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To me, the Jeff White Thumb Skinner is the ideal knife size for most general tasks while out camping, hiking, or hunting. With this knife, you could easily skin and process anything from small game to deer. It also excels at processing tinder and fuel for a fire, whether that’s for the campsite or in a survival […]
It wasn’t that long ago I put out my first article, an interview with Joel from V Seven Weapons Systems.  In that interview, Joel let me know he would soon be releasing ultralight upper and lower receivers made from 2055 lithium-aluminum.  Fast forward the clock a few months and the receivers are on the market, joining other […]
(Originally published on Project Gecko) Knives – Something that shaped our ancestors to hunt & survive back in the day. Undoubtedly, while today focus is mainly on guns and the newest tactical clothing, knives from all types, shapes and purposes have been quite interesting to me. Back in the IDF a knife was an essential […]
Snares are a classic method of trapping game inside and out of survival situations. Survival snares are effective hunting tool for small game animals due to the simple fact they can hunt in multiple places, all at once. The trick to being successful with snares isn’t just building them right, but building a lot of […]
While there are a number of quality optics manufacturers, few enjoy name brand recognition as widespread as Leupold and Stevens, Inc. Â A fifth generation family run business, the Beaverton, Oregon based corporation has annual sales exceeding $160 million and employs over 700 people. Â Leupold has long been known for their quality optics and “Gold Ring” […]
Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps, the tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]
It’s not too often that you see a 7 year old girl hunting with an AR15, let alone one chambered in 300 Blackout. The focus and concentration she displays in the following video are that of a seasoned hunter. Her shooting skills are pretty damn good too. Notice her trigger finger after she takes the […]
If you’ve ever looked online for quality over-under and especially Italian made,  you will quickly realize the price tag is far beyond what most people would consider investing. If you’re looking for an over-under that won’t break the bank and one that I would consider a best-value, then check out the recently imported Bettinsoli Delux […]
If you’re a military observer, hunter, or sightseer, there is one product that should always be in your toolbox. A set of dependable binoculars. One of my favorite brands of binoculars on the market is the Vortex line. Within the Vortex line, the Viper and Diamondback are at the top of my list for quality, […]
Half Face Blades is owned and operated by former Navy SEAL, Andrew Arrabito. Half Face Blades fills the niche of hand crafted knives built for a specific purpose; to be functional and lethal. When Andrew builds his knives, he injects an artistic feel to them. Don’t be fooled though. Many of his knives, although they […]
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