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Professional Gear Reviews
I’m a big advocate of having a basic trauma kit pretty much everywhere. I like to have one in my house, and one in each vehicle. A basic trauma, or first aid kit, is invaluable to have. Whether it’s treating headaches from dehydration, or cleaning and bandaging a wound caused by a wild fishing hook, […]
The award-winning LifeStraw personal water filter can travel with you anywhere. Weighing just two ounces and measuring only nine inches long, LifeStraw is ideal for hiking, backpacking, camping, travel, and emergency preparedness. The straw-style filter design lets you turn up to 264 gallons of contaminated water into safe drinking water, filtering out protozoa and bacteria. […]
Style of Knife: Pocket sized Fixed blade. Can also be worn as a neck knife. Blade Length: Blade length is 2.2″ with an overall length of 5.6″ Type of Edge: The blade is a scandi grind making maintenance of this knife a breeze when in the field. Blade and Handle Materials: The blade is made of 12C27, […]
The KnifeNews Dealers’ Choice Awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the production knife world. KnifeNews turned to knife dealers to determine the winners. With hundreds of new production knives passing through their hands and many hours spent interacting with end-users, dealers have the most comprehensive and informed perspective. 21 of North America’s top dealers cast their […]
After a jubilant reception in Europe, Böker is bringing the Piranha EDC fixed blade stateside. Modeled after a custom knife made by Scott McGhee of Guinea Hog Forge, this production version is part of the Böker Plus line, and with an MSRP of $67.95 it’s an affordable option that should tempt any fan of fixed […]
Just a few weeks ago, Millit Knives’ Shane McGoldrick pledged that 2017 would be a big year for the company. Millit would no longer just be known as a top-flight OEM, but also a force to reckoned with on the high-end production knife scene. The company’s plan to offer collaborations with top designers is intended to extend its reputation […]
The A.G. Russell Light’n Bug checks a lot of boxes for its price, but has been flying under the radar since the release. Is this one of the best-kept knife secrets of the year? We’ve been carrying one to find out. Here are our impressions. Lightweight, Upscale, and Well-Finished You can’t appreciate just how light the Light’n Bug is […]
After a long wait, the Mora Eldris is trickling out to North American dealers. You can finally get your hands on one of the last big releases of the year. And with a street price that starts at just $22, the Eldris is a knife that almost anybody can afford. Ever since its debut at the IWA […]
The SOB Puncher Blade is a purpose built defensive tool designed by John ‘Shrek’ McPhee. The design is based off of his operational experience in non-permissive environments. The SOB Puncher blade allows you to carry a tertiary weapon on your waistline that can be effectively used in tight spaces when you are unable to get […]
I recently received the SOG Hand Axe for review. I would call it more of a hand hatchet just because of its size. The SOG Hand Axe is a smaller lightweight hatchet, but don’t let that fool you. Just because of its smaller size doesn’t mean it won’t perform. Two things I noticed immediately once […]
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