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As I walked through the old front door of the more-than-100-year-old building off the beaten path in the tiny town of Franklinville, NY, I was immediately struck by the sheer quantity of knives hanging on display. The Ontario Knife Company had an incredibly diverse and nearly awe-inspiring display of knives on every wall. I scarcely…
The SOG Seal Team Elite is a bada$$-looking knife that just makes me want to play with it like a schoolboy and fidget spinner (yes, they were popular in 2017 and 2018 okay!?). It’s a survival knife made by an iconic knife brand in Seattle, WA and it’s designed with undertones of “Bowie” in its…
Fortunately, there are REALLY good alternatives that may be even better than the G-10 at a better price! Our best recommendation for a Bushcraft G-10 alternative is the TOPS Knives B.O.B. (Brothers of Bushcraft) Fieldcraft B.O.B. Hunter. The is a knife specifically designed for outdoor use. The knife is of portable size and ideal for…
If you are shopping for a new knife, you will see that there are tons and tons of steel types on the market. What makes one type of steel better than the other? What is AUS-8A steel and how does it differ from other steels in the market? This post will cover these questions.
Virginia knife laws are long and quite wordy, making it almost impossible to determine what is legal and what is not legal when it comes to owning and carrying knives in the state of Virginia. This article summarizes the law in easy to understand language so anyone can tell what is legal and what is not.
420HC Steel holds a higher carbon production rate than some stainless steels. The content is softer than the higher number steel count 440, yet it’s more rugged than other similar products. This steel material has a greater carbon base and is mixed to a harder finish than 420 stainless steels, but under normal processes, falls…
First Thoughts Check On BladeHQ 2018 has been filled with lots of activity in the knife industry, and one of the events is the release of Spyderco’s newest models called the Kapara. A part-time knifemaker from Australia has recently caught the attention of Spyderco execs and as a result, knifemaker Alistair Phillips is Spyderco’s newest collaborator/designer….
Automatic knives are designed to be easy, convenient, and more than a little badass. These next-level folders and sliders deploy lightning-fast with a single push of a button or switch to reveal glorious blades that have thus far remained hidden. There’s a glut of automatic knives out there. But you wouldn’t know for sure which…
Are you searching the internet for “best survival flashlight“? If so, this article will guide you through the ins and outs of finding a great flashlight that suits your needs as you discover the best flashlight for survival situations. By now, you’ve probably read a lot online –if not, don’t worry, the article walks you…
The following is an article written by a favorite contributor a few years ago that remains one of our favorites. We also came across this article on the Ultimate SHTF (“Shit Hits the Fan”) Gear List that may also be of interest. Good luck making sure you and your family are prepared! First Things First!…