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,…
Most of us have likely been unfortunate enough to overhear a conversation at the gun counter that went something to the tune of “No, it has to be a 12-gauge…20 doesn’t have enough stopping power.” If you’re like me, it probably takes every bone in your body not to smack this guy so hard it…
The head nurse spoke up, said, “Leave this one alone.” She could tell right away I was bad to the bone. Look at this everyday carry beauty from CIVIVI! Designed for tactical use, it’s also perfect for any number of everyday tasks. The aggressive serrations and razor-sharp surfaces are bolstered by top-quality steel and a…
During this weird time in our country and world, there’s a knife company working to brighten the future. Founder Diane Carver found her inspiration in making the blade industry more women-friendly, noting the lack of offerings on the market designed for women. She wanted to make a difference; she wanted to brighten the user’s day;…
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…
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…
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…
As most of you know, I am quite versed in wilderness survival. Drop me off in the driest desert or the coldest mountain and I am sure that I can sustain for three, maybe even five days. When the world was trying to get as much toilet paper as possible to wipe whatever body parts…
Sometimes I witness a dumpster fire so spectacular that I am compelled to write about it. This go-round somebody brought up the fact that it is perfectly legal to consume a moderate amount of alcohol and drive home (depending on your state limit), however, you better not have a gun on you while you…
One of the easiest ways to lie and not get sued for libel is to simply do so through exclusion. The New York Times is famous for this and if you don’t know enough about guns they can make things sound pretty bad, just by leaving out a little bit of information. In the wake…
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