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o deploy, rea-
asy to carry, quick to
sonably priced and inconspicu-
ades under 2
ous, kniveswithbla
inches are popular choices s among con-
ns vary. In a
sumers—and the reason
ually be more,
time when less can actu
short-yet-sharp exampl les fulfi ll the
function of a necessar y tool while
positives. Th e
offering several other p
CRKT Snicker debuted at B
BLADE Show
rowing trend.
2017 and exemplifies the gr
“Itservesanicheforth
hose looking
for a small blade that will t tackle a vari-
performer for
ety of tasks and is a solid p
CRKT,” explained comp any spokes-
person Mike May. “Ease of use and
‘approachability’aretwo
okey factors
that make blades of th is size popu-
ct knife laws,
lar. In areas with stric
de can also
the sub-2-inch blad
help alleviate an y concerns.
Inthecaseofthe
eSnicker, its
mics make it
styleandergonom
an attractivesm
mall knife for
consumer pocke
ets as well.”
When Camil lus launched
the Heater in 2 015, the idea
wasmuchthesa
ame.
dcontinues
“It has and
emely popu-
to be an extre
lar model since it debuted,”
ge, Camillus
noted Sam Dodg
ger. “We can
senior brand manag
ors: function
attributethistotwofacto
d that people
and convenience. We find
are purchasing aknife f for different
hat the knife
jobsortasks.Thefactth
comes in a slightly sma ller package
makes it more convenien ttostash in
or tackle box.
the car, truck, ATV, boat o The KA-BAR Last Ditch offers two carry
options: as a neck knife or laced into a
There are still purists th at will have
boot. Blade and overall lengths: 1.625
‘one knife to rule them a ll,’ but more and 3.625 inches. Blade and handle
eople want a
andmorewesee that pe material: 9Cr18 stainless. Weight: 2.4
knife for each activity.” ounces. Sheath: hard plastic.
The small knives get t he job done
and allow the owner to carry them der 2 inches are popular is due to con-
without drawing undue at ttention. The cealability and ease of carry,” related
knives’form and functio Joe Bradley, KA-BAR sales and digital
on are made
for everyday use and to pr ovide conve- content manager. “I have a 1478BP Last
nience. TheKA-BARLast Ditch, com- Ditch laced in my hunting boot that is
monly worn as a neck kn always there. Most of the time I don’t
nife or laced
The Camillus Heater carries into a boot, hit the shelves sin2008 and even notice it. Many folks don’t like to
in a molded sheath with
since.
belt clip as either a neck has been a top seller ever s draw attention, and sometimes even an
knife or for clipping to a “I think two exposed pocket clip will do that. Small
pack, strap, etc. Blade and o blades offer a tremendous blend of be-
of the biggest

overall lengths: 1.75 and r ing lightweight with a small footprint.”
reasons why
4.37 inches. Blade and knives with According to Bill Crook, print mar-
k
handle material: Carbonitride
titanium. b lades un- keting manager for Hogue Knives, the
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