kick him in the leg

Skillset Magazine

Skillset Fight Club: Crippling Kicks

If you want to end a fight fast, you don’t have to go for high kicks. Flashy head kicks get all the attention, but skilled fighters know that powerful low...

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

Tactical Knives

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

Man, it is hard to believe that the Atlanta Blade Show has once again come and gone. Time is just flying by. Over the years, I have met thousands of...

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The 20oz VSSL Rift tumbler on my tire

Overland Skillset Magazine

Rift Tumbler: Leakproof Confidence for Everyday Carry

After using the Rift Tumbler every day for a few weeks, it’s become a regular part of my mornings. I fill it with coffee for work or ice water for...

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Kydex Sheath Makers: Custom Sheaths for Your Blade.

Tactical Knives

Protecting Your Investment: Top Custom Kydex Sheath Makers

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

Overland Skillset Magazine

How to Enjoy a Campfire During Fire-Ban Season 

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.

Tactical Knives

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

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

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

Skillset Magazine

The Golden Age of Action Movies

By Skillset Staff

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

Tactical Knives

Buck Knives Celebrates Our Independence with Two America 250 Models

By Tactical Knives Staff

Hard-sided cooler loaded for a weekend camping adventure

Skillset Magazine

The Best Hard-Sided Coolers for Summer

By Ben Tirpak

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Skillset Magazine

Bottom Shelf: Fourth of July with Vodka!

By Ben Tirpak

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Overland Skillset Magazine

VSSL Coffee Grinder: Premium Coffee for Life Off the Grid

By Ben Tirpak

Skillset Magazine

The Protectors Playbook: Testing the 5.11 Kubaton Pen

By Michael D'Angona

Learn how to stop the Wrist grab

Skillset Magazine

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

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

Inertial Folding Knife Opening: Getting Into the Fight Fast.

Tactical Knives

Street Smarts: Opening Your Folding Knife with Inertial Energy

By Michael Janich

The Stunbrella is a great option for self-defense.

Skillset Magazine

STUNBRELLA: Streetwise’s Multi-Functional Umbrella

By Michael D'Angona

Let the overland makeover begin on this used Jeep Wrangler.

Overland

Used Jeep Wrangler Overland Build

By Ben Tirpak

Big trucks are all the rage in the Overland community.

Overland Skillset Magazine

Overland Expo SoCal 2026

By Ben Tirpak

Origins Of The Karambit & 8 Top Models For Self-Defense Use.

Tactical Knives

CQB Ready: History of the Karambit with Eight Modern Examples

By Todd Burgreen

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Free Gun Friday July: SIG Sauer SIG516 G3 BRONZE, INFORCE ARC 650 LR-M, Black Hills Ammunition

By Ana

dwin Portan sharing insights from his Air Force career

Skillset Magazine

Flying to Success in the Air Force: An Interview with Chief Master Sergeant Edwin Portan

By Hillary Romig

Ocaso Knives Sevra: Office Elegance with Field Strength.

Tactical Knives

Ocaso Knives and Toor Knives Collaborate on the New Sevra Fixed Blade

By Tactical Knives Staff

Consider adopting a shelter dog instead of buying a pet from a store!

Skillset Magazine

The Many Advantages To Rescuing A Canine Friend From A Shelter

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

Leather Sheaths Roundup: 10 Options for Fixed Blade Carry.

Tactical Knives

Cowhide Carry: 10 Leather Sheaths Offer Old-School, Natural Carry

By Michael D'Angona

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