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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® 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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