Pepperwool Blog

FIXING POCKET CLIP WIGGLE

May 12th 2025

So far I have had one question about how to get rid of pocket clip wiggle if the pocket clip screw is fully tightened.  If one person asks a question I figure that there are a few more who would also like to know th

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PEPPERWOOL NAME AND LOGO

Feb 7th 2025

 I've had a few requests for more information about the origins of the brand and logo.  The following is some of the meaning behind the name and logo:                &nbs

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WHY USA POWDERED METAL? AND WHAT IS CRYOGEN HEAT TREATMENT?

Feb 1st 2025

A Modern Blade Steel for Daily Endurance The MERINO Line uses S35VN as its blade steel. This American-made powdered stainless steel has been enhanced for the MERINO Line through the additional step of cryogenic heat trea

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WHAT IS G10?

Jan 23rd 2025

Why G10 Sets the MERINO MM ApartOne question we often hear is, “What makes the MERINO MM’s construction so special?” A big part of the answer lies in its materials. By weight, the MERINO MM is approximately 75% steel and

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MERINO MM INTRO

Dec 19th 2024

It is exciting to see more people talking about the MERINO MM.  Check out Carla's video on YouTube: 

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KNIFE JUNKIE PODCAST

Nov 17th 2024

I got invited to be on the KnifeJunkie Podcast.  I had a lot of fun talking with Bob.  We got to cover a pretty wide range of topics and the time went by fast.  Check it out here: https://youtu.be/_Wm

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MERINO MM FIRST PRODUCTION RUN

Nov 11th 2024

The first production run of MERINO MM arrived today! In the picture I am using my beta testing MERINO MM to open up the first production box. This is a moment that has taken 3 years to arrive. Many friends have asked m

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MERINO IN A CLOTHES WASHER & CLEANING G10

Sep 13th 2024

During BETA testing of a MERINO FM (due to be released in 2025), I was informed that the knife was so comfortable to carry that they forgot to take it out of thier pocket and the knife got run through the laundry. &

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AMBIDEXTEROUS FIDGET FUN

Jun 14th 2024

Focused on single ambidextrous hand operationToo many times have I been holding something that I needed to cut with one hand and then had to release my grip to get my knife ready to use. What good is a pocketknife if

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FACTORY CONVINCED BY THE SUBTLE YET SOLID MERINO

Oct 14th 2023

In order to solve the impossible or to improve on perfection you have to step outside the conventional and have the fortitude to dare to do something different.When I first shared these new knife designs with the man

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CREATING A BETTER POCKET CLIP

Mar 15th 2023

A pocket clip design for modern pocket carryFrom my many years in the Knife industry I can tell you that pocket clips get broken, tear holes in pants and seats, get caught in seat belts and are generally a disliked nece

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IDEAL EDC CARRY

Feb 14th 2023

The balance of thin and comfortableIn the past I have made extremely thin and light knives and I have loved them because they were so easy to carry.  (see the SOG Ultra XR).  After many years of field testin

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