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An aquamarine aluminum handle and a wharncliffe blade in a
tumbled fi nish distinguish the Hogue Microswitch A01 Model 24143.
Closed length: 4 inches. MSRP: $149.95.

novelty. You really come to appreciate popularity of these knives, we would For the latest knives, knife news, trends
it when you realize you have left your have to say mission accomplished. The and more visit blademag.com.
fixed blade or folding knife, and all number one factor is crafting a knife
you have is the small neck knife hang- that fits well into the hand. A knife has
ing around your neck or laced in your to feel comfortable and offer control in
boot. There have been many instances order to perform well, and features like
when I have been out hunting and all the deep finger choil near the flipper
I had to do was reach out in front of of the Snicker really help this knife in
me from a seated position to use the that regard.” “SMALL BLADES
1478BP laced into my boot.” In the pocket, laced into boots, or
The design team at Camillus around the neck, knives with blades OFFER A TREMENDOUS
worked to pack as many features into under 2 inches are constructed with
the Heater as possible, and the result rugged durability and are potent tools BLEND OF BEING
has added to its reputation for versa- that—like the old adage—are good
tility. “A true neck or boot knife al- things that come in small packages. LIGHTWEIGHT WITH A
ways needs to be conveniently avail-
able,” Dodge asserted. “But it should For the contact information for the SMALL FOOTPRINT.”
also be something that seamlessly knives in the story, see “Where To Get
becomes part of your normal outfit. ’Em” on page 63.
—JOE BR A DLEY
You don’t want it digging into your
leg or rattling in the sheath. It is your
stealth partner, at the ready when you
need it. In addition to the handle de-
sign, we wanted to make this as useful
as possible. Our design team added a
bottle opener that is part of the han-
dle. As we said, it’s always there when
you need it.”
More innovation is coming from
Camillus, Dodge says. This includes
products across the company’s spec-
trum, and knives with blades 2 inches
or shorter are sure to be seen in stores
and online in the near future.
CRKT called on maker Phillip Booth
of Ithaca, Michigan, to develop the
Snicker. According to May, it is based
loosely on one of Booth’s most success-
ful custom knives, the Minnow.
The 1.84-inch blade of the CRKT
“It centers around a compact design, Snicker fl ipper folder is 420J2
powerful capacity, and the idea that stainless steel in a stonewashed
skipping bulk doesn’t mean skimping fi nish. Open length: 4.68 inches.
on performance,” May noted. “Judging
by the feedback we’ve received and the

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