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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The N8 Tactical MultiFlex Holster makes EDC look easy. CrossBreed Holsters‘ N8 Tactical Brand just grabbed a victory lap, having earned the 2024 Holster of the Year award by Guns & Ammo magazine with its MultiFlex holster. No wonder: the MultiFlex Holster’s innovative design is customizable to fit over 275 full-size and compact handguns, and easily…
Hail to the King, Baby. Kimber’s CDS9, a micro-compact double-stack 9mm with a 15+1 capacity, is set to revolutionize pocket carry. From hammer to muzzle, the CDS9 is a completely new EDC design from Kimber, delivering everything that concealed carry owners are looking for. A fully featured design that is anchored by a robust all-metal…
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Chimeras are mythical, but the KYMERA just might be legendary. The “chimera” is a mythical Greek beast composed of bits and bobs of other animals–lion’s head, serpent’s tail–to create a cohesive whole. The KYMERA, on the other hand, is a handgun manufactured by Kriss that’s a hammer-fired modular firearm set to revolutionize what “versatility” means for…
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