Blade Review: CRKT Bombastic, a Ken Onion design

This review of the CRKT Helical knife, designed by Ken Onion, highlights its aesthetic appeal and slim form factor suitable for EDC. The reviewer praises its smooth handle finish and overall machining quality, noting it presents like a semi-custom knife despite its affordable price point. While acknowledging minor criticisms regarding the clip attachment and the internal steel liner, the overall sentiment is highly positive, recommending the 8Cr13MoV version for its value and performance for realistic use.

This review of the CRKT Shenanigan, designed by Ken Onion, highlights its tactical and EDC capabilities. The knife features O8 steel, an aluminum handle, and a unique strip lock mechanism. While praised for its blade shape and sharpness, its pocket clip orientation and handle durability are noted as potential drawbacks.

This review of the SOG Terminus XR highlights its excellent value and performance for an everyday carry (EDC) knife. The reviewer praises its lightweight design (3.3 ounces), comfortable handle ergonomics, and the reliable XR lock mechanism, comparing it favorably to Benchmade's AXIS lock. The 2.75-inch clip point blade made of Cryo D2 steel is noted for its sharpness and durability, making it suitable for various tasks from utility work to self-defense scenarios.

This video provides a detailed review of the Boker Plus Strike automatic knife, highlighting its affordability at around $40 and its value proposition. The reviewer praises its quick deployment, comfortable carry, and the availability of various color options. Specific attention is given to the drop point blade, the US8 steel, and the cast aluminum handle, comparing it favorably to other budget automatics and even a more expensive Gerber model.

This review focuses on the CRKT Homefront knife, highlighting its innovative field-strippable design by Ken Onion. The reviewer praises its functional modified drop point blade made of US 8 steel, comfortable aluminum handle, and deep carry clip, deeming it an excellent EDC and tactical option. The ease of disassembly for cleaning and maintenance is a key selling point.

This review of the Camillus Cuda 9 highlights its value proposition at around $30, positioning it as a large EDC knife rather than a tactical option. The reviewer praises its durable Carbo-nitrene coating, O8 steel blade, and G10 handle, while noting drawbacks like a potentially difficult deployment mechanism, a weak pocket clip, and a less robust liner lock for heavy-duty use. The confusing naming convention of the Camillus brand is also a point of critique.

This video explores five common reasons why potential buyers might hesitate to purchase a 1911 pistol, such as its single-action operation, carrying methods, multiple safeties, weight, and maintenance requirements. Despite these points, the reviewer ultimately praises the 1911 platform as a 'work of art' designed by John Moses Browning, recommending it to enthusiasts. The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison model is featured, highlighting its technical specifications.

This video from Gun Deity explains three key reasons why carrying a .22LR pistol for self-defense is generally not recommended. The instructor, identified as a Firearms Enthusiast, highlights concerns about stopping power, rimfire reliability issues, and the significant degradation of accuracy under the stress of a self-defense encounter. The Ruger SR22 is shown as an example of a .22LR pistol.

This video compares the Sig P365 AXG Legion and the P365 XL, highlighting key differences in their frames, rails, and barrel lengths. The AXG Legion features a metal frame with G10 inserts and a Picatinny rail, while the XL has a polymer frame and a proprietary P365 rail. Both utilize the Sig rolling trigger.

This video compares the Colt King Cobra and Colt Python revolvers, highlighting key differences in frame size, features, and intended use. The Python is presented as a larger, more robust L-frame revolver akin to Smith & Wesson's L-frame, capable of handling hotter .357 Magnum loads and featuring target sights and a vented rib. The King Cobra is described as a smaller K-frame equivalent, better suited for concealed carry and standard factory ammunition, with a more basic sight system and hammer. Price is also a significant differentiator, with the Python typically costing twice as much as the King Cobra.