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FISK ARS AXES
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BENCHMADE HIGH QUALITY POCKET KNIVES
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CONTENTS B R A N D E D
ROBERT HERDER BUCK K NI V ES
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FISK A R S A X ES
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K A- BA R BECK ER K NI V ES
foreword
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On our site you'll only find products that
H O W T O
will make your heart beat faster. In this
MULTITOOL M A INTEN A NCE
magazine we explain a little more about the products and brands we have selected
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for you.
FAV O U R I T E
In this edition we’ll tell you a little more
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about famous Buck Knives. We’ll let you
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peek inside the world of Fiskars axes and
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show new Benchmade models. We’ll teach
EDGE PRO A PE X
you how to get your knives razor-sharp
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through stropping, and share the stories of
R E V I E W
Robert Herder Windmill knives, and the
EDEN X P 10X 56 BINOCUL A R
innovative Edge Pro sharpening system. Of course we weren’t there when you opened our package. We hope when you
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saw your product for the first time you were
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as excited as we were putting together our
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these quality products for our website. If you are as passionate about these as we are and are looking forward to using them, we have achieved our goal!
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WE TEST ALL PRODUCTS OURSELVES We test everything ourselves and take things to the next level. Just like you! The PD40R as cold as ice! After a night of -20° Celcius it still worked like a charm. Read more about this torch on page 6.
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BRANDED
Robert Herder SOLINGER DÜNNSCHLIFF the people at robert herder have been making knives since 1872. really sharp blades with the characteristic windmill on them. loved all around.
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or the professionals at Robert Herder, "sharp" isn’t sharp enough. They go to extremes to make the sharpest knives in Germany.
On low stools craftsmen sit behind antique sharpeners, each knife given the famous 'Solinger Dünnschliff '. Even the nails in the handles are put in and finished by hand. Proper craftsmanship!
They go to extremes to make the sharpest knives in Germany. This way Robert Herder can ensure their renowned quality, like they have been for over a hundred years now! The result is amazing. It is hard to explain how easy cutting becomes with these knives. You really need to experience that yourself.
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KA-BAR
BECKER KNIVES KA-BAR BECKER KNIVES ARE DESIGNED TO LAST A LIFETIME. MADE IN THE USA, STRONG LIKE CROWBARS AND VERY POPULAR AMONG SOLDIERS.
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Short Becker BK16 Drop-point knife, perfect for extreme survival or camping. Modest in size, but a beast if you unleash it.
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Eskabar BK14 Combination of the Becker Necker and the ESEE Izula in a KA-BAR jacket. Compact, lightweight, and will never let you down.
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Combat Bowie BK9
Remora BK13CP Extremely convenient necker with a stonewash finish. Ideal for small chores and easy to carry as a back-up for its big brother!
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Campanion BK2 Heavy duty survival knife. From chopping wood to skinning game: the BK2 won’t let you down.
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NEW
FENIX PD40R
the popular pd40 has a worthy successor. compact, powerful and rechargeable. fenix has managed to combine these properties in their new pd40r.
Don’t be fooled by its modest size. The new Fenix PD40R is only 14 cm’s long, but has a generous output of 3000 lumens in the turbo mode. Too much? Simply select one of the other four light modes. You can also go for the strobe or SOS mode. The Cree XHP70 LED gives the PD40R a very bright and wide beam. The orange-peel-reflector ensures the beam is distributed nice and evenly.
Ideal for in and around your house, but also for photography. The PD40R works on a 26650 battery. It can be charged quickly inside the torch with a micro-USB cable. Your flashlight will shortly be ready to shine again!
FENIX PD4 0R RECHARGEABLE TORCH
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MULTITOOL MAINTENANCE A multitool by Leatherman, Victorinox or SOG is convenient in all kinds of situations. But how do you keep it in good shape? We’ll explain what you need to do to take care of your companion!
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Prevention is better than cure. Keep your tool free from dust and sand so all parts keep running smoothly. Peeled an apple? Wash and dry the blade to prevent it from rusting.
Good oil will help prevent rust and ensure it opens smoothly. A drop of oil a week will do that for you! Too much oil will hold dirt and grease and can stain your clothes, so be careful. Ballistol is our favourite oil to keep metal surfaces rust-free. We like to use Nano-Oil 10W to have the hinge points run smoothly.
2. Clean it regularly. Even the spots you can barely reach. Use cocktail sticks, cotton swabs or tissues to remove dirt between the parts. Quite the precise work and a bit of a hassle. That’s why it’s important not to let it get too dirty!
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MY
Favourite
LION SABATIER EDONIST PERLE CHEF'S KNIFE Beautiful design makes me happy. But of course a knife also needs to feel comfortable while cutting. The stylish Edonist Perle chef's knife by Lion Sabatier has it all!
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ion Sabatier Edonist knives are made in Thiers, the beating heart of the French knife industry. Forged out of one piece of steel and hand-polished by specialists.
The contemporary design of the Edonist Perle chef’s knife is amazing. The white handle makes it look gorgeous and a must-have for me!
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The handle is long, thin and very light in weight. It gives a great feel and keeps you in constant control while cutting. The chef's knife is delivered sharp with a really thin edge. Without any resistance I can cut through anything! A feast for the eyes and a pleasure to cut with… this one’s a keeper!
A feast for the eyes and a pleasure to cut with.
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content marketeer
Sander writes pieces for our website. He is always looking to share that excitement for our cool products!
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edge pro apex When one knife sharpener conquered the world
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en Dale learned how to sharpen knives from his father. In his hometown of Fort Hood (USA), he started sharpening knives for family and friends. One night, back in the 1980s, he sharpened a few chef’s knives in a friend’s restaurant.
A fish monger that dropped by noticed his raw sharpening talent and asked if Dale couldn’t sharpen a few knives for him. Ben started sharpening the fish monger’s knives weekly, and through word of mouth he got more and more work.
Shortly, Ben found himself having more work than time. He decided to create a solution for the increased workload. Hundreds of prototypes and thousands of razorsharp blades later, he found the ultimate solution: the Edge Pro Apex. A revolutionary sharpening system. Faster than free-hand sharpening, but with the same result. Some say even better! It guarantees to deliver the same quality a sharpening service would provide you. Great quality accessible for everyone. Like his father taught him how to sharpen, Ben Dale is now teaching the world.
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REVIEW
EDEN XP 10X56 BINOCULARS
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By Chris van Rijswijk’s bird photography blog Birdshooting.nl/en
photograph birds all around the world. From the arctic region, to my hometown of Rotterdam. In Rotterdam I love to shoot Bank Swallows. These birds only need small heaps of sand to nest. You can see my photos and the stories behind them on birdshooting.nl.
To observe 'my' Bank Swallows from safe distance, I use the Eden XP 10x56 binoculars. It allows me to estimate when the young will fly so I can be in time to place my tent. This roof prism binoculars is a little larger and heavier than the Eden XP 10x42 that I have previously tested. The larger size makes it feel comfortable in your hands. I wear glasses, but that doesn’t mind when you use these. The overall quality is really amazing.
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The field of vision is pretty wide which makes it really easy to follow a bird. The image is bright and sharp, even along the edges. The overall image is really beautiful. The contrast and colours are realistic. After a morning of
It delivers the same high quality which binoculars from well-known brands do. intensive use, it is still pleasant to look through. It also performs fine in twilight. It delivers the same high quality which binoculars from well-known brands do. This is incredible when you look at the price tag.
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Buck Knives one of the biggest knife manufacturers in the world, and makers of the most famous pocket knife ever: buck knives.
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he story of Buck Knives begins in 1902, when Hoyt Buck makes his very first knife by hand. He develops a unique method that gives his blades a sustainable sharp edge. During World War II Hoyt increases his production drastically to cater to the American military’s need.
Meanwhile, the fourth generation Buck is running the company and there are millions of Buck knives produced annually. They use the best materials and techniques. Because of it their knives are reliable, durable and practical. With a Buck knife, you’ve got a friend!
When Hoyt dies in 1949, his son Al takes over the family business. In 1964 he releases the Buck 110 Folding Hunter. The first folder knife with a back-lock, which makes it feel as solid as a fixed blade. The knife is an instant classic and is still very popular to this day.
With a Buck knife, you’ve got a friend!
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EDEN CLASSIC DAMAST Come and meet Eden’s Classic Damast series. Classically designed kitchen knives with a blade of beautiful damast steel. Knives with a high quality finish for a friendly price.
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he pattern on the blade really catches the eye. The graceful damast steel is folded in layers over the VG10 core, which is a really hard steel type. The knives are strong, retain their sharpness well and cut like a charm!
The handles are made of a linen and resin composite. The beautiful blades run seamlessly through to the handles. The Classic Damast series consists of seven different types of knives. You can choose the exact knives you need inside your kitchen.
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T I P : Keep a ceramic sharpening Skerper rod in your kitchen drawer. A Classic Damast knife needs a little touch-up now and again!
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NICE TO MEET
benchmade
Benchmade is one of the leading knife makers in the world. Come and meet technical perfection, the famous AXIS-lock and exceptional attention to details. Meet Benchmade.
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Benchmade Foray
Benchmade Mini Griptillian
Benchmade Mini Monolock Böhler
Benchmade Crooked River Wood
The best of two worlds come together in the Foray. A classy gentleman’s knife with a robust character. You can take it anywhere!
The Griptillian has been Benchmade’s most popular model for years. The new edition with a CPM 20CV-steel blade and G10 handle takes this timeless classic to an even higher level.
The large Monolock’s little brother is sturdy, tough and stylish. He has a rotatable stop-pin which increases the lifespan of the locking mechanism drastically.
The Crooked River is a big pocket knife, perfectly suited for hunting. Classical shapes and modern materials come together. Benchmade at its finest!
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STROPPING A KNIFE Many people associate stropping with old school barber shops. Before every shave, barbers sharpen their straight razors over a belt. They use a polishing compound to achieve the maximum sharpness. But did you know that stropping also works miracles for pocket knives and kitchen knives? Strop like a barber!
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Take a leather strop and apply a little compound. If you place both over a heat source shortly, applying the compound will go much easier.
Now do it the other way around. On the same angle, place the knife on the strop and move it over the leather to the back of the blade. Make sure every piece of the edge touches the leather. Repeat this a couple of times and then do the exact same thing on the other side of the edge. Ultimate sharpness for all your knives!
2. Put your knife on the leather at about a 15 degree angle. Move it very gently in the direction of the edge. Adjust the angle until you feel the blade is starting to ‘bite’ into the leather. Stop! Now you’ve found the correct angle.
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P RO- TIP Choose DMT or Wicked Edge diamond paste when you want to sharpen harder steel types.
BRANDED
Fiskars axes in a finnish factory axes are made. no-nonsense, indestructible axes. suited for any task. from splitting wood to felling trees. easy to use and above all very affordable.
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n the South of the land of a thousand lakes lies the village Fiskars. In 1649 an ironworks opened mainly focused on producing cast-iron.
More than three centuries later it has become a large multinational and Fiskars can call itself Finland’s oldest enterprise. A place where generations of craftsmen have devoted their working life to perfecting axes.
Although they go back a long time, they do not fear innovation. They only use modern techniques and materials. Each axe has a glass fibre reinforced, plastic handle. Extremely strong and unbreakable. The axe heads are tightly integrated with a teflon coating. The coating helps to remove the axe head when it’s stuck in wood. Don’t look any further! Fiskars is reliable, robust and really affordable.
Fiskars is reliable, robust and really affordable.
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