Whether you’ve been hitting the books hard these last few months at school or putting in work at the office, you’re probably feeling like your next vacation can’t come soon enough. With spring right around the corner, now’s the time to treat yourself to a little break (or at least start planning for one). And […]
Knife Collector Joins Forces with Balisong Maker on BaliMAX
Within the last several days the BaliMAX balisong axe has been taking social media by storm. The strikingly unusual custom knife was the result of a collaboration between a balisong enthusiast and a custom bali maker. Despite its recent rise to fame, the BaliMAX is actually ten years old. It was designed in 2007 by Jon […]
8 Bags to EDC In and Out of the Gym
Looking to get in shape in the new year? You’re not alone. Losing weight and exercising more have been two of the top New Year’s resolutions in recent years. Unfortunately, staying motivated to improve your health and fitness every single day can be incredibly hard. It might not sound like a big deal, but setting […]
TOPS Unleashes El Chete for Heavy Duty Chopping
TOPS just unleashed El Chete, a king-sized machete built for chopping. Designed by TOPS President Leo Espinoza, El Chete has a massive, foot-long blade and a beefy handle able to tackle the toughest outdoor jobs. The 30 oz. El Chete was born for one role – heavy duty chopping. “Leo wanted to design a chopping knife,” says […]
Report: USMC’s M27 IAR to be Used as a SDM-R
Courtesy of Tactical Life The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)’s 2017 Armament Systems Forum, which just wrapped yesterday in Fredericksburg, Va., contained a number of juicy tidbits regarding the weapons used by our armed forces. The first revelation was that the US Army had selected soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division to be the first to field the new Sig Sauer M17 service […]
US Army Selects First Troops to Field Sig Sauer P320 Pistol
Courtesy of Tactical Life You’re no doubt aware that the U.S. Army declared the Sig Sauer P320, adopted as the M17, as the winner of its XM17 Modular Handgun System competition to replace the Beretta M9. Now we have word that soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Ky., will be the lucky […]
WTW: Smith & Wesson Model 64, The Last Great Police 38
Courtesy of Beach Bang Clear Weapon Trivia Wednesday: Smith & Wesson Model 64, The Last Great Police 38 Mike the Mook If you were born before 1990, chances are that you remember seeing police officers wearing a holstered revolver. If you were born before 1975 and served as a police officer, it is highly likely […]
The AAC Halcyon: Two Silencers with One Stamp
Courtesy of Tactical Life Advanced Armament Corp. has added a new rimfire suppressor to its product lineup. RELATED STORY: 20 AR Suppressors & Other Muzzle Devices on the Market Boasting the same tool-less design as the company’s Ti-Rant 9M and Ti-Rant 45M, the AAC Halcyon — as it is so named — is a modular offering that […]
Taurus T4SA: A Brand New 5.56mm Carbine for 2017
Courtesy of Tactical Life One of the big stories to come out of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta was the introduction of a brand new AR from Taurus, the T4SA. Check out the intro video below. RELATED STORY: 12 Taurus Judge Revolvers That Fit Every Need Built around a direct gas impingement system, the Taurus T4SA 5.56mm semi-automatic […]
Peter Rassenti Carves Out Open Back Integral
Peter Rassenti is introducing the Satori, a custom knife with an open-backed integral handle. The new knife has a prehistoric, geological finish that can only be done by hand. A standard knife handle consists of two separate slabs, but integral knives are made from a single, continuous piece of material, usually titanium. Lionsteel pioneered this process in […]