Fighting knives come in all sizes. You got the classics like the Bowie knife and the Ka-Bar. They are characterized by their size and ability to both hack and slash. You travel in the opposite direction of that spectrum, and you find something like the Ka-Bar TDI Investigator. While it’s small, it’s still lethal as […]
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Why you Should Consider Carrying a Fixed Blade Knife for Defensive Purposes
If it moves it can break! That is a basic principle of engineering. Moving parts are vulnerable to forces applied to any of the non-fixed parts. Folding knives have a hinge; they are made of several parts: the blade, the handle, the locking mechanism and probably some type of release switch and/or lock. A fixed […]
Bark River Bravo 1 | Field Review
Been looking for a fixed-blade knife for hunting, bushcrafting, backpacking, or military field use? I’ve used several different fixed-blade knives over the years, but the Bark River Bravo 1 never ceases to amaze me. Being a former Marine makes this knife even more special, so if you’re a Marine and support and respect US-made product […]
The ESEE 4 | Not The Best Survival Knife, But a Damn Good One!
I wiped my brow and looked at my students going through S-V80A, more commonly known as SERE training or Survival school. It was a bitter, cold afternoon in mid-February, the snow was a minimum 4 feet deep and we had pulled into camp several hours before for our first day of Survival training in the […]
Omega Protective Concepts: Omega B-1 BLADE
I had been following Maury Abreu – founder and Chief Instructor of Omega Protective Concepts for awhile hoping to train combatives with him as he is a fellow New Jersey guy. Maury is a former Marine, Federal Corrections Officer, and contractor for the government. Last year Maury announced that he was offering his own combat […]
ESEE-4 Fixed blade: The do all workhorse knife
A bit earlier this week I received the ESEE-4 made by Randall’s adventure and training out of Alabama. The ESEE-4 is a fixed blade knife with a 4-inch blade, and the blade itself is made from 1095 carbon steel. The ESEE-4 is a full tang and feature two grip panels. The first time I pulled […]
Watch: Everyday Carry (EDC) Abroad or in states that don’t allow firearms
Everyday Carry (EDC) when you can’t carry a gun but still need to defend yourself and your family. Tactical PEN – http://amzn.to/2pP1kdx Pepper SPRAY – http://amzn.to/2y8XJLN I Love this KNIFE – SOCP Dagger – http://amzn.to/2ktdFU2 Currently testing this knife – Flagrant Beard HAVOC – http://amzn.to/2nxfm3W Streamlight EDC Flashlight – http://amzn.to/2ukx0I4 Medical Kit – http://amzn.to/2vbEd0r […]
ESEE-4 Fixed Blade Knife Review: More Than Just a Knife
I’ve had the ESEE 4 for a few weeks now, and it’s been a near constant companion on my adventures. It’s too large for everyday carry, but perfect for every adventure carry. I’ve taken fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and exposed it to salt water, and barely cleaned it and not a touch of […]
The Bark River Northstar EDC knife
There are a lot of great everyday carry fixed-blade knives out there, and being the closet blade nut that I am, I’m always excited to get my hands on a new knife. A recent early Christmas gift from an old friend has landed me a second-hand Bark River Northstar, and man this thing is awesome. There’s something that’s […]
ESEE-3 MIL Survival Knife | Review
When it comes to wilderness survival, camping and backpacking I can’t stress enough the importance of a quality fixed blade knife. The knife is the hardest item to reproduce in the wild out of everything you carry. It can make or break your ability to survive. Knowing that my life may depend on the knife […]