Have you ever seen something in a display case and thought, “WOW, I bet that will cause some SERIOUS destruction”? That was my thought at SHOT SHOW 2024 when I was at the Halfbreed Blades display area and saw the LBA-01, their Large Breaching Axe. It was impressive, the entire line of products they had […]
Knives & Tools
SHOT SHOW 2024, Day One in the Rearview Mirror
The SOFREP team was on the ground and meeting people at Industry Day AKA Range Day here at SHOT SHOW 2024. Day one is an outdoor event held at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City NV just outside of Las Vegas and what a day it was with plenty of guns and […]
Twosun Titanium EDC Outdoor Prybar Bottle Opener W/ Pocket Clip Review
Yes, I’m sorry it’s yet ANOTHER entry in the multi-tool playground. In this case, it’s not a butterfly-opening multi-tool; it’s a prybar and a dam good one, too. I own three of similar size and function, but this is the only one I’ve got 2 of, and I bought it as a Christmas gift multiple […]
Gerber Dual Force Black Multi Tool Review
Multi Tools tend to come in a limited number of categories, starting with totally useless (and I have a couple of those), to WOW, how did I EVER live my life without this? Most are difficult to use in stressful situations, aren’t put together well, or have one good tool and many cheap ones. Gerber […]
Are Winkler Tomahawks Worth It?: A Review of the Winkler SAYOC Tomahawk
Winkler tomahawk knives are known for their durability and beautiful design, but exactly how good are they?
CRKT Squid Knife Review
The CRKT Squid is another exquisitely designed knife made by Lucas Burnley. Here’s what makes it good and what makes it not so perfect.
The Gerber Sedulo – The Perfect Value in an EDC Knife?
Good quality is often hard to find. Good quality, at a good price, is often even harder to find. Fortunately, for guys and gals like me, always on the lookout for quality gear, there are options out there. Added bonus? When you can find solid, rugged, and affordable American gear. Gerber is one of those […]
The 5 Best KA-BAR Knives – Beyond the Classic
The story behind KA-BAR is pretty freaking awesome. The story goes that a fur trapper carried a Union Cutlery knife and used it to fight and kill a bear when his rifle jammed. He was so impressed by his Union Cutlery knife that he wrote a letter to the company. The man was not quite […]
RavenCrest Tactical Out the Front Knife, the Guardian is Ready When You Need It
Knives are useful tools. Often when you need a knife, one of your hands is already occupied. Auto knives and assisted opening knives are great. When you’re done with the knife, closing it safely, while your hand is still occupied, can be a pain or even a hazard to put away. RavenCrest Tactical OTF (out […]
Gerber Downrange Tomahawk: A simple, effective and dependable breaching tool
When I hear the words tomahawk related to anything tactical I usually think gimmick. However, sometimes I’m wrong. And this time I was very very wrong. I don’t know that tomahawk is the correct word for the Gerber Downrange Tomahawk. It’s a simple, effective and dependable breaching tool suited for a variety of uses in the […]