TV personality knives have always gotten a bad rap from the bushcraft community. Far too often companies overplay their hands and throw in marketing crap into a tool that is supposed to be practical in nature. This pessimism isn't helped with products like the first … [Read more...]
About Thomas Xavier
goTenna Mesh Off-Grid Communication Device Review
In late 2015, I reviewed the original goTenna. It's fair to say that, right off the bat, I was pretty smitten with the concept of this tech, but back then, I felt the goTenna was too far ahead of its time due to the inherent range issues. Communication platforms only work on … [Read more...]
What Are Some High Value Knives? What Makes a Knife Good Value?
I scribble a lot about knives (and other gear) on MTJS. After so many years and so much steel accumulated, this "hobby" has brought forth some interesting conundrums. We talk a lot about value, us gear aficionados. We have this idea that value is the perfect balance … [Read more...]
Best Lock Picking Practice Locks for Each Experience Level
Lock picking is one of the few hobbies I have that is truly useful in my everyday life. Sure, knowing how to sharpen knives to a mirror edge or start a fire using raw materials is (in my opinion) important, but in my day to day 21st century life, knowing how to bypass locks … [Read more...]
First, Second, or Third Degree Burns? The 3 Degrees Of Ouch
Do I have third degree burns? Growing up as a curious child, I found myself a victim to the nasty side of heat on a few occasions, something I am sure most reading this will be able to relate to. Whenever dealing with these heat-related accidents, the term "third degree … [Read more...]
July 2017 EDC Pocket Dump
Elise missed me pipe smoking. Not a fan of the vaping, so here I go. Everyday Carry Pocket Dump Pipe Tool Generic Czech I know that the IM Corona Old Boy has its own tools built in, but honestly, I never use them unless I'm walking around. Just too damn fiddly. … [Read more...]
Review Roundup: Quartermaster, Baladeo, Boker, & Tops Knives
After I published my process for reviewing knives, some of you wanted me to do some quick reviews on the blades I own, but for various reasons, are undeserving of a full review. These are quick and dirty overviews and I 100% gloss over some of the aspects. I picked four … [Read more...]
June 2017 EDC Pocket Dump
Snapped up the Boker a while back. I wanted a modern version of the Case Sodbuster and this fit the bill. Really impressed with the fit and finish, except for the stupid glass breaker on the butt. Thankfully, I am resourceful and took a hacksaw to that nonsense and got rid … [Read more...]
Top Budget Pocket Knives: 30 Best Folding EDCs Under $30
Over the years, I'm finding it harder and harder to justify the purchase of expensive knives besides those that really stand out from the crowd - knives like the Benchmade Osborne and the Spyderco Paramilitary 2. The explanation for why comes down to the fact that it's … [Read more...]
The Act of Killing: Not So Easy; Is It Something You Can Live With?
This is going to be a different kind of article. No gear or techniques to aid in survival, but nonetheless - it's a topic I want to discuss because it relates to something that is often brought up, though rarely do we discuss its consequences. I have been musing about this … [Read more...]
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