Tanto Knives For EDC: Most Versatile Carry Knife
When I think about an EDC system, I think of a system that is simple and practical. The knife is probably the most common and obvious piece of gear in…
The Continued Need For Tactical Emergency Care in Law Enforcement
On March 23 2010, Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Mike Madland and his partner Chris LeBlanc chased an armed robbery suspect. As the robber hurdled walls and fences, the three…
Arc’teryx Beta AR Hardshell Jacket for hard use
This one here is about my thoughts of my older generation Arc’teryx Beta AR hardshell, a jacket that has served me very well throughout the years I’ve had it. Something…
US Air Force Pararescueman Sets Wingsuit Skydive Guinness World Record
Congratulations to retired US Air Force Pararescueman Jimmy Petrolia for setting a skydiving record that was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for the Highest Altitude Wingsuit Jump…
Introducing the Boker Plus Lancer!
As a designer, Knife Maker Serge Panchenko earned his popularity through the Dog Tag Knives from Spyderco. The Boker Plus Lancer clearly shows his handwriting, it is more a lightweight…
Don’t be a Knucklehead. Take Precautions When Running
by Spotter Up It’s not a very complex story but the recommendations I list here are something to keep in mind while you’re out. When I lived in the heart…
Being Alone is Good Because Being With People Sometimes Sucks!
To live alone, a man must either be a beast or a god. ARISTOTLE The Passage East in Ireland. I spent 6 months shuttling back and forth on it; from…
Triple Aught Design – Tracer Jacket
Introduction I had been looking for an everyday mid-season jacket for a good while. But none of the “normal” brands quite fit the image in my head of what I…
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HEL-STAR 6 Gen III Review – A Light Above
Walking out of a Spotter Up team meeting at SHOT 2017 I ran into a low-key display by CORE Survival. It totally wasn’t on the agenda, but there they were,…
Backyard Bladesmithing 101 Part 3
Part 9: Backyard Bladesmithing: Cleaning Up https://youtu.be/CBnZE9FP67s A lot of work has occurred up until this point; now the magic happens. You will harden and temper your blade to give…