Knivesandtoools Magazine UK 01/19

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H U LTA F O R S PREMIUM AXES

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VICTORINOX THREE L I F E- S AV E R S

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S WA R O V S K I O P T I K CL COMPANION

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LIONSTEEL B40 BUSHCRAFT KNIFE IN OPTIMA FORMA

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3 KAI SEKI MAGOROKU SHOSO ‘Steels’ the show.

5 WÜSTHOF CRAF TER The cream of the crop.

7 G E R B E R FA S T B A L L No one saw this knife coming!

The first magazine of 2019: time for new adventures!

11 BUSHNELL Forge binoculars.

In this magazine you will read all about binoculars to make sure you don’t miss anything when you explore nature.

We pay close attention to two amazing bushcraft knives, namely the Lionsteel B40 and the KA-BAR Becker BK62.

And with the Wüsthof Crafter and the Kai Seki Magoroku Shoso we also welcome two amazing new kitchen knife collections. Finally we show that there is a great Victorinox knife for any adventure and we highlight four Fenix camping lights. In short, this magazine is, once again, filled with great brands and cool products!

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Unfortunately, we missed the joyous occasion of you opening your order. We hope you were unable to suppress a small hurrah when you saw the product you ordered for the first time. Bringing a smile to your face with these quality products and seeing you excited to start working with them. That is why we do it.

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4 H U LTA F O R S Premium axes.

8 MAXPEDITION Entity collection.

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GUIDE

6 LE CREUSET GRILL For delicious summer dishes.

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9 V I C TO R I N OX Three life-savers.

13 F E N I X C L C O L L E C T I O N For well-lit camping trips.

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S WA R OV S K I O P T I K CL Companion.

15 KA-BAR BECKER BK62 Kephart.

EDEN

12 E D E N B I N O C U L A R S Exclusive at Knivesandtools.

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Kai diverts from the status quo and introduces the Seki Magoroku Shoso: a collection of kitchen knives that clearly distinguishes itself from other Kai collections with its modern design.

KAI SEKI MAGOROKU SHOSO While the previous Kai collections were enhanced with handles made from wood or plastic these Shoso’s are completely forged from stainless steel. The blade seamlessly merges with the handle.

In addition, the ergonomically-shaped handles are enhanced with small diamond-shaped cut-outs that offer you extra grip when you use the knife.

Characterizing for Japanese knives, and thus also for this collection, is the thin blade and the light handle. This combination ensures that the knives are balanced. The knives from the collection have a convex grind. This reduces friction between the food that is cut and the blade.

Talking about the blade, it is made from Japanese 1K6 stainless steel with a hardness of 58 HRC. This top-quality steel ensures that the knife remains sharp for a long time.

This, however, doesn’t mean that you have to wait until the knives are blunt before you can sharpen them. After all, sharpening will extend the life of your knives!

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We are Hultån, Ekelund, Ågelsjön, Åby, Wetterhall, Hult, Qvarfot and Stålberg. Eight top-quality axes from the Hultafors Premium collection. Varying from compact and versatile trekking axes to heavy splitting axes. Nice to meet you.

HULTAFORS PREMIUM AXES

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he roots of Hultafors can be found in Hults Bruk, Östergötland, Sweden, where, in 1697, the original axe forge was founded. To honour old traditions and the craftsmanship the axes are named after famous blacksmiths and areas surrounding Hults Bruk.

For the production of this collection Hultafors paid extra attention to the details. The axe heads, for instance, are made from Swedish steel and hit 40-60 times to improve the density and sustainability. The edge is hardened to make sure it is strong enough to stay sharp without breaking, but can also be sharpened. Basically everything you can expect from an axe head.

Hultafors uses American hickory wood for the handle.

This wood is exceptional in absorbing blows without breaking.

The manual assembly, combined with the ironwork leaves you with reliable axes that can be used for generations.

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Wüsthof Crafter

The Wüsthof Crafter collection, with a handle made from smoked oak, is made for the modern chef. The chef who pays attention to craftsmanship and has an amazing taste. The chef who isn’t afraid to try something new and is proud of what he or she has made. The chef who appreciates natural products. The chef who doesn’t only cook, but also wishes to develop by using only the best materials. Preferably with tough, robust, and, at the same time, razor-sharp knives!

E AC H K N I F E I S ENH A NCED W ITH THE TR A DITIONA L W ÜSTHOF BL A DES

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Each knife from the Crafter collection is enhanced with the traditional Wüsthof blades. The brass rivets in the smoked oak handle make the whole look very rustic.

The blade is forged from one piece of stainless steel that can withstand rust and corrosion and is razor-sharp.

Each knife is sharpened using Wüsthof’s PEtec technology with laser technique and precision until ultimate sharpness is achieved.

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Prepare delicious summer dishes such as a rib eye or fresh prawns with the cast-iron Le Creuset grills and serve it with your homemade Chimichurri salsa.

Le Creuset grill

Ingredients • 100

ml olive oil • 3 gloves of garlic, squeezed • Half of a white onion, chopped • 1 chilli, finely chopped without seeds • 3 tb red wine vinegar • 2 tb fresh oregano • 10 grams of parsley • A dash of salt and pepper

Chimichurri salsa Cut the herbs and combine all ingredients.

Place the salsa in the fridge for an hour or so to make sure the flavours will be absorbed.

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The world of EDC pocket knives is continuously developing at a rapid pace. New knives are introduced every week, one even more exotic than the other. Gerber, of course, couldn’t let others pass them by and introduced the Fastball: a fresh, new pocket knife with which Gerber enters the world of the high-end pocket knives.

GERBER FASTBALL

The Fastball is one of the most interesting Gerber knives of 2019.

The sleek and stylish design is made to perform time and time again. The wharncliffe-style blade has a pointed tip that turns opening boxes into child’s play. The blade is made from premium CPM S30V steel and works with the B.O.S.S. ball bearings system.

An innovative system that, combined with the flipper mechanism, makes the knife easy to open. Because of its slim design you can easily carry this knife in your pocket.

It is remarkable really that Gerber was able to pull this off for such a reasonable price. Not convinced yet? As cherry on top this stunner is made in the United States. Like the baseball fastball, which gave this knife its name, not everyone saw this knife coming.

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For years now Maxpedition has been a leader in the world of tactical bags. Throughout the years, however, people began to ask for a bag with the same quality, but a slightly less extreme character. Maxpedition listened and came up with something great. Meet the Entity collection.

MAXPEDITION ENTITY

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n short, it is a collection which Maxpedition lovingly calls, Non-Tactical, Tactical. Or NTT, and Ti Ty, get it?

A stylish backpack to take with you to the office or for in the city. Made from indestructible materials and with a well thought out design. Everything that made Maxpedition famous.

On the inside the Entity bags are enhanced with the same features as the other collections. On the outside, however, you can find a couple of important differences.

The outside of the Entity, for instance, is made from charcoal grey 500D-nylon with a polyurethane coating.

It gives these bags a top-quality, cool look.

You might already be familiar with Maxpedition from the MOLLE-loops. You will also find these on the Entity bags, but they are a lot more subtle. Use the MOLLE loops to attach a pouch or sheath and customize the bag to your own liking.

The Entity collection is comprised of different sizes of backpacks, sling packs, pouches and sheaths. Recently added to the already massive range are the Entity Crossbody and the Tech Sling, and we, of course, already have them in stock!

MADE FROM INDESTRUCTIBLE MATERIALS AND WITH A WELL THOUGHT OUT DESIGN

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VICTORINOX THREE LIFE-SAVERS Everyone has heard of the red Victorinox pocket knives. Ideal life-savers.

But did you also know that there is a Victorinox for any type of adventure?

We will highlight three of them.

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FOR HIKERS: VICTORINOX CAMPER

FOR CYCLISTS: VICTORINOX BIKE TOOL

FOR SKIPPERS: VICTORINOX SKIPPER PRO

Whether you are hiking through the Alps or enjoying a picnic in the park: the Camper has thirteen practical tools that will make your life a whole lot easier. From a saw to make your own walking stick, to a corkscrew to open a bottle of wine.

Not a Swiss pocket knife, but still incredibly functional. This practical Bike Tool was specifically designed for cyclists who want to discover the world and be prepared for anything.

The Skipper is a must-have for everyone who enjoys spending time on the water. The Skipper, for instance, is enhanced with a shackle opener and marlin spike to loosen knots. The 1.4110 steel is stainless and retains its sharpness well. In short, the perfect multi-tool to sail the seven seas!

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK CL COMPANION

The famous Swarovski Optik CL Companion collection was introduced a couple years back, but the technique continues to improve and so do the binoculars!

The new models are more compact, lower in terms of weight and have an even bigger edge sharpness.

And the design? Well, just leave that to Swarovski.

The Swarovski Optik CL Companion is an elegant pair of top-quality binoculars. The pair is nice and compact and because of the excellent ergonomics it feels great in hand. The rubber coating will give you a comfortable grip. Even during long-term use, under humid conditions or in cold weather.

The large field of view and sharp image guarantee viewing comfort. You can easily focus the pair with the help of the patented, centrally placed focus wheel with integrated dioptric correction. Individually adjustable eye cups also offer spectacle wearers a full field of view, and are also easy to remove for cleaning.

The Swarovski Optik CL Companion comes with ocular caps, lens caps, a manual and a micro-fibre cloth.

In addition, you can choose from three different types of carrier bags and belts. The standard green bag, a wool bag and a light-weight bag made from canvas.

Or the Urban Jungle, the Northern Lights and the Wild Nature edition.

Which will you choose?

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Meet the Bushnell Forge binoculars. Compact and with the newest coatings. Designed for bird watchers, foresters, photographers and nature enthusiasts who will only accept the best.

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he new Bushnell Forge binoculars are enhanced with ED prime-glass, dielectrically coated BAK4 prisms, Ultra-wide Band anti-reflection coating and Bushnell’s exclusive EXO-Barrier Protection: difficult terms you don’t have to remember. The thing that matters is that the colours are realistic and the image is incredibly sharp, even at twilight. You can easily focus the pair by turning the central wheel, and thanks to the Locking Diopter the unintentional adjustment of the dioptric correction is prevented. Very practical!

Another main advantage of the Forge binoculars is that you can continue to use them regardless of the weather.

These binoculars are namely closed off with an o-ring for an optimal protection from moisture. The light-weight, sturdy, magnesium casing is protected by a rubber layer which makes the binoculars comfortable to hold.

The Forge is available as a 10x30, 8x42, 10x42 and an impressive 15x56 edition.

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Our Eden binoculars are the best compromise between quality, user-friendliness and price, according to our loyal fans. Why? We would love to explain.

EDEN

BINOCULARS Our binoculars are similar to binoculars that cost twice as much. How? Our binoculars are produced by a famous binocular manufacturer and we sell them to you without intermediate trade. As a result we can offer these amazing bins for a remarkably low price. Simple.

Now that we have cleared that up why not take a closer look at the binoculars. The design is sleek, the finish refined and the binoculars feel great in hand.

They are waterproof, nitrogen-filled, suited for spectacle wearers and can be used at -20 degrees Celsius without being bothered by condensation.

The image is incredibly sharp and the colours come to life. You can focus the pair with the central focus wheel.

Perfect to observe animals in the mountains or to follow them in the sky.

Oh, and did we mention that the bins come with a bag, lens caps, micro-fibre cloth, carrier strap and a 25-year warranty?

“The Eden binoculars are great value for money. The mechanical and optical quality are excellent and comparable to the sub-top bins from famous brands.�

Mr. J.A. Meijerink Bird expert

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FENIX CL-COLLECTION With these Fenix camping lights camping will be even easier!

Rechargeable, practical and made for outdoor life. We would love to introduce them to you.

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FENIX CL09

FENIX CL20R

FENIX CL30R

FENIX CL26R

Compact, elegant and multi-functional. Thanks to the hook you can attach this light everywhere.

Perfect as a signal light on your bunch of keys or backpack during a hike.

In addition, you will always have it close.

This little Snail is perfect for in your tent or on your (bedside)table. Enhanced with a built-in battery and eighteen LED lights that offer you the desired amount of light in every situation.

A real all-rounder. With five different light modes this camping light will be suited for every preferred situation. Also has a power bank function to charge your phone.

Practical!

This hulk can handle absolutely anything.

Attach the light with the magnet, hook or tripod mount. With at least 400 lumens and a reach of 25 meters you will even light your surroundings in the darkest nights.

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The Lionsteel B40 is a brand-new knife from the Lionsteel bushcraft collection. Anyone who knows Lionsteel knows that they produce phenomenal fixed knives with an amazing price-quality ratio. The B40 is no exception.

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The first thing you notice about the B40 is that the handle is quite angular. An uncommon but well thought out choice. Why? Because of these facets the handle won’t turn in your hand and you will always have an amazing grip. Incredibly practical. Do you prefer a micarta handle? Or one made from wood or G10? Don’t worry.

There are five different versions of the B40 to make sure there is something for everyone.

Even though Lionsteel is an Italian company they used Sleipner steel.

This Austrian tool steel offers an amazing sharpness retention, combined with considerable toughness. An ingenious detail is the angular end of the handle. This edge is sharp enough to effectively create sparks with a firesteel. This detail clearly demonstrates that Lionsteel is an expert when it comes to bushcraft knives and that they know what they are talking about. We expected nothing less.

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K A-BAR BECKER BK62 KEPHART

At the end of the nineteenth century the Field and Stream magazine published the adventures of Horace Kephart in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina.

He was one of the firsts who introduced the outdoor life to ‘ordinary men and women’. His books are legendary, just like his Kephart Sheath Knife.

Throughout the years many different versions of the Kephart knife were produced. However, the edition Ethan Becker produced for KA-BAR is probably the most special. After all, he was able to make the dream of any bushcraft enthusiast come true: he bought an original Kephart Sheath Knife. The only edition that is privately owned. The other can be found in a museum. When designing it he definitely had the most accurate blueprint at hand.

On the basis of this 100 year old knife the BK62 was designed.

Made from 1095 carbon steel, walnut wood: traditional materials for a knife such as this. The shape of the blade and handle are seemingly simple, but work extremely well. It is for a reason that the KA-BAR Becker BK62 turned out to be a winner shortly after its introduction. Kephart would have been proud.

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