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Megalodon

The Megalodon takes its form from the prehistoric shark that had up to 7" long teeth and could practically swallow a Great White.  This knife is made for thrusting, with the same handle design as our Uncia Uncia.  The geometry of this tool is intended to enable a relatively unskilled operator to make strong thrusts toward a target in direct and ...

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Uncia Uncia

Uncia Uncia

The Uncia Uncia is inspired by the Nepalese Kukri knife.  Since the Himalayas are home to snow leopards, it seemed fitting to use the name of a fierce and majestic creature for this blade. The Uncia's blade geometry is optimized for thrusting forward into a target, and then ripping out and upward with the serrated spine edge.  The handle fits ...

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Silky Genki Temagari

Silky Genki Temagari

Large, professional, heavy-duty saw with a 19-2/3-inch, ultra-strong, mono-constructed blade. Curved-black handle adds depth and strength. Mono-construction gives strength and flexibility to the full length of the saw. Utilizes proprietary Silky 4-RETSUME (Four Rows of Teeth) Technology. Teeth are set in such a way that there appears to be 4 rows ...

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Silky Sugoi

Silky Sugoi

Best-selling, state-of-the-art, professional hand saw with razor sharp blade and ultra-fast cutting mono-constructed 16-1/2-inch curved blade. Curved blade provides greater cutting speed with less effort. Large and comfortable sure-grip handle gives strength and flexibility to the full length of the saw. The super aggressive tooth pattern is ideal ...

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Silk Tsurugi

Silk Tsurugi

Meaning “long sword” in English, the TSURUGI is a unique tree saw that utilizes advanced materials and blade grinding techniques to deliver a durable, super slender “spine of teeth,” designed to cut hard-to-soft wood, even in tight quarters. In the prototype stage of development, professionals were amazed by the cutting power and surgical ...

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Silky KatanaBoy

Silky KatanaBoy

Translated into English, Katana means the curved, single-edge sword used by Samurai, their weapon of choice. In tree talk, we simply say “man-powered chain saw.” This beefy, two-handed folding saw from Silky is currently the biggest in its class. And with its nonslip, rubberized grip and taper-ground, impulse-hardened 19-inch blade, you’ll ...

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Silky Ibuki

Silky Ibuki

Best-selling, heavy-duty, professional hand saw with a very well-balanced 15-2/5-inch, curved fixed blade. Large, comfortable sure-grip handle gives strength and flexibility to the full length of the saw. Curved blade provides a greater cutting speed with less effort. Utilizes proprietary Silky 4-RETSUME (Four Rows of Teeth) Technology. Teeth are ...

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Murder: Tactical Gladius

Murder: Tactical Gladius

Description:   A “Murder” is the proper terminology for a group of crows. Our new tactical Gladius, the Murder, is  the  flagship for our Corvidae series of edged weapons. The intent of this short sword design is to provide a dependable backup weapon for those who might need to incapacitate antagonists of all shapes and ...

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iMamba

iMamba

The iMamba is a tomahawk concept that we developed at the request of a customer with extensive battlefield experience in Africa.  The Zulu namesake of this tomahawk is intended to set a tone for its function.  The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the most aggressive and deadly snakes on the dark continent.  With such a reputation to ...

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Lotor:  S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) Knife  (prototype shown in pictures)

Lotor: S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) Knife (prototype shown in pictures)

Taking its name from the Raccoon, the Lotor S.E.R.E Knife is a tool with multiple talents.   As a Survival knife, it's 5" long multiple grind angle blade offers a strong point while maintaining excellent slicing and working edge geometry that makes wilderness cutting chores much easier.    The spine of the blade features a coarse, push-cutting ...

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Baby Crow

Baby Crow

The "Baby Crow" is our smallest symmetrical bladed dagger.   It is made from 1/4" thick 1095 steel, Austempered to 52 hRC for maximum toughness     It is robust and has a hefty feel in the hand. Overall length: 7.75" Blade Length: 3.5" Weight: 4.8 Ounces (full tang version),  4.5 Ounces (5 holes in handle light version) Price ...

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The Corvid (1 available;  Coyote tan)

The Corvid (1 available; Coyote tan)

Note: Design revision coming this spring will have a skeletonized hilt instead of holes. A straight handle version may also be available.  We are taking custom orders for Spring delivery. "The Corvid" is inspired by the Smatchet style combat knife that was used by the OSS and Special air service in Great Britain during WW2.  Smatchets were ...

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Pocket Boy

Pocket Boy

Compact lightweight folding saw with 5-inch blade that will take up very little room in your pocket or backpack. Nicknamed as âLittle Giantâ due to its extraordinary cutting capacity. This sleek saw features rust-resistant, hard chrome-plated, taper-ground blade with an impulse-hardened non-set tooth design for greater cutting efficiency. ...

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Big Boy Silky Saw

Big Boy Silky Saw

Multi-purpose folding saw with a 14-1/5-inch curved blade for a greater reach. It is the largest Silky folding saw model. It is equipped with a perfectly-balanced uniquely-shaped low angle curve (2,000 mm radius of the blade), hard chrome-plated blade. The low angle curve enables cutting branches smoothly and incredibly fast. Long well-balanced ...

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Zorin timber saw

Zorin timber saw

Large, professional, heavy-duty saw with a 14-3/5-inch, ultra-strong, mono-constructed blade. Curved-back handle adds depth and strength. Mono-construction gives strength and flexibility to the full length of the saw. Utilizes proprietary Silky 4-RETSUME (Four Rows of Teeth) Technology. Teeth are set in such a way that there appears to be 4 rows ...

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Horribilis Bowie

Horribilis Bowie

Description: Finishing out our Ursus Bowie knife series, the Horribilis (named after the Grizzly bear) is longer, leaner, and a bit meaner than the rest. Blade: High Bainite Carbon 1095,  Flat ground blade with convex cutting edge for optimal cutting dynamics and edge retention. May be ordered with a full or partial reverse edge. In standard ...

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Aureus: Jackal Tomahawk

Aureus: Jackal Tomahawk

Aureus, named after the Golden Jackal is the more wicked, demented, and generally meaner little brother to the Anubis tomahawk. Designed with input from Army special forces soldiers, this close quarters battle tomahawk is made to intimidate, and cut like crazy. With sharp edges all around, and a molle ready locking kydex sheath for instant ...

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Raven, Crow and Little Crow

Raven, Crow and Little Crow

The Corvidae series of knives from Omnivore Blade-works are all double edged.  As an initial offering in the series, we are keeping it simple. The "Raven" is slightly longer than a Mark 2 style or Fairbairn dagger.  The edges of the tang are rounded over so the knife may be used comfortably without the addition of paracord wrapping or handle ...

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Kodiak Survival Sword

Kodiak Survival Sword

The Kodiak Survival Sword is a multi-functional tool designed for the avid outdoorsman/soldier/wilderness enthusiast/zombie fighter. Reasoning: The traditional  Machete has been deemed an essential tool for life in the jungles of Central and South America.   Bushwhacking trails through dense, yet lush and supple vegetation is a daily ...

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Handy Opossum

Handy Opossum

The Handy Opossum is a small fixed blade knife with a lot of handy features. The "neck knife" is generally considered a last ditch backup weapon for those who may find themselves in risky situations.  Because a typical "neck knife" traditionally has a very specific purpose, it had been overlooked as a multifunctional tool.  A new friend, Brad ...

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Latest News from the shop

Latest News from the shop

May 11, 2013 1095 blades have been stress relieved and re-straightened.  It's amazing how sheet steel likes to move around when it's heat cycled.  Heat treatment will happen early this week, so by friday, we'll show you how some of the new stuff can cut.  Today we're working on handles and getting tomahawks ready to be finished with ...

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Razorback

Razorback

The Razorback is a Woodsman's knife, splitter, draw knife, Chef's knife, chisel, hammer, and spatula built into one.   It is designed for avid campers, hikers outdoorsmen, hunters, and wilderness chefs.  It is the best solution for those who can only afford to carry one tool into the woods. Blade Length: 10.5" Overall length: ...

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Americanas Bowie knife (next batch begins July 2013)

Americanas Bowie knife (next batch begins July 2013)

The Americanas Bowie is named after the Black bear "Ursus americanas".  It is offered as a slightly more traditional knife for those in need of a a big knife with a sharp point.  The 9 1/2 inch clip point, Flat V ground blade has plenty of heft and excellent geometry for tough chores.   A serrated thumb shelf improves control for detail work, ...

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Anubis: The Ultimate Combat Tomahawk (New version available for pre-order)

Anubis: The Ultimate Combat Tomahawk (New version available for pre-order)

The role of the tomahawk in battle has been defined by many cultures.  The dynamics and cutting ability of an axe are simply scaled down for use on objects generally softer than trees. On the battle field, speed and precision often surpass brute force, which is why “Anubis” is made with a central balance point to increase combat ...

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3B Tomahawk (Backpack, Bushcraft, Bad-Ass)

3B Tomahawk (Backpack, Bushcraft, Bad-Ass)

Taking orders for March Delivery: The 3B Tomahawk is derived from “Anubis” The Ultimate Tomahawk.   With the removal of a single feature (the sharp edge under the spike "Anubis edge") we have transformed a battlefield weapon into a less menacing multi-purpose  axe.   This tool is designed for heavy duty work in the field. Because it ...

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Raven, Crow and Little Crow

Raven, Crow and Little Crow

Price:$150.00

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Silky Sugoi

Silky Sugoi

Price:$93.95

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