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Anyone who is part of a profession or hobby that involves bad guys, the outdoors, or hunting adventures can benefit from access to a dependable knife. My personal preference has always been a fixed-blade knife. There are less moving parts (less chance of malfunction) and it generally only involves one action to utilize it (drawing it […]
I have never owned an assisted opening pocket knife before but have always wanted one. From the outside they seemed like they would be flimsy and their action was all for show. Most of the people I had met that brandished an assisted opening blade, were of the “mall ninja” type. I had no real […]
Imagine, for a moment, that you are deep in the mountains and far from your destination. Your “water proof” boots are saturated with water, you are nearing exhaustion, the path before you is a minefield of roots and rocks, and you have no provisions to make camp. This scenario is what I faced in 2012 […]
When it comes to sharpening, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. Some recommend specialized equipment, while others say you can get a good edge using things you probably already own. Some of the most hyped advice involve using the bottom of a coffee mug or the edge of a car window, but how well […]
The Osprey Flap Jack Pack is designed to make life as convenient and comfortable as possible; an aim that it achieves admirably with its numerous storage options and exceptional levels of padding and adaptability. I like the pack due to it’s low profile and the ability to take it from the city streets to the […]
My good cop buddy used to sell office supplies at the local flea market on Sunday mornings when he was a kid. Every time I saw him he would tell me that one of the really old-timers used to shuffle to his vendor table and tell the same story every time. Between selling hubcaps and […]
My experiences with Gransfors Bruk axes and hatches started five years ago. While I’ve had a couple of them, I’ll definitely be keeping the Small Hatchet which I’ve nicknamed the Mighty Mini! In 2009 I decided to pull the trigger and buy my first Gransfors Bruk axe, the Small Hatchet. Why choose this model as […]
There’s nothing more annoying then spending a great day on the water only to find your cell phone or wallet marinating in that flimsy Ziploc bag you thought would be good to go. We live in such a wired world these days that our phones, iPods, and GPS units seem to accompany us on any adventure […]
Eezi-Awn, known throughout the world for their roof top tents and awnings, has recently released three new accessories for their K9 Roof Rack System. The new accessories include the Eezi-Awn K9 Shovel Mount, Axe Mount, and Hi-Lift Mount. The Eezi-Awn K9 Shovel Mount attaches to the side of the rack and can accommodate any size of […]
While a trusty knife may be a staple in the kit of anyone who goes into harm’s way, those who are in the business of thinning the ranks of the enemy have long carried another ancient tool at their side, the tomahawk. So when the well-known knife company Benchmade released their 172 Killian Forged Tomahawk Axe […]
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