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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Give lost keys, dark sidewalks, and muggers the Atomic Wedgie … er, Wedge. When they say EDC, the important part is the “every day” part of that equation. Ask yourself: Am I really going to carry a flashlight the size of my forearm every day, or am I more likely to carry something that just…
With all the knives I have reviewed from Schrade I think I have found my favorite yet: the Shudder, and I have to admit it gives me a shiver up my spine. It has everything you need in a perfect EDC knife. The size and weight are perfect, and the action is smooth and quick….
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In the words of the great Willie Nelson: “On the road again!” We are back on the road of reviewing knives from the new relaunch of Schrade. After my last review you may think I lost all hope in Schrade OTFs (Out The Front, or what’s also known as a telescoping or sliding knife), but…
Bear & Son cutlery has been known for making solid edge-holding knives for quite some time now. While they deliver everything that you would expect in a quality blade, their products typically come at a price. Not wholly numb to this, the company has set out to add a few more budget-friendly offerings to the…
Times are tough when you can’t find .40 S&W on the shelves, yet here we are. This snappy little cartridge has always been the answer for those who want to carry 9mm-sized handguns yet need a bit more punch. Although the resurgence of 10mm Auto has nearly put this round in the grave, there are…
Eoin May asks: How much handgun can you get for under $400? The good news is that, in November 2022, it’s now possible to find guns available for purchase on the shelves. The bad news is that, in November 2022, the money you had saved to buy a gun now buys much, much less. (Let’s…
While we spend plenty of time and effort preparing for two-legged threats, we have to ask ourselves, are we prepared for larger four-legged beasts? Truth be told, I feel that I am more likely to have an encounter with an angry black bear or mountain lion than I am a home invasion, so I like…
I have talked about a lot of different knives from Schrade recently, and I usually have a lot of good things to say about them. I have really liked every knife I have reviewed from them … until now. The Uproar Tactical OTF by Schrade is a letdown and really doesn’t compare to the rest…
John Moses Browning (AKA The Prophet) is responsible for nearly every advancement in modern firearms. Even to this day, many of his designs are still essentially unchanged from their initial specs. His 1911 is the most familiar of these inventions and, of course, the authoritative .45 ACP cartridge that it fires. While practice ammo is…
The new Ed Brown fixed-blade knife is here, and Eoin’s taking it A to Z! This hot new fixed blade proves that Ed Brown puts the EDge in everyday carry knives. It’s a 5.5” drop point blade from A2 tool steel, making it a great working knife. It will hold an edge and be a…
What’s the best gun for home defense? Before some smart-ass weighs in with “the gun you have,” let’s take a step back. Crime is on the rise nationwide, including home invasions, and many folks who’ve never even thought about buying a gun are considering it now. Handguns, rifles, and shotguns each have their own set…
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