In June, we took a survey to learn which pocket knives our readers believe should never be discontinued. Respondents were asked to name as many or as few pocket knife models as they wanted, and no brands or blades were off-limits. 404 respondents named a total of 268 models and the average respondent named 4.1 […]
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BENCHMADE 172 KILLIAN FORGED TOMAHAWK AXE
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 […]
Benchmade 915 Triage: Everyday Survivalf
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, […]
Benchmade 915 Triage: Everyday Survival
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 Benchmade Knives for 2014
Benchmade has a surprising number of new blades releasing for 2014. During SHOT Show 2014, I stopped in to their booth to check out a few. Benchmade has heard the demand for products for bushcrafters and outdoorsman. They responded this year with an all-new lineup of knives:Benchmade Hunt. With the needs of outdoorsman in mind, Benchmade […]
Photo Friday: Benchmade 915 Triage
Meet the Benchmade 915 Triage. I must admit, while I’m clearly fond of firearms, I’m a bit of a blade aficionado as well. The Triage is one of my favorites for the features that make it a good survival knife. The “safety” orange color is eye catching (makes it easy to find/harder to lose), the […]
The Gerber Sedulo – The Perfect Value in an EDC Knife?
Good quality is often hard to find. Good quality, at a good price, is often even harder to find. Fortunately, for guys and gals like me, always on the lookout for quality gear, there are options out there. Added bonus? When you can find solid, rugged, and affordable American gear. Gerber is one of those […]
Check out this Former Delta Force operator’s loadout for taking down human traffickers
I work in counter human traffic (CHT), running street operations in “the Q,” Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here, the season on traffickers is open all year long, and there is no bag limit. Just don’t step up to the line dry (1). My current self-preservation posture is best described in my statement to my boss, words […]
Crate Club tactical pen: Stabbing with style
The Benchmade SOCP changed the knife realm a bit. It wasn’t a huge influence on the tactical world overall but created a completely new genre of tactical knives. The close quarter’s tool was developed as the last line of defense for extremely close quarters combat. It’s made to be used when grappling on the ground when fighting over […]
My most used piece of gear while in the Marine Corps
Pictured above was my first Gerber multi-tool I purchased at the PX on Camp Lejeune, NC shortly after checking into my unit (2/8 WPNS Co.) in June of 1993. Back then we didn’t have the internet to order stuff or even research options. You could order through a catalog at the time, but I didn’t want to […]
