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Having owned several Kershaw EDC knives designed by Ken Onion, I have a lot of trust in the higher-end products that Kershaw produces. However, in most cases you pay dearly for those quality American made knives, and for the average person looking to add a few quality options to their EDC it can be a pain-point. This […]
“Let the enemy come till he’s almost close enough to touch, then let him have it and jump out and finish him up with your hatchet” – Ranger Robert Rogers (Roger’s Rangers Standing Order #19) Tomahawks and hatchets are battlefield tools that have stood the test of time. In the 75th Ranger Regiment, we primarily […]
Minuteman is likely best known for their high-end watches, and if you’ve heard of them you likely know how much they do for the veteran community. Before we dive into the Adjutant knife I want to remind folks that Minuteman watches donates 25% of their annual profits to veteran charities, including the Gary Sinise Foundation, […]
Like most large competing brands there are supports on each side of the aisle. Why one person favors one brand over another is not always so black and white. Not only is there functionality of a product but there is also a good deal of emotional points that support a person’s preference and opinion on […]
Photo courtesy of Tactical Life In his book “American Knives: The First History and Collector’s Guide,” author Harold L. Peterson put it best when he wrote, “In the history of American arms, three weapons stand out above all the rest: the Kentucky rifle, the Colt revolver and the Bowie knife.” Peterson went on to say, “Each […]
I’m always keeping my eye on the knife industry to see where innovation and design are going. Fixed blades for EDC and personal defense have become extremely popular in the past 2 years. There are many different designs available depending on your personal preferences and how fat your wallet is. The higher end knives in […]
The increasingly popularity of EDC sharing has generated a pocketknife resurgence. Look around, chances are great you’ll see the telltale pocket clip of a folding knife on the outside of some tacti-cool jeans. As a combatives instructor, I have several issues with both this mode of carry and the typical type of knife carried. First, […]
First off I will tell you that this knife has been discontinued from the manufacturer, but still available on the secondary market such as eBay for around $35. I had reservations at first to review this knife solely because it was discontinued, but after realizing how great this folder is I had to let our readers […]
Gränsfors and Husqvarna axes used by SERE instructors during training.
For some time now I have been looking for a new low profile weapon to take the place of much bulkier fixed blade knives I usually carry. I’ve had my eye on the SOB Puncher as an option and conveniently enough I ended up receiving one for review. The SOB Puncher is a push dagger […]
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