Gear Reviews

Millit Knives Raises the Bar with New Max Evolution

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 […]

First Impressions: A.G. Russell Light’n Bug

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 […]

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 […]