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Saturday, 31 May 2014
The 10 Best Pocket Knives In 2014
Introduction
Pocket knives are blades that can fold so that it is easily portable and can be carried in your pocket. It can range in size and is usually several inches in length. Pocket knives are excellent tools suitable for a myriad of tasks including cutting a piece of food, DIY work or hunting. If you are in the office, a pocket knife can help you open the mail. In a self defense situation, pocket knife can be indispensable and your only route to escape. You can get pocket knives from many shops though there are some legal restrictions in some countries. There are literally hundreds of different pocket knives available. Here we count down the top ten pocket knives for you, based on their basic features and popularity.
Top Ten Pocket Knives
10) SOG Flash II
SOG is a top knife manufacturing company with special emphasis on military knives. Their knives are battle proven and are used by the Army and outdoor survivalists alike. The SOG Flash II is a small and easily portable knife, with a good stainless steel blade. The blade is straight at the far end and serrated at the near end. It has its special spring loaded mechanism allowing the blade to snap out at the flash of an eye. It also contains a locking switch to ensure it stays in when needed. Extremely dependable for a basic knife and well recommended for the beginner.
9) Spyderco Tenacious
A good no-nonsense tactical folding pocket knife with a leaf shaped blade. The blade has a finger hole allowing you to flip it open with ease. It is good for everyday use, easily fits into your pocket and slow to wear. Despite all the great features it is offered at a relatively cheap price. No wonder it is so popular amongst knife enthusiasts.
8) Kershaw Blur Tactical Knife
Excellent folding knife with Speedsafe mechanism. Together with easy to grip handle and good durability, this knife is the complete package. The only thing is it is a bit long at 7 inches but nonetheless you can't go wrong with Ken Onion.
7) Ka-Bar TDI/Hinderer
A pocket knife designed with collaboration from a policeman and a firefighter! It has everything that emergency responders need, including versatility, multiple functions and locking sheath. Not to mention a good strong blade dedicated to extreme conditions.
6) Ontario 8767 XM-2TS Combo Edge Folder
One of the lightest pocket knives and designed to be easily portable. It has an aluminium handle with an enhanced stainless steel blade and convenient thumb ramp. It is extremely robust and a good fixed blade knife that is easy to sharpen after use.
5) Buck 110 Folding Hunter
A popular and traditional hunting knife used by thousands across the world. Excellent stainless steel blade with lockback mechanism. It is also suitable for everyday and heavy duty use. It is a bit long though, measuring at five inches so therefore not as easy to fit into your pocket. However, it is a trusted hunting companion and a favorite of knife collectors.
4) Benchmade Griptilian
Good all-rounder pocket knife from the Benchmade series. It comes completely with a good stainless steel blade that is opened with thumb studs. The handle grips well and the knife is also long lasting. You can also try out the mini Griptilian version, which is essentially smaller but with the exact same features. Benchmade knives always have the best quality and it shows.
3) Chris Reeve Sebenza
Excellent pocket knife from the one of the most high tech knife making companies in the world. The titanium handle is easy to handle and the blade retains its sharpness for years. It is a solid folding knife and some consider it to be the best, but is rather new and untested compared to other models.
2) Kershaw Leek
An excellent pocket knife designed by award winning knifemaker Ken Onion, who designed the Speedsafe opening mechanism for the knife series. It allows you to open your knife with just one flick of the hand. Good looking, sharp and yet reasonably priced. The only reason it didn't get to number one is that it is a bit delicate as it is so lightweight.
1) Benchmade 940 Osborne
One of the best every day knives available on the market period. The Benchmade 940 Osborne has a well made stainless steel blade that is guaranteed to last. Its best advantage is its solid axis locking feature allowing it to hold the blade strongly and firmly in place. There is a steel bar running alongside the blade surface, held in place by two omega springs. It is also small measuring about three and a half inches, but it can tolerate any extreme conditions. A bit expensive on the price tag though.
Final Thoughts
Pocket knives are essential items for everyday users, whether you are an outdoor adventurer, military personnel or an office worker. When you buy a pocket knife, the important question is to ask about what purpose you need it for. A larger locking blade knife may be more suitable for heavy duty use. Bear in mind that well known brands are there for a reason. They are dependable brands that people can relate to but you should always compare different models to see what suits you. The most expensive pocket knife or the one with the most features may not be the best option, particularly if you only use it once in a while. If you are unsure, seek out your local knife dealer or consult a pocket knife comparison website.
Pocket knives are blades that can fold so that it is easily portable and can be carried in your pocket. It can range in size and is usually several inches in length. Pocket knives are excellent tools suitable for a myriad of tasks including cutting a piece of food, DIY work or hunting. If you are in the office, a pocket knife can help you open the mail. In a self defense situation, pocket knife can be indispensable and your only route to escape. You can get pocket knives from many shops though there are some legal restrictions in some countries. There are literally hundreds of different pocket knives available. Here we count down the top ten pocket knives for you, based on their basic features and popularity.
Top Ten Pocket Knives
10) SOG Flash II
SOG is a top knife manufacturing company with special emphasis on military knives. Their knives are battle proven and are used by the Army and outdoor survivalists alike. The SOG Flash II is a small and easily portable knife, with a good stainless steel blade. The blade is straight at the far end and serrated at the near end. It has its special spring loaded mechanism allowing the blade to snap out at the flash of an eye. It also contains a locking switch to ensure it stays in when needed. Extremely dependable for a basic knife and well recommended for the beginner.
9) Spyderco Tenacious
A good no-nonsense tactical folding pocket knife with a leaf shaped blade. The blade has a finger hole allowing you to flip it open with ease. It is good for everyday use, easily fits into your pocket and slow to wear. Despite all the great features it is offered at a relatively cheap price. No wonder it is so popular amongst knife enthusiasts.
8) Kershaw Blur Tactical Knife
Excellent folding knife with Speedsafe mechanism. Together with easy to grip handle and good durability, this knife is the complete package. The only thing is it is a bit long at 7 inches but nonetheless you can't go wrong with Ken Onion.
7) Ka-Bar TDI/Hinderer
A pocket knife designed with collaboration from a policeman and a firefighter! It has everything that emergency responders need, including versatility, multiple functions and locking sheath. Not to mention a good strong blade dedicated to extreme conditions.
6) Ontario 8767 XM-2TS Combo Edge Folder
One of the lightest pocket knives and designed to be easily portable. It has an aluminium handle with an enhanced stainless steel blade and convenient thumb ramp. It is extremely robust and a good fixed blade knife that is easy to sharpen after use.
5) Buck 110 Folding Hunter
A popular and traditional hunting knife used by thousands across the world. Excellent stainless steel blade with lockback mechanism. It is also suitable for everyday and heavy duty use. It is a bit long though, measuring at five inches so therefore not as easy to fit into your pocket. However, it is a trusted hunting companion and a favorite of knife collectors.
4) Benchmade Griptilian
Good all-rounder pocket knife from the Benchmade series. It comes completely with a good stainless steel blade that is opened with thumb studs. The handle grips well and the knife is also long lasting. You can also try out the mini Griptilian version, which is essentially smaller but with the exact same features. Benchmade knives always have the best quality and it shows.
3) Chris Reeve Sebenza
Excellent pocket knife from the one of the most high tech knife making companies in the world. The titanium handle is easy to handle and the blade retains its sharpness for years. It is a solid folding knife and some consider it to be the best, but is rather new and untested compared to other models.
2) Kershaw Leek
An excellent pocket knife designed by award winning knifemaker Ken Onion, who designed the Speedsafe opening mechanism for the knife series. It allows you to open your knife with just one flick of the hand. Good looking, sharp and yet reasonably priced. The only reason it didn't get to number one is that it is a bit delicate as it is so lightweight.
1) Benchmade 940 Osborne
One of the best every day knives available on the market period. The Benchmade 940 Osborne has a well made stainless steel blade that is guaranteed to last. Its best advantage is its solid axis locking feature allowing it to hold the blade strongly and firmly in place. There is a steel bar running alongside the blade surface, held in place by two omega springs. It is also small measuring about three and a half inches, but it can tolerate any extreme conditions. A bit expensive on the price tag though.
Final Thoughts
Pocket knives are essential items for everyday users, whether you are an outdoor adventurer, military personnel or an office worker. When you buy a pocket knife, the important question is to ask about what purpose you need it for. A larger locking blade knife may be more suitable for heavy duty use. Bear in mind that well known brands are there for a reason. They are dependable brands that people can relate to but you should always compare different models to see what suits you. The most expensive pocket knife or the one with the most features may not be the best option, particularly if you only use it once in a while. If you are unsure, seek out your local knife dealer or consult a pocket knife comparison website.
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Counting Down The Best Romantic Movies in 2012
Introduction
Were you impressed by Rachel McAdam's acting skills in The Vow? Or did Reese Witherspoon swoon you with her threesome action in This Means War? Romance and love are difficult emotions to portray in movies. Watching actors falling in love onscreen can be both fascinating and unsettling.This year has been good for date movies though they face stiff competition from other genres. Here is a list I compiled for the top romantic movies 2012.
1) This Means War
This is a romantic spy action comedy featuring Reese Witherspoonk, with Chris Pine and Tom Hardy portraying CIA agents competing for the love of the same woman. Despite their initial pact not to fight with each other, they both resorted to CIA resources to best each other and win her hand. It features a great cast and it is suitable for the kids and the whole family.
2) Liberal Arts
A young man turns up at a professor's retirement party, when he meets a fellow student played by Elizabeth Olsen. A romantic relationship ensues.
3) Anna Karenina
Historical period drama based on Leo Tolstoy's famous novel. A scandalous affair that breaks out and is thrown in the midst of a love story. Strong performance from Keira Knightley and not to be missed.
4) Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids is a romantic comedy featuring Jennifer Westfeldt and a group of friends living in Manhattan. When they observe the misery that children can cause to marriage, they decide to have a child together and continue active dating. It also features a role played by Megan Fox.
5) The Deep Blue Sea
This is a remake of the 1955 film featuring Rachel Weisz, who plays the wife of a judge partaking in an affair with a previous RAF pilot. She is trapped between a lifeless relationship and an uncertain life. Weisz gave an excellent acting performance and the film received good reviews from critics.
6) Titanic 3D
I know that this isn't strictly a 2012 release but this is one of the greatest films of all time in 3D format! It has everything including compassion, love, horror of the sinking ship. Who can forget the realistic performances from Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio?
7) The Lucky One
The Lucky One is a story about a marine, played by Zac Efron, who is on a journey to find a woman acting as his good luck charm during his war time tour in Iraq. The two form a romantic relationship, signifying the first mature movie for Efron since his Disney days.
8) Think Like A Man
This is a romantic comedy featuring the parallel stories of four African American couples, all readers of a book by Steve Harvey with the similar name as the title. The men appear to turn the tables on their friends with hilarious consequences.
9) The Silver Linings Playbook
Oscar winning material featuring a special relationship between a bipolar person played by Bradley Cooper, and a widowed woman played by Jennifer Lawrence. One of the top romantic movies 2012.
10) LOL (Laughing Out Loud)
A remake of the French comedy film with the same name. A coming of age drama featuring Miley Cyrus as a troubled teenager, and Demi Moore as her mother who accidentally stumbles across her journal.
11) The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Adaptation of a coming of age novel featuring excellent performance from Harry Potter actress Emma Watson. It is a refreshing tale of a young man finding his feet in his freshman years in college.
12) Moonrise Kingdom
A pair of young kids form a love connection and flee their town whilst people form a search party to look for them. Brilliant direction from Wes Anderson.
13) Rock of Ages
Lighthearted romantic musical film with top performances from the rock bands through the ages. Not to miss if you are a rock or metal fan. Includes lavish performance from none other than Tom Cruise!
14) Magic Mike
If you are a fan of the Full Monty then you shouldn't miss this male stripper film with Channing Tatum in the lead role. Exploration of the underworld of strip clubs and drugs.
15) Take This Waltz
This film features the drama of a woman called Margot played by Michelle Williams. She has conflicting feelings for her husband and a rickshaw driver living across the street.
16) Ruby Sparks
A romantic comedy of a young writer struggling to conquer his writer's block by writing a story about a woman he saw in his dreams. The problems begin when she then comes into his life.
17) Miami Heat
The fourth installment in the Step Up dance movie series featuring Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick. They form a protest group with the dance teams when a tycoon tries to develop the slum region.
18) Celeste And Jesse Forever
Romantic comedy featuring Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg as a divorcing couple who are still trying to maintain contact with each other as they pursue other goals.
19) Bachelorette
Bacherolette is a black comedy starring Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher and Lizzy Caplan coming to a reunion wedding party. They are shocked when they learn that an unpopular girl nicknamed Pigface is getting hitched before they do.
20) The Vow
Rachel McAdams plays the victim of a car accident, erasing all the memories of her romance with her husband played by Channing Tatum. The husband has to do everything in his power to regain her heart in this sad drama.
21) What to Expect When You're Expecting
A romantic comedy with the same title as a pregnancy self help guide. The movie follows four couples as they struggle to cope with the expectation of parenthood. All star cast featuring Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and Elizabeth Banks.
22) The First Time
Teenage comedy about a high school kid's pining love for a girl that is beyond his reach. He hooks up with another girl and develop a complicated relationship.
23) Perfect Sense
Perfect Sense features the relationship between two individuals in the midst of an epidemic that wipes out the senses of the whole population. The cast starred Ewan McGregor and Eva Green as they struggled to cope with each loss of sense, revealing the strength of the human spirit and true love. Definitely not one for the fainthearted.
24) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
Horror, romance, action, vampires... this one has everything in it but zombies. This is the final conclusion of the Twilight Saga so it would only make sense if you have watched the previous ones.
25) The Five-Year Engagement
Another romantic comedy starring English actress Emily Blunt and the events that constantly disrupt her relationship, extending the period of her engagement as a result.
26) Bel Ami
A second adaptation of the romantic French novel by Guy de Maupassant. Robert Pattison plays an ex soldier trying to climb the ranks of society by forming relationships with wealthy woman.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it, the most popular romantic movies 2012 have drawn to a close. There are a lot of date movies in the list, some awful and others not so bad. It has been a pretty strong year with The Silver Linings Playbook receiving eight Oscar nominations. Perhaps an honorable mention goes to Woody Allen's film To Rome with Love, another perfect option for a date movie.
Were you impressed by Rachel McAdam's acting skills in The Vow? Or did Reese Witherspoon swoon you with her threesome action in This Means War? Romance and love are difficult emotions to portray in movies. Watching actors falling in love onscreen can be both fascinating and unsettling.This year has been good for date movies though they face stiff competition from other genres. Here is a list I compiled for the top romantic movies 2012.
1) This Means War
This is a romantic spy action comedy featuring Reese Witherspoonk, with Chris Pine and Tom Hardy portraying CIA agents competing for the love of the same woman. Despite their initial pact not to fight with each other, they both resorted to CIA resources to best each other and win her hand. It features a great cast and it is suitable for the kids and the whole family.
2) Liberal Arts
A young man turns up at a professor's retirement party, when he meets a fellow student played by Elizabeth Olsen. A romantic relationship ensues.
3) Anna Karenina
Historical period drama based on Leo Tolstoy's famous novel. A scandalous affair that breaks out and is thrown in the midst of a love story. Strong performance from Keira Knightley and not to be missed.
4) Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids is a romantic comedy featuring Jennifer Westfeldt and a group of friends living in Manhattan. When they observe the misery that children can cause to marriage, they decide to have a child together and continue active dating. It also features a role played by Megan Fox.
5) The Deep Blue Sea
This is a remake of the 1955 film featuring Rachel Weisz, who plays the wife of a judge partaking in an affair with a previous RAF pilot. She is trapped between a lifeless relationship and an uncertain life. Weisz gave an excellent acting performance and the film received good reviews from critics.
6) Titanic 3D
I know that this isn't strictly a 2012 release but this is one of the greatest films of all time in 3D format! It has everything including compassion, love, horror of the sinking ship. Who can forget the realistic performances from Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio?
7) The Lucky One
The Lucky One is a story about a marine, played by Zac Efron, who is on a journey to find a woman acting as his good luck charm during his war time tour in Iraq. The two form a romantic relationship, signifying the first mature movie for Efron since his Disney days.
8) Think Like A Man
This is a romantic comedy featuring the parallel stories of four African American couples, all readers of a book by Steve Harvey with the similar name as the title. The men appear to turn the tables on their friends with hilarious consequences.
9) The Silver Linings Playbook
Oscar winning material featuring a special relationship between a bipolar person played by Bradley Cooper, and a widowed woman played by Jennifer Lawrence. One of the top romantic movies 2012.
10) LOL (Laughing Out Loud)
A remake of the French comedy film with the same name. A coming of age drama featuring Miley Cyrus as a troubled teenager, and Demi Moore as her mother who accidentally stumbles across her journal.
11) The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Adaptation of a coming of age novel featuring excellent performance from Harry Potter actress Emma Watson. It is a refreshing tale of a young man finding his feet in his freshman years in college.
12) Moonrise Kingdom
A pair of young kids form a love connection and flee their town whilst people form a search party to look for them. Brilliant direction from Wes Anderson.
13) Rock of Ages
Lighthearted romantic musical film with top performances from the rock bands through the ages. Not to miss if you are a rock or metal fan. Includes lavish performance from none other than Tom Cruise!
14) Magic Mike
If you are a fan of the Full Monty then you shouldn't miss this male stripper film with Channing Tatum in the lead role. Exploration of the underworld of strip clubs and drugs.
15) Take This Waltz
This film features the drama of a woman called Margot played by Michelle Williams. She has conflicting feelings for her husband and a rickshaw driver living across the street.
16) Ruby Sparks
A romantic comedy of a young writer struggling to conquer his writer's block by writing a story about a woman he saw in his dreams. The problems begin when she then comes into his life.
17) Miami Heat
The fourth installment in the Step Up dance movie series featuring Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick. They form a protest group with the dance teams when a tycoon tries to develop the slum region.
18) Celeste And Jesse Forever
Romantic comedy featuring Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg as a divorcing couple who are still trying to maintain contact with each other as they pursue other goals.
19) Bachelorette
Bacherolette is a black comedy starring Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher and Lizzy Caplan coming to a reunion wedding party. They are shocked when they learn that an unpopular girl nicknamed Pigface is getting hitched before they do.
20) The Vow
Rachel McAdams plays the victim of a car accident, erasing all the memories of her romance with her husband played by Channing Tatum. The husband has to do everything in his power to regain her heart in this sad drama.
21) What to Expect When You're Expecting
A romantic comedy with the same title as a pregnancy self help guide. The movie follows four couples as they struggle to cope with the expectation of parenthood. All star cast featuring Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and Elizabeth Banks.
22) The First Time
Teenage comedy about a high school kid's pining love for a girl that is beyond his reach. He hooks up with another girl and develop a complicated relationship.
23) Perfect Sense
Perfect Sense features the relationship between two individuals in the midst of an epidemic that wipes out the senses of the whole population. The cast starred Ewan McGregor and Eva Green as they struggled to cope with each loss of sense, revealing the strength of the human spirit and true love. Definitely not one for the fainthearted.
24) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
Horror, romance, action, vampires... this one has everything in it but zombies. This is the final conclusion of the Twilight Saga so it would only make sense if you have watched the previous ones.
25) The Five-Year Engagement
Another romantic comedy starring English actress Emily Blunt and the events that constantly disrupt her relationship, extending the period of her engagement as a result.
26) Bel Ami
A second adaptation of the romantic French novel by Guy de Maupassant. Robert Pattison plays an ex soldier trying to climb the ranks of society by forming relationships with wealthy woman.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it, the most popular romantic movies 2012 have drawn to a close. There are a lot of date movies in the list, some awful and others not so bad. It has been a pretty strong year with The Silver Linings Playbook receiving eight Oscar nominations. Perhaps an honorable mention goes to Woody Allen's film To Rome with Love, another perfect option for a date movie.
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