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Professional Gear Reviews
Thank you, Safariland. That’s the big summary from my time with the 537 open top concealment holster. It is the answer to a number of my complaints from other holsters. My initial impressions can be read here. Having been able to get some range time with this unit recently, I have more confidence than ever […]
In the never-ending search for quality, performance and value in the market for every day carry, there is often little to separate certain products from one another. For weapon lights, one of the best I have found is the Olight PL-2 Valkyrie. It has those little qualities that make it stand out for me. I’ve previously written […]
I’m an active duty service member in the United States Air Force. On base, I’m very restricted in what I can carry which I’ll be delving into in another article. When I’m not on base, my every day carry (EDC) focuses around the set of skills that I have learned as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, […]
As a gear addict myself, currently a recovering twelve stepper, I have had issues in the past with having too much gear, with having a piece of gear for every possible task or contingency. There is a line that needs to be drawn, and I’ve accepted that; however my love for gear still burns strong, […]
I have never personally handled many Spyderco knives but have heard of the high-quality products they make. So, I jumped at the chance to get my hands on the Spyderco Centofante 3. The Centofante 3 is a folding knife designed by longtime knife maker Frank Centofante. It features a 3.14 inch plain edge blade made […]
The Spyderco Manix 2 was one of my first knives, at least the first one that cost me a bit of change. It’s a great knife that has been with me for years and still finds its way into my EDC rotation more often than any other knife I own. It also happens to be […]
Buck has just unveiled most of their new for 2018 offerings. Products joining the catalog will include new 110 Folding Hunter line extensions, a vast array of Open Season series hunting knives, and new EDC options. While this sizable reveal offers plenty for Buck fans to chew on ahead of SHOT Show next month, the company tells us there […]
As one of the premier knife makers in the world, Emerson knives has always been proud to call America home. Despite their name being ubiquitous with handcrafted excellence, I haven’t had a chance to run with one of Ernest Emerson’s blades until recently. In the mail arrived… the CQC-14. As stated on Emerson’s website, the […]
My grandpappy told me never go into the woods without, at a minimum, a knife somewhere on my person. When I was a young man, He gave me his old fixed blade buck knife and my father gave me a Swiss Army Fisherman for a more discreet and pragmatic day to day option. I still […]
I have been growing my minimalist lifestyle over the past year, always looking for ways to reduce the unnecessary, Yet have whats needed to really live and enjoy life. Own less, live more. I recently came across the FlowFold product at a local sporting goods store, but at that time decided not to make the […]
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