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As the ol’ saying goes: if you don’t like the weather in Northern Michigan, wait 10 minutes and it’s bound to change. This winter has proven the cliche, with wild swings between wintery weather and spring-like thaws. Climatalogically, 2017 has been warmer and wetter than typical. Consequently creating a perfect testbed for boots. Enter: The Original […]
How far can you go to evolve and adapt something as old and as simple as boot laces? They have the job of simply holding your boots on your feet. Well two Wildland firefighters, Adam and Justin, found a way. I have the pleasure of working with Wildland firefighters on an almost daily basis, I’ve […]
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Hogue is expanding its line of folding knives with spring-loaded, four-inch, automatic versions of its popular EX-01 and EX-04 tactical folders. “We’ve worked hard to create an incredibly reliable automatic knife based on our button lock knife platform,” Hogue managing partner Jim Bruhns said in a press release. “Adding four inch blades […]
A bit of history. Carried this Emerson P-Tac for years back in the late unpleasantness. Actually met Ernest Emerson at a knife show in California when I was shopping around for a good folder to carry. My personal preferences were different back then. I was looking for a good balance between slash and stab. And capabilities […]
It’s cooling off outside in most of the northern US as fall is upon us and winter is fast approaching. In these “fringe” months, it can be 38F and drizzling in the morning yet clear up and reach temps in the upper 60’s by afternoon. The challenge is leaving the house with the right jacket […]
(Article courtesy of Real World Survivor) Due to recent reports about the Zika virus spreading and posing bigger threats than previously expected, it’s better to be safe and prepared to fight against mosquito bites with the ThermaCELL Repellent Trailblazer Camp Lantern. RELATED STORY: 3 Ways To Keep The Bugs Away It shines a bright light that lasts […]
The Skallywag Gladium is another great option for a low cost, yet quality blade to have on your body for personal defense or EDC. I like the fact that this is a fixed blade karambit style blade that can be deployed quickly to deal with a threat. The sheath that comes with the Gladium is […]
The CRKT Tecpatl is the latest knife to join the company’s Forged By War lineup and the only push dagger in their catalog. The Tecpatl has been designed from the ground up as a fighting knife, but creator Michael Rodriguez took a unique approach to the concept, informed by artistic acumen and a long career as […]
Kershaw has been a big name in the knife industry for a long while now. Founded in 1974, these knives have earned a solid reputation among end-users. The Tualitin, Oregon based company offers a lifetime warranty on their knives- even the most inexpensive models. Having heard of Kershaw many times over the years, I was […]
TUALATIN, OREGON—Known as the troublemaker of the Greek pantheon, Eris was always stirring up jealousy. Kershaw’s new Eris folder could do the same the first time you take it out of your pocket to show it off to your pals. Eris has a modified drop-point blade with an attractive top swedge. Made of 8Cr13MoV stainless […]
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