Florida often invokes a specific image, Disney Land, beaches, sun and fun style living. Which is all true, but doesn’t represent the entirety of Florida, just the places people want to go. Not many people want to cruise over to Northwest Florida, the land of sun, mosquitoes, and what feels like a tropical rainforest at […]
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Coin pocket folder: Gerber US1 knife
The American made Gerber US1 is a quality and functional tool to include in your EDC. It isn’t going to be my first choice for a defensive option due to its smaller length and lightweight, but it is a great backup knife for times when breaking out your automatic defensive blade may be inappropriate or […]
A Green Beret’s guide to choosing the right survival knife
A survival knife is a tool and not a fashion statement, but for any guys out there that have been in a survival situation or a school environment as in a training course, you’d know that. So it becomes a case of practicality over all else. While I’m admittedly no expert on knives, I know […]
No power tools or forges: Here’s how to make a survival knife using just the stuff in your garage
The looming threat of a nuclear attack launched by North Korea has brought about a resurgence in Cold War era anxieties about survival in a post-infrastructure America. If such an attack were to take place, it may not mean the end of the world, per say, but it could certainly mean the end of yours, and in […]
A new all-in-one rescue tool from Benchmade | 365 OUTLAST
I’ve not only seen a lot of rescue tools, I’ve used a few as well. In the Ranger Regiment, we practiced extracting pilots and soldiers from aircraft and other vehicles. When you have a dedicated C-SAR (Combat-Search And Rescue) team, you have the luxury of having all the tools necessary plus the personal to operate […]
Rad on Gear: Always prepared with the Gerber Paraframe
Here at the Loadout Room, we love a good knife. This time, Rad’s back out in the hills of Utah doing the sort of thing we all do, but rarely talk about from a preparation standpoint: killing time. Whether you’re widdling on a stick or marking trees on the trail, Gerber’s Paraframe knife is light […]
Half Face Blades Chef Blade – A Refined Tool
As a newly single man, I’ve been continually surprised by the fact women are incredibly impressed by my ability to cook. I thought it was an old joke, something from a cheesy rom-com, but the truth remains I’ve found the ability to cook directly relates to your attractiveness level. When cooking for a young lady […]
Rad on Gear: Hitting the trails with an Ibex Ironworks blade
Here at the Loadout Room, we love a good knife–and Rad is no exception. This time, he’s out on the trails of Utah logging some miles and carrying a handmade sheep-hoof style blade from Ibex Ironworks. Ibex Ironworks is a veteran owned company that builds their knives by hand, so you’ll have to go straight […]
Put a ring on it: The benefits and detriments of ringed knives
Knives are excellent backup weapons if you’re carrying a pistol. They also make good primary weapons for an everyday carry if you are unable to carry a pistol. Often when traveling abroad, I have found it exponentially easier to obtain a good knife than a reliable (or affordable) pistol. They are usually cheaper and easier […]
Hoback Knives OSF Hero Series
Jake Hoback, of Hoback Knives, makes some absolutely fantastic knives. These are high end, premium grade blades for EDC. These are the kind of knives you can take to hell and back. The OSF, or open source folder, is one of the most popular. The knife is a simple design, but a very effective one. […]