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Tactical Dagger Strengths: Why the Dagger Excels in Combat.

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5 Reasons the Tactical Dagger Dominates Close-Quarters Combat

Many people carry a knife throughout their daily lives. A knife, without a doubt, can be a reliable go-to weapon for you if your safety is threatened. However, many people...

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Sheriff offices havemarked patrol vehicles out front

Law Enforcement Police Skillset Magazine

The Difference Between Police Departments and Sheriff Offices

People often use the terms’ police department’ and ‘Sheriff offices’ interchangeably. However, there is a difference between these two types of law enforcement agencies. Although both police officers and Sheriff...

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

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

Victorinox has been making Swiss Army knives since 1897. In that time, they’ve become one of the most recognizable knife designs on the planet. You’ll find them just about everywhere....

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CRKT Provoke X: The Morphing Edge of Modern Tools.

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

When I first saw the CRKT Provoke X at SHOT Show in January 2025, it was definitely something different. Not only was it getting a ton of attention, but people...

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social settings can be dangerous when not prepared.

How To Skills Skillset Magazine

Know Where You Stand: Practicing Situational Awareness

It was Valentine’s Day, and Gold Canyon sits about ninety minutes across the valley from us. Sometimes the destination is secondary to the drive. Desert light stretches across the freeway....

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Johnnie Walker Red Soul – Scotch Light

By Fred Mastison

An overland rig in the wild.

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

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

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

Thoughtful Execution: The Lucky Walusiak Meschach Offers Sleek Functionality

By Mitch Eckler

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

Inside Look At Jailhouse Tattoos

By Skillset Staff

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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

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

Beginner practicing basic kitchen knife skills on a cutting board with vegetables.

Kitchen Knife Skills 101

By Reuben Bolieu

Most knife guys bleed in the kitchen, not the field. After a long day, cooking feels easy—until your brain powers down and the blade bites back. The pros know better....

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The Sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe: Flat or Belly Blade?

From Utility to Artistry: Versatile Uses for Sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe Knives

By Reuben Bolieu

Ever see a blade shape and hate it instantly, only to come back around and do a 360? I have. I saw this blade style when I first became aware...

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Morgan stands posed next to the gear.

The Iraq Ground Offensive: Yep, it Sucked

By Morgan Lerette

The Ground Offensive in Iraq sucked. To be fair, every deployment to Iraq sucked, but the Ground Offensive of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 1) was a special kind of misery...

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Glass of absinthe with sugar cube and spoon.

The Weird History of Absinthe

By Hillary Romig

Known for his “tactical hobo” style, White proves that mastery isn’t about the gear—it’s about the art.

Gabe White: The Draw of the Art

Bark River Knives Closes Shop Amidst Fraud Allegations.

An American Icon Blazes Out in Disgrace – The Fall of Bark River Knives