Knives July 2011

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
10 Ready for This Star? by J. Bruce Voyles<br>
Bear Grylls gets a cutlery co-star on his popular television series.<br>
12 Dual Purpose by Jim Weiss and Mickey Davis<br>
Blackhawk&#39;s tactical defense razorback trocar.<br>
20 A Hiker&#39;s New Best Friends by Abe Elias<br>
Two Terrill Hoffman designs are great companions on a day hike.<br>
24 Lightning Quick! Gerber&#39;s New Mini Covert Auto by Clint Thompson<br>
If you need something small, fast and auto, Gerber&#39;s new mini covert is the knife
to own.<br>
30 A Cut Above by Justin Forrester<br>
The Hogue EX-01 and ZT/Hinderer look tough ... and they back it up in performance.<br>
38 A Dagger ... But Not a Knife<br>
The Himalayan phurba is said to have symbolic powers.<br>
42 Nunchaku, Warenski Style by J. Bruce Voyles<br>
The merger of beauty, function and the martial arts.<br>
46 Brutally Tough Customers by Abe Elias<br>
Cold Steel&#39;s American Lawman, Black Rock Hunter and Pocket Bushman are heavy duty
and innovative.<br>
56 They&#39;ve Got the &quot;Look&quot; by Les Robertson<br>
Paul Letourneau&#39;s tactical knives feature form, fit and function.<br>
60 Byrd is the T-Shirt of the Month by KI Staff<br>
Logo cap and tee are the latest in cutlery fashion.<br>
62 A Rapier One Better&#8212;The Side Sword by Jerry Ahern<br>
Rapiers saw their day, but the side sword made them pass&eacute;.<br>
70 Subtle Simplicity by Les Robertson<br>
Daniel Winkler and Karen Shook team up to create a unique knife.<br>
<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
6 To the Point<br>
7 Guess the Maker: A contest of test-your-knife knowledge. A free one-year subscription
might be yours!<br>
8 Points of Interest: The latest in new knives and news.<br>
78 Shows: Upcoming knife shows and events you will want to attend.<br>
79 Web: What&#39;s new for KI on the web that can be useful to you.<br>
80 On the Edge: The Last-Day Dash: The self-destructive side of knife shows. by
J. Bruce Voyles<br>