The Hinderer Knives Half Track: Small Size, Big Capability

The Hinderer Knives Half Track: Small Size, Big Capability

Rick Hinderer is a name that most knife and EDC enthusiasts are familiar with, and for very good reason, he has been designing and making knives for well over 30 years! Rick Hinderer’s designs can be found in the line up of Kershaw Knives, Zero Tolerance Knives, Viper Knives, Gerber Knives, Kabar Knives, and of course his own company Hinderer Knives. Rick has designed both folding knives and fixed blades, and no single design is as iconic as the XM-18 folding knife that has seen a variety of iterations, sizes, and blade grinds. While the XM line is the most well known, Hinderer has many great designs, including a personal favorite of mine the Half Track. Today we will dive into the Hinderer Knives Half Track and see why it is such a great knife!
Best Pocket Knives Overall for 2023

Best Pocket Knives Overall for 2023

If we had to pick just one knife to add to our collection in 2023, we'd fail.  If we had to pick a handful, these would be some of them!
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The KPL 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

The KPL 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

With the holiday season fast approaching, many people may be left wondering what they can get for their special EDC enthusiast, knife nut, or outdoors person in their life. Fortunately, Knife Pivot Lube has you covered with our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! We have assembled some of the very best offerings that are sure to please, and many of our choices won’t break the bank! Each of these knives, EDC accessories, and outdoor tools have been vetted by members of the KPL team to ensure they are of the very best quality.

8 Essentials for Maintaining Your Knives in the Wilderness

8 Essentials for Maintaining Your Knives in the Wilderness

Knives are probably the most important tool to bring on your adventures into the wilderness, with a wide range of functions including processing wood, starting fires, and more. With all this use comes the need for routine maintenance, so let's take a look at 8 of the most essential products to bring with you on your wilderness treks!

 

The 8 Biggest Mistakes in Knife Maintenance (and What to Do About Them)

The 8 Biggest Mistakes in Knife Maintenance (and What to Do About Them)

Like any other tool, knives need maintenance to keep them running at peak performance. Unfortunately, many knife owners make mistakes when it comes to maintenance, but fortunately, KPL is here to help! Today we will discuss some of the most common mistakes and misconceptions when it comes to knife maintenance, and provide some helpful tips to keep your cutting tools safe and ready to work when you need them!
BRS Alpha Beast balisong with a box of band-aids

11 Ways to Flip a Balisong Without Getting Cut

If you want to flip live blade butterfly knives there's simply no way to avoid getting cut. There are several ways to mitigate risk though, and decrease the frequency of injuries. Here we'll take a look at 11 different ways to flip a balisong without getting cut.
MachineWise Serif on a stone slab

The 8 Most Important Balisong Tricks

There are literally an infinite number of ways to flip open a butterfly knife. Although this is what makes balisongs so much fun, it can also be overwhelming. Here’s a list of the 8 most important balisong tricks to have in your repertoire - the most important to get started and build confidence, most important to develop and maintain good technique, and the most important to earn you good cred within the flipping community.

The Basics of Freestyling (Balisong Flipping)

The Basics of Freestyling (Balisong Flipping)

In this article, we will cover the basics of what freestyling is in Balisong flipping and how to learn to freestyle yourself!
The HOM Chimera Review: It's Criminally Underrated (and here's why!)

The HOM Chimera Review: It's Criminally Underrated (and here's why!)

In my opinion, the HOM Chimera is one of the most criminally underrated Balisong knives for flippers and EDC nerds alike and in this article I’m going to cover why I think this is.
What's in a Balisong Maintenance Kit?

What's in a Balisong Maintenance Kit?

If you don’t know what to get for your maintenance kit or maybe you don’t know what products are best for your knives. You’ve come to the right place, as today we will show you what to get so that you’re fully equipped to keep your knives in great shape!
All You Need to Know About Balisong Pivot Systems

All You Need to Know About Balisong Pivot Systems

Have you been hearing all about bushings, bearings or washer run Balisongs but don’t know what they are? Don’t worry, as this article will shed some light on these pivot systems and tell you all you need to know to get more familiar with them.
How to Tune Your Balisong Knife

How to Tune Your Balisong Knife

Maybe you’ve had your balisong for a while and it’s starting to loosen up a bit or maybe you just want that extra bit of performance out of it. Well, this article will help show you the basics of tuning your butterfly knife!