(Originally published on Project Gecko) Knives – Something that shaped our ancestors to hunt & survive back in the day. Undoubtedly, while today focus is mainly on guns and the newest tactical clothing, knives from all types, shapes and purposes have been quite interesting to me. Back in the IDF a knife was an essential […]
MAYFLOWER 30L SUMMIT PACK REVIEW
I have been following Mayflower Research and Consulting for quite some time, and was very excited when they and Velocity Systems agreed to send us at Spotter Up a couple of cool products to review for our audience. Mayflower RC was started by Travis Rolph. Â Someone you probably should get to know over a beer, […]
TRAINING BARRELS – A HIGHLY VALUABLE TRAINING AID
IMO, one of the best forms of training is what we do off of the range – weapons manipulation drills and especially dry fire drills. However, I am always hesitant to perform these drills due to the inherent risk of a safety issue or worse, a negligent discharge. I am confident in my safety procedures […]
Not your Daddy’s Lock Back: Spyderco Civilian
Editors note: Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear by Mad Duo. The Spyderco Civilian is one of those iconic tactical knives with a dark pedigree. In the 1990s, the bulk of Spyderco’s catalog included knives named for their intended use or user’s occupation: Police, Military, Worker Co Pilot, Mariner, etc. One of their models was […]
A Russki’s View of the Emerson Government Mule
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Review – the Emerson Government Mule Timur Aleksandrovich Ernest Emerson and Emerson Knives are well known for their folders; after all, Ernie is credited with creating some of the very first tactical folders, way back in the 1980s. Much has been written about his blades, from the custom […]
New 2017 Knives: Brands to Watch at SHOT Show
The KnifeNews SHOT Show 2017 NewsFeed, brought to you by KnifeCenter.com, kicks off Tuesday at 2:30 PM EST. We’ll be bringing you live coverage as knife companies gather in Las Vegas to unveil their new for 2017 models. Many have already arrived on the Strip to begin setting up. There will be over 50 knife brands […]
TRAVELING WITH A FIREARM | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO FLY WITH A GUN
There is always a lot of questions when it comes to flying with a firearm and how to ensure compliance when doing so. Below is the all of the information you will need in order to travel with a firearm, and successfully check a gun within TSA’s rules and regulations. As per the TSA, you are allowed […]
ZULU BRAVO VICTORINOX FRUIT KNIFE TRAINER FIRST IMPRESSIONS REVIEW
Last week I briefly outlined the specific purpose of the fruit / paring knife as an improvised edged weapon. This video is about the training knife made by Zulu Bravo Kydex, as well as the Kydex sheath for the live blade. In preparation for this review, I purchased the following from Zulu Bravo: Live Victorinox […]
USING A LAPTOP SLEEVE TO AVOID PRINTING
One of the strongest advantages of a purpose-built bag is that they are made of heavy, durable materials and have a lot of padding inside. These attributes protect your firearm and accessories inside, but also serve to break up the outline of your gear. There’s a famous picture on the Internet of a woman carrying […]
ZT and Kershaw to Unveil 3 GTC Collaborations Tuesday
In an advance release exclusively for KnifeNews readers, KAI-USA Ltd. announced that it has collaborated with Gustavo T. Cecchini of GTC Knives on new for 2017 Zero Tolerance and Kershaw knives. According to the company three GTC designs, one Zero Tolerance knife and two Kershaws, will debut at SHOT Show next week. “It’s a real thrill to have […]