Knives & Tools

Emerson Knives P-SARK SF Blade

It has been a while since I got my hands on the Emerson Knives P-SARK SF Rescue knife. If you remember, this blade made my, “Top 5 Police blades“, and I am still using it to this day. Traditionally when we think of blades we think of combat or survival. Although the P-Sark can be used […]

Top 5 Blades for Law Enforcement

Regardless of your profession, a blade can come in handy. As a LEO (Law Enforcement Officer), I’d say it should be a requirement. I can use my blade for day-to-day tasks, saving a life, defending myself, and more. As a LEO I have requirements I place on my blades that others may not. Everyone has their favorite […]

Practice Blades and Unique Knife Training with Kyle Defoor

Kyle Defoor is one of the few, if not the only firearms instructor that incorporates blade work and combatives into his training. We’re not talking about folding knives clipped to your pocket either. These are concealed fixed blades with one purpose. To defend your life with. Watch as Kyle goes over the knives he uses and a simple […]

Emerson Knives CQC-7BW Flipper

I recently received the Emerson Knives CQC-7BW flipper. I’ve been a long time fan of Emerson Knives and own several of them. The one model I never had my hands on was any of their “flipper” models. I went with the CQC-7 for a few reasons; first, it’s a proven blade design that was originally developed with input […]

Combat blades and the Gerber Ghoststrike

Combat blades and the Gerber Ghostrike

I’m fond of the SOCP Dagger. It’s light, sturdy, and it has a great sheath. It falls into the category of an effective combat dagger. Although one problem with the SOCP dagger is that in many States in the US it is classified as a dagger and you are unable to carry it (depending upon […]

Stanley 18″ FuBar Forcible Entry Tool

Anyone that has served in the military knows the acronym FUBAR. Generally, when the word is uttered it’s not a good thing, it’s pretty much the exact opposite of a good thing. So when a new demolition tool from Stanley Tools arrived at my door (bearing that name), you can understand why I smiled. Stanley Tools had certainly piqued my curiosity. […]

Kershaw Emerson 3 Piece Cook’s Set | Camp ready cutlery

Ever since I gave up on minimalist camping, having a few conveniences from home while outdoors has been nice. Bottom line, my wife isn’t a minimalist. So in order to get her to accompany me on various adventures, I decided to look into Overland Camping. Basically packing everything into my Tundra and living out of […]

Ravencrest Tactical “Kuro” OTF Select Series Knives

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]