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By now, knives produced in the USA are increasingly rare and expensive. Delocalization is responsible for that, moving the production of many historical brands to the Far East. But there are US manufacturers that still offer some models of domestic production, such as Buck with the "Pursuit" model, a fixed-blade knife designed for hunters.

You know: here at all4shooters.com sometimes we like to talk about less-than-usual stuff.  Inspired by the ancient historical throwing axe known as a Hurlbat, Cold Steel's Templar throwing tool is a very specialized blade designed for sport use – and fun.

A new knife manufacturer appears on the international market with a range of interesting and affordable knives – and above all, with a very precise idea of how to approach the market. Let's take a closer look at the Citius and Scepter models, two folding knives for everyday use with a more than reasonable price.

The CRKT M16 is one of the most successful knives manufactured by the US company. From the original design by Kit Carson, dated 1999, an almost endless series of variants has been developed. We reviewed the most recent one with the steel handle featuring an intriguing bronze-colored finish.

The Civivi Kepler was designed by Maciej Torbé, a Polish knifemaker active since 2012 who makes fixed and folding blade knives characterized by original bevels. The unmistakable style of his handcrafted knives also flows from this industrial product, starting with the sheepsfoot blade and straight handle.

With a whole series of tactical knives, the Solingen-based German company Puma introduces modern models of its SGB brand line manufactured in the Far East for the USA. Author Jörg Hübner and VISIER editor-in-chief Matthias S. Recktenwald took a closer look at the Blackcat55 Tanto Spring Assisted and the Bobcat3516 for you on all4shooters.com.

Available with four- or six-inch blade lengths and a standard edge or a six-inch-long blade with a serrated edge, the new models also feature Griv-Ex handles in flat dark earth color. The knives are sized for comfortable pocket carry. 

With a 7.5" (190 mm) blade and a 9 1/4" (235 mm) long handle (overall length: 16-3/4", that is 425 mm), the XL Espada folding knives can only be described as impressive. Even the smaller version, the Large Espada, is 12-1/4" (311 mm) long with a 5-1/2" (139 mm) blade. As for robustness, in a test the XL Espada showed capable of holding 600 lb (more than 270 kg) of free hanging weight and was even …

This simple slip joint locking mechanism perfectly embodies the return to the origins imposed by the laws that came into force in some countries in recent years – no flipper, no liner-lock, a lot of rationality. Let's take a look at it, also lest we forget that once upon a time knives were almost all made this way.

The Yokai folding knife marks the first collaboration between Böker and Hydra Design. This is a tactical-inspired knife with a sleek design, made from quality materials and delivered in a rich package. The price? A pleasant surprise...

With a price tag of less than 50 bucks in the US, the latest all-purpose flip-open pocketknife from Cold Steel features a 3.5” blade made from Japanese 4034 stainless steel with a hybrid straight/clip point profile. The handle is  glass reinforced nylon and includes traction rubber inlays for maximum grip.

Small but efficient: the Buck 417 Budgie is a knife for everyday carry that makes lightness its strong point. Although the blade is 2”/51 mm, a length sufficient for small daily tasks, the weight is only 2.1 oz/58 g. And it's made entirely in the USA.

The Double Safe Hunter folding knives feature added security via a rocker lock secondary safety mechanism. Now they are available in three new handle color options – blaze orange, OD green and a distinctive camouflage version. They are quite affordable too.

The RESeT (Rescue Emergency Security Tool) knife series manufactured by the Italian company Antonini consists of three tools conceived for professional rescue and self-rescue. They are designed by Tommaso Rumici, one of the leading names in modern knife design. Let's take a look in detail at these three models that are proudly produced in Maniago, Italy.

New from CRKT: Biwa knife. The US manufacturer introduces an ultralight fixed-blade knife that is equally at home on the hunting ground, on a fishing trip or on the camping table.

Virtual SHOT Show 2021 / New from: Spyderco Pattadese knife and more. The spider brand pays tribute to the Italian island of Sardinia by proposing its own interpretation of the Resolza, which may turn up the nose of purists but we welcome with benevolence. Because knives not only can cut, but they can also unite.