Sometimes you can best serve your country by serving those in the armed forces. Daniel Winkler got that opportunity in the years after Sept. 11, 2001. Of course, the world changed dramatically on that fateful day, and Winkler soon changed with it. Before 2001, Winkler was primarily a full-time knifemaker, having achieved master bladesmith accreditation from the American Bladesmith Society…
H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The…
When it comes to tactical knives, the market is flooded with options. But not every knife labeled “tactical” deserves the title. So, what exactly makes a knife tactical, and how do you choose the right one? Whether you’re picking up your first piece of gear or adding to an already…
Viper has a new folder out now, designed by Denis Simonutti. It’s called the Oniro, and it’s been built with an ambidextrous locking mechanism and a blade made from the steel of the hour. Simonutti is a returning champion in the Italian knife scene, responsible for a number of designs…
In what will be a running series, I am going to take a (hopefully) humorous look at how knife companies name their products. First up, because they are the easiest to make light of, Kershaw’s naming conventions. In many ways, the Kershaw naming protocols are sort of like how Vince…
I’ve said before that the Hedgehog is, in my opinion, one of Vosteed’s best knives. So, do the new aluminum-handled versions keep up that high standard? Thanks to Vosteed for the review sample, I found out. Specs You can see the full specs at Vosteed.com. The most relevant specs are listed…
We suppose it was only a matter of time before we saw something like this. Work Sharp has created and released the Folding Field Sharpener, a gadget that packs the bare sharpening essentials into a pocketable EDC item. If you’ve ever used the original “fixed” Guided Field Sharpener, you’ll know…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
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