European Knife Show Strasbourg, the city of the European Parliament, is also the place where we find the EKS (European Knife Show). Because it is only 248 km from my house, I paid the show a lightning-bolt visit. Wow, what a selection of knifemakers they had this edition! Many visitors came from afar just to try to buy a knife from one of their favorite knifemakers. Some of them were very early, at 4 o'clock in the morning, already in line to be sure to buy the knife they lik

IWA Within less than a month, the IWA in Nuremberg, Germany, will take place. The IWA? It stands for "Internationale Waffen Ausstellung," the biggest professional show for professionals. To be prepared, the Goibniu team has a lot to do. That is why we are showing you an unboxing of this "NessMuk MTD-2" knife, made by With Armour and designed by Arthur Brehm.   The knife has a total length of 177mm, the blade length is 76.8mm, and the blade thickness is 3mm. The handle scales

Spyderco Yes! Happy fiftieth anniversary, Spyderco.   So it was obvious we'd write an article about one of their knives. In this case, it's the Lil' Native with cobalt blue handle scales made of G10. It is one of their smaller models but with a lot of potential. The blade is made of CPM SPY27* steel, made by Crucible specially for Spyderco. I've carried this knife since mid-November, and it pleases me a lot. It's a fidget toy for me with a really sharp edge. I've used it to o

Grand Hotel Spa Yes! Sometimes Goibniu takes some time off to relax and explore. No, I already knew Gérardmer, but I didn't know the "Grand Hotel Spa," but now I do. It's a four-star hotel with indoor swimming pools and a "small" but very cozy wellness center. You can rent the spa for an hour, and it's private—just you and nobody else.   Furthermore, the hotel has different types of rooms, three restaurants, and a bar where Goibniu felt at home. They offer good draft beer, ol

Winter gear The last couple of years here in Europe, we almost forgot the meaning of the season "WINTER." But this year, that cold, snowy winter came back. So how do you protect yourself against those elements when you work outdoors or when you are in the military or any other response teams?   First of all, you have to know you have to work in layers to protect yourself. Not too many, but neither too few. If you are moving all the time, a base layer (avoid cotton) and a wint

Everyday carry Yes! Tiny EDC! Any good? Let's find out.   EDC is everywhere. On YouTube, Instagram, Google, and Facebook, if you type "EDC," you will find many things about it. EDC? EDC stands for everyday carry.   And yes, that also exists in mini versions of their larger tools and gear: small pocket flashlights and knives that really work. The small knives have sharp blades, and many of them are even little toolboxes, like the Victorinox Mini Champ and the Vulpis multitool

Folding knife The Porcini? No, not the penny bun mushroom, but a folding knife used to harvest mushrooms. One of the With Armour company's in-house designers (Roar Dragon) designed this cool, tactical-looking mushroom harvesting knife. The knife comes in a nice presentation box with a leather sheath and a locking pin to prevent the knife from closing.   The knife itself has a V10 steel blade with a half scandi grind and serrations. The handle scales are made from tan-colored

Christmas Last minute: You have seven days left (five if you order online) to buy your last Christmas gifts for outdoor, collector, gentlemen, or EDC enthusiasts. That is why I am posting some pictures here (this time transformed with an AI program to give them a more festive look).   I myself like to get gifts that are knife-related, writing utensils, watches, and EDC gear. A Christmas gift, in my opinion, should be something you can have or use for the rest of your life. So

Bourse internationale aux armes Yes, like each year, we were faithful attendees at the "bourse internationale aux armes." It is the place to be if you like military material from different historical time periods, and if you like guns and gear.   You can find things from the Napoleonic Empire, WWI, WWII, and the Swiss army periods throughout time. For SAK (Swiss Army Knife) collectors, it's really a must to go and find some really rare collectible pieces. And it is always a p

Security Division Thanks to Georges, the owner of Security Division in Geneva and Point Break in Lausanne, I was able to try out this flannel overshirt made by Eberlestock (an American company since 1985) for almost a year. It is nice to know that Eberlestock gives a lifetime warranty.   Pros: pretty to wear, warm and loose-fitting, and with easy-press buttons to close it.   Cons: not really, it just could have one or two hidden pockets. For me, it is a 3-season (even on cold