The story behind KA-BAR is pretty freaking awesome. The story goes that a fur trapper carried a Union Cutlery knife and used it to fight and kill a bear when his rifle jammed. He was so impressed by his Union Cutlery knife that he wrote a letter to the company. The man was not quite […]
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The 6 Best Tactical Tomahawks on the Market
Tomahawks rule and always have. In 2021 you’d think we’d found a tool worthy of replacing them, but yet the tomahawk persists. It’s tough to find a more versatile and lightweight tool to hang off your belt. With that in my mind, I’ve gathered what I think are the six best tactical tomahawks. I’ve included […]
KA-BAR LDK – Slash, Stab, and Escape
The KA-BAR LDK, or Last Ditch Knife, is a sneaky stabber designed to be carried discreetly and employed when you are all out of other options. This micro slasher is roughly the same length as a credit card and no taller than one either. The blade is ultra-short, but the handle design makes the most […]
A new all-in-one rescue tool from Benchmade | 365 OUTLAST
I’ve not only seen a lot of rescue tools, I’ve used a few as well. In the Ranger Regiment, we practiced extracting pilots and soldiers from aircraft and other vehicles. When you have a dedicated C-SAR (Combat-Search And Rescue) team, you have the luxury of having all the tools necessary plus the personal to operate […]
Put a ring on it: The benefits and detriments of ringed knives
Knives are excellent backup weapons if you’re carrying a pistol. They also make good primary weapons for an everyday carry if you are unable to carry a pistol. Often when traveling abroad, I have found it exponentially easier to obtain a good knife than a reliable (or affordable) pistol. They are usually cheaper and easier […]
The Emerson Knives Mini Commander – Take Command of Your Knife
We are big fans of Emerson Knives around here. Why wouldn’t we be? They are well proven, well made and designed to last. Knives like the CQC-6 are absolutely legendary in the Spec Ops community. The line has slowly expanded over time to include a wide variety of different types of blades. The core of […]
The Pocket Pal From Smith’s: Work smarter when sharpening your knives
I hate sharpening knives. I don’t know why, but it irritates me, I just want it sharp without the work. This had led me to try out a variety of different means to sharpen knives and one of my favorites is my pull through sharpener I use for my kitchen knives. Unfortunately, it’s a bit […]
Dual Weapons Deployment: The Future of Combatives
Not every encounter or engagement is going to be a static target 25 yards away. Most attacks happen within what’s called the combative bubble. If you were to draw a circle around yourself that was 7 yards from your centerline, that is your combative bubble. Anything that happens within this 7 yards will more likely […]
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 […]
Loadout Room Photo of the day | Frogman tools of the trade
You really can’t beat a photo of the Stars and Stripes along with an MP7 and elk handle Karambit. Tools for delivering death to those that threaten our way of life. “Nothing like getting pics from war zones from my Frogmen brothers. Mp7, elk handle karambit and in the shadow of those beautiful colors we […]