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Those of you that follow me on Instagram know that I like knives and trail running. One of the things I have on me during every run is a knife. I’ve run with folding knives clipped to my running shorts, but if I were ever presented with a threat and an elevated hear rate I […]
Sometimes we may find ourselves in a rock and hard place with little information on how to persevere. Say, you go out on an out-of-town excursion for some peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of life. On your way, your auto breaks down. To add to your predicament, the cell reception in […]
DDR Knives changed the name of its recently-revealed composite blade configuration from ‘Zipper’ to ‘Fusion’ in response to a post on social media by maker Michael Walker. Walker took issue with the similarities between the DDR Knives composite construction and his own Zipper Blade style. The DDR Knives composite pattern debuted on their AOD and […]
An unforgettable experience provided by a Cressi mask and the willingness to step off of the ledge of comfort and into a place unknown.
If the Spyderco forums issued awards to its members, RamZar would be on the shortlist for MVP. This veteran contributor manages to do the impossible and keep on top of the Golden, CO company’s ever-changing release schedule. New additions, delays, sudden drops – somehow RamZar keeps track of it all, making his longstanding thread one of […]
The Emerson Knives CQC-10 is known by many as the original H&K knife. The CQC-10 serves in the hands of many deployed freedom fighters for good reason.
Sleeping on the unforgiving ground in a tent doesn’t always lend itself to a good nights rest. Finding a way to get comfortable on the ground has always been a challenge for me. As much as I love hiking and camping, a solution had to be found in order for me to continue enjoying an […]
Since Afghanistan, the Canadian Forces have been testing various replacements for their current issue assault vest. Our current vest can hold a grand total of 4 AR magazines, and barely has any modularity (except for the side pouches which can be changed). The problem is with the CF, it has used some sort of weird Velcro and tab […]
HEAdesigns is kicking off its new Future Series with the Antidote and the Poison. The company built the knives on the framework of the popular Sabertooth folding comb. The Sabertooth made waves in the gear community as a folding comb designed like a modern, high-end titanium frame lock flipper knife. The Sabertooth was a hit, […]
Of the many activities that I’ve done over the years, hiking still is one of my favorite. Being out in the mountains either alone or with friends is something special. Getting lost in your thoughts just gazing at the picture Mother Nature gives you. But enough of the philosophical me and get on with the […]
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