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Here we recommend products that we’ve reviewed and we determine to be of excellent quality and value for your money.

Best throwing axes

The 5 Best Throwing Axes: Supreme Buying Guide & Review

Posted on February 15, 2021May 25, 2022 by Jeffrey

The pastime of throwing axes has become a cult-like activity across the continent as ax-throwing centers have popped up in every single major city in North America and many beyond.  Since around 2015 the trend started, and now it’s as strong as ever.  Even some of the quietest, small and shy people I know are…

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SOG Force Review

Posted on February 13, 2021May 19, 2021 by Jeffrey

Unfortunately the SOG Force has been discontinued, but if you’d like to know our view on it (maybe you have a used one or are considering getting one), please read on! If you’d like to see our best recommendation for a SOG Force alternative, it’s the Schrade Frontier 13 inch High Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife…

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Best Leatherman Multi-tools

Posted on February 13, 2021July 29, 2021 by Jeffrey

The multitool is today’s version of the Swiss Army Knife. Equipped with sometimes dozens of blades and bits, multi-tools are useful in the widest variety of applications.  If you have a multi-tool these days, it opens up an entire world of problem-solving, peace of mind and empowerment. It’s like always having a flashlight in your…

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benchmade

Benchmade 940 Review

Posted on February 5, 2021July 27, 2021 by Jeffrey

The Benchmade 940 folder is a great pocket knife!  I have read quite a few reviews for it on Amazon and everyone who has tried this knife has loved it!  One of the only complaints I have seen with this knife is the price, but personally, I think the knife is worth every penny.  Benchmade…

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Best utility knives

The Best Utility Knife: Ultimate Buying Guide and Review [Top 10 Picks]

Posted on February 4, 2021April 7, 2023 by Jeffrey

The best utility knife can serve as a box cutter and more. You’ll find that it can serve also as a pocket knife, rescue knife, and even in light use cases, as a camping knife. A utility knife’s utility or usefulness is far more than what most people expect (hence the name). Here are some…

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Top 5 Fixed Blade Tactical Knives

Posted on February 2, 2021July 29, 2021 by Jeffrey

What is a Tactical Knife?  Loosely defined it could be a knife that you would expect the military to use.  The actual definition is a knife that has one or more military features, designed for extreme situations, and it may or may not include capabilities that a fighting or combat knife might have. Qualities of…

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Ontario RTAK II Review

Posted on February 1, 2021July 28, 2021 by Jeffrey

The by the Ontario Knife Company is a superior fixed blade survival knife that is designed to be durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of constant use. Survival knives are generally longer than other types of knives since they are designed for heavier jobs such as cutting and shaping poles for makeshift shelters…

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Gerber LMF II Survival Knife Review

Posted on January 31, 2021July 27, 2021 by Jeffrey

The is one of the most popular knives produced by Portland-based knife manufacturer Gerber. Survival knives are essential tools for outdoorsmen or anyone who spends a lot of time in the wilderness, as they enable them to be prepared to respond to a wide variety of emergency situations. The best survival knives can be used…

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Helle Temagami Knife

Helle Temagami Wilderness Knife Review

Posted on January 27, 2021May 19, 2021 by Jeffrey

The evokes images of individuality and self-reliance while living in the outdoors. A wilderness knife, also known as an outdoorsman’s knife, is a fixed-blade knife that is intended to be used for a variety of the most critical jobs in the wild such as cutting tinder for starting a fire or butchering game. It should…

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Fox USA Forza Lockback Knife Review

Posted on January 25, 2021July 27, 2021 by Jeffrey

First Thoughts The roots of the modern Fox Cutlery Company started to form in 1977 after its founder Oreste Frati started the company after years of experience in the commercial cutlery industry. The city of Maniago in Italy is (and has been for a very long time) known for its steel blade manufacturing, and by most…

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We’re a team of outdoor enthusiasts and gear experts passionate about knives, survival, and adventure. From blade reviews to outdoor tips, we share hands-on knowledge to inspire and equip fellow adventurers.

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