Scott Witner

Scott Witner is the Editor of The Loadout Room and handles product sourcing for both Crate Club and Cuna Dog. He is a former Marine Corps Infantryman with 2ndBn/8th Marines and was attached to the 24th MEU(SOC) for a 6 month deployment to the Mediterranean. He has completed training in desert warfare at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, mountain warfare and survival at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and attended the South Korean Mountain Warfare school in Pohang.

SOG Gambit | Concealable Personal Protection Weapon

One of the top items to have on your person for personal protection is a knife. Whether that is a folding knife or fixed blade, carry one. After some training and trial & error I personally prefer to carry a concealable fixed blade. The SOG Gambit is first and foremost a fixed blade. The blade […]

XS Sights Enters 2017 With New Look, New Focus

XS® Sight Systems has announced several changes to bring in the New Year. On December 15th, XS® Sight Systems formally changed its name to XS Sights. Along with the name change, XS has released a new logo, website, product line name changes, and refined brand focus. “Our focus over the past year has been to […]

Sentinel Gear | Mk3 Concealable Fixed Blade

In the military when it comes to being prepared for contingencies we have multiple plans and multiple weapons. They fall into the categories of primary, secondary and tertiary. As responsible citizens who carry concealed we should adopt the same mindset each day before we leave the safety of our homes. For most, their primary weapon […]

SOG Kiku Fixed Blade Knife Review

The SOG Kiku fixed blade knife is built like a tank! Until you hold the knife in your hands it’s hard to know just how solid and tough this knife is. The sheath design and retention are top notch. With most fixed blade knives – even the higher end ones – you get a really […]

Emerson CQC-8 Combat Knife

The Emerson CQC-8 is a quintessential Emerson design. It was made popular as a custom piece long before the production model came out. Various military forces use it, including the British SAS. The CQC-8 is a fighting knife that just happens to be a good EDC knife. Ernest Emerson started Emerson knives in 1979, and […]

SOG Trident Elite: Review

A rescue tool or everyday carry knife, the SOG Trident Elite can take a serious beating and still be that reliable tool to keep close at hand.

Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker Knife Sharpener

I own a few different knife sharpening systems. I’ve found that the one easiest to set up and use for the average person is the Spyderco Sharpmaker.

Smith and Bradley Ambush PVD Watch

I’ve always admired a good quality timepiece. During my time in the Marine Corps I either wore my Seiko dive watch or a Casio G-Shock because of their ruggedness. The one thing that has always deterred me from getting a higher end watch is not necessarily the price, but not wanting to damage it during […]

Watch: Carbon Fiber Ventilator Pen

Looking for an improvised ‘ditch’ weapon to carry in areas where you cannot take your concealed carry pistol or edged weapon? Take a look at the extremely concealable ventilator pen. You can also make crude ventilator pen from a store bought pen. Just remove the ink cartridge and file down the tip to roughly a […]

Vertx EDC Commuter Sling Bag

Imagine yourself in gridlocked traffic when an earthquake rocks your city. With nowhere to go and nowhere to hide, you only have what’s in your pockets and inside your go-bag (if you have one). You need to escape the anarchy that is about to ensue and get to your family. So, what do you do? […]