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Nocs Photo Rig Camera Adapter

Cassie Przybylski — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:44:04 +0000

Get the perfect alignment locked in place. The Nocs Photo Rig allows for the perfect alignment to stay in position, for photo and video through the Nocs. Never miss the shot again with this easy to use Photo Rig Smartphone Adapter.

Designed to compliment most modern smartphones and built from High Impact ABS plastic, this rig is lightweight, packable and built for a lifetime of use. The frame is designed to keep a tight grip on any optics, while a spring loaded phone clamp holds your smartphone in place and makes centering a breeze. Don’t leave home without it!

Features

Specifications: Materials: High Impact ABS plastic; Fits All Nocs Binoculars and Monoculars; Fits Most Smartphones

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Outdoor Research Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet

Cassie Przybylski — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:51:16 +0000

The Outdoor Research Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet provides reliable insect protection whether out for a day hike, on a weekend backpacking trip, or camping in buggy environments. Pair the Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet with any brimmed hat to keep insects at bay on the next deep woods adventure.

The no-see-um mesh is lightweight and breathable, while the spring steel ring provides support and structure to the head net. The drawcord closure ensures a snug and comfortable fit, and the crushable design allows for quick stowage when not in use.

Features

Specifications: Weight: 1.9 oz/ 54 g; Materials: 100% Nylon Mesh Netting. Hat Not Included; Origin: Cambodia

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Benchmade Bugout Dark Olive

Cassie Przybylski — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:36:27 +0000

Outdoors adventurists’ fav: the Benchmade Bugout Dark Olive. An ode to these tough and earthy ramblers, the new 535TN-11 Bugout® dons overlanding rig-inspired Dark Olive Grivory handle scales with a black anodized aluminum thumb stud and barrel spacers. Featuring a CPM-S30V steel blade with a Desert Verde Cerakote finish, the 535TN-11 loves a good off-road journey.

Features

Specifications: Mechanism: AXIS® Lock; Blade Length: 3.235'' | 8.22cm; Blade Thickness: 0.09'' | 2.29mm; Overall Length: 7.46'' | 18.95cm; Handle Thickness: 0.42'' | 10.67mm; Weight: 1.8oz | 51.03g; Clip: Mini Deep Carry; Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC); Handle: Grivory®

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Benchmade / 430BK / Redoubt / Axis

Cassie Przybylski — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:46:30 +0000

Look no further than the Benchmade 430BK-02 Redoubt® for all-encompassing preparedness from self-defense to hard-use utility. The new under-the-radar, all-black variant of this robust EDC features tough CPM-D2 blade steel with a Black Cerakote finish and durable Black Grivory® handles with a highly textured pattern for a sure grip with or without gloves. Offered with a plain edge or serrated drop-point blade

Features

Specifications: Mechanism: AXIS® Lock; Blade Length: 3.55'' | 9.02cm; Blade Thickness: 0.124'' | 3.15mm; Overall Length: 8.29'' | 21.06cm; Handle Thickness: 0.65'' | 16.51mm; Weight: 3.72oz | 105.46g; Clip: Deep Carry; Sheath Type: NO; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: CPM-D2 Tool Steel (60-62HRC); Handle: Grivory®

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Benchmade Bailout Serrated Black Aluminum Handle Glass Breaker

Cassie Przybylski — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:46:40 +0000

When you’re going the distance, you need a knife that will do the same. The Benchmade Bailout Serrated Black Aluminum Handle Glass Breaker. Inspired by—and built for—tactical situations, the Bailout® takes ultralight power to its maximum potential. Boasting a diamond-textured, anodized aluminum handle and CPM-M4 blade steel in a tanto profile, this slim pocket tool achieves an optimal strength-to-weight ratio that makes it suitable for hard use and everyday carry in equal measure.

Features

Specifications: Mechanism: AXIS® Lock; Blade Length: 3.38'' | 8.59cm; Blade Thickness: 0.09'' | 2.29mm; Overall Length: 8.09'' | 20.55cm; Handle Thickness: 0.41'' | 10.41mm; Weight: 2.7oz | 76.54g; Clip: Mini deep-carry; Sheath Type: No; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: CPM-M4 High Speed Steel (62-64HRC); Handle: 6061-T6 Aluminum

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Benchmade Bailout Non-Serrated Black Grivory Handle Glass Breaker

Cassie Przybylski — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:56:10 +0000

Looking to fly under the radar? The slim and ultralight design of the Bailout® offers users an optimal strength-to-weight ratio. Benchmade Bailout Non-Serrated Black Grivory handles, a tanto CPM-3V blade, and aluminum pommel complete a package that cuts weight while maintaining durability. Weighing in at just two ounces, the Bailout® adds a ton of confidence to your kit.

Features

Specifications: Mechanism: AXIS® Lock; Blade Length: 3.38'' | 8.59cm; Blade Thickness: 0.09'' | 2.29mm; Overall Length: 8.12'' | 20.62cm; Handle Thickness: 0.41'' | 10.41mm; Weight: 2.05oz | 58.12g; Clip: Mini Deep-Carry; Sheath Type: No; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: CPM-3V Tool Steel (60-62HRC); Handle: Grivory ®

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Boker Plus Urban Trapper Linear Micarta Flipper

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:02:55 +0000

The Boker Plus Urban Trapper, designed by Brad Zinker, is equipped with a reliable linerlock in this somewhat more tangible version and is thus available with an additional locking mechanism. The elegant pocket knife is equipped with a dark stonewash blade made of VG-10, which is hollow-ground and can be opened by a flipper with ball bearings. The pleasantly textured handle scales are made of green canvas Micarta and always fit securely in the hand. The spacer and the stable titanium liners are anodised in a brass colour and thus match the colour of the deep carry clip (tip-up/r), which is also made of titanium. With high-quality nylon case for storage.

Specifications: Mechanism: Flipper / Linerlock / Manual; Blade Length: 3.27 in; Blade Thickness: 0.10 in; Overall Length: 7.28 in; Weight: 1.83 oz; Clip Position: Deep carry clip (tip-up/r); Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: VG-10; Handle: Micarta

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Boker Iguanodon – 440A / Linerlock

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:51:25 +0000

The Magnum Iguanodon is a handy pocket knife for everyday use with a dark stonewash blade made of 440A and olive green handle scales made of non-slip G10. The thumb stud, screws and liners on both sides are anodised in a copper colour to create a charming colourful accent. Thanks to the three-dimensional milling, the knife always lies securely in the hand, even in bad weather conditions. With linerlock, concealed lanyard hole and practical deep carry clip (tip-down/r).

Specifications: Mechanism: Manual Thumb Stud with Linerlock; Blade Length: 3.15 in; Blade Thickness: 0.13 in; Overall Length: 7.68 in; Weight: 3.88 oz; Clip Position: Practical deep carry clip (tip-down/r); Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: 440A; Handle: G10

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Boker Rainbow Mermaid – 440A / Linerlock

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:31:25 +0000

The legendary Magnum Rainbow Mermaid is an imaginative pocket knife dedicated to the mystical ocean creatures. The blade is made of 440A stainless steel and, like the ergonomically shaped handle, is finished in rainbow colours. A highly detailed mermaid decorates the back of the blade like a figurehead on the bow of a ship, keeping the knife always on course. The flipper is the fin of female beauty from the sea. The round cutouts in the blade are reminiscent of air bubbles rising from the depths of the ocean. With clip (tip-down).

Specifications: Mechanism: Manual Linerlock Flipper; Blade Length: 8.62 in; Blade Thickness: 0.13 in; Overall Length: 3.74 in; Weight: 6.35 oz; Clip Position: Clip (tip-down); Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: 440A; Handle: 440A finished in rainbow colours

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Boker Nebula Carbon Fibre – D2 / Linerlock

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:31:21 +0000

The smooth-running Boker Plus Nebula is a modern pocket knife for everyday use, equipped with pleasantly contoured handle scales made of wild carbon fibre. Blue anodised stainless steel liners and an orange ring around the black blade axle screw set a special colour accent. The satin-finished spearpoint blade in D2 is opened on ball bearings via thumb hole or flipper and reliably locked by a sturdy liner lock. An ergonomic finger recess and jimpings in the area of the thumb rest and on the black spacer made of G10 additionally increase work safety. With lanyard hole, clip (tip-up/r) and high-quality nylon case for storage.

Specifications: Mechanism: Manual Flipper, Thumb Hole with Linerlock; Blade Length: 3.62 in; Blade Thickness: 0.15 in; Overall Length: 8.27 in; Weight: 5.08 oz; Clip Position: (tip-up/r); Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: Everyday use

Materials: Blade Steel: D2; Handle: G10

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