(Originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights- M1917 Trench Dagger Mike the Mook The U.S. M1917 trench knife was designed by Henry Disston & Sons, and was first the official fighting knife adopted for military service. This was no knife for mundane tasks such as opening cases of ammunition or cutting paracord. This knife […]
Gear Reviews
Expanded Boot Lineup from Propper
St. Charles, MO — Propper International is bringing out four new boots for 2017 to enhance their already popular assortment of tactical duty wear. The new waterproof Series 100 headlines the new offerings. Based on the popular Series 100 platform available in both 6-inch and 8-inch versions, the waterproof version adds waterproof leather and a […]
Ariat Hunt Unveils Next Generation Rubber Boot with Unrivaled Technology and Innovation
Union City, Calif., January 18, 2017 – Ariat International, the leader in innovative equestrian performance footwear and apparel, today introduced the Incite Thermal – the pinnacle of rubber performance boot footwear. Designed and assembled in the United States, the Incite Thermal joins the growing Ariat Hunt Collection and is ideal for the hunter looking for […]
Vertx® Releases Innovative New Softshell Jacket: The Downrange Softshell
Vertx® , a premier tactical and outdoor brand of apparel and gear, is pleased to announce the release of the Downrange Softshell Jacket. The jacket is truly unique to the industry based on its combination of features, construction and materials which make it ideal for the prepared professional. With its unique fabric construction and technology, […]
Freeman Outdoor Gear Fixed Blade 451
(Originally published on Project Gecko) Knives – Something that shaped our ancestors to hunt & survive back in the day. Undoubtedly, while today focus is mainly on guns and the newest tactical clothing, knives from all types, shapes and purposes have been quite interesting to me. Back in the IDF a knife was an essential […]
Not your Daddy’s Lock Back: Spyderco Civilian
Editors note: Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear by Mad Duo. The Spyderco Civilian is one of those iconic tactical knives with a dark pedigree. In the 1990s, the bulk of Spyderco’s catalog included knives named for their intended use or user’s occupation: Police, Military, Worker Co Pilot, Mariner, etc. One of their models was […]
A Russki’s View of the Emerson Government Mule
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Review – the Emerson Government Mule Timur Aleksandrovich Ernest Emerson and Emerson Knives are well known for their folders; after all, Ernie is credited with creating some of the very first tactical folders, way back in the 1980s. Much has been written about his blades, from the custom […]
Ontario Black Bird SK-5 Knife Review
With so many great knives out there to choose from, how do you pick the right one to use for survival? The decision can be tricky because there are many factors to consider. That’s why in this article, I’m going to review the Ontario Black Bird SK-5 and show you why it is a fantastic survival […]
Water-Filter Showdown: LifeStraw Mission vs MSR AutoFlow
The LifeStraw Mission faces off against the MSR AutoFlow in a water-filter battle for the ages.
Compact water storage solutions: Hydrapak Stash Water Bottle
If you are used to carrying your gear on your back while camping or hiking, you know that every inch of cargo space is precious, and every ounce of weight can feel like pounds. The problem that has always plagued explorers and adventurers is how to make our gear take up less space when it’s […]