Unfortunately, the Buck Hood Cocobolo Hoodlum is no longer made and has been discontinued. If you have one or would like to research this knife, we have the info here. Enjoy! However, if you came to the site looking for a “HOODLUM-ESQUE” kind of knife, we have done a bit of research and found a Hoodlum alternative knife that looks …
Spyderco Bushcraft G-10 Review
Unfortunately, the Spyderco Bushcraft G-10 is Discontinued, but if you’d like more info (maybe you acquired a used one), please read on! Fortunately, there are REALLY good alternatives that may be even better than the G-10 at a better price! Our best recommendation for a Bushcraft G-10 alternative is the TOPS Knives B.O.B. (Brothers of Bushcraft) Fieldcraft B.O.B. Hunter. It’s a …
How to Adjust a Bayonet to fit Perfectly
One of our “guys” here at Knife Up had the opportunity to travel to Franklinville, NY to check out a true American Institution. At least that’s how he sees it, and from what he reported, it looks like I won’t be the first to disagree with him. The company he visited is the Ontario Knife Company. Take a wild guess …
Boker Magnum Elk Hunter Review
Survivalists yearn for a new knife once in a while, and in case you want to give a good knife to a guy like that, you might want to give him a Magnum Elk. It is plausible that many survivalists do not have the Magnum Elk in their survival stash. It is mainly because it is more suited to be …
420 Steel Guide
That trusty old knife that you carry around is probably made of a familiar steel, 420 steel. 420 steel is widely available in most makes of knives. This steel provides a wide range of benefits but its weakness is that it doesn’t contribute to any one area significantly; however, this does not make it a bad blade to buy. The …
Fallkniven A1 Review
When one thinks of the ultimate in survival knives, one would think of the Fallkniven A1. The beautifully-designed A1 brings together ergonomics, outstanding technical design, and economy. The A1 exceeds international standards for personal security, value, and strength. The all-purpose semi-large knife is great for heavy-duty uses. The blade is made of extremely hard and laminated VG10 steel which can …
Top 5 Survival Knives!
ou are out in the woods alone, (this is not advised) and you have nothing but your survival knife to assist you with all of your basic needs to survive. You build a shelter, start a fire and kill a deer to eat. The next morning you hike out and find civilization once again. Then you live to be 100 …
10 Cool Knives You’ve Never Seen
These cool knives will make you think twice about what you think a “knife” is. Made for very special purposes, these knives are nothing like any normal knife you’ve seen. Gerber Key Note At 4 ounces and around 4 inches long, the Gerber Keynote was meant to be your silent and near-invisible companion. Just throw it in your purse or …
SOG Field Pup II Review
PLEASE note the Field Pup II is NEARLY discontinued, and while it was a good knife, we may no longer have access to it other than 2nd hand. You can try to see if it’s still available by clicking HERE. It might be available here: However, the good news is that we do recommend another very sharp-looking (play on …
Review: Zero Tolerance 0566BW Hinderer Folder BlackWash Knife with SpeedSafe
Zero Tolerance is a name that for those in the know, has a ring of ultra-high quality that is surely second to no other. If you check out their website, you’ll see that most knives settle in around the $275 – $300 range! That’s some major coin! Why the fuss? Well, there’s a reason! Let’s take a look. The Zero …