Bookmark-worthy references — knife-steel ratings and the gear terms behind every carry.
| Steel | Best for |
|---|---|
| 14C28N | Budget 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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Yeah, that’s my Randall blade. I accept your envy. There is a name that is murmured around the knife world. A company so popular and exclusive that it takes five years to get their products in after placing your order. You can only buy one per household every month. They are resold at almost…
In my opinion, there is nothing more fascinating than human nature. I consider it the only thing on par with shooting and this is why I love my job. As an instructor, I have found a true canvas to which my analytical mind can paint. My observations are based on thousands of students over nearly…
You’ve heard of Everyday Carry, but you’re not Everyday. You’re Extraordinary. Why be ordinary? Let other people have their mouse guns, their pocket rockets, their easily concealed microcompact .380s. Our Extraordinary Everyday Carry II $7.5K Guns & Gear Giveaway launches right now, and we can just about guarantee that the lucky winner will be the…
Have you ever found yourself saying, “Ugh. Why? I mean, yeah, I’ll take one…?” Well, if you haven’t, then I invite you to take a gander at Heritage Manufacturing’s latest Rough Rider revolver, the Tactical Cowboy. This latest incarnation of its best-selling .22 plinker brings Picatinny rail functionality to the classic design of the Old…
When comfort counts, the patented N8 Tactical The Professional – G2 Inside the Waistband (IWB) Holster is your go-to. Why? The secret is its backer, which is comprised of three crucial components married together to offer superior comfort. The durable leather surface will not mar or scratch your firearm, and provides a clean and smooth…
Used-Gun Ad: French pistol, never fired, only dropped once! The truth is that you don’t have to be French for your firearm to free-fall. Case in point? Rob Pincus, founder of the Personal Defense Network and expert firearm safety and tactical instructor, encourages his students to drop their handguns if they get a piece of…
If you’re a connoisseur of EDC blades, you’ve heard of Fox Knives. They were established in 1977 and have been producing some of the highest-quality knives in the world since. Fox blades have been a favorite of mine for a long time, because they manufacture some of the most reliable blades on the market. They…
It seems in this world of compact micro pistols we have forgotten just how comfortable and concealable a single-stack option can really be. Savage has always put a premium on comfortable carry, and you can see that this has been true ever since 1907 when it released its first pocket pistol. After taking a break…
Look ma, no holes! CrossBreed Holsters knows that the best thing about gun belts is that they hold up your EDC kit. The most annoying thing about gun belts is that adjusting them to the proper degree of snugness can be really tough when the belt holes are a yard apart. Then there’s the fact…
Do you carry a first-aid kit with your EDC? Why not? Gun? Check. Spare magazine? Check. EDC knife? Chickety-check! But if your EDC checklist doesn’t include a first-aid kit, you’re not as prepared as you think you are. That’s where the Mountain Ankle IFAK (Individual First Aid) from Mountain Man Medical comes in. It’s a…
Back by popular demand: the Home Defense II $4.5K Guns & Gear Giveaway! What do you need to defend yourself, your home, and your loved ones? Everything in this giveaway! Starting right now and ending at midnight CST April 30, you have the chance to win a soup-to-nuts home-defense package starring a Kahr Arms CM9…
It’s a grower, not a shower … One of the first releases from QSP knives, the Pangolin, doesn’t make you tingle in any way right at first. You don’t get that sparkle in your eye like you do when you see explosions, shoot your first belt-fed machine gun, or hold your first samurai sword, but…
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