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Andrew Demko, the Head of R&D at Cold Steel and the man behind the Tri-Ad and Scorpion Locks, is well known for making tough-as-nails knives. He pushed production design to the limit with the Cold Steel 4-Max, and recently, in his custom work, he may have produced his strongest folding knife ever. Drawn up for […]
Before the dawn of time, while the world was still young, Odin All father wandered upon the land and saw that it was good. If one looked closely at old One Eye, they would see a Go Bag slung across his chest. The All Father knows any good EDC contains some form of first aid […]
GeigerRig has designed and produced a superior hydration pack that addresses all the issues of earlier-generation hydration packs.
Keeping your leather boots looking and performing at their best can definitely be a challenge. So whether you’re buying a new pair of work boots or trying to bring back to life your favorite worn-in pair, start by using some of Granger’s leather conditioner. Granger’s is formulated to provide protection from the elements with a […]
Operation Red Wings – June 28, 2005 – Never Forget My first impressions of the Matt Axelson Tribute Knives when I unwrapped them was, “Holy crap! These are no joke; they’re heavy and strong, bad-ass weapons.” The combat version is clearly not meant to be kept in its sheath; it’s meant to be abused. Pictures […]
Introduction Beach trips can be fun, especially when it is a trip to your favorite holiday beaches. Making memories with loved ones is priceless; enjoying recreational and relaxation time is something everyone needs. But when you aren’t prepared, a beach trip may not end up as a great day at the beach. Now, to avoid […]
A few notes on small ringed straight knives that are design for stabbing. I don’t like rings on small blades that are meant to stab. As soon as something is swinging with clothing on and you are stabbing at it with a ring on your finger you will realize why it’s a bad idea with […]
There’s nothing quite like that “dirty feet” smell of a down sleeping bag after a week on the trail. Or that funk emanating from a performance base layer post workout. Most commercially available garment washes are of the one-size-fits-all variety. But not all garments are created equally. In fact, the fabrics used on Gore-Tex outer layers, […]
Winner of Backpacker magazine’s 2015 Editors’ Choice Award, the Princeton Tec Sync headlamp is reliable, easy to use, and easy on your wallet.
Knife enthusiasts are known to use their own blades at restaurants. Whatever they have in their pocket or on their belt is almost guaranteed to be a better slicer than what they’ll find at their table. But that won’t be necessary at the new Lakehouse in Bellevue, Washington. Chef and Owner Jason Wilson teamed up […]
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