Today is already February 1st – which means it’s the first day of Knife Maintenance Month! Whether you’re a motorcyclist, boater, camper, or mountain biker, it’s about the time of the season that winter starts to wear out its welcome. February presents the perfect opportunity to prepare to be prepared and get your blades ready for […]
How to survive an avalanche
How to avoid them, and what to do if you get caught in a snow slide The very best way to survive an avalanche is to never go where avalanches are possible. But that’s not always realistic. We could stay in flatland areas, or even move to the tropics, but you’d be missing out on […]
Damage Control: EDC AR Pistols & Gear for Treacherous Times
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) “Daddy, I’m scared.” Your heart jumps at the words on your phone. Your 22-year-old daughter volunteers at an inner-city mission church. The surrounding neighborhood has suddenly been transformed into a war zone by protesters ignited by another police shooting and accelerated by politicians bearing agendas. She is safe in the […]
House approves bill to carry concealed switchblade knives
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians soon may be allowed to carry concealed switchblade knives under legislation moving through the General Assembly. The House of Delegates voted 57-39 Monday to approve HB 1432 and send it to the Senate for consideration. The bill was sponsored by Republican Dels. Lee Ware of Powhatan and Scott Lingamfelter of Woodbridge. […]
The New Heavily Armored M-ATV, “Humvee on steroids” Upgraded and Up Armored
By Keith Hayes, Marine Corps The newest version of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle is currently being upgraded, refurbished and up-armored for both the Marine Corps and Air Force at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California. It has been described by artisans […]
My AR10 SDM Build
A couple of months ago I mentioned on Special Forces Preppers that I was building an AR10 platform rifle to upgrade to the .308 cartridge. That project is now finished, although I am still working up loads for it. I feel it may be helpful to head off the “….but what about….?” replies by running […]
Top 5 Knife YouTubers According to Knife YouTubers
YouTube is an amazing resource for knife information and knife reviews, but with so much content being produced it can be hard to know which channels should be at the top of the subscribe list. YouTuber Kevin Cleary recently posted a video called “Top Five YouTube Knife Channels as chosen by YouTube Knife Channels.” The name may be […]
MNKF: BT41 “Letter Opener”
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: BT41 “Letter Opener” Richard Kilgore B&T Industries is mostly known for their Atlas Bipods and Accu-Ahot monopods. But… letter openers? Admittedly, when we think of letter openers we think of grandpa mumbling over bills, probably using something like this: Since you’ve already seen the featured […]
Product Review Thr3Six Dog Lead
I purchased the Mutlicam color Mod 1 K9 Lead in the 6 foot length and the Mod 1 QD Belt release from Thr3Six to test and evaluate. I am a K9 handler with a Police Department and currently handle a single purpose Explosive Detection Canine. I used both of these items for the last 3 […]
Microtech Responds to Kershaw Natrix
This week we reached out to Microtech for comment on the new Kershaw Natrix, the latest salvo in a clash between KAI-USA Ltd, maker of Kershaw and Zero Tolerance Knives, and Anthony Marfione’s Microtech that dates back to at least 2011. Yesterday, Microtech Knives provided KnifeNews with a written response to the Natrix and the […]