A good knife is a good knife, no matter what’s on its passport. QSP Knives is a rising production knife company based out of Yang Jiang, China, and the acronymic name stands for Quality, Service, and Price. I can see the comments already; yes, this is a Chinese-based company, but after having given their knives…
In my never-ending quest for the perfect EDC knife, I recently requested a Miguron Knives Velona drop-point blade. Regular readers know that I’m kind of tough to please, and that I consider it a service to you to point out the cons as well as the pros of an everyday carry knife up for my…
How do defensive experts choose a knife when they’re paying retail for it? Life can be sweet for a guy who tests and evaluates EDC knives, but the fact of the matter is that sometimes, yeah, we have to pay out of our own pockets for things we really want. But what happens if you…
This EDC knife knows it may be your last line of defense. Sure, folders and out-the-front knives have grown in leaps and bounds over the years, with their structural integrity becoming increasingly impressive. However, as good as they have become, they will never eclipse the reliable assurance of a fixed blade. With roots and inspiration…
There once was a knife design that took the knife world by storm. The so-called perfect knife for EDC, the chosen one, the creation of the knife gods. Released in 2017, it’s often imitated but never duplicated: the Benchmade Bugout. This knife was an instant hit as soon as it hit the market. The weight,…
Do you like to eat apple pie and hotdogs while admiring your badass, American-made hand candy as Fourth of July fireworks explode behind you? Of course you do, and so do the dudes at Knuckle Sammys. With glamorous pocket jewelry ranging from “The Wedding Planner” to “Redemption,” these hand-fabricated, Texas-crafted brass hand-rings fit as neatly…
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…
Your Lifestyle; Your Holster. The N8 Tactical Professional Series Ever watched someone walk out of a gun store with a $2000 1911 and a $20 holster to put it in? That’s a guy who’s not going to be happy with his everyday carry (EDC) rig no matter what happens. Whether you’re trying to carry at…
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….
Are your pants glowing or are you happy to see me? Damn it, I pocket-poked my tactical flashlight … a couple more minutes, and I would have burned my pants. Those of you who EDC know what I am talking about. Your tacticool flashlight with the million-lumen output accidentally gets turned on for who knows…
ALPS OutdoorZ is traditionally associated with hunting gear and its extensive line of purpose-built packs. I have pulled these packs across many sections of the Appalachian Trail and on numerous hunts across the continent. While they fit the needs for specific outdoor activities, I’ve always wondered how they would address an “everyday carry” variant should…
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