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Spring - 2021 Own a Piece of History Damascus Blade Forged from the Historic M4 Sherman Tank BÖKER SHERMAN DAMASCUS Ltd. Edition wheel. The jute Micarta handle fits comfortably, and its This extraordinary Böker Sherman Damascus knife is a piece color is camouflage paint used by the Army and Marine of living history, combining high-quality craftsmanship with Corps. With lanyard hole, and practical deep carry pocket historical materials. The M4 Sherman Tank, produced from clip (tip-up/r). Handmade in the Böker knife factory in 1942-1945, with 50,000 made, was in service until 1957. Solingen. Presented in a stylish display with a certificate of Together with the Americans in Wartime Museum in authenticity and individual serial number. Blade length: Virginia we’ve preserved a piece of history. The unique 3.03". Thickness: 3.4mm. Overall length: 6.89". 3.8 oz. Damascus blade is forged of materials from M4’s that were BO662D $479 restored by the museum. The Damascus is hand-forged by Chad Nichols in a custom Ladder pattern, reminiscent of the tank tracks. The ball bearing blade is opened by a thumb stud and locked by a solid steel frame lock. A Hinderer Lock-Stop acts as overstretch protection. The blade axle screw is modeled on the tank’s main drive sprocket Issue 111
Issue 111 Böker Knives The finest German knives, all made in Solingen, the home of fine steel. We present you here with interesting, functional blades for a variety of uses. These are knives of exceptional quality, rivaling any from anywhere, at To Order Call: sensational prices. You won’t be disappointed. 800-225-9407 or Click: www.DeutscheOptik.com Satisfaction Guaranteed O h boy.., 2020 has who’s been our mainstay for are stymied with our broker certainly been a year about 30 years, and one of the coming down with Covid, and worth forgetting! few makers to make all of closed borders. The hope is What with this never ending their stuff in Germany, has that by summer we’ll finally Covid pandemic and the ensu- shuttered their production. get the goods, so keep the ing politics, makes me want to That was a shock! They’ve faith! Other than all of that, crawl under the covers. Much been beset with covid prob- we wish you all a healthy, has been disrupted: supply lems, forcing their decision. happy as possible, masked new chain, lock-downs of entire We replace them with the fine year. Get your shots, keep your countries, cancelled trade line of Minox binoculars and distance, and don’t forget that SOLINGEN SCOUT Special Edition finished with an acid wash. In addition, reviving an old For the 150th anniversary of Böker, the Mayor of Solingen Solingen ritual: although knives are the perfect gift, there is shows globally. There’s even a scopes, which some are made you can’t get infected via asked Böker to design a pocketknife in the city colors, a warning: a gifted knife severs the bond of friendship. To shortage of containers avail- in Germany, which we had telephone and the web. We which are steel blue and golden yellow, which he’d like to ward this off, this knife comes with a coin that the recipient able from Europe! (Not to sold for years. The huge load are here to serve you as usual, gift to guests and dignitaries on special occasions… For 30 gives back to the giver. Accordingly, the coin is accepted as mention rocketing freight of Swiss Army surplus, which with bunches of new stuff. payment for the knife, no longer making it an unlucky gift. years, the Scout has gained fans with its elegant, lines, and costs). And then there’s more we procured 10 months ago, is cheerfully, Justus Bauschinger sturdy build. The Solingen Scout has a body of solid brass, Each Böker Solingen Scout comes with a Böker coin, to bad news. Our main sport still stuck there. We had jb@ludditesinc.com solid-milled using CNC technology. Inspired by the great mark the beginning of a lasting friendship. Features: nail optics supplier, Optolyth, hoped we’d get it by now, but chestnut tree that stood in front of the Böker factory, they nick, manual opening with back-lock. Blade 2.83”, decided to use blue dyed chestnut for the handle scales. overall open 7.2”, weighs 5.93 oz, The blade is made of non-stainless C75 carbon steel and BO112099 $265 ATLAS COLLECTION Here’s our newest selection of 1:72 scale, vintage tanks, made of die-cast metal and some high-grade plastic. Each is contained in its own display case. Stunningly realized models, as small as they are, worth examining with a magnifying glass. I have them surrounding my desk… a. b. SWISS DAGGER Limited Edition The Swiss Dagger was a common weapon of the Swiss d. pikemen in the 15th and 16th century. The dagger, also c. known as Baselard, was usually not issued as ordinance weapons, but had to be purchased privately by the soldiers and then served as a secondary weapon. Handpicked cherry wood is used for the handles of the dagger. The dagger blade, sharpened and pointed on both sides, already had a diamond- shaped cross-section in historical models, because this construction proved to be extremely stable and effective. It is made of the classic carbon steel C75. The satin-finished blade is marked with the original Böker blade logo from the 1930s. The logo and the individual serial number guarantee the authenticity of the knife. Comes with an elaborate metal sheath. f. 14.25” long, 8.5” blade length, weighs 9 oz BO550 $399 e. a. STURMTIGER d. TIGER, AUSF. E 1:72 scale 1:72 scale Panzer Sturmmorser Kompanie Sd.Kfz.181 PzKpf V1, 10th Panzer Division, (PzStuMrKp)1002, German Army Tunisia. German Army ATL123 $29 ATL132 $29 b. SOMUA S-35 1:72 scale e. FIAT M13/40 1:72 scale 1st Light Mechanized Division, Quesnoy. Australian Army, North Africa (!) 1941 BÖKER TRENCH KNIFE 1915 LIMITED EDITION French Army 1940 ATL126 $29 In 1915 Böker was commissioned by the Ministry of War to develop a compact combat knife that was ideally suited for ATL128 $29 precisely this purpose. The true-to-the-original Böker Trench Knife has a stainless-steel blade made of C75. This carbon steel f. TIGER AUSF.B (PORSCHE TURRET - with an enormous edge retention requires appropriate care today, as it did then. The massive stainless-steel cross guard, c. IS-2 HEAVY TANK 1:72 scale KING TIGER) 1:72 scale the old official tang stamp on the blade, the ribbed wood handle and the authentic sheath made of high-quality leather Polish Army Sd.Kfz.182 PzKpfw “Erika”, German Army are also part of the original equipment. The knives are marked with a serial number. 10” long, 5.75” blade, 5.8 oz ATL122 $29 ATL127 $29 BO918 $229 © 5 March, 2021 by Deutsche Optik, a Catalog Division of Luddites, Inc. Prices subject to change without notice. Luddites INC. To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 1
BÖKER ATLAS MULTI KNIFE The no-frills Böker 37-LAYER DAMASCUS BONE LOCK BACK Plus Atlas Multi is a reliable slipjoint pocket knife with a A beautiful, lock-back Damascus pocket-knife featuring a stainless steel handle. The minimalist construction is finely drawn 37-layer Damascus blade and Damascus bol- extremely robust and makes the handy knife the perfect sters. The scales are made of polished bone, in gorgeous companion in all situations. The satin-finished droppoint contrast to the darker Damascus steel. 7” long, blade made of 12C27 is opened with a nail cut and easily 3.1” blade, 3.6 oz BO180D $110 copes with all everyday cutting tasks. The Atlas Multi is also equipped with practical scissors. With lanyard hole and clip. Overall length is 6.5” with blade thickness of 2.4mm. c. BO01BO854 $59 a. BÖKER SPECIALIST II These pliers offer a rein- forced wire cutter and is a true all-rounder. They have the flat gripping surface of long-nosed pliers and a so-called burner hole for gripping external hex screws, cap nuts and pipes. The four main tools are secured with a liner lock, d. which makes them suitable even for heavy-duty tasks. They include a partially serrated blade, a wood saw, a file with a ruler and a multi-tool featuring a can opener, bottle opener, wire ender/stripper and an Allen key. The added belt cutter can be opened with a nail nick. The flat handle b. scales have decorative cut-outs and consist of stainless steel. Two double-sided bits, a matching chuck and a prac- tical glass breaker complete the equipment. Comes with a high-quality nylon belt holster. 6.75”, weighs 11.2 oz BO810 $89 e. a. GERMAN NAVY DECK KNIFE Big, heavy c. MILITARY SCOUT KNIFE The classic NSN 5110- Bundesmarine sailor’s knife, made of stainless steel, with 00-162-2205 survival knife! All stainless steel. Blade, can brass bolster linings and plastic handles. Has a 3.25” mar- opener, beer bottle cap remover, awl, screwdriver, and linspike with safety catch, 3” blade, and a heavy lanyard lanyard shackle. Made in Rhode Island of 420 HC bale. Designed for use in adverse conditions, everything is stainless, with a 3.25” spear blade, closed length 3.625”, heavy and oversized. Great knife. measures 7.5” open, a hardness of 56-58 HRC, 3.6 oz HC1668 $49 4.25” closed, weighs 5.1 oz d. TL-29 ELECTRICAL KNIFE Old and classical ST1533 $69 NSN5110-00-240-5943 knife. Locking screwdriver, with b. GENUINE US NAVY SAILOR’S KNIFE saw cut Zytel grips. The 2.375” blade is 440C stainless with BÖKER URBAN TRAPPER G-10 BÖKER MATSUNO LRF COCOBOLO Made in Rhode Island this sailor’s knife is made of 440C a hardness of 58-60 HRC. Made in USA. Closed length The original model of the Urban Trapper from Brad Zinker Japanese knifemaker Kansei Matsuno made this new stainless steel, Rockwell 58-60. Has an injection molded 3.375”, weighs 2.5 oz HC3632 $46 has quickly developed into one of the most popular gentle- design of the Japanese inspired gentleman's knife. The Zytel handle with solid bolster construction and brass pins & man's knives from Böker Plus. The extremely low-profile blade of the LRF is opened with a front flipper and moves liners. The back half of the non-locking and heavy blade is e. ITALIAN ARMY-NAVY POCKET KNIFE and slender design is cool, but what’s really unique about smoothly on ball bearings. The slender build is based on serrated for tough stuff. Ideal for hunting, camping, and all This is an authentic Italian Army-Navy Pocket Knife, issued this pocket knife is its combination of refined materials stainless liners encasing the liner lock. Thanks to the large around use. Length closed: 4.5” and weighs 5.1 oz. to the Italian soldiers in 1960's. Has a 2.5” sheep's foot such as VG-10, titanium and an IKBS hinge. This newer lanyard hole and clip, the lightweight knife is easy to carry. HC1757 $55 rope & rigging blade and a cap lifter/can opener blade. version offers additional scales on the titanium handle, The VG-10 blade has a vertical satin finish that matches The center liner extends out to function as a screw driver. which provides a slightly fuller grip feel while still maintain- the Cocobolo handle scales perfectly. 7.1 “ overall, Lanyard loop on the end. Checkered plastic handles, ing its slender look. Total Length: 7.7” weighs 1.8oz. 3.1” blade, weighs 1.9 oz BO80 $96 comfortable to grip. 4” closed ST538 $27 BO01BO732 $109 BÖKER V-42 DEVIL’S BRIGADE offering protection from injury. The double-edged SWISS ARMY BAYONET Originated in July of 1942, under the official title: 1st blade of the dagger features a corrugated thumb Made in the 1950’s by Victorinox, Wenger of the Special Service Force. American and Canadian soldiers rest for a secure grip. Comes with a long, replica, highest grade stainless steel, to be mounted on a were combined in a special task force, trained for battle leather sheath, and an embroidered unit insignia. Sig-57 rifle. Some nicks, but great condition with behind German lines. After many nocturnal missions with Blade: 7". Overall length: 12". 7 oz. scabbard. Bayonet has maker’s marks and serial. their faces blackened for camouflage, the German’s called BO1942 $129 Rare opportunity. 15” overall them the "Black Devils". The specially designed V-42 ST9210 $89 combat knife has a handle of compressed leather discs, ending in a pointed impact cap, with thick leather padding underneath the slightly curved pommel 2 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 3
MINOX In 1922 the Baltic German, among secret services. Today digital itself in the field of hunting and sport X-HD BINOCULAR SERIES Walter Zapp had the idea of a camera cameras and sporting optics carry the optics with a core focus in the devel- Minox designed their X-HD Binoculars with extra-low dispersion so small that it could be hidden in a unmistakable characteristics of the opment and production of high- HD glass to provide high-contrast views free from distortion. hand. In 1938, the Minox from Riga Minox family as well as the stylistic quality binoculars, night vision Fully designed, manufactured and hand-finished with meticu- appeared on the market. In 1948 the signature of the Volkswagen Design devices, riflescopes, as well as game lous quality-control inspections in their Wetzlar factory in first Minox subminiature camera department, an award-winning coop- and surveillance cameras. Quality, Germany, these exceptional binoculars utilize their proprietary Made in Germany was produced. eration between two tradition-rich solidity, and longevity are what consti- anti-reflection multi-coatings of the Ed glass lenses and This small optical-mechanical marvel and inventive German companys. The tute the system of values for Minox. dielectric coated roof prisms. Its open-bridge/dual-hinge became a worldwide success, even Minox brand has firmly established configuration help cut weight without sacrificing stabili- ty. And because Minox whole-heartly stands by these extraordinary binoculars they come with a full 30- year warranty.* All binoculars in the X-HD series are superior optics – Made in Germany. X-ACTIVE SERIES The comfortable 16.5 eye relief Featuring: Minox’s X-Active Binoculars are reduces eyestrain during long glassing • Extendable eyecups: ideal for designed specially to allow you to sessions. Comes with a limited 2-year eyeglass wearers move fast, find game and track it, but warranty, that can be extended to • Grippy, robust aluminum housing they are a powerful all-around binocu- 30 years with registration. • Neutral color rendition & lar for birding or adventure seeking. Minox X-Active 10 x 33 high contrast Minox X-HD 8 x 56 Minox X-HD 10 x 44 Minox X-HD 8 x 44 The roof-prism construction makes it MX10017 $495 • Ergonomic handling with MX10023 $1549 MX10022 $1279 MX10021 $1249 lightweight—ideal for hiking, climb- open bridge ing, sight-seeing or watching sports. Minox X-Active 8 x 44 • Waterproof down to 5m, Featuring: These binoculars also utilize their pro- MX10018 $539 nitrogen gas purged • Extendable eyecups: ideal for eyeglass wearers • Ergonomic handling with open bridge prietary anti-reflection, fully multi- Minox X-Active 10 x 44 • High detail recognition & MX10019 $549 • Grippy, robust aluminum housing • Waterproof down to 5m, nitrogen gas purged coated optics that improve light large field of view transmission to boost contrast and • ED-lenses for high contrast and excellent detail recognition • High detail recognition and large field of view Minox X-Active 8 x 56 • Neutral color rendition and high contrast (136 m at 1,000 m with the X-HD 8x44) produce a neutral color rendition. MX10020 $1079 • Very bright image even in poor visibility • 2-year warranty; extendable to 30 years w. registration X-ACTIVE MODEL 10x33 8x44 10x44 8x56 X-HD MODEL 8x44 10x44 8x56 Magnification 10x 8x 10x 8x Magnification 8x 10x 8x Entry pupil (mm) 33 44 44 56 Entry pupil (mm) 44 44 56 Exit pupil (mm) 3.3 5.25 4.4 7 Exit pupil (mm) 5.5 4.4 7 Interpupillary distance (mm) 58 -78 56 -73 56 -73 56 -76 Interpupillary distance (mm) 57-78 58 -75 57-78 Field of view at 1,000 m (m) 115 136 115 126 Field of view at 1,000 m (m) 136 / 7.8° 115 / 6.5° 126 / 7.2° Close focus (m) 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.5 Close focus (m) 2.5 2.5 3.5 Diopter adjustment (dpt) ± 4 dpt ± 4 dpt ± 4 dpt ± 4 dpt Diopter adjustment (dpt.) ± 4 ± 4 ± 4 Twilight factor 18.2 18.8 21 21.2 Twilight factor 18.8 21 21.2 Operating temperature °C -10° to +50° -10° to +50° -10° to +50° -10° to +50° Operating temperature °C -10° to +50° -10° to +50° -10° to +50° Waterproof according to IPX7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Waterproof according to IPX7 Yes Yes Yes Dimensions (mm | HxWxD) 138x130x45 150x133x53 150x133x53 195x160x70 Dimensions (mm) 150x130x53 150x130x53 195x160x70 Weight (g) 570 720 720 1,280 Weight (g) 720 720 1,250 4 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 5
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This scope comes with case, innovative optical design is a whole 20% shorter Diopter adjustment ± 5 dpt. ± 5 dpt. caps, strap, and instructions. than conventional spotting scopes, making them FOV at 1,000 (m) 59/3.4°, 19/1.1° 40/2.3°, 14/0.8° MX62209 $309 much easier to transport. With their infinitely Eye relief (mm) 30 30 adjustable oculars for 12x - 40x and 20x - 60x MINOX MONOCULAR magnifications, they offer even more flexibility Close focus (m) 3.5 7 MS 8X25 MACROSCOPE and mobility thanks to their straight view. You Twilight factor 23 - 2.25 16.0 - 1.7 This is a powerful mini-telescope. can also estimate distances with both models. Operating temp. -10° to +45° C -10° to +45° C Whether used for observing nature, Minox MD 60 ZR Spotting Scope during a concert or as a visual aid, it Waterproof (IPX7) Yes Yes MX62229 $2999 fits in any pocket. 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DEUTSCHE OPTIK / SCHWEIZER APLANATIC MAGNIFIERS find real quality glass magnifiers, that Here’s my story… Years ago I was using one of the Zeiss magnifiers we sell to fix are aspheric or better aplanatic. That a detail on a miniature ship. In the process, like a damned fool I splashed a drop lead me to A. Schweizer GmbH. Been of acetone on the lens. Reacting intuitively, I immediately wiped. Damn, that was around for 167 years. Use only Schott the end of a couple hundred bucks! Then the search began. Yeah.., just try and (Zeiss) white glass; grind all their own. In fact, make all the components in Distortion-Free White Glass house! Aplanatic lenses have more edge to edge clarity, without distor- tion by minimizing spherical aberra- tions and eliminating coma. Schweizer does this with two lenses, not that you could tell, holding ‘em in your hand. Yes, they’re heavy, but that’s good, keeps things steady. Brilliant. The best there is! RARE AND FABULOUS POLISH HENSOLDT 8X30 COMMANDO SC61900 6D / 2.5x / 90mm Ø $198 COLD WAR 7X40 BINOCULARS Gorgeous, used, refurbished NATO 8x30’s made by SC61750 10D / 3.5x / 75mm Ø $189 Fabulous, very rare, and hard to find, PCO, Warsaw 7x40 IR M. Hensoldt of SC61650 12D / 4x / 65mm Ø $176 binoculars! In beautiful condition, with heavy rubber armor, Germany, a part of rubber side-shield eye cups. Porro prism, multi-coated the Zeiss-Gruppe, FOLDING POCKET DOUBLE optics, with long eye relief, a wide field of view, with indi- one of the premier MAGNIFIER Powerful, compact vidual focusing, and reticle. Heavy and pretty much “bullet- makers of German pocket magnifier, with two aplanatic proof,” these are the Polish version of the Carl Zeiss Jena optics. Fully rubber- lenses: 10x and 15x, that fold out from DF 7x40’s, and are arguably just as good! These were the armored, porro-prism a chrome-plated housing. Great for standard issue throughout Poland’s armed forces, until their design, with fully coated optics, individually focusing field work. Folded 1.75” x 1.25” x .5” tussle with Russia. Enjoy the outdoors in this time of lock- diopters and range reticles. Come with shoulder strap. SC55816 $39 down. Birding, or whatever observations, are a great social As with all Hensoldt products, their quality is among the distancer. We don’t have all that many, so take advantage finest. Weighing only 1lb 9 oz, they make for an excep- CLASSIC READING of this offer! 7.25” x 5.25” x 3”, 2 lbs 4 oz tional lightweight and compact field glass. MAGNIFIER Handy and useful, ST410 $389 ST3300 $359 bi-convex glass, 2.5 x, 6D magnifying glass. Anodized steel rim and plastic handle. 2.5”Ø x 6.5” long SC15478 $46 CLOSE-OUTS! OPTOLYTH ROYAL BINOCULARS RECTANGULAR (ROOF PRISM) Newly updated, these top quality MAGNIFIER W. CASE long-range observation binoculars have been much Gold tone metal frame surrounds a sought after since their introduction a few years ago. At chunk of 4” x 2” bi-convex glass, with 45 oz, they weigh fully a half a pound less than the Carl a slant-mounted, leather handle. Has Zeiss 15x60 BGA! Their superior optical design is especially a gorgeous leather slip-case to protect suited for hunters and ornithologists, with a perfect phase it. about 4” x 8.75” SC58150 $89 correction coating on the Abbe-König prism system, provid- ing for brilliant observation. All air-to-glass surfaces are THE BEST BINOCULAR coated with Ceralin-Plus multicoating. Increased lens CASES MADE diameters achieve extreme twilight factors. As they say: “You get too soon old, OP14031 Royal 8X56 BGA $1129 Only 3 Left! and too late smart,” but finally, it occurred to me that our Spanish POCKET 10 x 28 MONOCULAR SCOPES leather goods maker should be Wonderful new scopes from our friends at Optolyth. recruited to making us binocular Tiny, pocket sized, but powerful 10x 28 monocular, cases! So, I measured out what we available both with and without MIL-reticle, have plenty needed made, and bingo! Wow these of click-out eye-relief for glasses wearers; FOV of 88, are fine. Made of full-grain saddle and a twilight factor of 16.73. These fine scopes come leather, brass hardware, box stitched, with lens caps and lanyard. 4.25” x 1.3”Ø and 3.9 oz and felt lined! Have an adjustable OK20063 w/o Reticle $239 Only 4 Left! strap, of course, that also secures the cover. We made them in two sizes: OPTOLYTH SPORTING BINOCULARS medium and large, which should This Sporting line of binoculars is fabulous. Compact, cover most needs. These will last at folding units, with all of the great features and brilliant least several generations of hardy use. optics you’d expect from our friends at Optolyth! They The best you’ll ever get! are so lightweight and compact, you don’t even feel ‘em in your pocket, or around your neck. And that’s a MEDIUM BINOCULAR great consideration for us old farts. Excellent for bird- CASE 6” x 2.75”, top, 5.5” x ing, indoor and outdoor events. All made with non-slip 2.125”, bottom, 7” tall weighs 14 oz rubber armoring, for a sure grip. They are nitrogen MVW01 $149 filled, and are dust and waterproof. Extendable eye thing you’d want in a quality binocular that will travel LARGE BINOCULAR CASE cups for those with glasses. Coated lenses, internal anywhere with you, weighing about that of a bar of 8” x 4” top, 7.75” x 3” bottom, 9” tall focusing, lightweight, compact, near-focusing.., every- chocolate! OP13041 12x30 $349 Only 1 Left! weighs 25 oz MVW02 $199 8 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 9
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Comes 3-PACK These burn complete with mesh sack with for about 9 hours each. drawstring. 5”Ø x 6”, weighs 15.9 oz Have high-melt tempera- IRCS985 $86 ture to minimize dripping, and special wick provid- ing ideal flame. 4.5” long IR3PK $8 ESBIT ALCOHOL BURNER This fine little brass ESBIT ULTRALIGHT FOLDING STOVE WITH CLASSIC WOOD SPLITTING KNIFE BETA LED HEADLAMP alcohol burner, should be one of you basic building blocks, FUEL TABLETS Made, by Esbit, these are the same Made in Sweden, this delightfully classic and handy tool is The cat’s meow in headlamps, this in the outdoor/survival game. This burner holds 2.5 oz of burners issued to Wehrmacht troops in WWII. Great item just what you need to get your kindling cut. Or, for whatev- unit is ultralight, with a fully readily available de-natured alcohol, which is good for for hiking, camping, or for emergency purposes. Made to er wood splitting you need to accomplish for other purpos- stitched, adjustable neoprene 30 minutes of full-blast cooking. This tidy little unit has a accept the Esbit Solid Fuel Tablets. Brand new, but may es! Traditional and classic design, with two birch, strap. Comfortable! The lamp has screw top lid with rubber seal, flame regulator, with a have some minor storage corrosion. Each stove comes with barrel-shaped handles, for pulling the 4.5” strong, edge an optical lens with independent stainless steel, fold-away handle on the flame regulator. a box of 20 fuel tabs. Folds down to 4” x 3” x .75” holding, stainless steel blade. 13.75” long articulation, to direct the light. measures 2.75”Ø x 1.75”, weighs 3.9 oz empty CLM510801 $19 IR13607 $84 A simple button operation for brightness: low, medium, IRAB300 $34 high. Uses 3 AAA batteries (included, and operates 4 hrs. UCO SURVIVAL MATCHES on high/70 hrs. on low. 2.25” x 1.5” x 1.5” Damned.., these blew my mind: they STORMPROOF STRIKABLE FIRE just don’t go out! They’re wind and IRBETA $29 STARTER A tin box full of nine fabulous, large, waterproof, for sure. It was demon- 5.5” long strikable fire starters, that burn up to strated that you light ‘em, bury in 15 minutes each! (No matches needed). Kit comes with sand, bring back out and they re- several strikers. Stormproof reliability and lights even when light; pee on ‘em, same thing. wet. Made of “Bagasse,” a renewable biofuel made of Wind, not a chance! These are fab- sugarcane by-product and vegetable wax. This is truly MORAKNIV This is the fabulous, waterproof, Swedish ulous, just don’t give them to the kids, essential for the rugged outdoors or emergency situations! survival knife. It’s got all of what you need for your wilder- and don’t use them inside. Burn for 12 seconds. Box: 6.25” x 2.75” x 2”, 12 oz IRBEH $21 ness treks. Swedish stainless steel 2.5 mm blade, 4” long, Plastic vial contains 15 matches and 2 replacement strik- with the spine ground to 90º to use with fire starter. ers. measures 1.125”Ø x 2/5”, 0.4 oz IRMTSV $5 Contained in the grip, is also a hank of paracord for use as a lanyard. Comes with scabbard, of course. 9.25” long ESPIT SOLID FUEL TABLETS IR571 $49 The safest fuel source for cooking and emergency heating. NATO standard issue. Ultra-light weight. Smokeless, residue free, works at high altitudes and sub-zero temps. Comes in water- proof packaging, with 12 tabs. 4” x 3.25” x 1.5” box MORAKNIV FILLETING KNIFE IR1214 $16 This is a terrific, Swedish made, stainless filleting knife, with a high-friction polymer handle. Comes with an easy to SWISS ARMY STAINLESS FLATPACK MINI PORTABLE clean polymer sheath and two interchangeable belt clips. PARAFFIN CANDLES GRILL This unit is just great! Now you can have really The blade is 6”, overall 10.5” IR11892 $57 SWISS ARMY EMERGENCY STOVE A rare find, the finest delicious meals on your back country treks. Collapsible, Compact and efficient! Throw a couple in your car or pack, Swiss Army stainless steel grill will serve 2-3 people. Set up is simple and just in case… Might just be what you need when the paraffin candles. fast. Has a stable base for safe operation. The closed sides power or gas runs out. Swiss quality that you can rely on. We don’t have serve as a windbreak to contain sparks in windy situations. 3” Ø, weighs just 7 oz ST1491 $11 many. Long Folds and packs flat, and fits into the enclosed storage bag, burning. They keeping the rest of your kit clean and tidy. Measures flat: come 8 in a box. 1” Ø 5” 9.5” x 8” x 1.5”, grilling surface: 9” x 6.75” weighs 32 oz NS039 $14 IRMFPG $62 10 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 11
KARESUANDO Cutlery, Sweden Karesuando is where the eponymous knife-maker set-up shop, making what we ROYAL NAVY OILERS consider to being the finest knives made anywhere in this world. And although they work in carbon, stainless, Damascus, They’re new, as in unused but old 1950’s stock that sat in and powder steel, their recommendation is the Sandvik 12c27 stainless steel, with a hardness of HRC57. Along with reindeer Royal Navy stores for years, until now. Styles vary some- antlers, leather, and the wood from arctic Birches, these are the basic materials. The birch is from tough, mature, wind- what but quality does not. 11.5” long x 3” x 2.5” blown, trees that rarely exceed six feet in height. All of their cutlery is warranted for ten years. So, why not have the finest? TRS586 $57 KARESUANDO FOREST AXE A very sturdy, small and compact, forest SWISS ARMY HATCHET axe, for use in all serious bushwork. Beautiful, small, and deadly lil’ hatchet, from the Swiss Made in northern Sweden with high Army. Brand-new, with a hardwood handle, sharp blade carbon, black-coated, stainless steel that holds an edge, and a crushing hammer side. Great for (5CR15MoV), with a hardness of HRC57. all household, camping, and survival uses. A mean little The northern beech handle is hand- bugger! 13” handle, 3.25” cutting edge, weighs 2 lbs 4 oz carved to reduce the risk of slipping from SW2156 $36 your hand. For extra protection, reindeer leather rope wraps around it. Has an elkhorn butt. Has a brown leather holster belt loop. Comes with a diamond sharp- ener in a leather sheath. The perfect tool for all your outdoor needs. 9.5” x 4.5” x .75”, 14.6 oz KAR4347 $259 JAPANESE NATA TOOL This classic Japanese UNNA ÁKSU, HUNTER’S AXE design was taken to the maximum length for improved So damned sharp and well balanced, utility. Has a machete-like tapered, stainless steel, tumbled you could shave with this lil’ darling. black, blade and full stainless tang. Good for all your At 9” long and weighing 11.2 oz, the country needs, such as splitting wood, bushwhacking beautiful curly-birch handle with moose and pruning. 19.83” long HMS21087 $79 bone and reindeer antler, fits your hand perfectly. The stainless steel head shape is the perfect hunter’s tool, for cutting meat, skinning, preparing kindling for the campfire. Comes with a leather belt PULASKI AXE The Pulaski Tool has been the special holster, and a diamond sharpener, all hand tool used in wild-land firefighting since its invention contained in a wooden gift box. No in 1911 by Ed Pulaski. The tool combines an axe and an matter how many fine edged weapons adze in one head, similar to that of the cutter mattock. you own, you owe yourself this stunning Made for cutting, grubbing, chopping, splitting, and with axe! Box size 10.5” x 5” x 1.875” the steel pommel at the base you can hammer! It is also KAR3638 $299 well adapted for trail construction, gardening, and other outdoor work. As a gardening or excavation tool, it is effective for digging holes in root-bound or hard soil. This Pulaski is made from hand-sharpened 1055 carbon steel, with a durable beech wood handle, that has a full, steel, tang rod. With a hex nut in the head makes re-handling and tightening easy. Comes with a leather blade guard. 23.5” L , weighs 5 lbs HMS2101 $129 FILÉ OUTDOORS, FILET KNIFE Not only do ELDSTÅL, FIRE STEEL Beautiful and useful tool these knives do the job of fileting your catch, they’re beau- that you’ll really appreciate when your matches are soggy! tiful to behold, with a gorgeous curly-birch handle, A chunk of 3/8”Ø steel mounted in a decorated reindeer trimmed with reindeer antler. Knife is 10.875” long, the antler handle, with a leather loop. 4” long, 1.6 oz stiff, stainless blade 6.25”, 2.4 oz KAR3522 $233 KAR3588 $49 KARESVANDO FÄLLKNIV SINGI Stunning, stainless steel, hard- ened to HRC58, lock-blade hunter with arctic birch and reindeer antler handles. We struggle to BRAND-NEW! SWISS ARMY keep this one in stock. Fits your PICKMATTOX Great quality tool with solid hand like a dream. Sharp as hell! hardwood handle that just is under 3 lbs that you can carry 8 cm blade. weighs 4.4 oz, comes anywhere. Great for all of your digging and all trenching needs. complete with wooden presenta- tion box and leather sheath. 19.5" long and the head is 11.5" wide KAR3618 $249 SW4089 $39 12 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 13
STORM LANTERNS We had been selling FEUERHAND lanterns, from Germany, for CLEAN-BURN years now, and thought them to be pretty damned good, commensurate with our rather PARAFFIN strict Germanic quality standards. Aah, but ultimately we were disappointed… Good, em- EMERGENCY phatically yes, but we kept studying the subject, and found better. Good old American CANDLES Made of PETROMAX FILLER manufacturer, DIETZ. The Dietzes started making lamps in 1850 in NYC. The original fac- Great little polyethylene unscented paraffin, using tory building still stands today, and has been made into a restaurant. But R.E. Dietz Co., unit. Use with your lead-free, smokeless, has been making the original lamps in China since 1956! And if it matters, they are bet- Petromax lantern, or ter now than ever! We’ve been testing for over a year and are impressed. The most signifi- cotton wicks. You’ll get do as we do, and use cant and visible reason being that the Dietz burns longer and is two candlepower brighter 2-3 hours of burn time, per them as oil dis- than the Feuerhand. And we’ve experienced no leakage, ever. candle, depending on alti- pensers. Has a 5mm Ø tude. Box of four (4x). spout, 1.75” long. DIETZ NO. 30 LITTLE WIZARD 1.125” Ø x 4.25” 1.5”Ø x 4.5” The standard fount, cold-blast version of the Dietz #1, DO76 $9 overall height. and is referred to as "short globe" lanterns, as their JB116 $4 globes are shorter than the Fitzall type that prior to 1912 had been used almost exclusively. Features a GERMAN FOLDING SHOVEL W. PICK SWISS ARMY ICE AXE Terrific reproductions of the fabulous German folding These are actual Swiss Army surplus, rising cone for easy lighting and wick trimming. Made shovel with pick. Have a robust wooden handle, heavy steel but made by Stubai in Austria. The of sheet steel, blued, using a 5/8” wick, with 17 oz oil blade and pick. No pick-up truck should be without one! definitive ice axe in its day. Yvon capacity giving you about 23 hours of burn time at an 17.5” x 6” x 3” folded; 25” x 6” x 2” open, 3 lbs Chouinard changed all that in the late average of 9 C.P., puts out 1100 BTU of heat. This ST3100 $39 1970’s. These have tough ash shaft lantern measures 12” x 6”Ø w/o handle, 24.6 oz with hardened steel spike and head. DZ30 $32 Still favored and used by many Alpine guides. 33” x 11” x 3”, ~ 2.5 lbs SK045 $129 Cold Blast Illustration DIETZ #2000 MILLENNIUM COOKER LANTERN The best new idea in lamp utilization! Developed to heat water or food for emer- gency or camping use indoors or out. Included is an aluminum plate and 12 oz. THE BEST NEW IDEA cup to heat water, soup, or a small meal, as IN EMERGENCY well as a snap on bracket and hold-down PREPAREDNESS pegs to prevent tip over when used out- SET OF TWO LAMPS & doors. Its compact design has similar specs 1 COOKER LANTERN as the Dietz #30 Little Wizard lantern, SAVE 20 BUCKS! featuring a rising cone for easy lighting and DZSET $109 wick trimming. Made of sheet steel, powder 4 SPARE WICKS coated green, using a 5/8” wick, with 17 oz DZ807 $5 oil capacity giving you about 23 hours of SPARE GLASS burn time at an average of 9 C.P., puts out GLOBE 1100 BTU of heat. 12” x 6”Ø, plus acces- DZ851 $13 sories, 33.7 oz complete. A must have kit for emergency preparedness. DZ2000 $65 CARBIDE MINER’S LAMP Beautiful solid brass carbide lamp with a polished, chromed reflector that has a flint striker on it. Safe, simple and proven, produces brilliant SWISS ARMY PETROMAX white light, perfect for caving or camping or DELUXE HURRICANE LANTERN mining. Has a brightness control SETS German-made oil lanterns by Erlich & Graetz, of Berlin, which make these, the first valve, and a big clip for and still the best, pressurized kerosene lanterns mounting on helmet, belt since 1910. These lanterns put out 100 watts or strap. Burns 2-3 hours for 4 hours on one load of fuel. Nothing comes on one load of calcium even close! This, the military version, 4” taller carbide. 4” x 2.25”Ø w. than the civilian “Geniol” brand, is made of 4.25”Ø reflector, weighs solid matte plated brass with a specially treated about 9 oz. We sell this glass globe. The set comes complete. Comes in unit with a 16oz can of a wooden case, accessories, instructions etc. calcium carbide, which will 15” tall and 4.5 lbs. Total weight: 66 lbs. last you a long time, because it isn’t available at every hard- SW386N $639 SALE! $539 ware store. HQ66 $159 Plus additional surface freight 14 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 15
US ARMY PISTON OILER Beautiful, brand-assed new Army surplus oiler, in original box. Here’s SWISS ARMY SMALL the moniker: & LARGE BRASS PINTLI SPM8E610M2236 The tank is a flat-round shape for 7/27/2010 CAGE thumb and index finger, with a 4BUR2 PRES MTHD long curved neck, that unscrews at 10. Tank measures the tank for filling, and has a 4.25”Ø, the unit is nozzle screw-cap, so it doesn’t 6.5” tall, from handle leak. Large measures 9” long x to nozzle tip. 12.5”, 12.3 oz 3.75” x .5” weighing just 2.2 oz ASW017 $20 empty; Small measures 5.25” x COPPER SCOURING CLOTH Set of 3 SPOKE BRUSH Clean up and make that bicycle BUNDESWEHR TRI-FOLD 2" x .5”, 1 oz empty You should keep a couple of these fabulous copper cloths sparkle again. Or, use it on those cool mag rims on your in your vehicle! The best thing we’ve ever found to scrub all SHOVEL W. CASE SK016L Large $69 Bimmer. Has untreated beech handle and stiff horse-hair those stubborn, dead bugs off your windshield, with ease. These are about as compact as you SK016S Small $43 bristles at both ends. 1.66”Ø x 15” It won’t scratch the glass. Also great on chrome, stainless R500652 $29.50 can get! A great piece of equipment steel, and other surfaces that you need to clean without to throw in the trunk of your car, just scratching. Obviously great at the campsite, to clean pots PETROMAX FUNNEL German made, Swiss Army in case. Used but in great condition. and pans and ceramics. (Don’t use on Teflon or other “non- issue funnels. These are special... Just look at the shape! You owe it to yourself. 7” x 10” stick” surfaces). Lightweight, these measure 10” x 9” ea. Just often enough you need to fill something, that's up folded, 23” x 6” open, 2 lbs 15 oz JB1053 set of 3 $27.50 against the wall, or in tight quarters. Purrfect! With its flat ST91552 $45 side and narrow profile, this'll fit damned near anywhere. MICRO-DROP PINPOINT OILER Gee whiz.., final- Heavy plastic, will take most fuels ly! A readily available and affordable pinpoint oiler, made of and solvents, with a fine-grid SWISS ARMY HORSESHOE FORGED NAILS machined aluminum. Push-button operated, like a pen, that metal screen and breathing vent. These are of original WWII vintage in boxes of 100 with a doesn't squirt, is easily re-filled, doesn't leak, and even has a 4” x 4.5” x 2.25” tiny Swiss cross stamped into the top of each hand-formed pocket clip so you don't lose it bending over. JB022 $12 nail. Indeed, each one is so beautifully made that it's a Great tool. 5.5" long and SALE! $8 shame their destiny was to be buried in the foot of some weighs (empty) 1.1 oz shaggy nag. You need these. You really do. 2.25” x .25”, DTC001 $25 and box weighs 1 lb 6.2 oz. SW299 $33 E-Z LOCK PLIERS These professional locking pliers automatically size themselves according to the thickness of the material being held. (Unlike vise-grips!) Tensioning screw adjustment. Max opening capacity 7/8". Made in USA. 6.5” x 2”, 8.2 oz HJE015 $16 RAWHIDE MALLET Beautiful, American made, by CAR SNOW BRUSH Garland of Sacco, Maine. #4 Size. 11.5” long with a 2” Ø Damned useful tool if you live where it snows! head. Great for use with grommet-setting and other metal Long enough so you don’t wind up looking Made in the USA dies. Not just for leather working! HJE001 $59 like a snowman. Waxed beech handle with coco fiber. 25.5” long R185565 $26.50 BALLISTOL MULTI PURPOSE OIL This fabulous oil, made in Germany since 1904, is your every day go–to product, for just about every use or need you might have. Used by the German armies in two wars, used to clean, preserve, and protect everything from firearms to wood, leather, electrical equipment, fishing reels, gardening tools, and etc.! This oil may even be used to remove hard-baked soot from the glass doors of your fireplace, or woodstove. This stuff is completely environ- mentally, and dermatologically safe! . Ballistol 16 oz. Non-Aerosol Can BA120076 $29 Ballistol 6 oz. Spray Can SWISS ARMY REEL OILER Hand-soldered nickel- YO YO REEL MECHANICAL FISHER BA120069 $12 plated brass construction. Has a screw-in pin-point nozzle You get two of these clever devices. It’s a mechanical fisher- with a thick seal at the base, to avoid leaking. Then, there’s man. You bait it, drop the line in the water, concentrate on Ballistol 1.5 oz. Spray Can a cap, with a needle in the middle, that fits down into the your Coors or nap, and it’ll do the rest. The coiled spring BA120014 $6 nozzle, keeping it clear and clean. This cap screws down mechanism powers the flat blade trigger, when released by Ballistol 4.0 fl.oz. Liquid deep into the shoulder of the nozzle to avoid secondary the fish’s meddling will set the hook! They really work BA120045 $12 leakage. Stunning amount of attention paid to a seemingly great! Aluminum with steel. Complete with instructions. Ballistol Box of Wipes (10 ea./box) unimportant tool. 3.75” x 1.25” x .6875”, 1.2 oz 3” x 2.5” x .5”, 1.8 oz GC01 $11 BA120106 $6 JB089S $25 16 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 17
NORTHWEST WOOLEN MILLS has been providing comfort and warmth by producing wool blankets for over GERMAN ARMY BELT W. BUCKLE 68 years. The mill in Woonsocket, Rhode Island manufactures woolen blankets for the U.S. Military and emergency relief Fabulous, albeit slightly used, 2” wide black leather belt, blankets, providing humanitarian relief all over the world. Wherever there is a natural disaster or political strife, there is a with a killer buckle displaying the German Eagle with the good chance their blankets are there! They do it all, beginning with the raw wool fiber and continue to the finished legend: Einigheit-Recht-Freiheit, (Unity-Law-Freedom. blanket. They strive to provide the highest quality woolen blankets at reasonable prices. Available in Medium, Large & X-Large. ST9133M Medium • ST9133L Large ST9133XL X-Large $36 each U.S. NAVY WOOL BLANKET U.S. ARMY WOOL BLANKET This blanket is made of 100% virgin wool, nice and thick, is This blanket is made of 100% wool, nice and thick, is shrink resistant and is permanently moth-proofed. shrink resistant and is permanently moth-proofed. It meas- Measures 84” x 66” and weighs about 4 lbs. Comes in ures 84” x 66” and weighs about 4 lbs. Comes in olive drab Navy grey color with US logo in the center. color with US logo centered. MilSpec 7210-00-282-7950 NWM01 $199 NWM02 $199 GERMAN ARMY WOOL SCARF SOVIET SOLDIER’S UNDERWEAR SET Wow, the scarves keep getting better! Here we have Wow.., these two-piece sets are made of the softest 100% German Army, 100% wool scarves in both Blue and Gray. cotton broadcloth, with a long-sleeve pullover shirt, and a They weigh practically nothing and are large enough to pair of long pants with button adjustments at the waist, wrap around your neck and still dangle down to your belt. small of the back, and at the ankles—to seal ‘em off. Not You can wrap yourself up practically any way you want, to meant for us middle-aged (or older) mid-riffed men, but stay warm. The best winter investment you’ll make. the more fit and trim ones! We got the largest size, which ST2620 Gray • ST2621 Blue $21 each is about a 34” waist. If you fit, there’s nothing finer! RS004 $45 DELUXE UTILITY BLANKET PLAID OUTDOOR BLANKET These 70% wool-blend blankets are cheap enough to use These loom woven 50% wool-blend blankets are warm, as an emergency blanket. Warm enough for most any use. soft and flame retardant. The cheerful patterns brighten Keep a couple in your SUV, just in case. (You might need to up any room in your house or SUV. Also great for a picnic lay it out on the ground for you to do emergency repairs or evening on the beach. They measure 80” x 62” and without getting too dirty). It measures 80” x 62” (twin) and weigh 3 lbs and are machine washable. weighs 2.75 lbs. Not recommended for machine wash. NWM03 Green/Blue Plaid $69 NWM05 $39 NWM04 Red/Black Plaid $69 POLISH ARMY ISSUE HANDKERCHIEFS FRENCH ARMY BLANKET ITALIAN NAVY WOOL SWEATER LIGHTWEIGHT FLEECE VEST You can never have enough snotties! Here’s a set of six, 100% wool, brand-new, French army blanket. Clearly Very handsome V-neck wool sweater, with pen pocket on Beautiful, lightweight fleece vest with mesh lining. Has a nicely patterned on OD base color, snot rags, with hemmed meant for privates and other non-coms, since they are RH sleeve, along with shoulder reinforcements with zipper closure, along with a Velcro sealed, outside, breast perimeters. Remember: a gent always carries, a pocket rough and itchy, but very, very warm! 46” x 72”, 3 lbs 9 oz epaulets. The elbows are also reinforced. We have these in pocket. Available in Large & XL. Limited Supply. 9.6 oz knife, 20 dollar bill, and a clean handkerchief… That’s what SK178 $89 size XL only, although they tend to run somewhat smallish. ST9107L Large • ST9107XL XLarge $26 each my Godfather taught me, at least. CLN3875 $18 Limited supply. 24oz ST9108 $49 18 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 19
GENUINE BOBBIE HELMET One of the most distinct head ARMY STYLE LENSATIC COMPASS coverings in the world, which Very nice unit made with alloy case, is officially known as a “cus- liquid filled with floating luminous todian helmet,” worn by dial, adjustable luminous male police constables marching line, thumb-hold and sergeants in Eng- with magnifying viewer and land and Wales on sighting hairline. In nylon foot patrol. These are case. Import, but good. the real thing, not 3” x 2.5” x 1”, 4 oz some Pakistani knock- SWC101C $19 off! Used, but showing only slight wear, these are gorgeous! The badges vary, some are from Essex and others from Cambridgeshire, and we’ll ITALIAN ARMY RIPSTOP SHIMAGHS Made of soft and FRENCH ARMY FLEECE ship ‘em randomly. Yes, GAITERS Brand-new, polyure- breathable cotton, so when the wind PULLOVER These soft, fleece, they’re pricey, but so are thane coated, ripstop gaiters. Without kicks up and howls, you keep the quarter-zip sweaters are made to be Bentleys and Rolls’. zippers, so you need to put them on sand out of your face and hair. Or just an insulating layer for the French MUS004 $139 before you jump in your boots, but don it next time you head to the Forces in cold conditions. Features that makes them more water-resis- store. Comes in traditional patterns classic woodland camo and a large, tant! Each set comes with top and available two colors. 42” x 42” zippered collar to cover the neck. bottom drawstrings and elastic. Wear WT01 Green/Black $17 SW4352L Large $39 them over your boots WT02 Black/Wht $17 SW4352X XLarge $39 to keep water out and protect against stickers and other abrasive weeds. 16” SW4567 $24 VIET CONG PITH HELMET BRITISH KHAKI PITH HELMET Yup.., the real thing. Brand-new old stock of these terrific When the sun never sets on your Empire, you'll need some Viet Cong pith helmets, for collectors. The bodies are made proper shade. This faithful reproduction pith helmet is in of plant pulp (Vietnamese Elder), with 65/35% poly /cotton the style of British colonial and foreign service. Made in the cover. One size fits all. ST16685 $39 traditional way, with the body consisting of compressed DDR EM DDR COLD WEATHER FACE MASK, EXTREME COLD plant pulp, and the covering of a poly-cotton blend. One WINTER HAT MASK Brand new East German WEATHER U.S. Army surplus cold Very similar to the Army, 100% wool face weather mask that’s uglier than size fits most. ST16686 $49 Russian “Ushanka” hats, this mask. You know it’s homemade sin! You could scare the East German version has the long gonna get cold out hell out of kids on Halloween with it. BRITISH ARMY OSPREY BODY ARMOR ear flaps that secure under your there, so you may as Beyond all that, this is a serious mask CARRIERS Naturally there’s no armor included, since for use in extreme cold conditions! that’s against the law, but you could fabricate your own, if chin. The outer is made of 75% well come prepared. OD vinyl outer with wool lining, with you really needed it. What is so cool and exciting about wool and 25% polyester, the lining Makes a great mask adjustable double head straps, and these, is that they are entirely clad with Molle straps, to of 75% cotton and 25% vicose, with for going out in neck flap. Highly recommended by a accommodate virtually unlimited number of pouches and the faux fur of 100% polyarcylic. In public too. couple of wildlife biologists we know. attachments. These are slightly used, with some having like new condition. Medium only. ST912113 $16 ST4070 $14 slight discolorations, small stains and scratches, but are all ST91211 $26 in great and complete working condition. We have a limited amount of these in three sizes. SWMTPL Large • SWMTPXL X-L • SWMTPXXL XX-Large $174 each SWISS ARMY CRAMPONS Although these came from the Swiss, these crampons were made by Stubai in Austria, (the famous maker of all things for ice-climbing). These are 12-point crampons, complete with leather straps and rubber point guards. Among the best made. Size: 44 (10.5” – 11”) ~27 oz/pr. ST6200 $47 20 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 21
SWISS ARMY SUNGLASSES GI REVISION LOCUST GOGGLES These are real Suvsol glasses, Fabulous genuine issue GI goggles which come with two actually made in Italy for the Swiss lenses, clear and smoke, that are optical grade polycarbon- Army. The frames are made of ate. These have a very wide lightweight, polycarbonate, graphite- field-of-view for unobstruct- colored material and feature brown ed vision. Complete with lenses for increased contrast. They an anti-reflective sleeve, feature a flexible nose frame and offer and storage case. 100% UVA & UVB protection up to A bargain for sure. 400 nanometers. These are killer glasses PNA15 $64 at a genuine military surplus price. Each pair comes with a eyewear retainer making these perfect for an active lifestyle. These are Brand New. SW113 $49 LEATHER AVIATOR SOVIET JUMP HAT RUSSIAN NAVY FLAT HAT HELMET Beautifully supple, Tight-fitting, heavy cotton canvas The dress-blue winter uniform! goatskin leather, fully lined, “Snoopy” outer shell, with softer cotton inner Personally, as an old Navy man myself, helmet. Great for flying in your liner, which has padded and insulated having actually been issued a “Donald Stearman or Waco biplane, or your ear-pads sewn in. This is for both Duck” hat when I joined in 1961, we vintage Triumph or Norton. Has tight- noise suppression and warmth. Great never got to wear them! Not once ening strap to back of the head, flip- for cold-weather biking, ski-jumping, was it the uniform of the day. down visor, snap secured ear-flaps, and whatever other craziness you Whenever we’d be in a port where and of course the chinstrap. Pretty want to engage in. Has a sturdy chin- other navies also were, like the Brits or much one size fits all. 6.4 oz strap with double dee-ring closure, Italians, they’d wear summer or LTM167 $89 One size fits all. RS002 $49 winter flat hats as a standard uniform, and I had serious hat-envy, wearing AREA 51 METAL our silly “Dixie Cups.” These are truly SIGN Now that we’re splendid, all wool, gold lettering, big all hundering down, Soviet badge, and long trailing dear ol’ dad needs this ribbons. We only have 56cm hat size, sign mounted on his weighs 9 oz RS003 $69 man-cave door! Just for once he wants a bit of privacy and you should allow him that. Made of steel, measuring 17.5” x 11.5”, with the FRENCH CCE DRILL INSTRUCTOR HAT graphic slightly dis- CAMO FIELD CAP I’ve always loved these “bad-assed” DI hats, so when this tressed for a “used” Terrific find! Keeps you from becoming a “red-neck” in the chance came, I decided to put the few I could score, into look, as though he SWISS ARMY 20’S GLACIER GOGGLES sweltering sun. Great for fishing on the water, or wherever. the catalog. These are new, reproductions, but quite nice. found and stole it, out Padded eyecups with dark optical glass lenses, and an Made of cotton, has a long swallow tail neck flap. We Made of 100% wool, with poly ribbons inside and out, and by Rachel Nevada on adjustable elastic headband. Lightweight and great. don’t have a huge supply, but in both Large and XL. a leather strap. We have a very limited amount of these, in Highway 375… Collapse into its own little tin container. 2.75” x 1.25” x 2”, ST2370L Large • ST2370XL X-Large $21 two sizes only. These are well made. XT001 $35 ST3100A 7.25” • ST3100B 7.375” $89 each with hinged lid. SW480 $45 LONG DUCK-BILL CAP Always popular with us rugged individuals, these are the longest bill ball caps that we could find! This time, SWISS ARMY CLEAR-LENS SAFETY WW-II GERMAN DIENST-BRILLE in keeping with our “anti-advertising-for-others” GLASSES Fabulous safety glasses with clear optical That meaning: army-issue glasses! Brand-new re-pops of campaign, we are offering this beautiful, all-cotton, crown, sewn ventilation eyelets (no irritating metal), glass set into stainless wire frames, which are plastic the original. They come with straight, non-prescription 5” duck-bill cap. Gives maximum sun protection to and cotton sweatband. One size fits all, with adjustable glass lenses. The frames are smallish with very short covered, with side shades, with short temples and hunters, anglers, and is especially useful when looking Velcro strap. colors: gray or tan temples, but so very, very cool! Comes in a metal case, with adjustable, .75” wide rubber strap. Come in an aluminum towards the sun with your binoculars! Has 4-panel JB169 Gray $25 • JB170 Tan $25 a prescription form in the bottom. Front: 4.75”, Temple case. 6” x 1” x 2 ¼”, 4.3 oz SK218 $34 4.5”, weighs w/case 3.1 oz BO40802 $79 22 To Order Online www.DeutscheOptik.com To Order Call 1-800-225-9407 23
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