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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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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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The 3 Best Multi-Tools

Posted on January 21, 2021April 7, 2023 by Jeffrey

Multi-tools provide the best of hand-held tools in one convenient grip. Advanced work with quality materials have produced multi-tools that can last for years, and have replacement parts for any that wear out or get broken. Most multi-tools serve general purposes, while some are geared toward one profession or another. For example, some of them…

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Benchmade – Bugout 535 EDC

Posted on January 7, 2021July 27, 2021 by Jeffrey

This excellent-looking Amerian made EDC is one of our recommendations since it’s a versatile tool that Benchmade recommends for hiking, backpacking, fishing and camping.  We fell in love with it (well, you know what I mean – we’re not perverts or anything but…. okay, I’ll stop “talking”) and we’d love to tell you all we…

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ESEE Junglas Survival Fixed Blade Knife

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

This is one creatively-named implement!  The Junglas is actually pronounced “HOON-GLASS” (but with a Latin American accent).  Its name is derived from the Colombian Police called “JUNGLA” or Compañía Jungla Antinarcóticos special operations forces.  The original intent was to create a knife that was kind of a machete and kind of a fixed blade knife…

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Ontario Blackbird SK-5 Review

Posted on January 3, 2021July 28, 2021 by Jeffrey

If you are going camping or hiking, you need a reliable survival knife. Not only will it allow you to traverse in the wilderness easier, but it can also allow you to survive in the wild without exerting too much energy in executing your basic survival tasks. One of the best knives you can bring…

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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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