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One of the top items to have on your person for personal protection is a knife. Whether that is a folding knife or fixed blade, carry one. After some training and trial & error I personally prefer to carry a concealable fixed blade. The SOG Gambit is first and foremost a fixed blade. The blade […]
Benchmade has just unveiled their entire new for 2017 catalog. The 12 product lineup plays to the strength of the company’s iterative design philosophy and its Axis lock platform. The new knives benefit from increased machining prowess and enhanced material quality. It appears that Benchmade converted from its tried and true 154CM to S30V as its […]
(Courtesy of Tactical Life) We recently brought you the news that Salomon will debut new color variants for its Speed Assault and Jungle Ultra models in 2017. Now, the sports equipment maker is upping the ante with the new Urban Jungle Ultra boot, which is slated for release in the Fall/Winter of 2017. RELATED STORY: Salomon Forces Footwear Line for […]
In the military when it comes to being prepared for contingencies we have multiple plans and multiple weapons. They fall into the categories of primary, secondary and tertiary. As responsible citizens who carry concealed we should adopt the same mindset each day before we leave the safety of our homes. For most, their primary weapon […]
(Courtesy of Tactical Life) When taking a look at TOPS Knives’ all-new Tac-Raze, you’ll quickly notice that it is reminiscent of a straight razor — although with the recurved blade TOPS doesn’t recommend actually shaving with it. Leo Espinoza designed it with that type of blade in mind. RELATED STORY: Fiel: A ‘Last Resort’ Double-Edged Blade From […]
I recently acquired my EMT certification. I am a firm believer in first aid training, and this gave me an idea for a new series of articles. Throughout this series I will go over some basic concepts and treatment options with regards to first aid. It should be noted that most States require some form […]
SOG introduced four new for 2017 USA made knives today. With their high-end materials and domestic origins the new blades break from SOG’s recent offerings. Sources within the company say the announcements mark the beginning of a growing emphasis on American manufacturing. The shift to stateside manufacturing coincides with the October 2016 appointment of Joe McSwiney to CEO. “[McSwiney] […]
(Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: Sayoc WarHawk Alexander Crown You know that feeling when you get left out of something awesome? Like when all the Breach Bang Clear guys are writing sweet pieces on tomahawks and you don’t find out until all the articles get posted? I thought we were friends. […]
Nearly fifty years ago, the U.S. Army’s Green Berets needed a better option for Long Range Patrol (LRP) rations. Â Team Green put out a contract and a company named Oregon Freeze Dry won that bid. Â The LRP rations that were produced were freeze dried pre-cooked meals that could be re-hydrated by adding boiling water. Â If […]
When Haley Strategic Partner’s D3 Chest Rig arrived, there were quite a few oohs and ahhs when the package was opened up.  What we saw was a very well made and thought-out chest rig.  After looking at the different varieties of pouches, you can see how HSP designed this rig for the end-user and the different scenarios and […]
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