Eoin May asks: How much handgun can you get for under $400? The good news is that, in November 2022, it’s now possible to find guns available for purchase on the shelves. The bad news is that, in November 2022, the money you had saved to buy a gun now buys much, much less. (Let’s…
While we spend plenty of time and effort preparing for two-legged threats, we have to ask ourselves, are we prepared for larger four-legged beasts? Truth be told, I feel that I am more likely to have an encounter with an angry black bear or mountain lion than I am a home invasion, so I like…
I have talked about a lot of different knives from Schrade recently, and I usually have a lot of good things to say about them. I have really liked every knife I have reviewed from them … until now. The Uproar Tactical OTF by Schrade is a letdown and really doesn’t compare to the rest…
What’s the best gun for home defense? Before some smart-ass weighs in with “the gun you have,” let’s take a step back. Crime is on the rise nationwide, including home invasions, and many folks who’ve never even thought about buying a gun are considering it now. Handguns, rifles, and shotguns each have their own set…
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…
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,…
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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…
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