Gear Reviews

First Impressions: Mora Eldris EDC Neck Knife

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 […]

SOB Puncher Blade | Quick Look

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 […]

SOG Hand Axe | First Impressions

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 […]

Half Face Blades Crow Scout | First Impressions

Half Face Blades is owned and operated by former Navy SEAL, Andrew Arrabito. Half Face Blades fills the niche of hand crafted knives built for a specific purpose; to be functional and lethal. When Andrew builds his knives, he injects an artistic feel to them. Don’t be fooled though. Many of his knives, although they […]

MNKF: Three Finger Stabber, the Wilmont K23

(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: Three Finger Stabber, the Wilmont K23 Dave Merrill You may recall that we paid a visit to Wilmont Knives a couple months ago. For Monday Night Knife Fights you’re getting a little more Wilmont, and I do mean little. It’s called the K23 and […]

Emerson Knives | The Desert Roadhouse

If you haven’t been able to tell by now, I’m a huge Emerson Knives advocate and user. My first ever Emerson Knife was the famous world-renowned CQC-7. Since then I’ve used other knives from other manufacturers, but I always find myself going back to my Emerson Knives, nowadays that is all I carry. My regular everyday […]

SOG Key-Knife (from Base Camp Echo)

(Article originally published on The Martialist) SOG‘s Key-Knife, which I obtained from sponsor Base Camp Echo, is one of those brilliant little tools that makes you wonder out loud, “Why didn’t I think of this before?” Specifically, I’m talking about how handy it is to have a cutting blade right on your keychain. It’s possible […]

One-Hand Knife Opening Tactics: Looking Back

(Article originally published on The Martialist) A curious feature of some state laws outlawing switchblades is the exemption provided therein for hunters and fishermen. This is because, on some level, even politicians understand the utility of a one-hand knife. It is for this reason that one-hand blades have become the standard for knives carried by […]

Vorn Equipment Lynx Pack | First Impressions

Cover photo courtesy of vornequipment.com As a hunter, I’m constantly changing rifle position in the woods. Low ready when you’re stalking known or suspected deer positions, slung when moving overland and safely in hand when traversing an obstacle. Vorn Equipment of Norway has come up with a patented Quick Rifle Release (QRR) system that’s essentially […]

Merrell Fraxion Adventure Shoes | 1 Year Review

A little over a year ago I did a review on the Merrell Fraxion Adventure Shoes. Since then I’ve been wearing these shoes off and on for the better part of the year. Out of the gate I have to say I’m thoroughly impressed with how they have held up. I have worn these shoes […]