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Toor Knives: Brothers and Bladesmiths

July 11, 2017

Art, Bladed, Business, EDC, Intel & Opinion, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

If you close your eyes and imagine a workshop occupied by a Ranger and two Marines it would probably look a lot like the place that Cameron, Connor and Jeremy design and forge their custom blades. There are sev... Read More...

Actor Barry Pepper Forges Weapons for His Movie Roles

Michael Kurcina

May 23, 2017

Bladed, Intel & Opinion, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Movies & Television, Style, The Team Room

Pepper in the Maze Runner Pepper is perhaps best known for his role as the sniper Private Daniel Jackson in Saving Private Ryan. Pepper's character Jackson is arguably one of the most popular characters from... Read More...

The Differences Between an Ax and a Hatchet

Michael Kurcina

May 15, 2017

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

Gerber has come out with the Back Paxe small ax. Before I get into the overall performance of their ax, I want to clear up some misunderstanding of what axes and hatchets are for. Today, there are so many hybri... Read More...

Good Steel: A Unique Approach to Building Quality Weapons

Michael Kurcina

April 23, 2017

Bladed, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

I first stumbled upon Malcom McGregor’s knives at the farmer’s market that my wife frequents. He has been selling his knives at this location for a very long time. A large, rustic, barn with its stalls, once us... Read More...

Slice into a Pie with the Pocket Piefighter Knife

Guest Writer

April 11, 2017

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

I’ve had knives most of my teen and adult life. Growing up learning how to responsibly use and take care of my knives, I have always wanted one thing: Owning a custom knife While I was scrolling in my In... Read More...

Top 10 Knives for EDC

Michael Kurcina

April 2, 2017

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

Here are 10 knives that we think are excellent for Every Day Carry (EDC). There are a lot of great knives out there. We don't want to mislead and say these are the best of the best. Our recommendation is based ... Read More...

Every Day Carry (EDC) Basic Blade Knowledge

Nate Morrison

March 26, 2017

Accessories, Bladed, Combatives, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Security

The recent Every Day Carry (EDC) trend has been interesting to say the least. I am always amazed at how things that were normal for many of us suddenly become these huge viral trends among the civilians and cit... Read More...

How to Choose a Machete

Michael Kurcina

March 26, 2017

Bladed, Camping, Home Security, Homesteading, Knives, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Security

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Choosing a Machete The machete is a multi-purpose tool useful for cutting agricultural products while also doubling as a weapon. Its general wide-tipped shape with a weighted upper blade allows it to come down... Read More...

Tanto Knives For EDC: Most Versatile Carry Knife

David Donchess

March 22, 2017

Bladed, EDC, Knives, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR

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 an EDC system. For me, the Tanto blade is the ruling knife ... Read More...

Backyard Bladesmithing 101 Part 2

Guest Writer

March 19, 2017

Accessories, Bladed, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Planning, Prepping & Survival

Part 3: Backyard Bladesmithing Getting It Hot Enough To Shape You must have a good base of coals. The best fuel source for forging a blade is charcoal. You do not want to use charcoal briquettes since the b... Read More...