Knives July 2011

FEATURES
10 Ready for This Star? by J. Bruce Voyles
Bear Grylls gets a cutlery co-star on his popular television series.
12 Dual Purpose by Jim Weiss and Mickey Davis
Blackhawk's tactical defense razorback trocar.
20 A Hiker's New Best Friends by Abe Elias
Two Terrill Hoffman designs are great companions on a day hike.
24 Lightning Quick! Gerber's New Mini Covert Auto by Clint Thompson
If you need something small, fast and auto, Gerber's new mini covert is the knife to own.
30 A Cut Above by Justin Forrester
The Hogue EX-01 and ZT/Hinderer look tough ... and they back it up in performance.
38 A Dagger ... But Not a Knife
The Himalayan phurba is said to have symbolic powers.
42 Nunchaku, Warenski Style by J. Bruce Voyles
The merger of beauty, function and the martial arts.
46 Brutally Tough Customers by Abe Elias
Cold Steel's American Lawman, Black Rock Hunter and Pocket Bushman are heavy duty and innovative.
56 They've Got the "Look" by Les Robertson
Paul Letourneau's tactical knives feature form, fit and function.
60 Byrd is the T-Shirt of the Month by KI Staff
Logo cap and tee are the latest in cutlery fashion.
62 A Rapier One Better—The Side Sword by Jerry Ahern
Rapiers saw their day, but the side sword made them passé.
70 Subtle Simplicity by Les Robertson
Daniel Winkler and Karen Shook team up to create a unique knife.
COLUMNS
6 To the Point
7 Guess the Maker: A contest of test-your-knife knowledge. A free one-year subscription might be yours!
8 Points of Interest: The latest in new knives and news.
78 Shows: Upcoming knife shows and events you will want to attend.
79 Web: What's new for KI on the web that can be useful to you.
80 On the Edge: The Last-Day Dash: The self-destructive side of knife shows. by J. Bruce Voyles