The Kuro (Japanese for black) Out The Front (OTF) knife is one of the newer knives from Ravencrest Tactical. Kuro OTF is a medium size fully automatic knife made from CNC aviation aluminum brushed handles. Smooth aluminum handles with finger grooves are strong, light, and have a gentleman’s feel to them. Unlike the some of […]
Gear Reviews
Outdoor Edge Le Duck | Best knife for under $25?
The price of any gear reviewed on The Loadout Room is usually one of the final talking points, but with Outdoor Edge’s Le Duck, it’s one of the things that make this knife a great recommendation. The Le Duck is the epitome of what a good budget knife should be. Low-cost manufacturing shouldn’t equate to an inferior […]
ShotStop Ballistics | What is Duritium Technology with regards to Body Armor?
Hi, I’m Jason Henkel with ShotStop® Ballistics and we are here today to talk a little bit about our new technology called Duritium® technology. ShotStop is the Registered Trademark holder and patent pending holder of Duritium technology. Basically, what Duritium is, it’s a next generation polyethylene that has an unusually high tensile strength. This tensile strength […]
Kershaw Concierge | A discreet edge
Oregon-based knife manufacturer Kershaw has a very diverse collection of pocket knives, but as of late, one unifying feature has pervaded many of their offerings: discretion in design. The Kershaw Concierge is a perfect example of that ennobling virtue, perhaps the common thread is a broad company shift, or possibly it is the earmark trait […]
The Orion Road Flare | A Survival Resource
The Orion Road Flare. Growing up my dad always had a pack of road flares in the back of the van. Seldom were they used unless we were on the side of the road broken down or stopping to help someone else who was broken down. That’s all I ever really thought they were good […]
Mission Mercantile Bird Bag Trio and White Wing Label Game Belt
Whether out hunting small game or at your local trap range having a good game belt is always an important piece of gear for your shooting day. A long day in the field with a full belt around your waste will bring up two important questions, how comfortable was it and will I wear it […]
Why you Should Consider Carrying a Fixed Blade Knife for Defensive Purposes
If it moves it can break! That is a basic principle of engineering. Moving parts are vulnerable to forces applied to any of the non-fixed parts. Folding knives have a hinge; they are made of several parts: the blade, the handle, the locking mechanism and probably some type of release switch and/or lock. A fixed […]
Emerson Super Karambit | The Lethal Edge
The Emerson Super Karambit is one hell of a weapon. This blade design is vastly different from your everyday carry blade. Although you can use the karambit for some utility tasks, it’s not meant to be. It’s true calling is as a defensive edged weapon. Due to the ring on the end of the handle, […]
Princeton Tec Sync headlamp revisited: Still good
One of the most popular headlamps on the market for some time has been the Princeton Tec Sync LED Headlamp. There are plenty of sources praising the Sync’s versatility and simplicity, which also comes wearing an inexpensive price tag. I have seen multiple people using the Sync in both field training as well as on the […]
Firefly | Firepower for your Swiss Army Knife
This cool accessory for your Swiss Army Knife came across my Facebook feed and caught my eye. The Swiss Army Knife has been for a long time, a companion for many prepared people. I was originally introduced to the SAK watching the TV show MacGuver with my Dad back in the day. My Dad always carry a […]