EPIC GEAR HAUL Blade Show West 2025 NEW KNIVES + Hidden Gems
Published: 1 week ago
Unboxing the craziest pickups from Blade Show West 2025! From first-looks to future EDC staples, I hunted for standouts you probably missed on the show floor. Let’s dive into the action, ergonomics, and what actually deserves pocket time.
Highlights in this haul
Bastinelli Knives Mood – brand-new and mean in all the right ways
Auxiliary Manufacturing Carl Jr. – compact, purpose-built attitude
Turner CNC Djinn Folding Knife – precision machining that feels custom
CJRB Feldspar & Naner – value bangers that punch above their price
Fox Knives Automatics (NEW) – spicy & snappy autos you’ll want to carry
High Desert Bladeworks Karambit – ringed control with real-world utility
KETUO (new) – budget surprise with legit fit & finish
…and a few mystery pieces I reveal at the end ????
Why these made the cut
Balance of action, grind quality, pocketability, and materials—plus how each performed in hand. If it wouldn’t ride in my pocket or pack, it didn’t make this video.
Chapters
Check Out the Ballista Bat Reverse and other Archery products here: https://ballista.co/tacticaltavern
Discount Code: TACTAV
00:00 Intro & show-floor vibe
00:13 T.Kell 007 Announcement
01:00 Bastinelli Mood – first impressions
03:05 Turner CNC Djinn
06:17 Ballista Bat Reverse (Sponsor AD)
06:52 High Desert Bladeworks Karambit Tarani
08:00 CJRB Feldspar and Folding Knives
10:57 KETUO GRIFFIN (Budget Folding Knife)
12:45 Auxiliary Carl Jr.
14:35 Tops Szabo Express
16:40 Fox Knives Automatics
18:35 Final thoughts
If you enjoyed this, drop a comment with the one knife you’d actually carry from this haul. I’ll shortlist favorites for a follow-up carry test.
About Tactical Tavern
I cover real-deal EDC, blades, and training—no fluff. Subscribe for hands-on tests, maker interviews, and hard-use insights from the field.
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For business inquiries please email: TheTacticalTavern@gmail.com
Highlights in this haul
Bastinelli Knives Mood – brand-new and mean in all the right ways
Auxiliary Manufacturing Carl Jr. – compact, purpose-built attitude
Turner CNC Djinn Folding Knife – precision machining that feels custom
CJRB Feldspar & Naner – value bangers that punch above their price
Fox Knives Automatics (NEW) – spicy & snappy autos you’ll want to carry
High Desert Bladeworks Karambit – ringed control with real-world utility
KETUO (new) – budget surprise with legit fit & finish
…and a few mystery pieces I reveal at the end ????
Why these made the cut
Balance of action, grind quality, pocketability, and materials—plus how each performed in hand. If it wouldn’t ride in my pocket or pack, it didn’t make this video.
Chapters
Check Out the Ballista Bat Reverse and other Archery products here: https://ballista.co/tacticaltavern
Discount Code: TACTAV
00:00 Intro & show-floor vibe
00:13 T.Kell 007 Announcement
01:00 Bastinelli Mood – first impressions
03:05 Turner CNC Djinn
06:17 Ballista Bat Reverse (Sponsor AD)
06:52 High Desert Bladeworks Karambit Tarani
08:00 CJRB Feldspar and Folding Knives
10:57 KETUO GRIFFIN (Budget Folding Knife)
12:45 Auxiliary Carl Jr.
14:35 Tops Szabo Express
16:40 Fox Knives Automatics
18:35 Final thoughts
If you enjoyed this, drop a comment with the one knife you’d actually carry from this haul. I’ll shortlist favorites for a follow-up carry test.
About Tactical Tavern
I cover real-deal EDC, blades, and training—no fluff. Subscribe for hands-on tests, maker interviews, and hard-use insights from the field.
—
For business inquiries please email: TheTacticalTavern@gmail.com