The past week was positively packed with cool innovations, smart updates and a surprising number of fixed blades.

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weight forward in the nose—the SOG Kukri Machete is well-suited to clearing away brush and small limbs despite its relatively compact size. The blade is made from black-finished 3Cr13 stainless ...