Gear Reviews

Pro-Tech Counters ‘Switchblade Stigma’ with New Calmigo Automatic

Pro-Tech Knives recently debuted the Calmigo, the latest in their lineup of sub-2” automatic knives. The new California-legal automatic includes several new features. Unlike most new knives that companies are showing off at this time of year, the Calmigo is expected to be available to purchase before the end of the calendar year. Pro-Tech bills the […]

New Product: SOG EDC MacV Tool

The new hardcased black MacV Tool is an easy-to-carry multi-tool convenient enough to fit on your keychain or lanyard. This handy new product designed by SOG Knives is good for countless uses like tightening a nut or touching up a blade on the go. RELATED STORY: SOG Introduces New Fixed Blade Gambit Knife RELATED STORY: 11 Bug-Out Bag […]

Petzl Strix IR Headlamp: First Look

The Petzl Strix IR Headlamp combines incredible quality and function with the ability to have infrared capabilities all in an affordable package. It doesn’t matter if you are an electrician on a construction site or an Infantryman deployed to a combat zone, a good quality headlamp that can be used in multiple configurations can be […]

5 Reasons You Should Pack a Field Sharpener

Whether you’re planning a camping trip or an expedition to the Amazon Jungle, success is all about preparation. The jobs we ask our blades to do outdoors can really punish an edge. When you’re in a remote area, effective abrasives won’t be available and yet you’re going to need a sharp knife to be productive. The […]

SOG Voodoo Hawk Mini: Review

Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps, the tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]

7 Year Old Lilly Klapper Drops Her First Deer

It’s not too often that you see a 7 year old girl hunting with an AR15, let alone one chambered in 300 Blackout. The focus and concentration she displays in the following video are that of a seasoned hunter. Her shooting skills are pretty damn good too. Notice her trigger finger after she takes the […]

Kershaw Link Blackwash | First Look

I’ve used Kershaw knives a time or two and even reviewed one HERE. I’ve always been satisfied with the way they perform, and haven’t many, or really any issues with them. I have never really paid that much attention to how a knife looks until now. The Kershaw Blackwash Series looks quite nice. In particular, I […]

Böker Puts an End to the Smatchet Shortage

Böker is bringing the Applegate-Fairbairn Smatchet 2.1 into full production as an ongoing addition to their Premium line. Before the announcement, buyers had to scour the secondary market for the 2.1’s predecessor, the limited edition Smatchet 2.0. 199 pieces produced in the company’s Solingen, Germany facility were quickly snapped up and failed to satisfy all the demand. “We wanted […]

Glock Combat Knife Review

I have owned Glock knives for at least the past five years. I have brought them with me on patrol as a police officer as well as camping and backpacking. These knives are simple, yet effective. Just like the pistols the company is famous for. The first thing you will probably notice if you are […]

James Brand Folsom Delivers Signature Style at New Price Point

When it first appeared on the scene in 2013, The James Brand won fans (and detractors) with its focus on modern and urban designs. But since its inception, customers have been asking for lower-priced options and superior ergonomics to go along with the signature James look. With the brand new Folsom liner lock knife, the company satisfies both requests in a single package. […]