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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® , 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, […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
The LifeStraw Mission faces off against the MSR AutoFlow in a water-filter battle for the ages.
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 […]
The KnifeNews SHOT Show 2017 NewsFeed, brought to you by KnifeCenter.com, kicks off Tuesday at 2:30 PM EST. We’ll be bringing you live coverage as knife companies gather in Las Vegas to unveil their new for 2017 models. Many have already arrived on the Strip to begin setting up. There will be over 50 knife brands […]
Last week I briefly outlined the specific purpose of the fruit / paring knife as an improvised edged weapon. This video is about the training knife made by Zulu Bravo Kydex, as well as the Kydex sheath for the live blade. In preparation for this review, I purchased the following from Zulu Bravo: Live Victorinox […]
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