Austin McGlaun is following up his award-winning Clever Girl with another CRKT Forged By War fixed blade, the Rakkasan. Informed by his experiences as a former cop and soldier in Iraq, McGlaun says he designed the Rakkasan to be a high performance, low-maintenance hard use tool for warriors. The Clever Girl was single-mindedly made to […]
Gear Reviews
Danner Tachyon | First Impressions
It turns out one of the most exciting clothing products I saw at this year’s SHOT show wasn’t even a new one for 2017.  The Danner Tachyon was one of the few items I had circled not two but three times in my notebook to review once I had returned to the ol’ homestead.  Imagine my […]
Introducing the Boker Plus Lancer!
Boker Plus Lancer As a designer, Knife Maker Serge Panchenko earned his popularity through the Dog Tag Knives from Spyderco. The Boker Plus Lancer clearly shows his handwriting, it is more a lightweight than a full size pocket knife. Nevertheless, the compact and, above all, very flat design offers an extremely high carrying comfort, and […]
ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag
The tactical world has come a long way with new developments that allow us to adapt to our everyday surroundings with the equipment we carry. Not everyone works a 9-5 desk job and some people even prefer the outdoor mobile work environment over sitting at a desk all day. When we are on the move, […]
Spyderco Delica 4 | The Perfect EDC Folder?
A little background before I get into the review of the Delica 4. During SHOT Show 2017 I had a chance to sit down with Spyderco to learn about what’s new for 2017 as well as some background on the company. One small piece of info I learned was that the employee count of Spyderco […]
Why Should You Learn Crossbow Hunting for Survival?
Why Should You Learn Crossbow Hunting for Survival? You can all agree with me crossbows have become a popular weapon after the AMCs walking dead TV series. We’ve all seen Daryl Dixon shoot down zombies, but the question is why you need to learn crossbow hunting for survival. While most people will go for a […]
Gareth Bull Improvises Mini Scalpel Out of Scrap
Gareth Bull is bringing the OffShoot mini scalpel to market after an incredible social media response to the original. The tiny fixed blade was an improvised design, made off-the-cuff from a piece of steel leftover from work on his latest folding knife – the Kalos. But the reaction has convinced Bull to make more and […]
First Look: Iron GTX Mid from LOWA
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) First Look: Iron GTX Mid from LOWA Joe Neuroth While browsing the plethora of booths of SHIT SHOT Show this year, I stopped by the LOWA booth to say hello and see what new boots they had coming out. I’m in the middle of a long-term review on the […]
Kershaw Barricade: The Emergency Responder’s Knife
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Oregon-based knife maker Kershaw introduced a ton of new designs in 2017, and if you’re a professional emergency responder — or you just want to be ready for anything — you might want to check out the Kershaw Barricade. RELATED STORY: 6 Fixed Blades Ready For Combat The Kershaw Barricade boasts all the […]
The New LALO BUDS/HYDRO Recon Is Ready When You Are!
The Hydro Recon is a new neoprene surf boot and has been in the works for a while and now it’s out! Spotter Up will give you a complete review. From drawing board to the customer it’s finally here. You can order them online. Booties are excellent for protecting the soles of your feet but will also […]