The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
For those that have followed my writing on the Loadout Room know that I have reviewed a-lot of knives. Of those knives I have a few that are my more expensive and more valuable ones. More valuable doesn’t necessarily translate into the price point of these blades. For me what makes a knife valuable, more […]
Often people ask “what is the knife Navy SEALs use?”. The short answer is- whatever knife they want/purchase to carry. Most of the time in the military this is a decision based on personal preference or choice. However most military personal get issued a knife/bayonet/multi-tool based on their MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) or basically “job”. […]
When Creek offered me the opportunity to do a knife review on the Ontario Air Force Survival Knife I jumped at the chance. It had been about 12 years since I had last used one as a USAF Survival Evasion Reaistance and Escape (S.E.R.E) Instructor at the USAF Survival School at Fairchild AFB. But I […]
On the fourth day of Gerber Week this writer brings to you, a pretty good utility/camp knife. Did anybody sing that with me? No? I guess it’s still too early for Christmas songs, but not too early to think about getting this for someone as a stocking stuffer. That’s right, I’m endorsing a Gerber product. While […]
Recently, Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. send us one of their slick littleSkeletool multi-tools to review. This can be viewed as the little brother to the MUT we previously reviewed. I have carried some form of knife in my pocket for most of my life. They have ranged from large defensive folders to small utility knives. Big […]
Walking through WalMart on the weekly grocery run, I happened to notice a rather interesting looking folding knife on one of the end caps. The knife looked good and advertised “G10” scales. Unfortunately it was in a clamshell pack with the “Ozark Trails” brand. If you are unfamiliar with this brand, it is WalMart’s own […]
Every day carry (EDC) blades have a multitude of practical uses, but what happens when you must rely on a knife for survival? This is where the Benchmade 915 Triage excels. The modified sheepsfoot blade, environment-resistant steel, carbide glass breaker, and safety cutter make the 915 Traige a valuable asset as a survival tool. However, […]
New for 2016, TYR Tactical has released its Enhanced PICO Integrated Carrier (EPIC) Non-Cutaway. The EPIC Non-Cutaway was designed to ensure proper area of coverage while enhancing the users range of motion — this both increases the ergonomics and performance of the carrier. RELATED STORY: TYR’s Panoramic Ground Night Vision Goggle Pouch TYR’s EPIC Non-Cutaway gives the user the […]
We all know that a person needs a knife on them at all times. In the past, options rested with either a fixed blade in a belt sheath, a folding knife in a belt pouch or pocket, or—in the rare instance that it was more convenient—a boot knife. RELATED STORY: Blades of Glory: 8 Fixed Blades […]
FirstEdge’s Elite Field Knife was designed and built in partnership with U.S. Special Forces to produce a high quality all-purpose Knife and Sheath. The Elite Field Knife is constructed of high grade ELMAX™ Steel with course textured G-10 handles. The Patent Pending Kydex Tri-Composite Sheath is able to be disassembled for cleaning and was built […]
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