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CRKT Guppie Multi Tool

Posted by admin May - 20 - 2008 - Tuesday ADD COMMENTS

Guppie Multi Tool by CRKTMulti tools are quite hand for taking camping as they don’t take up much space, are light and means you have quite a few tools available immediately from your pocket. The CRKT Guppie Multi Tool is a very different type of multi tool you may be more accustomed to the likes of the iconic Swiss army or leatherman multi tools.

A multi tool is a hand tool that is portable and very versatile. With a multi tool you get several tool functions in a single small tool that is normally about the size of a credit card.

CRKT Guppie Multi Tool Review

You can see how cool the Guppie Multi-Tool from CRKT is from the images. The tool has several functions and can be used as an adjustable wrench, screwdriver, knife, bottle opener, LED light, removable bit carrier and also it also has a carabiner gate so the tool can be carried easily on a belt or D-ring pack or rope.

The adjustable wrench is able to open up to half an inch wide so you will be able to use it for quite a few jobs. The blade used in the CRKT Guppie tool is a high carbon stainless steel blade that is razor sharp. Opening up this blade on the Guppie CRKT tool is very simple indeed and can be achieved with using just the one hand.

The CRKT Guppie was named as the best buy of year at the 2007 blade show and international cutlery fair based in Atlanta. The craftsmanship, quality and innovative design of the guppie help achieve this award. This compact little tool packs so much into it and is a great little bit of kit to add into your camping checklist.

CRKT Guppie Multi ToolCRKT Guppie Knife Features

  • High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade.
  • 2″ Blade Length.
  • 4.1 oz weight (116g).
  • Requires 2 * CR327 3V Lithium batteries for LED Light.
  • 3.5 ” Handle Length.
  • LED light.
  • Bottle Opener.
  • Screwdriver.
  • Adjustable wrench to 1/2″.
  • Color – Bead Blast and Black.

Summary of the CRKT Guppie Multi-Tool

The CRKT Guppie Multi Tool is an award winning tool and rightly so, this little beauty packs a punch and you really get a great deal of value out of the kit. We think it looks very cool, a bit different to the “normal” multi tools we all know. If your in the market for a new multi tool to add to your outdoor camping supplies or want to give a friend a gift then the CRKT Guppie Tool would be a good choice.

Buck Knives – A Timeless Classic

Posted by admin April - 1 - 2008 - Tuesday ADD COMMENTS

buck hunting knives logoThe first buck knive was made over 100 years ago in 1902 by Hoyt Buck. Hoyt was a young blacksmith apprentice in Kansas who was looking to temper steel in a better way so it could hold an edge better.

Each buck knife was made by hand and in 1947 Hoyt along with his son Al moved to San Diego and set up a shop called H.H Buck & Son.

The Buck Hunting Knives

It was in 1964 that the son Al Buck revolutionized the knife industry by creating the buck 110 folding hunter knive. This knive is a classic and is the number 1 selling knive.

The buck-knife or buck knife is a term used to describe a folding lock blade knife. This is from the buck knives introduction of the 110 which was the most successful introduction of a folding lock knife.

What are Buck Folding Knives?

buck knife 110It means when a knifes blade folds into its handle. You will see this now with the common pocket knife. The buck knive also had a locking mechanism that locks the blade into place when opened and then it would not close until a release mechanism is pressed. This design made it a great hunting knife. There are now many buck pocket knives and a lot of older models are collectible buck knives due to there now being a lot of obsolete buck knives and old out of production buck knives. With the quality produced by Buck you can see why people go mad for them and make them collector items.

Some features of the classic buck 110 knife:

  • Strong lock back design
  • Natural wood grain handle
  • 420Hc Blade Steel
  • Closed Length: 4 7/8 in
  • Blade Length: 3.75 in
  • Leather Sheath carry system

How are Buck Knives made?

Buck knives are made from the best technology and with the very best materials thereby producing a high quality knife which will last a lifetime.

All of bucks products go through a stringent design and engineering process and is blended with the right stainless steel. The blade is heat treated and tempered so that the knife holds its edge for longer.

Buck Custom Knives

Buck even have a custom shop where they will work with you to produce your very own custom made buck knive, how cool is that.

With over 100 years of experience you can’t go wrong with the quality of a buck knive for you camping knife choice or outdoor needs.