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Camillus 9" Fixed Blade Knife

This blade reminds me of the one my grandfather used to pack on his hunting trips. I would sit there on the counter next to him as he meticulously cleaned his hunting gear and gun, taking extra time to polish the medium length blade until it glint in the winter sunlight. He would strap it to his belt and hoist his  duffle over his shoulders, pat me on the head and head out into the blinding white. That same knife would cut down the traps he lay, would skin the turkey that I would stand next to when he returned from his trips.

 

I wonder where the knife is today. My guess is  still at the house back in Maine,sitting on the shelf next to his hunting duffle, aching to be polished. I'm sure the blade is old and dull, the handle long since loosened to the point of separation. My grandfather would love the Camillus' 9" Fixed Blade Knife that they have now. They are coated with Carbon Nitride Titanium (10x stronger than steel) and securely attached to a bamboo handle designed to wick away moisture. My grandfather loved the feel of a Camillus knife back when I was young, I'm sure he would like one now even though he has moved onto fishing and boating.

Featured Product: SpeedPak Cartridge Based Utility Knife

It's probably the most convenient utility knife you'll ever use. No fumbling with sharp blades. It's snap and go. Just the way you want it.

The Clauss SpeedPak Cartridge Based Utility Knife is a cartridge based utility knife that allows for quick, easy and safe blade changes. Each cartridge holds 10 Titanium Bonded double-edged blades that are 3x harder than steel and stay sharper longer. Strong enough for Industrial environments and simple enough for everyday use.

• Cartridges available with Utility, Hook, Dubbed or Serrated Blades
• Titanium Bonded Blades (3x harder than steel)
• Non-slip grip
• Lightweight aluminum body
• Snap and go cartridge system
• 10-blade cartridge included
• Lifetime Warranty

Can wallpaper bounce back from its 'design don't' past?

When you hear wallpaper, what comes to mind? Aunt Joan's hideous florals plastered in a dining room? A crazy pattern of red roosters invading a kitchen? Uncle Jesse's pink bunny bedroom wallpaper from Full House?

Wallpaper has received a bad rap over the years, but taking the plunge with paper doesn't have to mean design suicide for your home. Actually, wallpaper and it's less scary wall decal counterparts are showing up from dorm rooms to dining rooms.

The committment phobe: If the thought of being stuck with one pattern for more than a year sends chills down your spine, you should try a temporary wall decor fix: the wall decal. Wall decals (or Wall Tattoos) can give a room and updated look without the long-term repercussions of wallpaper. Our design inspiration board features a palm tree motif by Surface Collective.

The design diva: If you know what you like and aren't  afraid to stick with it, you're ready for the real deal. Wallpaper today comes in unexpected color combos (think the pink and orange number by Marcel Wanders on our inspiration board) and classic-chic patterns such as damask.

Tips and Tricks

• Use paper shears to create the extra long, precision cuts you need to hand your new wallpaper
• Remember that painted walls need to be smoothed. This means scraping away any bumps and smoothing with sandpaper
• Use special markings for strips that go under windows or doorways
• Use a utility knife to trim away any excess paper

Clockwise from top: Wall Tattoo from Surface Collective; Frames Wallpaper by Taylor & Wood; Rose Wallpaper by Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway; Alice Wallpaper by Marcel Wanders; Viva wallpaper by Barbara Hulanicki; Damask Wallpaper available at Creative Wall Coverings.

Cartridge-based utility knives: safe, quick and easy

Utility knives are handy tools for crafts, hobbies and everyday use.

As useful as the knives are, you want them to stay sharp, keep the user safe and get the job done. The SpeedPak Utility Knife  fulfills those expectations and then some.
It's a cartridge-based utility tool, meaning each cartridge holds 10 titanium-bonded double-edged blades that keep you safe by eliminating unnecessary handling.

SpeedPak Cartridge at a glance:

• 10 pre-loaded blades for safe handling
• double edge straight blades
• Three times stronger than ordinary steel
• Titanium bonded