We're o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d. with the Fox TV series by DC Comics, Gotham, in this household. Thomas and I both concur - it's definitely one of our top 3 favourite TV shows of all time (and dare I say, almost on level with Game of Thrones?). While watching more recent episodes of Gotham, it's felt like knives have been popping up left, right, and center on set lately. As a result, we decided to do ...
CRKT James Williams TPENWK Tactical Pen Review
The CRKT Tactical Pen by James Williams is both my first tactical pen and the first tactical pen I've reviewed. I am a huge stationery fiend, with a particular love for Extra Fine Japanese nibs, so I used to shy away from what I perceived as writing instrument gimmicks, but since their popularity has yet to wane, I decided to grab the bull by its horns and see what this tactical pen fad was all ...
6 Reasons Not to Get an Electric Knife Sharpener
I don't know about you, but every year around November, I seem to get completely swamped with thinly veiled spam suggesting I need to try this "brand new all-in-one electric knife sharpener" that will give myself and my loved ones a "real Chef's edge" in just one pass! I know many people who have bought into these marketing gimmicks (some of my own family & friends included), many of which ...
Kershaw Leek 1660 Ken Onion Flipper Knife Review
The Kershaw Leek has always been a mainstay of recommended everyday carry knives. It's available at an extremely affordable price point (remember, it's actually USA-made), has excellent fit and finish, as well as above average cutting performance. All this places the Kershaw Leek firmly in the weekly rotation of many knife aficionados. I own many knives (as you well know by now), but I can safely ...
May 2015 EDC Pocket Dump
Everyday Carry Item Breakdown E-Reader Kindle Paperwhite + Navy Blue Cover Fountain Pen Pilot Vanishing Point Retractable Pen Traditional Knife Case Sway Back Gent > Read my review of the Case Swayback Gent ...
Wilderness Survival Gear: 5 Budget Bundles Under $150
Time and time again, Thomas and I have repeated our belief that it's completely possible to practice survival, whether that's bushcraft and wilderness survival, or urban survival and household preparedness, without breaking the bank. You can have great gear, have it be exactly what you need, and get it for a fraction of what equivalents would typically cost others. It's completely ...