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North Mountain Blade Lucky Dog: The Big Dog in Town.

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Bites Bigger Than Its Bark: The North Mountain Blade Lucky Dog

Every day, there are new folding knives entering the market. They arrive in a steady churn of blade shapes, lock types, steels, handle materials, and marketing language that tends to...

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streamlined backpack on a long-distance hiking trail

Gear Lifestyle Skillset Magazine

Lighten Your Load: Ultralight Backpacking Tips

Ultralight doesn’t mean ultra‑expensive. Skip the hype and use your head. After three decades of trial and error, my base weight hovers near 4.5 pounds. These tricks will get you...

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KaBar Ek Commando Dagger: A Modern Take on a Battlefield Legacy.

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Channeling an Icon: The KaBar Ek Model 4 Commando Dagger

Inspiration comes in various forms when it comes to article endeavors. An early press release for my latest Jack Carr book purchase, CRY HAVOC, featured various 1960s-era items. Along with...

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the new GMRS MXT115P PRO from Midland.

Gear Lifestyle Skillset Magazine

New Comms: Midland MXT115P PRO

One of the questions we get most often is about the most overlooked piece of gear or skillset. Our answer is always the same: comms. Invest in a reliable communications system...

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Justin Thompson Custom Knives: Incredibly Unique, Expertly Crafted.

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Expertly Crafted and Incredibly Unique: Justin Thompson Custom Knives

Situated in Moore County, not far from Ft. Bragg and the highest concentration of current and former Tier 1 military operators, sits Justin Thompson Custom Knives. He produces some of...

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Alcatraz Island sits empty.

No Escape: Behind Bars on an Island Prison

By Sean Chaffin

Tactical Dagger Strengths: Why the Dagger Excels in Combat.

5 Reasons the Tactical Dagger Dominates Close-Quarters Combat

By Michael D'Angona

Sheriff offices havemarked patrol vehicles out front

The Difference Between Police Departments and Sheriff Offices

By Hillary Romig

Victorinox Onefold Alox: A New Take on an Old Classic.

A New Take: Victorinox Updates Its Classic SAK with the Onefold Alox

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Videos

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

We drink Malort on this episode of SKILLSET's Bottom Shelf.

Bottom Shelf: The Malort Face

Upon impact, the TRP’s projectiles release a large red cloud, effectively incapacitating threats while minimizing risk of lasting harm.

The Protectors Playbook: Pepperball TRP Launcher

By Michael D'Angona

Johnnie Walker Red Soul – Scotch Light

By Fred Mastison

CRKT Provoke X: The Morphing Edge of Modern Tools.

From Pocket to Impact in Seconds: The CRKT Provoke X Morphing Axe

By Reuben Bolieu

social settings can be dangerous when not prepared.

Know Where You Stand: Practicing Situational Awareness

By Matt Heaston

An overland rig in the wild.

Off-Road Luxury: Which High-End Expedition Vehicle is Right For You?

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

Finding the perfect luxury overland rig for your next adventure is a bit like choosing a base for a lunar colony. You need something that’s tough enough to survive the...

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Lucky Walusiak Meschach: A Thoughtfully Well-Executed Fixed Blade.

Thoughtful Execution: The Lucky Walusiak Meschach Offers Sleek Functionality

By Mitch Eckler

Humans have been using knives to protect, hunt, stab, jab, and cut since before steel itself existed. That relationship has never gone away. It has only evolved. The modern knife...

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A suspect's jailhouse tattoos can tell a very interesting story!

Inside Look At Jailhouse Tattoos

By Skillset Staff

The needle pierces the skin, scratching out a design that begins to take shape. The felon’s skilled hands deftly wield the makeshift tattoo gun. After dipping the guitar-string needle into...

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MKC V24 Dagger: Channeling A World War II Battlefield Icon.

Battlefield Perfection: The MKC V24 Dagger Channels a WWII Icon

By Michael D'Angona

Finished DIY road case.

How to make DIY Road Cases at Home

By Mitch Eckler

Leatherman Fixed Blades: The Multitool Giant Enters the Fixed Market.

Multitool Giant, Leatherman, Enters the Fixed Blade Market