Kershaw has been a big name in the knife industry for a long while now. Founded in 1974, these knives have earned a solid reputation among end-users. The Tualitin, Oregon based company offers a lifetime warranty on their knives- even the most inexpensive models. Having heard of Kershaw many times over the years, I was […]
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SOG Scout 24L Backpack: Review
Most people think of SOG as full spectrum knife/tomahawk/multi tool company. But new for 2016 is a break from tradition and their introduction of “soft goods” including 6 backpacks ranging in volume from 12 liters to 35 liters. All constructed of high quality materials and features, just like SOG’s bladed tools. While wandering aimlessly through Shot Show this […]
8 Pieces of Tactical Gear You Can’t Miss Out On
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Whether you’re military personnel, a first responder, police officer, or just an overall shooting enthusiast, it’s imperative that you keep up with the latest guns, gear and tactics that will save your life. That’s not an easy task, but it becomes especially difficult when acquiring new and effective tactical gear is your […]
5 Brands that Upped the Ante at SHOT Show 2017
A key takeaway for buyers attending SHOT Show this year is the acceleration in the volume of new product that’s about to hit the market in 2017. “Knife companies know it is going to be a big year, and they brought everything they’ve got to SHOT Show 2017,” Jason Kunkler, Head Buyer for KnifeCenter.com tells us. But […]
DMT Dia-Sharp Credit Card Knife Sharpener
While it can be said that elite soldiers have been sharpening their implements of war since the bronze age using whetstones. In the U.S. the first known written guidance from a Commander to his troops in keeping their implements of war ready at a moment’s notice, comes in 1757 from none other than Major Robert […]
Cold Steel Unleashes Massive New for 2017 Lineup
Less than a month after revealing its patent pending HTR opening mechanism, Cold Steel is breaking with tradition by releasing its entire 2017 catalog ahead of SHOT Show. Including line extensions, the Ventura, California company is introducing an unprecedented 94 new for 2017 products. Cold Steel will be shipping 19 new fixed blade models and 9 new folders in 2017. […]
Leupold VX-6 1-6x Riflescope | First Impressions
While there are a number of quality optics manufacturers, few enjoy name brand recognition as widespread as Leupold and Stevens, Inc. A fifth generation family run business, the Beaverton, Oregon based corporation has annual sales exceeding $160 million and employs over 700 people. Leupold has long been known for their quality optics and “Gold Ring” […]
Navy SEAL Kills Pirate with a Knife
I recently attended a shooting course taught by a former Navy SEAL. A small portion of that course covered some basic combatives (7 yards and in). When you’re 7 yards or closer to the bad guy you are considered to be within combatives range. Within this close distance things happen fast, really fast. You may […]
Nyx: Spartan Blades’ Special Forces Warrior
(Courtesy of Tactical Life) If you don’t think about it too much, constructing a knife should be simple. It’s only two planes of steel meeting at an extremely acute angle. Sure, it sounds simple. But there are as many shapes and sizes of blades as there are tasks for them to perform, from the delicate […]
Tac-Raze: TOPS’ First Friction Folding Knife
(Courtesy of Tactical Life) When taking a look at TOPS Knives’ all-new Tac-Raze, you’ll quickly notice that it is reminiscent of a straight razor — although with the recurved blade TOPS doesn’t recommend actually shaving with it. Leo Espinoza designed it with that type of blade in mind. RELATED STORY: Fiel: A ‘Last Resort’ Double-Edged Blade From […]