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Buck is welcoming Lane Tobiassen to the team as the company’s new president. Tobiassen brings years of experience in knife-adjacent industries, and is the first president of Buck to not be a member of the Buck family itself.Since being founded in 1902, Buck has been a family affair, with four generations of Bucks taking the helm in turn. CJ Buck, an omnipresent mover and shaker in the knife world, was the most recent family member to hold the position. But he says in an official press release that the time was right for an outside influence in this key leadership role. “The final piece of the puzzle was to bring in outside expertise to lead the daily operations…It is a testament to the family’s commitment to make our company more robust and less vulnerable to fluctuations in our marketplace or the broader economy.”Recently, we’ve seen Buck focusing on its product development in relatively daring initiatives; it could be argued that 2017-2020 were some of the most adventurous years in the company’s history to date, with big riffs on their classic models, and several new lines that attempt to embody modern knife design values. CJ Buck, who is retaining his position as CEO, notes that bringing in Tobiassen will allow Buck to capitalize on these moves. “We continue on with the strategies we have been implementing over the last three years with a renewed clarity on flawless execution.”Prior to coming to Buck, Tobiasson has occupied leadership positions at Smith & Wesson, Crimson Trace, and LaCrosse – none of which are knife companies, of course, but all bear a relation to it under the greater “Outdoors/Sporting Goods” product genre. “I am very excited to lead the team at Buck Knives,” says Tobiassen in the release. “It’s such an honor to be welcomed into this family, and my experience in the outdoor industry and firearms market gives me the insight and perspective needed to drive growth strategies forward and execute on an exciting period of growth for Buck Knives.” The article is shared from Internet...knifeglobal：https ://knifeglobal.com

Spyderco has just released its fourth Product Reveal, detailing the new models it will be bringing to SHOT Show 2020 next week. The Reveal shows Spyderco placing a particularly strong emphasis on steel – including a brand new, propietary steel developed by the Golden, CO maker itself.CPM SPY27 SteelThe Para 3 Lightweight and Manix 2 Lightweight will be the first two models to feature CPM SPY27 blade steel. Spyderco teamed up with Crucible Industries to create SPY27, which they describe as “a particle metallurgy stainless steel containing a proprietary mix of alloys, including vanadium, molybdenum, niobium, nitrogen, and cobalt. This remarkable composition, enhanced by the amplifying effects of cobalt and the state-of-the-art Crucible Particle Metallurgy process, is produced exclusively for Spyderco and will be featured in select USA-made models.”Spyderco typically assigns a color to each specialty steel it employs in its lineup. Thus the CPM SPY27 models will all come with cobalt blue handle scales to indicate they’re sporting Spyderco’s homegrown steel.AstuteThe Astute is the latest addition to Spyderco’s Value Folder category. Visually, it comes across as a blend between the Polestar and the original G-10 Tenacious. Its relatively narrow drop point blade measures 3.02 inches long and is made from 8Cr13MoV; a liner lock, the Astute weighs just 2.6 oz.Endela Emerson OpenerSpyderco expands the Endela line with an Emerson Opener model. As is the case with other Emerson Opener Spydercos, this Endela trades in its full flat ground blade for a narrower, sabre-ground one to accomodate the Wave feature.Chaparral Sun and MoonEach Chaparral release exhibits a different handle material or construction. The Lightweight model existed to emphasis utility, but the new Sun and Moon model leans into the artistic side of the Chaparral concept. It comes with a black G-10 show side scale inlaid with a pearl moon, and a white G-10 scale on the off side inlaid with a red G-10 sun. Blade steel remains the line-standard CTS-XHP.Pacific Salt 2At long last, the Pacific Salt models are moving from the older Endura chassis to that of the current Endura 4. This means Bi-Directional Texturing on the handle is in, along with a four-way positionable clip and less blocky, more refined ergonomics.WatuThe Watu, like the Chokwe before it, takes inspiration from the bladecraft of Central Africa. Its has a rectangular handle that still manages to exhibit an ergonomic arc, alongside a 3.26-inch blade made from CPM-20CV steel. Spyderco also equipped it with carbon fiber/G-10 laminate handles and a Compression Lock.NightstickIn terms of non-culinary fixed blades, the Nightstick is the only one debuting at SHOT Show. Designed by Gayle Bradley, it has a 3.75-inch dagger blade – albeit one with a single edge to keep it legal in more places. Smooth G-10 handle scales are laid over a full tang construction, and while Bradley is known for his predilection for M4 and other high octane steels, for this boot knife-style release he settled on CPM S30V.Bombshell Flash BatchThe next model in Spyderco’s Flash Batch project is the Bombshell, modeled after the Michael Burch custom of the same name. The Bombshell has a stonewashed, skinner-esque drop point blade made from CPM 20CV. It measures a mere 2.73 inches long, making it among the smallest of this batch of releases. However its contoured G-10 handle scales and chunky .157″ thick blade stock give the titanium liner lock Bombshell hard use knife heft and ergonomics.Ladybug 3 K390One of the tiniest knives in Spyderco’s lineup, the Ladybug 3 is getting in on the high performance steel action with a K390 version. While Spyderco has utilized K390 on Sprint Runs and the Police 4 before, this model will kick off a series of K390 variations of popular models, all with this particular blue handle hue.Byrd Harrier 2 LightweightThe Byrd line’s sole new release is a Lightweight version of the existing Harrier 2 model. By transitioning to FRN, the Lightweight model loses more than half an ounce of weight compared to its G-10-scaled stablemate, moving down to 2.7 from 3.4 oz.Debut of S45VN and Other Sprint RunsOf course Spyderco has also slated all sorts of existing models for 2020 Sprint Runs in special steels. Leading the charge are the Para 3 and Para Military 2 in CPM S45VN. Crucible worked with Niagara Specialty Metals on this steel and released it last November. According to early analysis from Larrin Thomas over at Knife Steel Nerds, S45VN’s formulation improves edge retention and corrosion resistance over S35VN, while sacrificing a little bit of toughness. These two Sprint Runs are color-coded forest green and have a Diamond Arc texturing pattern cut into their G-10 scales.The other big Sprint Run project is a series of REX 45 models. The Native 5, Native 5 Lightweight, Li’l Native, Manix 2, Manix 2 Lightweight, Para 3 Lightweight, Native Chief, and Shaman will all be available with this steel – and burnt orange scales – for a limited time.Murray Carter Wakiita SeriesThe next batch of Murray Carter-designed kitchen knives rounds out the Product Reveal. The Wakiita Series focuses on the developing chef who wants high quality cutlery at a more affordable price point. It consists of the five Itamae designs – the Bunka Bocho, Funayuki, Gyuto, Nakiri, and Petty with altered materials: full black G-10 handles instead of capped burl G-10 ones, and CTS-BD1N blade steel instead of SUS410-clad Super Blue. The article is shared from Internet...knifeglobal：https ://knifeglobal.com

Full length: 220mm (8.66")Blade length: 95mm (3.74")Blade width: 36mm (1.42")Blade thickness: 4mm (0.16")Blade material: CPM-S35VNBlade Finish: Black StonewashBlade Grind: FlatHardness: HRC59-61Handle length: 125mm (4.92")Handle material: 6AL4V titanium alloyHandle thickness: 14.2mm (0.56")Pivot: ceramic ball bearingScrew: 6AL4V titanium alloyPocket clip: 6AL4V titanium alloyBack Spacer: 6AL4V titanium alloyWeight: 182.5g (without packaging)Designer: Jelly__Jerry Design

Overall Length: 7.9”Blade Length: 3.4”Blade Thickness: 3.5”Blade Material: D2Blade Hardness: HRC59-61Blade Grind: Western and HollowHandle Length: 4.5”Handle Material: G10Clip Material: 420J2 SteelScrews Material: 416 SteelWashers Material: Ceramic Ball BearingWeight:129gLock Type: Liner Lock

Overall Length:8.2" (209mm)Blade Length: 3.6" (88mm)Blade Thickness: 0.16" (4mm)Blade Material: D2Blade Finish: SandblastedBlade Width:1.1''(28mm)Blade Hardness: HRC58-60Surface treatment: SandblastHandle Length: 4.7" (120mm)Handle Material: G10Clip-Material: 420J2 Stainless SteelWashers Material: Ceramic Ball BearingWeight: 137.0g/4.8ozLock Type: Liner Lock

  Overall Length: 7.9”(202mm)Blade Length: 3.4”(87mm)Blade Thickness: 0.14”(3.5mm)Blade Material: D2Blade Hardness: HRC59-61Blade Grind: FlatHandle Length:4.5” (115mm)Handle Overall Thickness: 0.5”(13.3mm)Handle Material: G10Liner Material: Stainless SteelClip Material: 420J2 Stainless SteelScrews Material: Stainless SteelPivot Cap: Stainless SteelBack Spacer Material: /Washers Material: Ceramic Ball Bearing

    Overall Length: 8.66” (220mm)Blade Length: 3.94”(100mm)Blade Thickness: 0.14”(3.5mm)Blade Material: CPM-S30VBlade Hardness: HRC59-61Blade Grind: FlatHandle Length:4.72” (120mm)Handle Overall Thickness: 4.92”(12.5mm)Handle Material: 6AL4V TitaniumClip Material: 6AL4V TitaniumScrews Material: 6AL4V TitaniumPivot Cap: 6AL4V TitaniumBack Spacer Material: 6AL4V TitaniumWashers Material: Ceramic Ball BearingWeight:122g / 4.31ozLock Type: Frame LockDesigner: Sherif Manganas

  Full Length: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Blade Length: 3.94 in (10.0 cm)Handle Length: 4.92 in (12.5 cm)Blade Material: S35VNBlade Thickness: 0.157 in (4.0 mm)Blade Hardness: HRC61-62Handle Material: 6AL4V TitaniumWasher Material: Ceramic Ball BearingBack Spacer Material: 6AL4V TitaniumClip Material: 6AL4V TitaniumPivot Cap: 6AL4V TitaniumScrews Material: 6AL4V TitaniumItem Weight: 5.24 oz (148.5 g)

Böker’s 2021 fixed blade spread continues to grow, with a new production version of an up and coming custom maker’s fishing knife.The Brook is a designed by Joe Mangiafico. Mangiafico is an avid fly fisherman, and his custom work is inspired visually and utility-wise by this other passion. Thus the Böker Plus Brook’s blade, a stout, full-bellied drop point, measures 2.83 inches long. That’s enough cutting edge for the chores a fisherman would call on his fixed blade blade to do, and more besides. The Brook could also fill the role of a backup outdoors knife, or even an EDC fixed blade for those so inclined.Blade steel on the Brook is VG-10 – a practical choice given its intended maritime metier. VG-10 resists corrosion better than many steels in its class, and offers solid edge retention as well, even if it is a little more temperamental on the stones compared to other stainless steels in Böker Plus corral.A hallmark of a custom Mangiafico knife is the handle. He use different colors of material and brass accent pins to mimic the speckled look of a brook trout’s hide. This signature element, which gives new meaning to the term “handle scales,” has been faithfully carried over onto the production Brook. Beyond the eye-pleasing, piscine scales, the handle is a dead simple, oblong shape, with a canted chamfer forming a finger groove just below the guard. A Kydex sheath is included with the Brook.Mangiafico has been making custom knives as a hobby since he was in college. He entered the knife industry in a professional capacity in 2018, when he began working for none other than Lucas Burnley of Burnley Knives. The Brook is his first production piece, and it is scheduled to be available at the end of April. The article is shared from Internet...knifeglobal：https ://knifeglobal.com

Sherif Manganas is an industrial designer getting ready to make a splash in the knife world, with back-to-back releases from Kubey According to Manganas himself, this incoming duo are the first of many more production knives.Kubey VelocéAlthough Manganas comes from outside the knife world, he knows his makers and says the Velocé was inspired by one of his favorites. “I’ve always been a huge fan of functional art knives; Gustavo Cecchini being my penultimate knife idol. I wanted to create something both beautiful to look at but also be usable for all of my everyday EDC uses.”Manganas took inspiration from automotive design when creating the VelocéThe Velocé is a large knife with a blade length of 3.94 inches; the drop point shape and forward finger choil give it plenty of utility and control, both of which are key elements in any everyday carry knife. The larger footprint also allowed Manganas to emphasize the artfulness that he admires in Cecchini’s work. “I brought in my taste in automotive styling – something I don’t feel I’ve seen in knives before – and sought to capture the moment a speeding blur passes in front of you; a supercar racing down the road.” anganas made his entry into the knife world in 2019. A student of industrial design in general, he wants to bring some of the less tangible aspects of that discipline into his knife design work. “How does a thing feel, how does it sound, what kind of emotions does it instill in the user? These considerations are what make, for example, Ferrari that brand that everybody fantasizes about owning,” says Manganas. “I have been working to integrate my understanding of these factors and bring them to bear in the knife market to make knives that are both beautiful but hit all the right ‘feels,’ which will make you use that tool for life.”Manganas has some major plans for 2021 and beyond, with an additional six models lined up with Kubey alone, not to mention collaborations with several custom makers. “I’ve been very blessed thus far with my work in the knife industry,” he says. “The community has been extremely supportive and the feedback overwhelmingly positive.”   The article is shared from Internet...knifeglobal：https ://knifeglobal.com