Bladed Archives • Spotter Up

Not That Condor (from SkinnyJeanTactical)

March 17, 2018

Accessories, Bladed, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

People keep asking me advice about knives for daily carry, what I’d recommend, and what’s my favorite. I’ve been thinking about it. Spoiler alert: it’s the one in the photos below. I got this knife fro... Read More...

Pocket-hook hooker-knife (from SkinnyJeanTactical)

Jordan Garcia

February 6, 2018

Bladed, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

I carry a mid-size folding knife (CRKT M16SF) in my pocket merely out of comfort and a desire to maintain a very low profile and retain flexibility in movement. It’s a knife for utility primarily and self defen... Read More...

AKU Strike Mimic T-16 Review

John Valentine

January 24, 2018

Accessories, Bladed, Combatives, Gadgets, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Tactics, Tech/Science

Of all the training tools I use at C4 Combatives the AKU Strike Mimic T16 is by far my favorite. I have to admit however when I first got it my general attitude was skepticism. I remember my initial thought... Read More...

SPYDERCO Manix 2 Lightweight

Guest Writer

October 16, 2017

Bladed, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Everyone has an opinion on what constitutes the perfect Every Day Carry (EDC) knife. Some criteria people commonly look for when selecting an EDC knife include durability, edge retention, weight, egernomics,... Read More...

The Thick Bastard from Greg Moffatt Knives

Thomas Leitner

October 11, 2017

Accessories, Bladed, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

For a while I was looking for something new, but something aggressive in a knife. The blades I have I love, and all have a purpose, but they seemed to lack the personality that I was looking for. This is pa... Read More...

Own a Knife and Own The World!

Michael Kurcina

September 23, 2017

Bladed, Knives, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR

My good cop buddy used to sell office supplies at the local flea market on Sunday mornings when he was a kid. Every time I saw him he would tell me that one of the really old-timers used to shuffle to his v... Read More...

Colonel Blades – low viz, high function

Steve Rab

September 17, 2017

Accessories, Bladed, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

All this talk about EDC and pretty pictures almost always show a knife in the mix. If you’ve given serious thought to what you’re carrying and why, you have considered the reasons for carrying and using one. ... Read More...

Spotter Up reviews the JIMMY Pry Bar by Broco|Rankin

dwh747

September 12, 2017

Accessories, Bladed, Gadgets, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

While attending ADS, Inc. Warrior Expo in Virginia Beach we saw the Broco|Rankin display booth and a few of their products were placed on a table for show. They had a few interesting items on hand. The comp... Read More...

The Right Steel for the Right Job, Right?

Guest Writer

August 17, 2017

Bladed, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR

A good knife is obviously an essential tool in any kit bag and can mean the difference between life and death in a survival situation. Cutlery fans will choose a knife for various purposes whether it’s for EDC... Read More...

The New GERBER POCKET SQUARE

Michael Kurcina

August 10, 2017

Bladed, EDC, Industry News, Knives, Style

This sharp dressed knife is ideal for hitting the town. A modern aesthetic resonates with squared edges, a machined aluminum handle, and an ambidextrous thumb lift. Plenty of style, backed by design. DETAI... Read More...