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Ernest Emerson is a pioneer in both custom and production knives. Due to the popular demand for his customs by civilians and members of the armed forces alike, the wait list for one of his handmade knives grew exponentially. In 1996 Emerson Knives, Inc. was founded. In every major theater of operation the US is deployed in — […]
(Originally published on Breach Bang Clear) The CRKT Kangee Tomahawk Matt Stagliano Where does a tomahawk fit in the lifestyle of an every day modern guy? It probably doesn’t, but man are they cool. Just holding a small axe or tomahawk, you immediately imagine the birth of the country where tools like these cleared land, […]
Here is a case to illustrate why parents or caregivers (like teachers, grandparents, babysitters, etc) should always carry a tourniquet for children in their first-aid bag. Below are some recommended tourniquet options. Six year old killed by active shooter in South Carolina Sadly, the six-year-old boy who was shot in the Townville Elementry School shooting has died from […]
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) As far as blades go, TOPS Knives is one of the most creative manufacturers in the industry — the company’s new F.O.R.K. It multi-tool just proves that sentiment. RELATED STORY: Tac-Raze: TOPS’ First Friction Folding Knife With the help of Leo Espinoza, the F.O.R.K. It was designed with several different uses […]
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: MTech “Tactical” Tomahawk Apocalypse Josh I have a great fondness for hatchets and tomahawk and quite a collection, ranging from the low-key Fuller camping hatchet to the knockabout United Cutlery M48 to the singular Boker Tomahook. A new addition to my armory was the very […]
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 […]
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