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Microtech Automatic Knives: The Auto Knife Torch Bearer.

Automatic Knives EDC Tactical Tactical Knives

Standard Bearer: Microtech Sets the Standard for Automatic Knives

There are certain sounds that just illicit a guttural response. Examples include racking a pump-action shotgun, working the slide on a 1911, or chambering a round in an AK-47. Something...

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Close-up of baccarat cards

Lifestyle Pop Culture Skillset Magazine

Card Shark: Play Baccarat Like James Bond

The cool tuxedo, the martini (shaken, not stirred), the high roller atmosphere, and a flair for the dramatic at the baccarat table. Any fan of James Bond knows that the...

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Hellbender Blade Co.: Crafted for Work, Honed for Life.

Bushcraft Fixed Blades Tactical Knives

Precision Meets Survival: Hellbender Blade Co. Makes Knives to Endure

The hellbender is North America’s largest salamander, a creature that thrives in cold, fast-moving streams. Tough, elusive, and built for survival, it embodies grit and resilience. Its name carries a...

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Soldiers practicing small unit tactics

Lifestyle Military Skillset Magazine

Too Old for Special Forces? Why Age Isn’t the Barrier You Think

Look at yourself. You’re old. You smell of Old Spice. Not the cologne, actual spice, like the 15-year-old oregano and parsley in your spice cabinet. No one is judging except...

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Hammer Down Forge Companion: Reliable EDC for the Field.

Bushcraft EDC Fixed Blades Tactical Knives

Reliable Companion: EDC for the Field from Hammer Down Forge

I was first tipped off about Hammer Down Forge by my friends at DLT Trading. They’d posted about getting a new shipment from Kieran Klein, the maker behind the Hammer...

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Espresso Martini – A Secret Gem

By Fred Mastison

Knowing how to to de-escalate a hostile confrontation is a valuable skill set.

De-escalate A Situation Before It Turns Violent: A Boys’ Night Out

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

Tactical Tomahawks: Hawks and Axes for the Field and Beyond.

Ten Tactical Chopping Tools That Get The Job Done

By Michael D'Angona

Houghton Era Outdoors: Knives for Every Level of Bushcrafting.

Compact Carvers to Heavy Hitters, Houghton Era Outdoors is Field Ready

By Reuben Bolieu

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The Protectors Playbook: Testing the 5.11 Kubaton Pen

By Michael D'Angona

Learn how to stop the Wrist grab

Get Loose! Breaking An Attacker’s Grip On Your Wrist

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

Inertial Folding Knife Opening: Getting Into the Fight Fast.

Street Smarts: Opening Your Folding Knife with Inertial Energy

By Michael Janich

The Stunbrella is a great option for self-defense.

STUNBRELLA: Streetwise’s Multi-Functional Umbrella

By Michael D'Angona

Let the overland makeover begin on this used Jeep Wrangler.

Used Jeep Wrangler Overland Build

Big trucks are all the rage in the Overland community.

Overland Expo SoCal 2026

Bacon sizzling on a heated rock over a glowing campfire—nature’s skillet at work.

Fireside Feast: Bacon on the Rocks!

By Reuben Bolieu

Learn how to avoid a sucker punch in this edition of SKILLSET Fight Club.

Don’t Get Caught Off Guard By Cheap Shots Again!

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

Mud-covered trucks near the Woods Wildlife Area sign as the group reached the higher country.

Earning the Sunrise: My First Overland Camping Trip in Arizona

By Matt Heaston

Choosing a Defensive Folding Knife: A 10 Step Guide.

Street Smarts: 10 Steps in Choosing a Defensive Folding Knife

By Michael Janich

They have several options that can be clipped to keyrings for easy carry.

Grim Workshop: EDC Tool Excellence

Buck 110 Slim Heritage Elite: Trimming Down a Classic.

A Buck Classic Goes on a Diet – The 110 Slim Heritage Elite

If I were a betting man, I’d put serious money wagering that a majority of readers of Tactical Knives own at least one Buck 110 Folding Hunter. I’d even go...

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Rally School track pic

Riding Shotgun With the Team O’Neil Rally School

By Skillset Staff

It’s time to make a confession. I have never personally owned a manual-transmission car. For a guy in his mid-40s, that’s damn near heresy. That’s not to say I don’t...

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Swiss Army Knife History: Tactical Utility Meets Global Legacy.

Old School Tactical: The History of the Swiss Army Knife

By Reuben Bolieu

When I get asked by students or people at trade shows, “What’s your go-to knife?” I always answer without hesitation, “The Swiss Army Knife!” As an owner and real-world user...

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Shark attacks on surfers are increasingly common.

How To Survive A Shark Attack: Without Losing A Limb

By Skillset Staff

Person pushing through

Why Doing Hard Things Matters More Than Ever

Improper Knife Use: Mistakes That Could Compromise Your Blade.

Improper Knife Use: 8 Reasons Why Your Knife is Failing

By Michael D'Angona