CRKT Provoke — Kinematic Karambit Folder
The karambit (pronounced kah-rahm-bit) has become a very popular backup knife. Although it could be argued that it’s less instinctive than a straight blade knife, the unique features of the…
SOG Strat Ops Auto — Discreet Automatic Opening Knife for EDC
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools was founded in 1986 by designer and toolmaker Spencer Frazer. Named after the elite Vietnam-era Special Forces military group known as the Studies and Observation…
Hogue EX-F01 Fixed Blade Knife ‒ Designed for Combat and Survival
Hogue.is known for its outstanding firearms accessories. Hogue Knives® continues that legacy. All Hogue knives are designed by custom knifemaker and former Recon Marine Allen Elishewitz and made in the…
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Streamlight TLR-9 Flex Weapon Mounted Light for Full Size Pistols
Several months ago, I had the opportunity to test and review the new Streamlight TLR-7A weapon mounted light. It was everything that I had hoped it would be and more!…
Making the Case for Leather ‒ Why Leather Holsters Still Rock
Although KYDEX® / thermoplastic holsters are often the best choice for many applications, there’s still something to be said for real leather. Man-made materials certainly can’t beat leather for its…
Spyderco Matriarch 2 FRN Emerson Opener ‒ Wicked Folder for Personal Defense
The Spyderco® Matriarch™ 2 folding knife has its origins in the C12 Civilian™, one of Spyderco’s oldest and most unique designs. According to Spyderco, the Civilian was developed at the…
The EDC Tourniquet — Every Second Counts
According to published research, reported in the October 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)), the average response time in the US from the time of…
Magpul Radius — Stylish Eye Pro Designed with the Shooter in Mind
Magpul® Industries has entered the eye pro market in a big way. The company currently offers six different styles of eyewear, with two more styles on the way for Fall…
Dark Angel Medical Direct Action Response Training
When survival is measured in seconds, will you know what to do? Just as we train for worst-case scenarios in shooting, we must also have the medical training for worst-case…
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Gearward Anti-Kidnapping Band — Watchband Escape Tool Pouch
We live in an age of increasing terrorism and criminal activity. Hostage taking and kidnapping have dramatically increased as a preferred tactic. No country is totally safe. Those at greatest…