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www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 35 Gear revIew Sponsored by Team Alpha.ie this month team-alpha is offering a '5.11 duffle Bag and 5.11 watch cap' www.team-alpha.ie For a chance to win this month's prize answer the following question: how much is the Streamlight MicroStream Pen Light on team-alpha.ie? Answer along with your name & address to An Cosantóir's address or by email to subs@military.ie by the 21st November 2014. Winner will be the first correct entry drawn. last month's winner was: Stephen Molumphy, Cork Pohl Force Bravo Two KniFe prIce: €65.50 colour: Black The manufacturer says... Pohl Force Knives are de- signed for the elite, expe- rienced knife user and the Bravo Two: Survival edition is no exception. As with all the Pohl Force Bravo knives, the Bravo Two: Survival was designed with survival in mind and needed to meet a number of unique requirements including; a compact size for the knife, same capabilities as the Pohl Force Alpha series, and in particular, the weight could not exceed 100 g significantly. When closed, the Bravo knives are just 11 cm long. The Bravo Two: Survival features a plain edged Tanto style blade crafted from D2 (DIN 1.2379) blade with a black PTFE-coated corro- sion resistant surface which eliminates glinting meaning this knife is very suitable to undercover or personal protective use. The coat- ing also helps the Bravo Two: Survival to retain its edge for longer. The 3.3 inch (8.3 cm) blade is 3mm thick and has a hardness rating of 59 on the Rockwell Scale. With black 3 mm thick handles made of fibreglass-reinforced plastic (fibreglass, 45%) and 1 mm thick stainless steel plates, the Bravo Two: Survival is also light- weight enough (100 g) to be easily transportable never weighing you down. The perfect knife to bring on a hunting trip or carry during any outdoor activity, the Bravo Two: Survival can be discreet whilst still being there when you need it. Ambidextrous functionality, superior grip, comfort and suitabil- ity for a range of hand sizes as well as multiple carry options make the Bravo Two knives fantastic value for money. Our reviewer Cpl Alan Dere (Cav Sch) says... I tested the Pohl Force Bravo Two Knife while instructing recruits in training and found it a very good small lightweight knife. It is well balanced with a comfor table grip. It has a reli- able lock system that won't close accidentally. The blade stays sharp and it allows easy access to fit in the chest rig. Overall, it's great knife and is highly recommended. Blade - 9 Ambidextrous functionality – 9 Grip – 10 Comfort – 10 Lock - 10 5.11 TacTical 6.10 Pouch prIce: €29.95 colour: Black The manufacturer says... Designed to mesh seamlessly with 5.11 bags, packs, and duf- fels, the 6.10 Verti- cal Pouch provides lightweight all-weather storage for any ap- plication. Crafted from ultra-durable 1000D nylon, the 6.10 Pouch features a full-length YKK zipper and a molded grip pull for glove-friendly acces- sibility. Compatible with MOLLE and 5.11 SlickStick™ web platforms for easy integration into your existing loudout. The 6.10 is the vertical orientation of the 10.6 MOLLE Pouch with the same dimensions (10" H, 6" W, 3 ½ D). Both feature one large compartment with a zipper the full width of the top and can attach to any MOLLE attachment system. Our reviewer Pte Ross Moore B Coy 6 Inf Bn says... The 6.10 Ver tical Pouch is tough and versatile. It's designed to clip on to 5.11 packs, or any packs using the MOLLE/slickstick web platform and I found it was easy to fit onto the chest rig or into the side of the back- pack. It's great for multipurpose all-weather storage. It has rugged zips with grip pulls that will last and is made of a durable nylon so it's tough enough for every- day use. All in all it's a great product for multipurpose that will last on the ground. Durability 9 - Molle Attachment 9 - Easy Access 10 - Value 8 - Size 10 - Function 9

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