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| 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 |
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As we go along the trek of Schrade’s rebrand, we take another stop in the Alpha class and talk about a very weird but intriguing knife: the Triux Pivot Lock Folder. One of the new releases from Schrade, the Truix has a S35VN tanto-style blade that measures a little over 4 inches long, with a…
Does appendix carry make you feel like you’re violating Rule 1 in the worst way? Ah yes, Rule 1 of Gun Safety: Never allow your gun’s muzzle to cover anything you’re not prepared to destroy. Ah yes, appendix carry: The way to carry concealed that keeps the gun’s muzzle pointed right at the last thing…
See how the Schrade Melee Automatic Knife stacks up against our other top picks in the best automatic knife guide. As we continue our journey through Schrade’s rebrand, I have come upon one knife that that’s the perfect entrée for carrying a knife every day. That doesn’t mean the pros can’t carry it, of course—just…
In a world where carrying a gun at a festival is frowned upon, it’s nice to see an event where you are not only allowed to have one, but it’s encouraged. Yes, I’m talking about the Rod of Iron Freedom Festival located in Greeley, Pennsylvania, where I had the opportunity to attend the 4th annual…
Because you can’t spell EDC without “Ed” … As we’ve covered in the past, fine firearms manufacturer Ed Brown has recently turned its expertise in producing top-quality steel towards a much older defensive craft: knifemaking. The new line of Ed Brown knives covers the gamut of uses, but in this AtoZ Review from Eoin May,…
As promised, we’re reviewing new knives from the big Schrade re-brand, and today I’m starting with my personal favorite: the drop-dead sexy Radok Pivot Lock Folder. It checks all the boxes for me: It’s made in the USA, has a high-quality blade steel, big but not too big, and can be used as a chopper,…
Carrying in the pocket has become a very popular practice among armed Americans. Pocket carry allows for quick and easy access to a small handgun while also providing excellent concealment of the firearm. Pocket carry also tends to boast the highest level of comfort among the carry positions. Like the appendix and hip carry positions,…
Everybody has heard of Schrade, right? Every grampa had a Schrade friction lock folder at some point. The first Schrade knife was patented in 1892 by George Schrade, and the company has been going strong ever since. This company has stayed open through the Industrial Revolution, The Great Depression, two world wars, and the moon…
Love 1911-style handguns but hate the price? After 121 years, one could say that the 1911 platform has been well-proven. Rock-solid and accurate, the 1911’s storied reliability is matched only by its storied price … usually at least 50% higher than a comparably sized striker-fired concealed-carry piece. Inflation and consumer demand haven’t helped lower that…
I confess to one of those people who is perpetually late to any given event. But that’s not always a bad thing. Sometimes by showing up late, you miss a fight, or at the very least, you’re not the first person to do something stupid. Kimber America must feel the same way, as they were…
You don’t have to be a First Responder to respond to an emergency. Ed Brown is an American company that produces some of the nicest 1911s I have ever got the opportunity to shoot, but as I recently reported, they’ve ventured into the knife market as well. They recently partnered with Hogue Knives to create…
Finding practice ammo is tougher than finding one of Epstein’s clients these days, yet we must press on (on both fronts). Furthermore, practice fodder scantly represents the heavy self-defense ammunition we might need to depend on in an emergency. Over the next few months, we will be offering up recipes for stout handgun loads that…
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