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Kickstarter: WESN Allman Minimalist Folding Knife

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Kickstarter: WESN Allman Minimalist Folding Knife

The WESN Allman folding knife is currently available through Kickstarter, with an S35VN flipper blade and either a G10...

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Pocket Preps: Knife Sharpeners

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Pocket Preps: Knife Sharpeners

A sharp knife is a safe knife — anyone who has ever struggled with...

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23 New Kershaw & ZT Knives from SHOT Show 2019

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23 New Kershaw & ZT Knives from SHOT Show 2019

For SHOT Show 2019, Kershaw and Zero Tolerance unveiled 23 knives —...

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January 27, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: TOPS Hammer Hawk Tomahawk

The TOPS Hammer Hawk incorporates serious chopping and smashing power into a compact multi-function tool that's at home in camp or a bug-out bag.

January 24, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: CRKT Provoke Knife

January 21, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Magpul Rigger Framelock Knife

The Magpul Rigger is a new limited-production folding knife. It features a S35VN Wharncliffe blade, titanium framelock, and ball bearing flipper mechanism.

January 5, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Böker 150th Anniversary Camp Knife

Böker's 150th Anniversary will be commemorated with the release of an exclusive Anniversary Series of knives, including the multi-function Camp Knife.

December 29, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: DGT Shadrach Neck Knife

The DGT Shadrach is a compact neck knife made from 154CM steel, and it features a FireCord handle wrap and integrated ferrocerium rod fire-starter.

December 20, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

7 Common Self-Defense Mistakes

Some fight mistakes aren’t learning experiences — dying doesn’t afford a chance to try again. These self-defense mistakes have killed some but taught many.

December 17, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Reader's Tip: Carving a Survival Staff

We received an email from a reader named Ron, who has developed a hobby of carving his own multi-purpose, modular survival staffs.

December 16, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Southern Specialties Folding Lock Pick Set

Back in World War II, OSS secret agents were issued a Lockpicking Jack Knife. Southern Specialties developed a modern incarnation of this covert entry tool.

December 12, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Crawford Survival Staff

The Crawford Survival Staff can act as a walking stick, makes a potent spear or impact weapon, and provides on-board storage for a survival kit.

December 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: 3 EDC Knife Sharpeners

Being able to restore a blade to shaving-sharp condition is always valuable. These three pocket-sized knife sharpeners can help you maintain that edge.

December 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Doug Marcaida Spotlight – Into the Fire

We interviewed Doug Marcaida between filming episodes of "Forged In Fire" regarding the hit show, martial arts, and his attitude toward survival.

November 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Chopping Competently: Advanced Ax Skills

Today we'll discuss some advanced ax skills and techniques that can save your ass — or at least make your time in the backwoods a…

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