured in Sweden, these specialty knives offer 400 years of craftsmanship.
Made of the sharpest steel available, Morakniv blades are fashioned for accuracy. The handles are designed to fit the contours of the palm, becoming, in effect, an extension of the hand.
The Bushcraft Orange (left above) keeps you from losing your knife while the .125” thick stainless steel blade is heavier and more robust. You can use the back of the blade with a fire starter as the spine of the blade is sharp and ground especially for that purpose. The plastic sheath comes with two interchangeable belt clips.
The Companion Serrated (center) in orange is a knife with a patterned high-friction grip and serrated blade that has been developed for cutting rope, nylon, and fiber. Blade of Swedish-rolled special stainless steel. Plastic sheath with a belt clip.
The Fishing Comfort Fillet 155 (right) is a classic filleting knife with a blade of Swedish cold-rolled special stainless steel. Patterned high-friction grip handle and “Easy-Clean” sheath with two interchangeable belt clips. MSRP: $24.99
Good guys ride white. At this week’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas Safariland announced the release of a new Safariland/Kona Patrol Bike (29er) available in a bright high-gloss white finish to provide increased visibility for those in public safety and industrial markets. The original 29er patrol bike was released last year and has been a hit with law enforcement. Made of Kona Race Light 7005 aluminum, it features a 30-speed Shimano drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes and tapered oversized headtube for increased stability and durability.
Pentax Ricoh has its eye on the prize at this week’s SHOT Show as it announced the introduction of a new mini waterproof red dot sight to its Gameseeker line of sports optics gear. The new RD Mini waterproof dot sight offers a compact size with durable construction that ensures that it can survive even harsh conditions. It features a five MOA dot, an ideal size for most shooters, as well as seven bright settings for various shooting conditions. It will be available in March for just under $100.
You don’t have to travel coast to coast in the dark, you can turn to COAST Products and have the way illuminated for you with the company’s new HL27 LED headlamp, which it unveiled at this week’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Keeping everything dry and tightly in wet conditions can be difficult, but backpack maker Tenzing has you covered with a line of new packs including the TZ WF13 Waterfowl Bag, which offers 2,830 cubic inches of space and 27 pockets in total. This rigid and waterproof EVA bag is constructed from 600 Denier polyester with PVC waterproofing and DWR coating, so it can endure muddy and wet environments and keep your gear dry.
At this week’s SHOT Show television survival expert Les Stroud was on hand at the Camillus booth, where the company introduced 20 brand new models of cutlery including the Les Stroud Elite series of fixed blades that offer a full tang 440 stainless steel with olive wood handles and hand crafted leather sheaths.
Not everyone is born to be a natural marksman and if you don’t have time to join the United States Marine Corp to bone up on your skills you can instead check out the Laxco SmartScope, which incorporates an auto targeting system and built-in digital range finder. It offers an auto target adjust when magnification changes, plus easy wind compensation to you’re always on target.
There are those who are born with the type of DNA of a backwoodsman and then there are the rest of us. For those who aren’t like a modern day Daniel Boone or Davey Crocket there is technology that will help us out. At the SHOT Show this week Magellan is introducing its new eXplorist 350 H, the latest GPS device designed specifically with the hunter in mind.
Another week another trade show. Last week we reported on the latest technology coming out of the 2012 International CES (and will continue to recap what we saw) but this week we’re heading back to Las Vegas for the annual SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show). We’ll be reporting on the latest technology for those who like to head to the woods or engage in shooting sports. As the organizers say this one is too good to miss!
It was three years ago at CES that KineticShift officially launched. In that time we’ve filled more than 220 pages of news, show reports, reviews and interviews. We’ve logged countless miles running, on bikes and on the slopes. We’ve tested several dozen products and hopefully have gotten healthier and fitter for it all.
The holiday season is far from over, but with the New Year less than a week away we begin to think about what it will bring. One thing for certain is a lot of products. January isn’t just the post-holiday season, it is also the season of winter trade shows. Next month these will keep us busy as KineticShift will be heading to the shows, including International CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), SHOT Show, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and the SIA Snow Show.
When out in the wild and off the grind you need to bring batteries or rely on a power generator. Fortunately if the sun is shining you have the best generator not under the sun, but in the guise of the sun itself. There are plenty of devices that can turn the rays into juice, and now Bushnell, which is known for quality optics, can help get power when off in the bush.