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If you’ve served in the US military or have spent significant time hiking trails across North America, I’d bet dollars to doughnuts you have at least a passing familiarity with Danner footwear. While in 2nd Ranger Battalion out of Ft. Lewis, I was issued a set of Danners (the Acadia I believe) as my cold […]
After an enterprising 2016 that saw the introduction of the award winning Garberg, the Kansbol, and Eldris, Mora is taking a less ambitious approach to 2017. The company’s new for 2017 model will be the Rookie, a knife intended to maximize safety for children using knives for the first time. Mora is targeting parts of the world with negative perceptions of […]
Half Face Blades is a small shop run by former Navy SEAL Andy Arrabito. His bladesmith skills and attention to detail are a step above many other knife shops. He also builds custom orders for active SEAL Teams and in return gets real-world input for his many designs. We have previously reviewed the Crow Scout […]
Hogue has announced the release of the EX-T01 tomahawk. Designed by renowned custom knifemaker Allen Elishewitz, the EX-T01 is suitable for both tactical and sporting applications. It’s built from .25” S7 tool steel that has been cryogenically heat treated to 54-56 RC, and the blade boasts a black Cerakote finish. RELATED STORY: Blades of Glory – 8 Fixed Blades […]
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 […]
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