The meaning of “luminox” is taken from “lumiere” which means light in Latin. The Luminox brand of watches is popular for making the mark with their watch’s faces lighting up to display the time.

Luminox watches have an extra function to use that will light up the face to enable you to read the time even in the darkest night.

Two Swedish business partners invented the Luminox watch and were eagerly accepted by the Navy Seals as part of their official diving gear. It was regarded as a very useful instrument that enabled divers to read time under water by just pressing a button that would light up the face of the watch.

Once the initial plastic Luminox watches evolved in to metal the American Air Force showed strong interest as well and it was not long before these watches formed part of their official outfit as well.

Apart from the popularity these watches gained due to their incandescent faces with all the practical and useful attributes regardless of the environmental conditions, it is due to the renowned use of the military that these watches are seen as a symbol of manliness today.

Kershaw Knives

In 1974, Peter Kershaw, who was a knife salesman, started his own knife company in Portland in the state of Oregon.

Being in the knife trade for so long, the next logical step for him to take was to start designing his own unique range of knives. Ultimately Peter Kershaw presented the world with unique, yet purpose driven and functional knives such as kitchen knives, hunting, pocket and knives for various outdoor uses.

This American has built a popular company that design and produces three ranges of knives exclusively to Kershaw knives.

1. Hunting & Outdoors

This range is specifically focusing on various knives that one need or utilize in the outdoors or for hunting purposes. Kershaw knives are well known for this range and are regarded as the best there is to find.

1. Shun Cutlery

This range is popular for carving and catering needs and for various uses in the kitchen.

1. Zero Tolerance (ZT)

This combat style knives are widely used and very popular amongst the military and Police. They are specifically designed and manufactured to be used in harsh conditions.

One significant feature of Kershaw knives, apart from their potency and resilience, is the ease and comfort these knives are to handle in any situation. This is all because of the excellent blade and handle designed balanced and harmonized to perfection.

Spyderco Knives

Another well known knife producing company is Spyderco.

There are 3 well known brands from this manufacturer:

• Spyderco Manix folding knife
• Spyderco Sage folding knife
• Spyderco Native folding knife

Between these 3 popular models, the Spyderco Native Folding Knife is the most sought after knife because of the easiness to use and the high level of durability due to the rust resistant blade and ambidextrous usage. You can choose between a serrated or plain blade in a black or silver color and you have the option between a light brown, black or silver handle.