Skillset & Tactical Knives Magazine

Benchmade Bugout Vapyr: Somehow Even Thinner & Lighter.

Tactical Knives

Somehow, the Benchmade Bugout Vapyr is Even Slimmer and Lighter

To be honest, I am not a fan of writing stories about simple changes to an existing model. However, the new Bugout Vapyr from Benchmade is no simple change, like...

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Austrailian Emu war

Skillset Magazine

The Great Emu War You Never Heard of

There is no doubt that you have heard of most of the great wars throughout history, but how many of the odd and obscure ones have you heard about? After...

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CIVIVI Dracolisk Balisong Trainer: Gain Skills, Keep Fingers.

Tactical Knives

Train Your Flipping Digits: The CIVIVI Dracolisk Balisong Trainer

The first time I saw a Filipino balisong, or butterfly knife, was in David E. Steele’s landmark book Secrets of Modern Knife Fighting in the mid 1970’s. The book’s brief...

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Compact Turtlebox Cub portable speaker

Overland Skillset Magazine

Turtlebox Cub Portable Speaker

When you’re ready for adventure, your music should be too. The new Turtlebox Cub retains the brand’s tough reputation while coming in a smaller size, making it a great Bluetooth...

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Spyderco Para 3 Salt: Built for Harsh Environments.

Tactical Knives

Next Generation EDC: The Spyderco Para 3 Salt Is Built for Harsh Environments

2026 marks 50 years since Spyderco’s founding by Sal and Gail Glesser. The company is marking its anniversary with a number of new releases. One of the new Spyderco knives...

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Working ropes in the gym is one of many favorite CrossFit exercises.

How To Safely Get Into CrossFit: Just Say No To Injuries

By Jason Piccolo

camping goes wrong

Bigfoot Goes Hollywood!

SOG SEAL FX Fixed-Blade: Celebrating America’s 250th.

SOG Releases the 250th Anniversary Limited Edition SEAL FX Fixed-Blade

By Tactical Knives Staff

skills to master

10 Outdoor Survival Skills That Everyone Should Master

By Skillset Staff

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kick him in the leg

Skillset Fight Club: Crippling Kicks

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

Bottom Shelf Fourth of July

Bottom Shelf: Fourth of July with Vodka!

Close-up of the VSSL Coffee Grinder showing its precision stainless steel conical burrs and adjustable grind settings

VSSL Coffee Grinder: Premium Coffee for Life Off the Grid

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

TOPS Ontario XL Hunter: Old Hickory Roots.

Ontario Knife Company and TOPS Knives Collaborate on the XL Hunter

Blade Show 2025: Tactical Knives Roots Out the Best of the Show.

Tactical Knives Combed the 2026 Blade Show Floor Looking for the Best

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

The 20oz VSSL Rift tumbler on my tire

Rift Tumbler: Leakproof Confidence for Everyday Carry

Kydex Sheath Makers: Custom Sheaths for Your Blade.

Protecting Your Investment: Top Custom Kydex Sheath Makers

By Kevin Estela

I remember the first custom knife sheath I ordered. Back in the 1990s, in the early days of the internet, I had to rely on an advertisement in a knife...

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a propane campfire at a campsite

How to Enjoy a Campfire During Fire-Ban Season

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

There are a few things in life better than sitting around a fire after a long day on the trail. The sun has disappeared behind the mountains, dinner is done,...

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TOPS Knives Road Pup Goyo: A Trusted Companion.

Like an Old Friend: The TOPS Knives Road Pup Goyo Is a Trusted Companion

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

There are a lot of special knives out there. Some made for combat, some made for bushcraft, some made as bushcraft tools. However, only one was made (or at least...

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Double-crossed and left for dead...the start of all awesome action movies.

The Golden Age of Action Movies

By Skillset Staff

Buck Knives America 250: Two Iconic Models Celebrate Our Independence.

Buck Knives Celebrates Our Independence with Two America 250 Models

By Tactical Knives Staff

Hard-sided cooler loaded for a weekend camping adventure

The Best Hard-Sided Coolers for Summer