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Limited Sale: Benchmade Balisong Necron 99 - $395

Limited Sale: Benchmade Balisong Necron 99 - $395

The Benchmade Balisong Necron 99 represents a bold return to Benchmade's iconic Bali-Song® roots, blending premium craftsmanship with modern flipping performance. As one of the most anticipated butterfly knives in recent years, the Necron (model 99 series) delivers exceptional quality...

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Best Bushcraft Knife Steels in 2025 - NORTH RIVER OUTDOORS

Best Bushcraft Knife Steels in 2025

When you're out in the wild, your knife isn't just a tool; it's a lifeline. That's why the steel it's made from matters more than anything. We're talking about a trifecta of performance: toughness (resisting chipping and breaking), edge retention(how long it stays sharp), and corrosion resistance (fighting off rust in damp environments). For hardcore bushcraft, you need a balance that leans heavily on toughness and respectable edge retention.

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MagnaMax: The New Frontier in High-Performance Knife Steel, A Sharper Contrast to MagnaCut - NORTH RIVER OUTDOORS

MagnaMax: The New Frontier in High-Performance Knife Steel, A Sharper Contrast to MagnaCut

Welcome to MagnaMax, the next evolution in knife steel. Think of it as MagnaCut's tougher, more wear-resistant sibling, engineered to hold an edge even longer while maintaining excellent hardness and corrosion resistance, thanks to its advanced microstructure.

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