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A Few Outdoors Essentials
The same people who love to spend their free time outdoors are generally those who take the most risks. Something about the wilderness lifestyle just goes hand in hand with a spirit of adventure. Normally that blatant lack of inhibitions is a positive thing; after all, there’s plenty of hiking, fishing, hunting and camping to be done and little time to do it.
There are a few indispensable items that outdoors types would be remiss to leave home without. First and foremost, they should pack a first aid kit with bandages, antiseptics and other crucial materials. Just as important is the presence of Hen and Rooster pocket knives, which can be used to cut away clothing in case of an accident or to cut rope or twine. It’s not a bad idea to bring a hatchet along on the trip so you’ll have a handy way to cut firewood.
Which Switchblade
Assisted Opening Knife
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants a NEW definition of a switchblade to include one hand opening knives. They tried to re-write the law (Switchblade Knife Act of 1958) but were forced to re-think their position after much protest form the public.
The House Dems have pushed through a bill and now the Senate is taking up the controversy.
It isn’t too late to write your Senator and protest the inclusion of one hand opening knives and assisted opening folding knives.
If they get their way, millions of Americans will be criminals. Your favorite Buck knife, Case knife, SOG knife and even your box cutter will be outlawed.
Write your Senator TODAY!
Hen & Rooster – What’s In a Name
Hen & Rooster Pocket Knife
C.R. Bertram of Solingen, Germany, established Bertram Cutlery in 1865 and the company became, for a short time, the manufacturer of the very best pocketknives in the world. Because he raised fancy chickens as a hobby, he used the Hen and Rooster as a trademark.
A.G. Russell purchased the company in 1975 and created the firm of Bertram GmbH. When Russell bought the factory he insisted on thicker liners, always nickel silver, the finest handle materials, and the best possible workmanship.
Five years later the name and trademark were bought by the firm of Robert Klaas, who has made knives marked with the Hen and Rooster trademark and the words Bertram Cut.
The company has since been purchased by Frost Cutlery of Chattanooga, TN. To date Frost has maintained the quality of the Hen & Rooster keeping it one of the premiere knives available today.