Bookmark-worthy references — knife-steel ratings and the gear terms behind every carry.
| Steel | Best for |
|---|---|
| 14C28N | Best value |
| S35VN | All-round |
| MagnaCut | Do-it-all |
12 EDC steels rated for edge, toughness, corrosion and sharpening.
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|---|---|
| Striker-fired | Action |
| MOA | Optics |
| Cerakote | Finish |
30 gun, ammo and gear terms, from Guns & Gadgets Daily.
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Want to own the last 1911 issued to the U.S. military? Prefer not to pay $10K? Well, do I have an Honest Review for you … Türkiye has transformed itself into a global powerhouse of gun manufacturing in the last decade. This European country is now leading the way with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques that earn…
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How often have you read breathless news headlines about some gun owner or another who died and left behind an “arsenal” of guns and ammunition? Do you ever skim down to the last paragraph to see how much stuff the guy had, and whether your own collection would scare the journalist more? You should; it’s…
SIG Sauer just released a product that most of American shooters never asked for and frankly don’t want. The reception online in general has been harsh to say the least. Ridicule has been leveled at the unholy amalgamation of stuff to make a rifle, all the way to the marketing strategy and price point. The…
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You have probably spent time preparing for things like natural disasters, power grid failures, and more. But with all of that work dealing with the here and now, how much thought have you put into your afterlife? Relax, I’m not here to save your soul—that ain’t my department—but once said soul is gone from this…
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