Spyderco Sharpmaker
Growing up on farms and ranches, I learned the importance of a good, sharp knife. A sharp knife…
Ruger Knives
THE white box with the stylized red hawk is pure Ruger, but the contents are a new direction…
Making A Case For Quality Imports
THE reality of the “global economy” marketplace has pulled a lot of U.S. brands offshore for production. This…
Estwing Tomahawks
Full disclosure: I like Estwing hand tools. I have every one I ever owned or that belonged to…
Fixed Blades for Everyday Carry
History shows that knives chosen for everyday carry (EDC) were usually not that big. Machetes and other choppers,…
Functional Field Folders
“EDC” stands for “everyday carry,” but the “everyday” part of the moniker refers to reliable enough for constant…
Frontline Report From the Border War
There’s an ongoing battle here in the United States, particularly in the Southwest border areas. It is truly…
TOPS/Buck Nighthawk
Some attributes of a knife, or any tool, have to do not with the implement itself, but how…
DPx Woodsman Knives
“Is this a dagger? Because if it is, you will be arrested.” These were the words I heard…
Todd Hunt’s M-18
THE consideration for what’s worth having on your belt or in your rig, plane or go-pack is often,…