ABOUT US

This web site has been created by a hunter and angler for hunters and anglers. Being an ardent hunter and angler for many years, I realize the need for quality equipment. We have all bought and used inferior knives for camping, hunting and angling chores. This has been primarily due to a lack of knowledge or money. As time passed and my knowledge and wallet expanded, I was able to buy higher quality knives that were better suited to the intended tasks. Due to this acquired experience, I decided to open this web site to offer good quality knives at reasonable prices.

It is our intention to offer high caliber knives at the lowest price. With that in mind, if you find the same knife offered at a lower price on the internet, E-mail us with that web sites address along with the knife's manufacturer name and model number we will either match that price, or encourage you to buy the knife from there.

To assist you in your selection of a knife, especially if you are a novice, we have included some information to assist you in your selection of a knife. You can review this information at 4 STEPS TO BUYING THE RIGHT KNIFE

Please feel free to browse this site, and when you are ready to purchase YOUR knife or knives then we will welcome your order. You will find many opportunities to E-mail us with your questions, suggestions, criticisms and other comments, please take that opportunity to do so.

By purchasing product(s) on this website, you agree that you have read, understood and complied with the following:

Due to the complex and changing nature of knife laws, it is your responsibility, not HIGH CALIBER KNIVES, to investigate and comply with international, federal, state and local laws relating to the purchase, possession, use, transport and resale of knives. Consult applicable laws if you are in doubt. By placing an order, you represent that the product(s) will be used in a lawful manner and you are of legal age. Absolutely no sales will be made to minors, You agree to hold HIGH CALIBER KNIVES harmless from failure to comply with these terms and conditions of sale.

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ABOUT 5.11 TACTICAL SERIES

5.11 Tactical Series creates superior products that enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals. Built on a foundation of durability, uality and value, 5.11 Tactical leads the industry in delivering functionally innovative gear, head to toe. The company was ranked #211 on the 2007 Inc. 500 - Inc. magazine's annual ranking, by revenue growth, of privately-held, independent, U.S.-based companies.

What does '5.11' stand for?
5.11 Tactical Pants with the patented tactical strap and slash pocket design were originally developed for rock climbing. "5.11" is a rock climbing difficulty level as listed in the Yosemite Decimal System. With skill levels ranging from 5.0 (easy) to 5.10 (difficult), 5.11 is even more grueling. 5.11 is officially defined as, "After thorough inspection, you conclude this move is obviously impossible; however, occasionally someone actually accomplishes it."

Mission Statement:
At 5.11 Tactical Series, we create products that exceed the needs of our customers with functional innovation while delivering exceptional value.

General Inquiries:
5.11 Tactical Series
4300 Spyres Way
Modesto, CA 95356
Phone: 209.527.4511
Toll Free: 866.451.1726
Fax: 209.527.1511

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ABOUT AL MAR KNIVES

Since 1979, Al Mar Knives has been committed to making unique designs at quality levels that rival custom, hand-made knives. Today, each knife crafted by Al Mar is hand-finished and hand-sharpened by craftsmen dedicated to creating the very best possible. Each Al Mar knife features flat-ground blades for strength and superior performance - and that's just one reason to trust the Al Mar name. At Al Mar Knives, A Warrior's Edge means Factory Perfection.

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ABOUT BLACKHAWK KNIVES

HOW IT BEGAN

BLACKHAWK! Was founded in 1993 by former Navy Seal Mike Noell. BALACKHAWK!’s meticulous obsession with quality has made it the ops gear of choice for Special Operation units worldwide.

Mike Noell’s US Navy experience provided him with the inspiration for the gear BLACKHAWK! now manufactures. While operating 60 klicks inside northern Iraq, he had to hump “a ton” of gear by foot in an enemy minefield. The pack failed, dumping his gear into the mine-ridden ground. If I get out of this one alive, I will make this stuff the way it needs to be built so none of my buddies have to go through this,” he remarked to a fellow operator. Upon entering the private sector, that’s exactly what hr did, making gear and packs in a garage, and growing ever since.

As a member of the SEAL’s Mike has served his country with distinction. While still at Basic Underwater Demolition School/SEAL training (BUD/s), he was presented with the “Honor Man” award, given to the class’s top achiever in academics and physical field performance overall. He was also given the “Fire in the Gut” award, an honor for exemplary effort voted by his teammates, the first time in history that both awards went to the same sailor. “Ithink that’s the best honor I’ll ever receive,” he noted later, “because it came from the guys I went through hell with for 6 months in BUS/S Training. That meant a lot to me.” Many of those former classmates now use his gear in operations around the globe.

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ABOUT BOKER KNIVES

Boker Knives

A giant chestnut tree, shading the small Boeker tool factory in Remscheid in the 17th century, is the oldest traceable symbol connected with the Boeker name. Apparently, Boeker tools were very successful, since they were among the leading products in Germany and neighboring countries 100 years later.

Due to the increasing demand in a restless political era, Hermann and Robert Boeker decided in 1829 to begin with the production of sabers. As early as September 1830, the accounting records indicate a weekly production of 2,000 items, made by 64 smiths, 47 grinders and a large number of unskilled laborers. In view of the constantly increasing variety of tools and cutting instruments and the good opportunities for worldwide sales, the family realized that the individual steps in the manufacturing process had to be spread out for optimal realization of its interests. As a result, Hermann Boeker emigrated and founded H. Boeker & Co. in New York. Young Robert developed his enterprise in Canada, founding a branch in Mexico later in 1865. This branch is still a market leader in its country under the name of Casa Boeker.

Heinrich crossed the nearby Wupper river and went to Solingen, where the German industry of cutting tools was growing by leaps and bounds at that time. In 1869, he founded Heinr. Boeker & Co. with Hermann Heuser, a well-known specialist in the field of cutting tools. The Boeker family in Remscheid and their overseas cousins had a lot of interest in and a great demand for shaving blades, scissors and pocket knives from Heinrich's new enterprise. They had to identify their products for the overseas markets in a simple way, since many customers and consumers had problems with the German name Boeker. Not considering the fact that illiteracy was widely spread. In Heinrich's opinion, the chestnut tree near the Remscheid facility represented an ideal, easy-to-remember symbol. This brand symbol was owned by the Remscheid company, together with a second logo, the arrow. One of the few valuable documents that survived the total destruction of WWII is an ad by Boeker, emscheid, from the year 1874, showing both logos.

The relationship between the two Boeker companies had always been extremely friendly. Therefore, Heinrich was allowed to take the tree symbol across the river with him, without any big fight or cost. Since then, not a single Boeker article has left the Solingen factory without being identified by the tree symbol. After more than 100 years of existence the old chestnut tree was the victim of lightening. In 1925 a talented artist carved a copy of the majestic tree on a piece of the trunk. This original piece of art decorates the boss' office in the Boeker plant.

As early as 1900, the majority of articles produced by Boeker were distributed in the US market. H. Boker & Co. in New York concentrated primarily on cutting tools from Solingen. Soon pocket knives became more important than scissors, shaving blades and eating utensils. The demand increased even more rapidly than Solingen was able to supply, so that the Americans in New York began their own production of pocket knives. A little later, pliers were included as well. Since the tree symbol had become well known by then and the various branches of the international Boeker family enjoyed an excellent relationship among each other, it was not difficult to receive permission from the Solingenrelatives to use the tree symbol also for the American products. Since that time, two different lines of Boeker knives have been on the American market with the same brand symbol, sometimes even with the same article numbers, but one line was made in the USA and the other in Solingen. Only the declaration of marketability clarified that one line was from Boker and the other from H. Boker Improved Cutlery lingen. The relationship was interrupted during WWII. The Solingen factory burned down completely. None of the equipment, tools, catalog materials or samples was spared. Those few originals from the past we have today survived the war in private homes and were made available to the company. The firm lost one of its most valuable assets: the registration of the tree symbol for the American market was confiscated pursuant to American law. John Boker Jr. acquired it in , in order to secure it for the distribution of the American and German products. Soon after the war, the destroyed factory was rebuilt. Those loyal skilled workers who had survived the war, returned and helped with the reconstruction of the building as well as the production, gradually regaining the previous high standard of quality.

The American cousins renewed their business contact with Solingen and started to place orders. Within a few years Boker, New York, had again become the principal customer. Models like the 7588 and 7474 and the most expensive item, the sports knife "Flagship Model 182" could not cross the ocean fast enough to reach Böker friends all over the country.

In the early 60s, Boker USA was sold and eventually acquired by the well-known scissors manufacturer Wiss & Sons. Wiss retained the manufacture of Boeker knives and sold them together with Solingen products. Of course, this meant that the Boeker scissors ceased to be competitors of the Wiss line in the American market. In the early 70's, Wiss sold to Cooper Industries, a multinational company. This new change in America proved to be advantageous for Boker.

A very close business, as well as personal relationship developed with this industrial giant. Due to its strength on the market, Cooper was able to restore the original magnitude of the Boeker name. Thanks to the very lively business activities with Cooper for eight years, the Solingen facility could streamline its production and develop new, modern products. Without exaggeration, Boker manufactures the largest assortment of high-quality knives for sportsmen and collectors with an unsurpassed variety of materials for blades and handles. Today, Boeker knives range from 320-layer Damascus steel to very modern ceramics, with handles ranging from high-quality mother-of-pearl to Thuya root wood and state-of-the-art synthetics...

In 1983 Cooper discontinued its own knife production. Models still in demand are being manufactured in Solingen today. As a result of friendly negotiations, Cooper restored the American trademark rights three years later, providing Solingen with the opportunity to become self-reliant in the huge American market. Thus, in 1986, Boker USA, Inc. was created in Denver, Colorado. Chuck Hoffman, the man who was involved with the company then, is still active as CEO today, working with a young, energetic team.

The great importance of Boeker in the South American markets (Argentina and Chile) and in Mexico is due to the efficient men of the Boeker family, who were active for us in these countries in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today's trademark includes the terms TREEBRAND and ARBOLITO. Since the Argentinian market in particular is subject to extreme economic and political fluctuations, the good name ARBOLITO was in danger of being forgotten. In 1983, Boeker Arbolito S. A. was founded jointly with the Salzmann family primarily to manufacture household and work knives in Argentina. Thanks to the constant modernization and expansion of product lines the company in Buenos Aires is able to compete worldwide with selected products today.

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ABOUT BUCK KNIVES

Buck Knives are arguably the most famous American-made knives, known and respected worldwide for their high quality, for blades that hold an edge, and for the Lifetime Guarantee that backs them up.

Buck Knives is a strong corporate entity, with a manufacturing facility covering 4.5 acres under one roof in El Cajon, California, just east of San Diego. But when the first Buck hunting knife was made in 1902, it was a young Kansas blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck who used his imagination to find a new, better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge much longer.

Hoyt made each knife by hand, using worn-out file blades as his raw material. During World War II, he made as many as he could to help America's war effort. After the war, he moved to San Diego, where he and his oldest son, Al, formed H.H. Buck & Son in 1947. Al carried on when Hoyt died in 1949 and led the company through the next critical years in its history.

Buck was still making knives from discarded file blades until 1961, when the firm was incorporated. In 1963, Al Buck designed the Model 110 Folding Hunter, and when it was brought to the market in 1964; this lockblade literally revolutionized the wholesale knife industry. It propelled the Buck brand name to a position of prominence, establishing a leadership role it has never relinquished.

Today, the fast-growing company is headed by the third and fourth generations of this famous knife-making family: Chuck Buck, Chairman of the Board; and his son, CJ Buck, President and CEO. Under their guidance, the company's standard of excellence in quality and craftsmanship remains strong. They continue to emphasize product development as integral to the progress of the company and serving the needs of its customers.

Buck knives are designed for all types of users-whether they are hunters or fishermen, hikers or campers, military or law enforcement, knife collectors, workers on the job, or people doing everyday tasks. The company's mission focuses on product quality, product development and commitment to its dealers and customers.

Buck Knives:
660 S. Lochsa Street
Post Falls, ID 83854-5200
(208) 262-0500

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ABOUT CASE KNIVES

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. knives are made in the USA.

What's different about a Case knife?

• Hand CraftedSince 1889, every knife is hand crafted by the most skilled artisans and cutlers in the business.
• 160 Steps Each knife takes over 160 manufacturing processes to complete.
• Tradition Case knives are cherished possessions passed down through generations and hand crafted to stand the test of time.
• Tested XX The "Tested XX" is a symbol of Cases' commitment to quality which can be traced back to the early days of Case when blades were tempered and tested not just once (X), but twice (XX).
• Collectible The 17,000 members of the Case Collectors Club can attest to the fact that Case knives are the most collected knives in the world.
• Natural Handles Case stretches to the far corners of the earth to find the finest natural handle materials available.
• Premium Knives Case is dedicated to making the everyday tool into a valuable treasure for discerning men who want more then just a knife.
• Experience Case has been making pocketknives since 1889. With over a century of experience, we know how to make a premium pocket knife.

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.

PO Box 4000, Owens Way
Bradford, PA 16701 USA
1-800-523-6350

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ABOUT COLD STEEL KNIVES

What a great name for a knife maker! This California-based cutlery house has a reputation for tough, sharp knives.

Cold Steel Knives makes very high quality products. When Cold Steel knives first came on the knife manufacturing scene they ran several tests (as required by one of the knife maker guilds) on their knives to prove their effectiveness. Then they ran the identical tests on their competitors knives.

The competitions knives failed miserably under the same rigorous tests. These results were advertised in major knife community journals and it caused quite a stir among their competitors. The neck knife, original Tanto, Trailmaster Bowie, and Master hunter were some of the Cold Steel knives that were tested.

We feel you will be pleased with any Cold Steel knife you may choose.

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ABOUT COLUMBIA RIVER KNIVES

FOR THOSE WHO SERVE:

Special knives designed for use by military, law enforcement, fire fighting and other emergency services professionals.

Columbia River Knives have been the equipment of choice for military and law enforcement operators worldwide, as seen on a recent cover of Time Magazine. Space, weight, quality and value are major issues to these professionals, and they have chosen gear they trust to get the job done. CRKT is proud of the quality and affordability of our product. Our industry-leading designers have years of military and tactical experience, which translates into knives designed to do specific jobs, covering the full range of professional needs.

CRKT SPORT AND WORK KNIVES BY FAMILY:
Columbia River Knives Sport and Work Knives have been designed by some of the finest knife designers in the business: Kit Carson, Aaron Frederick, Ed Halligan, Ed Van Hoy, Allen Elishewitz, Barry Gallagher, Russ Kommer and more.

LAKE AND KNIFE SAFETY (LAWKS):
The locking liner style of folder lock has many advantages: it is lightweight, reliable, strong and easy to open and close with one hand. However, there is the very slight possibility that twisting or torquing the knife with a firm grip may accidentally release the locking liner.

In 2000, we began to incorporate the patented Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS), designed by noted Knifemakers' Guild members Ron Lake and Michael Walker, into our newer locking liner folders. When the LAWKS lever is pushed forward with a flick of the thumb, the knife becomes a virtual fixed blade, and the locking liner is virtually impossible to release by the most vigorous use until the LAWKS lever is retracted.

Even though LAWKS® increased our engineering and manufacturing costs significantly, we believe that the superior security and safety it offers is worth it to our customers. Today, CRKT locking liner folders designed for heavy-duty work and tactical use come with LAWKS as standard equipment.

As good as LAWKS is, our military and law enforcement consultants pointed out that an operator may not have time to think about actuating the LAWKS lever during a sudden tactical event.

Our new patented and exclusive AutoLAWKS answers that question: it automatically actuates when an AutoLAWKS-equipped folder is opened and locked, creating a virtual fixed blade instantly. A powerful spring inside the handle forces the AutoLAWKS cam forward, and a metal bar prevents the locking liner from releasing accidentally.

One-hand closing is still easy. Just pull the AutoLAWKS lever back with the index finger and press in the locking liner with the thumb. The blade will release and can be closed with gentle pressure of the index finger while you rotate the handle in the palm of your hand.

Overall, we believe that AutoLAWKS is the most advanced knife safety improvement of its kind, and we are proud to introduce it on many CRKT locking liner folders.

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DMT - DIAMOND MACHINING TECHNOLOGY, INC

DMT ADVANTAGE

DIAMOND MACHINING TECHNOLOGY - THE BENCHMARK FOR DIAMOND SHARPENERS

For over thirty years, DMT has been the leader in, and innovator of, a full range of diamond sharpening products that are dependable and solve a multitude of sharpening, honing or deburring needs. DMT's patented and award-winning products are known for their superior quality and versatility, are easy to use and allow for sharpening in a fraction of the time required by other methods. DMT products are popular with woodworkers, chefs and gardeners, in the kitchen, workshop or tool room, or to take camping, hiking, skiing, hunting and fishing.

WHY DMT DIAMOND?

DMT Diamond Sharpeners are an excellent value because of their durable construction, quality and reputation for providing years of uncompromising service. Unlike conventional oilstones, Japanese waterstones, Arkansas stones and other ceramic sharpeners, DMT Diamond Whetstones will not break, chip, crack, hollow or groove. Do not be fooled by other diamond sharpeners made in other countries who claim their products are just as good - If you want the best care for your edge, demand DMT!

• FAST- Hardest material, most efficient sharpening abrasive. Available in unique interrupted surface and continuous surface.
• EASY- Light pressure produces a sharp edge with just a few strokes.
• CLEAN- Use water for lubrication - no oil, smell or mess.
• VERSATILE- Hones ALL hard materials: carbide, steel, etc.
• DURABLE- Starts flat, stays flat.

DMT Diamond Whetstones are renown for their remarkable sharpening speed. The sharpening speed of DMT products is a function of the quality of the micronized super abrasive, monocrystalline Diamond.

MONOCRYSTALLINE Diamond (a strong, single crystal)

Uniform and precisely sized Monocrystalline Diamond is permanently bonded to nickel on a precision ground plate. Approximately two thirds of each crystal is embedded in the nickel with one third exposed. Because Diamonds are the hardest material known, the working abrasive points (top third of the diamond) will wear very slowly to give a long product life. Extremely pure, DMT diamond crystals permit a single layer of diamond to perform for years. Competitors claims of multiple layers of diamond only indicate poor quality diamond that quickly wears.

POLYCRYSTALLINE Diamond

Our competition uses this fragmented compound that breaks apart and wears away easily with use. Sharpeners made with Polycrystalline Diamond will wear out and need replacement.

EASY CARE AND USAGE

Your DMT Diamond Whetstone is a precision tool. When used with reasonable care, it will give you many years of faithful service.

1. Break-in period: Initially your diamond stone will seem especially rough. It will smooth over time with gentle stroking without impacting performance. You need not exert extra pressure - let the diamonds do the work!
2. Use only light pressure when sharpening. As a rule, 5-10 minutes on a conventional oilstone is equal to about 20 seconds on DMT Diamond Sharpeners.
3. Use only water as a lubricant. A lubricant is only necessary to speed the process of clearing swarf (material removed during sharpening) into the recessed dots.
4. After use, rinse and dry your diamond sharpener. Store dry. When further cleaning is needed, use an abrasive cleaner (non-petroleum base) and a scrub brush. Always store your diamond sharpener clean and dry or the metal fines removed during sharpening will rust if left on the surface.

DMT WARRANTY

The DMT Commitment - For over a quarter century, DMT has been committed to one thing - to innovate and produce the world's finest diamond knife and tool sharpeners. All DMT products are made using the highest quality materials and workmanship and are guaranteed to be free of defects. Any products found to be defective will be replaced free of charge - it's that simple!

DMT SURFACES

DMT offers a full product line of sharpeners with a variety of surface composition. Some products are tailored in shape and size for specific sharpening needs. The interrupted and continuous surfaces are layered in micronized Monocrystalline diamond embedded in nickel, a DMT proprietary process. Diamond as we know it, is the hardest substance and can sharpen or hone any material (more on this). Our new line of unbreakable ceramic sharpeners are best used for putting a polished edge on a tool after it has been sharpened by a more coarse diamond grit.

When compared with conventional sharpening stones, all DMT products work faster and sharpen exceedingly quick using light pressure.. and they remain flat! It is important to note that all DMT diamond products are manufactured to the same high standard using the same high-quality monocrystalline diamond that makes sharpening with DMT superior. Therefore the difference between the two diamond product lines becomes a matter of preference to the user. Read further to learn more about the differences between the surfaces and which DMT products are right for you.

INTERRUPTED DIAMOND SURFACES

These products carry our signature polka-dot pattern surfaces. The polka dots are slightly recessed so that during sharpening the metal fines (known as swarf) and small amount of material that is being removed will fall into the polka dots and remain out of the way of the sharpening surface keeping the sharpening surface performing.

CONTINUOUS DIAMOND SURFACES

Continuous diamond surface sharpeners are preferred when sharpening small-pointed tools and can be used for knife and tool sharpening, honing and deburring as well. On an interrupted surface the point of a small tool may get caught in a recess and damage the surface of the sharpener. DMT therefore recommends that you use a continuous diamond or ceramic surface for these types of tools.

UNBREAKABLE CERAMIC SURFACES

*NEW* UNBREAKABLE Ceramic! Our new Ceramic and Ceramic Diamond SHARPENERS are our latest innovation and are the perfect compliment to your assortment of sharpening tools. The patented CeraFuse process transfoms the surface of aluminum to an extremely hard dense aluminum oxide that has the same properties of solid ceramic materials. With a finer grit than our bonded diamond products, they are unbreakable, wear resistant, light and non-porous. Our ceramic sharpeners are the next step to achieving a polished edge.

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ABOUT EMERSON KNIVES

Founded IN 1997 by Ernest R. Emerson and Wife Mary, Emerson Knives, Inc. has become the most dominant force in the cutlery industry. Bringing a dynamic and energy to the knife industry never known before, Ernest Emerson has reshaped the face of the cutlery industry, as it is known today.

"My entire life has been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. In athletics, education, physical fitness, training, business and knifemaking, I have never settled for second best and never will. To run faster, lift more weight, push farther, punch harder, train harder, these are the challenges I put to myself everyday of my life, and are the standards by which I judge myself, my company and the knives that it produces."

The finest hard-use knives in the world. How do you live up to a reputation for producing a product that has become the standard by which all others are judged?

There are two company mottoes at Emerson Knives. One is: "To Some They Are Accessories, To Others, They Are Necessities." When your customers are individuals whose lives depend on the quality of the gear they carry, it creates an awesome responsibility. Some companies ignore it, but the best companies thrive on it.

Emerson Knives is one such company. Our knives are deployed with the most elite military and law enforcement organizations in the world. They are sought after and depended on by the world's greatest adventurers, watermen, and outdoorsmen.

The other company motto is: "Designed for Performance . . . Built for Extremes." Straightforward design, precision engineering and high-resolution components, combined with a state of the art, aerospace-qualified manufacturing facility embody our search for constant evolution and manufacturing excellence. Emerson Knives have proven themselves in the most hostile environments on this planet. From the extreme limits of outer space to the blackest depths of the ocean, in steaming jungle rain forests and on the icy granite walls of the worlds tallest mountains. They have been called to task, and have withstood the test.

Every time you use an Emerson Knife, count yourself in the select company of those individuals who will never compromise and can never, ever settle for second best.

They will not let you down. They will not fail you. I will not allow it.

Ernest R. Emerson
President, Emerson Knives, Inc.

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ABOUT FALLKNIVEN KNIVES

Fallkniven Knives

We are a true family firm, with our roots deep in the soil of Norrbotten, Sweden. We have been hunters and fishermen for decades and we know from personal experience how a knife should be. The firm started operations in 1984 and today is acknowledged as one of Sweden's foremost knife specialists. We began to develop our own knives in 1987 and today this is our principal activity at Fällkniven AB.

We have gained great experience during the years through close contacts with both customers and manufacturers. This knowledge, we now use to make the world's leading specialized knife. Because of this, we're today Perveyor to His Majesty the King of Sweden.

To be on the safe side we quality test our knives at Lulea University of Technology so that we know how our knives hold up. The knowledge allows us to dare say that our knives are the strongest, serial manufactured, stainless steel knives in the world!

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ABOUT GERBER KNIVES

Savvy. Ingenuity. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that contributed to our emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. But then there's the issue of toughness. And frankly, nothing could be tougher than living down the first career of founder Joseph Gerber as...that's right...an advertising man. You could call it the "Boy Named Sue" syndrome. And live it down we have.

Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910. One Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular, Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939.

It makes sense, really. An idea man gets the idea of a lifetime and turns it into a major outdoor brand. One that commands respect among knife lovers and knife-makers alike. And now that high regard is spreading in new directions, in the form of many outstanding products. Such as tools, personal L.E.D. lighting, and backpack hydration.

With a history like ours-and products like these, it's no wonder we're completely unafraid of the future.

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ABOUT KA-BAR KNIVES

KA-BAR Knives, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcas Corporation, manufactures high quality military, hunting, sporting, and all-purpose utility knives.

Facts and Figures

• KA-BAR offers more than 100 cutlery products and accessories.
• KA-BAR products are sold through independent manufacturing representatives to retailers, distributors, and mail order catalogs.
• Currently KA-BAR products are distributed internationally in Canada, the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary, France, and Taiwan.

How KA-BAR Got Its Name

Soon after its introduction in the mid-1920's, the KA-BAR trademark became widely known and respected. There have been many versions of how the KA-BAR name came to be, but all evidence points to a letter received from a fur trapper. This particular fur trapper's testimonial turned out to be the most significant ever received by the company.

He wrote, in very rough English, that his gun had jammed and that he had therefore relied on his knife to kill a wounded bear that was attacking him. In thanking the company for their quality product the trapper described using his knife to kill the bear. All that was legible of his scrawled writing was "k a bar". The company was so honored by this testimonial that they adopted this phrase and used it as their trademark, KA-BAR.

KA-BAR, The Legend

On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a fighting knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Working in conjunction with the Marine Quartermaster Department a design was devised and soon production was under way on a new and improved fighting / utility knife for the Marines. As the war escalated, the demand for these knives was so great that the KA-BAR factory alone could not keep up. The government assigned several knife companies to create similar knives as supplemental pieces for those serving the War. KA-BAR's wartime production totaled more than 1 million. The KA-BAR knives became so well recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that "Kabar" became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the KA-BAR facility. These knives were depended upon to perform daily tasks such as pounding tent stakes, driving nails, opening ration cans and digging foxholes, not to mention defending lives.

Growing so in popularity and earning only the greatest respect, the KA-BAR was adopted by not only the Marines, but also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years after World War II, many KA-BARS were unofficially reactivated in the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom conflicts.

The dependability and consistent quality of wartime KA-BARs was the result of constant strict quality control procedures by KA-BAR workers and supervisors as well as the US Marine Corps and Navy Supply inspectors who were assigned to the KA-BAR factory to work along with company personnel to accomplish this goal.

These high quality standards were maintained in 1976 when production was reintroduced to commemorate the Marine Corps 200th Anniversary of service to the United States. It was then that the original factory in Olean, New York, along with some of its original craftsmen, undertook the job of creating a "full dress model" of the original - a Limited Edition Commemorative that would prove to be most meaningful to the Marines. Using the original blueprints which had been stored in the company archive files, the recreated knife was a true work of art that retained the look, feel and performance of the original battle ready combat knife. The first one of its kind, serialized with the number "1", was presented to the Commandant of the Corps and was later put on display at the USMC Museum at Quantico.

The USMC Commemorative was so enthusiastically received that it became obvious that the original KA-BAR Fighting / Utility knife had retained its popularity through the years. The limited production Commemorative was so quickly taken up by the Marines, knife enthusiasts and collectors that KA-BAR decided to return it to regular production in its standard form. With only a few changes made possible by modern technology, the KA-BAR Fighting / Utility Knife as reintroduced. Today, the original USMC Fighting / Utility Knife remains the first choice for many Marines who choose to carry it as their personal option knife during service. It is also a favorite of adventurers, survivalists, outdoor sportsmen and, of course, knife collectors who know that this knife - this "American Legend" - deserves a place in their collection.

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ABOUT KERSHAW KNIVES

Since 1974, Kershaw Knives' dedication to quality has led to a worldwide reputation for performance and innovation.

From state-of-the-art manufacturing to advanced materials, customers rely on Kershaw for products that provide "Technology with an Edge."

Kershaw offers a variety of specialty, executive, kitchen knives, Kershaw pocket knives, shun knife, bump and folding knives for just about every occasion. And, of course we carry the Ken Onion's patent pending "Speed Safe" mechanism incorporating torsion bar technology for assisted opening knives.

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ABOUT ABOUT LANSKY SHARPENERS

In 1979, a young man in the cutlery trade who also ran a sporting goods store, harnessed the secrets of the professional knife harpeners and developed a system that, for the first time, enabled the average person to properly sharpen a knife quickly, easily and safely. He knew that the real secret to proper knife care is maintaining a good bevel and the right sharpening angle on each knife at all times so it is always ready for the kind of tasks it was designed to perform. That's when Arthur Lansky LeVine, founder and president of Lansky Sharpeners, created, patented and marketed his first Controlled-Angle Knife Sharpening System.

At the heart of the original Lansky Sharpening System was an ambidextrous knife clamp made of aircraft aluminum which had two banks of pre-drilled holes that acted as guides for the sharpening hones. Once the knife is attached to the clamp, the user can bevel or sharpen both sides of a blade to the same, precise angles. The system proved to be so well made, so easy to use and produced such superior results for people with little previous knife sharpening know-how or experience that they have become a standard throughout the world.

In addition to creating a broader line of Controlled-Angle Sharpening Systems during the 1980's, Lansky also developed a number of accessory products, like mounts for the sharpening system, specialty sharpeners such as those for sharpening serrated blades, and unique pocket sharpeners such as the Mini-Sharpener and Dog Bone Sharpener. Next came a series of pocket-sized sharpeners, including specialized serrated blade sharpeners that work to sharpen the proprietary serrations used on the bades of some of the major knife manufacturers. Before Lansky developed its series of serrated blade sharpeners, these blades could not be sharpened by traditional means.

In 1991, Lansky Sharpeners acquired the Crock Stick brand, together with its full line of ceramic rod sharpeners, many of which incorporated a two-stage sharpening system that is a variant of the Lansky Controlled-Angle Sharpening System.

Lansky's search for new ways to do a better sharpening job then led to the development of a series of tool sharpeners that sharpen axes, hatchets, lawnmower blades and even shovels, hoes, machetes and scythes. Always on the lookout for innovation through new technologies, Lansky first introduced the tungsten-carbide Easy-Grip sharpener in the early 1990s, and then followed it up with the Deluxe Easy Grip in 2004 and the Quick Fix, a small, pocket-sized sharpener featuring tungsten carbide sharpening rods on one side and ceramic sharpening rods on the other.

As the Lansky firm celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2004, it launched a whole new line of sharpeners featuring diamond sharpening rods, folding diamond paddles, diamond pads and diamond benchstones. Lansky now offers the most complete selection of knife and tool sharpeners.

Each year, new and improved products have been introduced, each with the purpose of fulfilling a specific task, making other tasks easier, or enabling the customer to use edged products more conveniently and comfortably with greater safety, and to store them at home or carry them on trips. This year, as in previous years, Lansky will be introducing new and improved knife and tool sharpening products at major trade shows around the world.

Almost from the start-up date of Lansky Sharpeners, the company has aggressively pursued national and international advertising programs and marketing and distribution practices designed to place the Lansky product line before the widest range of consumers. The result is that Lansky Sharpeners have become the name most recognized and accepted by consumers worldwide.

Lansky Sharpeners:
PO Box 50830
Henderson, NV 89016 USA


Phone 716-877-7511
Fax 716-877-6955
Toll free 1-800-825-2675
E-Mail:repair@wrcase.com> Customerservice@Lansky.com

Hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm EST M-F

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ABOUT LEATHERMAN TOOLS

The preferred Pocket Tool of discriminating Hunters, Anglers and Campers.

Take a look at our selection of Leatherman Pocket Tools. Every pocket tool is offered at an affordable price. Whether you are looking for a Leatherman Juice or Squirt multi-tool, you will find we have what you need. We invite you to click on any of the links below to find detailed information on all pocket tools.

Why should I buy a Leatherman tool?
Tim Leatherman's standards for quality, durability, precision and attention to detail are what make Leatherman tools like no other. Ever since Tim invented the category of multi-tools, we've focused on just one thing - manufacturing the world's highest quality multipurpose tools.

About the Founder
A native Oregonian, Tim received his BSME from Oregon State University in 1970. After that, he held a variety of jobs, including positions as an English teacher and a helicopter mechanic. Time spent traveling abroad ultimately led to the Leatherman multipurpose tool concept.

From the beginning, Tim has built the company on a simple philosophy: manufacture product on time, meet specifications, increase value, and provide a pleasant work environment. When asked about the company's devotion to quality, Tim simply replies, "My name is on every tool." Although he no longer spends much time on the manufacturing floor, Tim is known for wearing his signature red shop apron every day to show his willingness to pitch in wherever needed. In the mean time, Tim is very involved in manufacturing and product development issues.

Contact Leatherman:
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 20595
Portland, Oregon 97294-0595

Phone: (503) 253-7826
Toll Free: (800) 847-8665
Fax: (503) 253-7830
E-mail: mktg@leatherman.com

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ABOUT LONE WOLF KNIVES

Lone Wolf Knives was founded with the goal of producing the finest semi-custom knives available anywhere in the world today.

Working closely with some of the very best custom knife makers in the world, Lone Wolf Knives has developed some very exciting semi-custom knives. They are sure to please a wide variety of knife enthusiasts. Lone Wolf knives are created using high-grade steels, natural and manmade handle materials and just the right blend of modern equipment and old-world craftsmanship. The end result is a knife that its owner can be proud of. Our knives are both beautiful and functional and will provide their owners with a lifetime of enjoyable service.

Like all Lone Wolf automatics, we believe that a "double-action" is safer and friendlier to use than just a plain ldquo;single-action" automatic. The double action feature allows the knife to be opened one-handed either manually using your thumb, or automatically by releasing a hidden trigger mechanism. With a single action knife you must rely solely on the button to activate the blade. If the button were to get jammed with dirt, sand or even pocket lint, the blade may not be able to be opened until its thoroughly cleaned. With a double-action knife the blade can always be opened manually, even if the mechanism gets jammed up. More than several soldiers have told us this subtle feature was useful while in the field! Currently, all of Lone Wolf's automatics have hidden release triggers that make them easy to carry under all types of circumstances.

Lone Wolf's other tactical oriented line of folders, including the Harsey designed knives; the U.S.45 folder and the new Paul Prankster are also geared for every-day carry and heavy duty use. The Harsey folders feature blades of the new CPM-S30V steel, providing incredible long cutting action. Many hunters have praised this blade material for its toughness and blade edge retention. Lone Wolf Knives, in conjunction with Paul W. Poehlmann, is introducing a new folder for 2007 called the Prankster. This new knife features a pocket clip and is ideal for day to day chores.

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ABOUT ORION KNIVES

Orion Knives is a dedicated maker of handcrafted sporting knives for the outdoorsman who knows the value of quality equipment. With over 20 years experience in blade fabrication, grinding, and finishing, Orion Knives uses only the finest materials to produce our knives. We offer a variety of handles in manmade materials, hardwoods and natural antlers and each knife comes with a natural pouch-style leather sheath. Our knives are backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. No matter where your next outdoor adventure takes you, our classic knives will feel like an old friend, never leaving your side!

Orion Knives is a small, eight-person operation located in Coopersville, Michigan, about 20 minutes northwest of Grand Rapids and close to the shores of Lake Michigan. Orion's roots are in a company called Reid Tool Design, a business run by Jeff Cothery, which has been making specialty hand tools and industrial cutting tools since the early 1960's. Reid has also been grinding knife blades for a few different knife makers for a number of years now as well. With that kind of background, it seemed only natural that they try their hand at the knife market themselves and in 2006 Orion Knives was born.

For questions, comments:

Toll-Free (800) 353-7343
P (616) 997-0026
F (616) 997-0030

Orion Knives, LLC. is located at:
130 Mason Drive
Coopersville, MI 49404

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PRO-TECH KNIVES

Pro-Tech Knives, LLC is a family owned knife company that has been building high quality American Made knives for nearly 10 years.

Our family has over 45 years of retail cutlery industry experience. This longstanding history of excellence in sales and customer service is the foundation that our Pro-Tech Brand of knives has been built on.

Each Pro-Tech knife is a blend of the finest materials available and a commitment to craftsmanship. Our knives are built with the most current high tech manufacturing processes that include; CNC Machining, Wire EDM, Laser Cutting, etc. The high tech components are assembled and hand fit by dedicated and caring craftsmen here in our Santa Fe Springs, California facility. We manufacture small batches of our knives so that we can take the time to individually hand fit and finish each knife to a level rarely seen in a factory knife.

Pro-Tech Knives - Our production knife models offer the best design, function, and value of any knife on the market today. Our custom art knives are unique pieces of art. Each of our custom, limited-edition knives is a showpiece of heirloom quality. No matter which of our knives you choose, we are confident that you will be very satisfied with your purchase.

Thank you for your interest in our fine knives.

Contact Information:

Pro-Tech Knives, LLC
11009 Shoemaker Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Tel: (562) 903-0678
Fax: (562) 903-3949

Email: dave@protechknives.com

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SOG originally stood for Studies and Observation Group, an elite joint services military group designed for covert operations in the Vietnam War. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created a knife for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It is in the spirit of this elite group that SOG Specialty Knives was founded.

Totally committed to creating the world's finest specialized knives and tools, SOG became the first knife manufacturer to expand its line to include a broad scope of fixed blades, folding knives and multipurpose tools. Each product is created by Founder and Chief Engineer, Spencer Frazer. His patented inventions and unique, futuristic style have earned SOG many awards and Frazer the recognition as an industry innovator and premier designer.

Today, SOG products are distributed around the world and renowned for their uncompromising style and performance.

THE SOG KNIFE PHILOSOPHY

Some manufacturers simply produce knives.

At SOG, we create style through craftsmanship. Our purpose is to combine advanced technology, imaginative designs and high-quality construction to create products of the highest caliber-products that enhance your life.

This is the philosophy you share with us each time you choose a SOG product.

MACV/SOG HISTORY

SOG Specialty Knives and Tools, Inc. was named in honor of the Vietnam War's only covert special warfare unit-The Studies and Observation Group. Its existence was once denied by the US Government and it wasn't until long after the war that the SOG Story could even be told.

The following is an excerpt from US ELITE FORCES-VIETNAM by Leroy Thompson that further describes the nature of this specialized group and its secret missions.

Separate from "conventional," unconventional operations of the 5th Special Forces Group were the clandestine operations of Military Assistance Command Vietnam/Studies and Observations Group (MACV/SOG). The Studies and Observation Group (SOG) was a cover name to disguise SOG's real function, and the name "Special Operations Group," as it was sometimes called, described its real mission more accurately. Activated in January of 1964, SOG was a joint services unit composed of members from all four branches of the armed forces, including Navy SEALs, Marine Recons, Air Force Special Operations pilots of the 90th Special Operations Wing, but predominantly Army Special Forces.

MACV/SOG's missions included: cross border operations into Cambodia, Laos and North Vietnam to carry out intelligence gathering or raiding missions on the enemy's 'home ground'; gathering intelligence about POWs and carrying out rescue missions when possible; rescuing downed aircrews in enemy territory ("Bright Light" missions); training, inserting, and controlling agents in North Vietnam to gather intelligence or form resistance groups; carrying out 'black' Psy Ops such as operating fake broadcasting stations inside North Vietnam; kidnapping or assassinating key enemy personnel; retrieving sensitive document so equipment lost in enemy territory or in enemy hands; and inserting rigged mortar rounds or other booby-trapped ordnance in enemy arms caches (OPERATION ELDEST SON).

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ABOUT SPYDERCO KNIVES

Greetings from Golden, Colorado.

Since starting Spyderco Knives we've been told our knives are different, peculiar, even out there. All true. Thinking beyond established knife industry barriers allowed us to introduce new and radical innovations to the knife culture including: One-hand opening, serrations on a folder and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket. We didn't go into business to rake in a mountain of dough we're here for more selfish reasons- indulging our passion for creating knives. Spyderco is definitely out of the norm in the knife industry in our dedication to researching and developing fresh, improved and better performing materials all with function and reliability being key. Someone once said to Sal Glesser, Spyderco's owner, "You must design in the dark because your knives look so strange." True again. Our recognizable appearance is a result of designing ergonomic functional tools rather than applying lipstick and nylons to a pocketknife. We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable. Making knives that consistently deliver reliable high-performance requires an ongoing commitment to testing. In our million-dollar testing facility we examine edge retention with a CATRA machine, look for rust development with Q-FOG, check the force needed to open and close a knife. We also repeatedly test for stress, wear, optimal heat-treating and actively search for higher quality, performance enhancing steels and materials. As a customer you probably don't think about this, or much care, but it allows us to put forth a promise. When you purchase a Spyderco you are buying a high-quality reliable cutting tool designed and manufactured for peak performance and ergonomic comfort. Those Who Know Carry Spyderco.

Respectfully Yours,

The Glesser Family and the Spyderco Crew

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ABOUT VICTORINOX KNIVES

Victorinox Knives

Since 1884, the quality of our products has been our first priority. This exceptional attention to quality is reflected in the efficient quality assurance system that covers the production of our pocket multi-tools, household and professional knives.

All material goes through our Receiving Inspection and testing to ensure that that these materials conform to quality specifications. This includes precise checking of measurements and functions.

The Victorinox labs are equipped with cutting-edge engineering. They guarantee that only steel and plastic that comply with our rigorous quality standards are used in the manufacturing of our products. The steel consists of special alloys, which possess the material characteristics that are most important for the field of application involved.

Departmental managers are responsible for maintaining, implementing and improving the quality of our products. All employees are responsible for following quality procedures and for continuous, measurable improvement.

Victorinox strives to maintain its worldwide reputation by implementing high standards in quality, functionality, design and finish.

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Legal Notice to Customers:
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Due to the complex and changing nature of knife laws, it is your responsibility, not HIGH CALIBER KNIVES, to investigate and comply with international, federal, state and local laws relating to the purchase, possession, use, transport and resale of knives. Consult applicable laws if you are in doubt. By placing an order, you represent that the product(s) will be used in a lawful manner and you are of legal age. Absolutely no sales will be made to minors. You agree to hold HIGH CALIBER KNIVES harmless from failure to comply with these terms and conditions of sale.

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