CRKT is rolling out the Ruger All-akesCylinders +P under their Ruger Knives label. Designed by the legendary William Harsey Jr., the +P is the biggest version of their All-Cylinders model, and is designed to straddle the line between military and outdoor applications. With its 4-inch blade and a weight of 6.6 oz, the standard Ruger All-Cylinders is a big […]
Gear Reviews
Hogue X5 Folding Knife Review
Hogue is a company that is very well-known for their handgun and rifle grips. Starting in 1968, the company began manufacturing the products they are most famous for, but they haven’t stopped there. Since then, they have branched into creating holsters, rifle stocks, law enforcement products, tools, and knives. One such innovation is the Hogue […]
MNKF: Any way You Slice It, Go SwissCard
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear MNKF: Any way You Slice It, Go SwissCard Sharon Durand BLUF: I’m not a knife person, but I’m well aware of their value. Knives are useful, even a necessity, for both work and defense, but I’ll admit some of them intimidate me. Even the seemingly innocuous ones. The idea of […]
Benchmade Shipping Its First Slipjoint Ever
Modern traditional knives are a growing trend and Benchmade is entering the arena with a brand new slipjoint called the 319 Proper. Other Benchmade models like the discontinued Lone Wolf Tailout and the Summit Lake series also capture a traditional vibe but the 319 Proper is Benchmade’s first ever non-locking folder. “[It] is definitely a callback to traditional […]
Kershaw Knives Flitch Folding Knife Review
So it’s been about a week now since I have carried and put the Kershaw Flitch folding knife through a few every day tests. The Kershaw Knives Flitch may take over as my EDC folder, relieving the Kershaw Blur which I have carried for several years up until now. I’m used to the SpeedSafe assisted […]
Adidas TERREX AX2R Trail Running Shoe | First Impression
The Adidas TERREX AX2R, are built for speed and rough terrain. Adidas outdoor has grown in the trail running category. Over the past few years, many special operation units have adopted this style of show to help them complete their missions. The AX2R will keep you stable and comfortable no matter what your daily challenge […]
First Look | Kershaw Launch 7
Once I started writing for The Loadout Room over 2 years ago, I quickly realized how big a part of our culture EDC knives are. My first product review just happened to be a ZT 0350 knife and since then I’ve covered many additional folding knives as well a fixed blades. New for 2017 is a product from Kershaw […]
FirstSpear’s The Asset Shirt | Field Review
Suppressors get hot, brass scalds the skin and the ever present danger of IED’s has made heat resistant and flame retardant fabrics a necessity in today’s highly volatile field of combat. There is no shortage of clothing that is flame retardant. However I’ve yet to find one that has longevity and can survive harsh environments […]
10 Travel Bags for Your Next Getaway
Whether you’ve been hitting the books hard these last few months at school or putting in work at the office, you’re probably feeling like your next vacation can’t come soon enough. With spring right around the corner, now’s the time to treat yourself to a little break (or at least start planning for one). And […]
Knife Collector Joins Forces with Balisong Maker on BaliMAX
Within the last several days the BaliMAX balisong axe has been taking social media by storm. The strikingly unusual custom knife was the result of a collaboration between a balisong enthusiast and a custom bali maker. Despite its recent rise to fame, the BaliMAX is actually ten years old. It was designed in 2007 by Jon […]