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Professional Gear Reviews
Condor Tool & Knife is capitalizing on its growing popularity by introducing an array of interesting new products for 2017. More than a dozen new models are on their way; with unusual interpretations of classic tools, additions to their Primitive series including their first folding knife, and a revival of the Bowie. Designed by outdoor survival expert […]
LionSteel just learned it would be taking home its third consecutive Blade Show Overall Knife of the Year Award, this time for the SR-11. The knife, a flipper variation of their SR-1 folding knife, made its debut at SHOT Show earlier this year. The Maniago, Italy maker also added its second Manufacturing Quality Award which LionSteel previously won […]
As eager knife enthusiasts waited for the doors to open on Blade Show 2017, two of the biggest mysteries were Benchmade and KAI-USA. Would either company bring any production surprises to this custom knife show? Benchmade Last year at Blade Show, Benchmade had jaws dropping with a limited edition, carbon fiber Contego and a giant […]
I’ve been on the path for quite a while now trying to minimize the amount of personal possessions I purchase or own. The minimalist lifestyle is gaining traction and becoming more popular in our society. Specific to the firearms, EDC and adventure community take a look at Kyle Defoor of Defoor Proformance Shooting, John Cain […]
ESEE is doubling down at Blade Show this year with back-to-back fixed blade reveals. The PR4 joins ESEE’s popular Camp-Lore series, and the Junglas-II brings the company’s famous special forces tool into a smaller size category. Patrick Rollins is the Lead Instructor at ESEE’s School of Survival and the man behind the PR4 – or […]
Ontario Knife Company (OKC) is catering to fixed blade fans with two new series of ultra-affordable, USA-made products for the summer. The new Hunt Plus and Spec Plus Alpha knife lines cater to users who want affordable and durable knives for a variety of outdoor and survival applications. Four different options are on offer and set […]
Another day, another chance to review whats new in products that matter to you.  Today I’m opening up a blade from Kershaw, the Rove.  It wasn’t too long ago I reviewed another Kershaw knife, the Westin.  I mention this because I can immediately spot a few similarities and given how highly I think of the Westin, […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life The great expanses of wilderness stretching through America’s interior are sliced and stitched together by thousands of dirt roads, muddy passes and barely discernable trails. Some are carved through the backwoods for pleasure, challenge and thrill, and others are remnants of logging roads, mining trails and Native American passes worn wider […]
TOPS has just released the Frog Market Special XL, the plus-sized follow-up to the original FMS. The company’s last release, the El Chete, emphasized chopping muscle, but the FMS XL is all about slicing and dicing. It may be hard to imagine a TOPS knife living in the kitchen, but both FMS models are designed for […]
Are you searching for the tent that doesn’t exist. NEMO’s Dagger 3p Ultralight Backpacking Tent somehow combines roomy, durable, and lightweight all in one.
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