Here is a Guthook Skinner in 500+ layer Damascus steel. The blade was made by Rob Charlton and is made of O1, mild steel and has a German nickle guard. The scales are Fiddle Back Maple. I just got a sheath made for this knife and will try to get a photo of it online shortly.

The term “every day carry” is different for every knife user. For me, any knife that is too heavy to carry will be left at home. Not so with the Ultralight Falcon from Al Mar Knives. At 1.25 ounces and just over 7 inches, the Falcon slides into a pocket for light, easy carry.

The term “every day carry” is different for every knife user. For me, any knife that is too heavy to carry will be left at home. Not so with the Ultralight Eagle from Al Mar Knives. At 2 ounces and just over 9 inches, the Eagle slides into a pocket for light, easy carry.

While it is not one of the Magnum series, the Traveler is made from a Bob Dozier pattern. It is made with AUS8A stainless steel and Olive wood scales. The length is 6 3/4 in overall with a 2 7/8 inch blade.

At 4 3/8 in, the Hawk is slightly smaller than the Forest Ranger. It also has a dual bolster look for the Burl wood handle, a spear point blade and a pocket clip.

At 5 in closed, the Forest Ranger is one of the larger folders in the Magnum line. It comes with a Burl wood handle and is one of the few Magnums that has a pocket clip.

Once again, New Hampshire maker Bruce Gillespie has made two knives that I just couldn’t resist. They are made out of 8670 steel that is similar to L6 (the original Gerber Mk2 was in L6). The first one has Green Micarta scales with a brass guard.

Once again, New Hampshire maker Bruce Gillespie has made two knives that I just couldn’t resist. They are made out of 8670 steel that is similar to L6 (the original Gerber Mk2 was in L6). The first one has Bloodwood scales with a brass guard.

Blade Length is 4.5 in. (11.43 Cm)

In addition to the plastic base, Lansky also produces the metal Universal Base. Like the Pedestal, the Universal holds the clamp, providing a more secure platform for sharpening your knives.

For years, I have been using the plastic Pedestal Base from Lansky. This base has been mounted on a slab of wood that I got from a scrap pile at a lumber yard better than 20 years ago. The Pedestal holds the clamp in a much more secure method than you would get working freehand.