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I often get caught up in the mindset that a great knife can only be found in the $100+ price range. I was pleasantly surprised when I picked up the Buck Knives 110 Folding Hunter® LT for less than $40 and discovered that it was worth more than the cost would indicate. It is light, […]
The Kel-Tec Sub 2000 is a great pistol caliber carbine that is inexpensive, fun, and reliable. Now in its second iteration, the Gen 2 has noticeable improvements over the Gen 1 models including molded Picatinny rails on the handguard, a new front sight, new receiver, improved stock, and overall better ergonomics. There are still many […]
Modularity is a highly sought-after feature of many everyday carry (EDC) product categories. In the flashlight category, I don’t think anyone offers a better modular product than Elzetta. They are American-made, tough, and extremely effective. My model A313 is now a staple in my EDC for several reasons – primarily the modularity that I previously […]
Sometimes the right knife for the right occasion requires a little elegance and style depending on the environment. After spending many years in an office environment, I came to learn that not everyone appreciates you breaking out your Emerson CQC-7 to open a box or letter. That is not to say I didn’t still carry […]
My wife sent me a text regarding a package that was delivered to our house. “You got a really nice backpack from your editor”, she said. It was strange to me because she hardly ever cares enough to comment about the gear I receive for reviews. It made me think there must be something special […]
Common everyday carry items include a wallet, keys, light, pistol and spare magazine, folding or fixed blade knife, and a variety of other items depending on the situation and person. One item that is becoming more common is a handcuff key. Small enough to be hidden in a pocket, belt, or secret pouch, it could […]
Let me start by acknowledging the obvious question – why would you want or need a pair of handcuffs if you aren’t a law enforcement professional? For starters, it is good to have a pair to practice shimming and picking to increase your proficiency with them in case you are ever illegally held against your […]
Sometimes the stars align and a good thing gets even better. It started with getting my shipment of Ammo Incorporated rounds delivered, including their Streak visual ammunition (tracer rounds), Stelth subsonic ammunition, and OPS high-accuracy hollow point ammunition. Then I get a text message from my Marine buddy that he has a friend who wants […]
The Ocean Crawler Champion Diver Barracuda Point is one of the rare watches in the sub-$1000 price range ($949 to be exact) that I would consider a true everyday watch. Virtually all watches can be transformed by simply changing out the strap or band, but the Barracuda Point accomplishes this transformation better than any others […]
The HELM Vanuatu is a named after an island in the South Pacific famous for its coral reefs and a WWII shipwreck. HELM does not hold back from describing this piece as a beater watch. Other sites have referred to it as chunky. Turns out they are all correct. One thing is for sure, this […]
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