Frag Out! Magazine
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folding mechanism. It was developed and designed by Joe Caswell who sells custom versions in the USA at a price of $850. However, in cooperation with CRKT, the same kerambit (named Provoke) was produced in a low-budget version and that is the one model that is supposed to create some commotion on the market. This kerambit is advertised and promoted as a knife for police officers and the military. I am not quite sure why a policeman would need a kerambit (since this type of knife is designed for a quite specific combat style), but this is how CRKT planned their product and every poster advertising PROVOKE shows a kerambit with a tactical vest or a police belt in the background. It is a peculiar thing, without a doubt, but will it manage to be as much of a change on the market as the company intends? We will see... The already mentioned Condor with el Salvador presented an expansion of a line of knives that were a novelty in the previous year. The line featured tools of primitive style with flats finished in form of a "caveman's knife" - in the case of Cavelore, or in a more traditional way as in the Norse Dragon series resembling a Nordic sax. However, Condor also manufactures more contemporary knives, such as the presented "Terrasaur knife" puukko that, at first glance, may be the competitor for the new products by Benchmade. However, the differences include the cut, the use of simple carbon steel, and definitely – the price. Will it be a direct competitor for the puukko manufactured by Benchmade? I think that people who can afford it will buy the more expensive butterfly puukko made of better steel. People who spend less money on knives will have the option offered by Condor, which is still an interesting and functional alternative. The well-known Swedish company called Mora also presented its new models. However, their number was less impressive compared to the previous years. First of all, the company presented its most expensive knife – Garberg, in version featuring carbon steel and black coating. It was something the fans had been expecting for ages. Unfortunately, the price (despite the seemingly lower-quality carbon steel) did not change in the case of this model. Kansbol and Eldris were expanded with new color options (burnt orange). In my opinion, however, the most interesting product is the floating knife. This model features a mainly serrated blade with a rounded tip. The handle made of natural cork makes the knife float on water (even with the sheath) while the finish of the handle, made of orange plastic, will help the user easily spot the protruding handle with such a highly visible end. It is a perfect knife to take with you onto a boat, a kayak or to include in your emergency kit. In theory, the idea behind a serrated blade was to allow faster and more aggressive cutting of ropes and materials, on which a smooth blade tends to slip. However, I have the impression that the knife produced by Mora will be good enough for a majority of tasks. Of course, except for batoning and chopping wood for a fireplace. The best thing, however, is that the knife will remain within the low-budget price level. Just like every year, the American company Cold Steel, which has already achieved a strong position on the knife market, had a huge stand with a great number of all sorts of products (knives, swords, sabers, spears, crossbows, etc.), various advertising gadgets and attractions like combat shows with knives, swords, or batons presented by professional fighters, KNIFE