Known for working with unconventional materials, French knife maker Roland Lannier is preparing a new line of slipjoints with handles made of Solid Comic Book, a substance composed of comic book pages soaked in resin. The first knife to come out of Lannier’s workshop getting the Solid Comic Book treatment is the Spring Heeled Jack. This sizeable slipjoint […]
Gear Reviews
QTRMSTR First Integral Knife Debuts in Monthly Subscription Program
QTRMSTR is delivering their first integral knife to kick-off Season 2 of their Q Collection, a program that puts new, experimental designs into collectors’ hands. The company also addressed rumors about the country of origin of their products and maintains they’re all made in the USA. “To my knowledge we’re the only company that does something like this,” QTRMSTR’s Jared West […]
The Best Titanium Folding Spork?
Sometimes lightweight can go too far. See how the Sea to Summit Titanium Folding Spork holds up against the other full size utensils on the market.
Duckworth – The Working Man’s Wool
Duckworth’s wool is grown, spun, knit, and sewn in the US. Check out some history and our review the Duckworth Maverick Snorkel Hood. Is it the best merino yet?
Weekend Adventure – Plan, Prepare, Practice
I recently went on a little weekend adventure with the dog, and although I thought it would have been a nice outing it turned out that I was up for a reminder of the very basics of any outdoor activity. I wanted to walk through the wooded areas near where I live, sort of like […]
Emerson Police Utility Knife – First Look
Folding knives are like small guns, they’re a compromise. A compromise many of us make because it makes sense. A folding knife is easy to carry and you get a decent length of blade. Unfortunately, the folding action is the compromise. A folding knife relies on a locking system and, of course, you have to […]
Review: Gerber Downrange Tomahawk
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Review: Gerber Downrange Tomahawk RJ Radachy After a week on a creek in the middle of the White Mountains of Arizona with Fred Osuna at Greenside Training, I was tasked with finding a couple of vehicle-based mounting solutions for a Gerber Downrange Tomahawk. I’m up for the task, […]
Aorta Kukri Combat Knife
If you’re a knife enthusiast like me, then you will definitely want to check out the Aorta Kukri combat knife which is designed and created by Ret. Navy SEAL Clint Emerson. This is an incredible knife that not only feels good in the hands but will also give you the confidence you need whether you […]
SOG Powerplay Multi-Tool: Review
Our readers know that The Loadout Room writers are big fans of SOG Specialty Knives & Tools. We’re constantly using their knives, tomahawks and multi-tools in the field and reviewing their products. Many of us have carried their equipment while serving in the military as well. I was one of the few that had not. […]
Kershaw Link – BlackWash | Initial Impressions
For the amount of time I spend emptying my wallet on gear, ammo, and all manner of problem solvers, you’d think my collection of knives would be on par with the rest. Unfortunately, that’s just not the case. I enjoy a great blade as much as the next guy, but over time I have learned […]