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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This is the Osprey by QSP Knives, and the first thing you’ll notice is that it’s a radical departure from the last knife I reviewed from QSP. The Osprey is their sleek and slim everyday carry (EDC) design. Compared to the Platypus, the Osprey’s low-profile design would be a lot simpler to carry every day….
I like to call it The Shooter’s Striptease: the great unholstering that happens just before sacking out… First, the keys and the phone. Then, the knife and the spare mag. The flashlight. Finally, the main gun and the backup gun. I need them every day, and that’s why they’re part of my everyday carry (EDC)…
If you’ve ever taken a pistol course at Renaissance Firearms Instruction, you’ve likely heard me or one of our instructors tell students to “carry what you play with.” While that isn’t always meant to be taken literally, we say it to drive home the point that when it hits the fan your fingers are going…
Ever heard of QSP Knives? QSP stands for Quality, Service, and Price. From my experience, they are everything they advertise. The company is based out of YangJiang China, which makes for a hefty time difference, but their customer service is amazing. The other thing I liked about QSP was the diversity in their products. They…
So, I have this boring old gun… Pistols are terrific for defense on the go but their very nature makes them unsteady. This is the major reason behind a handgun’s “inaccuracy,” not necessarily the shorter barrel or reduced sight radius. In other words, the platform has tremendous potential, it just needs a little help getting…
This year, Schrade’s decided to make an Uproar with an all-new knife lineup (and one cool OTF). Schrade knives has been a well-known blade production company for years, but did you know they recently re-launched an all-new inventory? Every single knife Schrade is selling right now is new. Schrade has so many different shapes, sizes,…
Ammunition Depot sells top-quality self-defense ammunition; the expert advice to make it work is free. When it comes to armed self-defense, your goal isn’t to wound, kill or warn your attacker; your goal is to stop the attack as quickly and effectively as possible. Ammunition Depot has gathered a team of ballistic experts to create…
Well, it seems that our first list really hit home with you folks. For those that missed the first five questions that drive gun owners batty, you can do your homework HERE. After that here’s another five gun-related questions that make you rub your temples: Stupid Question 1: “Where do you go to shoot them?”…
Are you seriously leaving your house without a flashlight? The company known as 5-11 is best known for its tactically-minded clothing, footwear, and baggage, but most forget about the plethora of everyday carry items that it has to offer, such as the EDC-K USB and the EDC PL 2AAA Flashlight. My ultimate intention is to…
Although getting shot at the range is highly unlikely, other hazards do indeed exist. About 10 years ago I found myself getting rushed to a hospital that was more than 40 miles away due to an errant piece of lead from an improperly hung steel target. We got the bleeding controlled in a matter of…
See how the Kershaw Launch 4 Cali-Legal EDC Blade stacks up against our other top picks in the best automatic knife guide. By Eoin May I have been really taken by surprise by the Kershaw Launch 4. The Launch 4 is a very small push-button automatic knife, which only measures in at 5 inches fully…
The Taurus GX4 puts a lot of features into your hand for a price that is nearly unheard of in today’s market. Of what’s included you get stellar ergonomics, an outrageous trigger, and ample magazine capacity. What isn’t included are a pair of good night sights. As deciding exactly what you want in night sights…
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