I get a lot of questions from readers about my knife review methodology, how I pick the knives I review and why I won't review x, y, and z. Elise has responded to a number of these questions in our FAQ, but there were plenty more asked that needed to be answered, so I … [Read more...]
Fear Matters to Security: Control & Use It to Your Advantage
If aliens exist and by happenstance were to glance down on our tiny planet, I think they would be shocked by the order of things. We humans are the dominant species on this little blue planet. Not lions, tigers, or bears, but us. Relatively small with inferior muscle mass … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should Never Do During a Home Invasion
Home security is serious business. Every day we see new articles circulated, tips, tricks, and the latest security hardware that can give you an edge against would-be home invaders. Seldom, however, do I see the mindset - ways you should be thinking about home invasion and … [Read more...]
Boker Plus Exskelibur I Titanium Framelock Knife Review
The Boker Plus Exskelibur line of knives has been a mainstay of the Boker catalogue, and for good reason. This Burger/Skellern custom design features unique quirks that no other production knife has (more on this later) with solid ergonomics and way, way above average … [Read more...]
May 2017 EDC Pocket Dump
Mega minimal 'round-the-house EDC today. Gotta say I love that Boker. Didn't think I would get used to the deployment mechanism, but after one day of EDC, it became second nature. Review of it coming soon! Everyday Carry Item Breakdown Fountain Pen Pilot Vanishing … [Read more...]
Spyderco Roadie Little Big EDC Slipjoint Knife Review
Over the past few years, the amount of Spydercos I've reviewed has dwindled. A lot of this is due to the relative high cost of the new stuff (Mamba anyone?) or what I would define as thoroughly uninspired designs (Polestar... what where you thinking Sal?!), but every once in … [Read more...]
How to Use a Japanese Water Stone (Whetstone) to Sharpen a Knife
Considering all the knife reviews published on this blog, it'll be no surprise to anyone that I get asked a lot of questions about knife sharpening. Whilst I have reviewed a couple of systems in the past (the Hapstone Pro & Smith's PP1 sharpeners) I admittedly always go … [Read more...]
SouthOrd PXS-14 USA-Made 14 Piece Lock Pick Set Review
When I think of lock picking, SouthOrd is the brand that immediately springs to mind. A few days ago I scribbled about a lock pick adventure on Survival Threads and decided to test out the waters and do a review of my favourite (thus so far) lock picking set, the SouthOrd … [Read more...]
April 2017 EDC Pocket Dump
Back to multi-tool + small knife combo. Technically I also have a Swiss Army Knife, but that's more of a back up, don't actually use it. Same with the True Utility Key Tool. Everyday Carry Item Breakdown Multi-Tool True Utility MultiPlier Mini Flashlight NiteCore … [Read more...]
Leatherman Signal Wilderness Survival EDC Multi-Tool Review
When the Leatherman Signal was announced, it was billed the ideal preparedness tool to have if you ever find yourself stranded. The literature even uses the example of being stuck at base camp and thus having to rely on this badboy alone - a tall order for what is on paper a … [Read more...]
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