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Karambits are such interesting knives. From their history to their tiger claw inspired design. These knives have also been weapons, not just tools, but actual weapons. The Emerson Karambit is a sleek, and deadly knife that takes an ancient design and improves it significantly. It’s made from 154 CM steel that’s renowned for its strength […]
Some background on Blade Brothers Knives: Sportive knife fighting club Blade Brothers was founded in summer 2007 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Founders of the club worked out its own training methodology of knife fighting, based on the principles of efficiency and easy implementation of fight techniques constantly testing it during competitions and friendly duels comprising all […]
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Benchmade Releases Rukus II Auto-folder The Breach-Bang-Clear News Team Benchmade Knives has introduced the Rukus II family of folders. The Rukus II is the return of one of Benchmade’s most popular early designs (one that was discontinued many years ago). It is a push-button auto-opener with a CPMS30V steel blade and 6061-T6 […]
I just recently received the DART knife in the mail. After watching Doug Marcaida’s videos and doing my own research I decided to pull the trigger and make the purchase. What sold me on the design is the feature with reverse grip deployment. I’ve carried an Emerson Super Karambit and always loved the quick deployment […]
Most people out there living an active lifestyle whether that is shooting, hiking, running, or backpacking will not argue the fact about wearing wool socks. I’ve been through a few different brands of wool socks over the years and have my opinions. I have two primary pet peeves when it comes to socks in general. […]
The ASP P12 is the best and most compact (without loss of effectiveness) tactical expandable baton you can get for the money. A pro member recently sought my advice on a singularly most ideal, real-world use self-defense weapon for a civilian in moderately dangerous urban environments. Most Americans would think a gun would be best […]
When it comes to camping, many consider drinking to be an integral part of the overall experience. And when you’re in the great outdoors, beer is generally the alcoholic beverage of choice. Sure, it’s easy to bring a case of beer to your campsite if it’s close to your vehicle, but if your campsite is […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life This year has seen a wide variety of new boots introduced to the world. Both major and minor manufacturers from around the world used significant technology improvements both in materials and the manufacturing process to enhance long-trusted designs and create bold new boots that are lighter, stronger and more comfortable than anything […]
After recently releasing Grandpa’s Ax, designed by TOPS Knives CEO Leo Espinoza’s father, the company continues to tap into the minds of those closest to them. This time it’s a barong-inspired machete called the Yacare 10.0, designed by none other than Craig Powell, General Manager at TOPS. The Yacare leverages its unusual dimensions to make it a high-intensity, mid-size […]
I first came across the Chiappa Little Badger survival rifle in a magazine a few months ago, and distinctly recall thinking to myself, “I’m not sure how useful that would be… but it sure looks cool,” as I kept flipping through the pages. In that brief moment, I told myself that if I came across […]
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