Someone asked me the other day what knife I brought with me to Ranger school. I completed Ranger school back in 2012 and with me, I had a Benchmade Griptilian. The criteria of a solid knife in school is pretty limited. First Is it light enough that you would be willing to carry it? This […]
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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 […]
Emerson La Griffe | A Second First Look
I don’t think I’m a knife guy. The general knives I own and buy fill a purpose and that’s usually it. I’m not on the cutting edge of the knife world. My time at the Loadout Room and reviewing knives has really opened my eyes. In reviewing knives I often get to use and abuse […]
The Hogue OTF | Self-Defense Slice and Dice
Hogue’s entry to knives has been a big splash. They seem to hit the market at the perfect time with their auto openers. Automatic knives are making a comeback, and knife laws around the country are beginning to modernize. In particular today we are talking about the Hogue OTF. OTF, or out the front, knives […]
Emerson Knives Mini CQC-15
Throughout the history of mankind, a sharp knife has been a necessary survival tool. Since the earliest man sharpened a fragment of rock into a crude blade, the knife has been arguably man’s greatest invention (aside from capturing fire, or maybe soap). So when the time came for me to select a knife I would […]
Emerson La Griffe: A Fixed Blade for Everyday
During my Emerson La Griffe review I was pleasantly surprised. In my experience, folding knives are small and made for the pocket. Fixed blade knives are large and hang off the belt. The Emerson La Griffe defies both expectations. It’s a fixed blade knife that goes on the belt but is small enough to pocket. In the […]
Emerson CQC-14 Snubby: For those who live in areas with strict knife laws
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 […]
The SOB Puncher | An Emergency Backup Weapon
For some time now I have been looking for a new low profile weapon to take the place of much bulkier fixed blade knives I usually carry. I’ve had my eye on the SOB Puncher as an option and conveniently enough I ended up receiving one for review. The SOB Puncher is a push dagger […]
MNKF: The Blades of Tracker Dan
(Origingally published on Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: The Blades of Tracker Dan Mike the Mook Some of the best designs come from having to fill a need, even on a simple utilitarian object such as a knife. Whenever it seems like we’ve seen everything that can be done to perfect mankind’s oldest […]
The Emerson Journeyman
I recently received a new pocket knife from the guys at Emerson Knives. The company is one of the top manufacturers of bladed products both folding and fixed. Being already aware of the Emerson reputation, I had high hopes for this knife and they definitely didn’t disappoint. The overall length of the knife is 9 […]