DIY: Making a “Drone” Training Knife to Match Your EDC Defensive Knife
When I teach Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) classes or work trade shows, one of the most common questions I get is, “What is the best self-defense knife?” My answer usually...
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RMJ Tactical Takes on the Classic Boot Knife with the Orlando Special
I’ve had a soft spot for daggers for as long as I can remember. One day, when I was in 7th grade, I tagged along with my mom when she...
Kitchen Knife Skills 101
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....
The Best Damn EDC Knife: Taylor Martin and Tactile Knife Redhawk Collab
I’m kind of upset with Taylor Martin. Don’t get me wrong, the host of the Best Damn EDC channel on YouTube knows his stuff when it comes to knives and...
Knives 101: Knife Profiles and Their Purpose
Although you can do almost any job with almost any knife (within reason), there are specific profiles that are designed to make certain jobs easier. Some knife profiles are specific...
Knives 101: Knife Steels, Their Attributes, and Their Intent
Not all knives are created equal. A crucial determining factor in a knife’s construction that makes it unique is the steel it is made of. Assuming the heat treat is...
Cleaving Through Chores with the White River Knife & Tool Camp Cleaver
White River Knife & Tool makes some of the most well-designed and well-built bladed implements on the market today. I’m far from being the only person with that opinion. I...
Promote Top-Tier Knife Performance with These 10 Aftermarket Accessories
Wear and tear, debris, dirt, and dull blades all contribute to a knife that does not perform at its maximum potential. This can lead to breakage, injuries, and failure to...
A Look Inside an Iconic Knife Brand
This past June, I, along with a few other outdoor journalists, was invited to visit the Buck Knives manufacturing facility located in Post Falls, Idaho. We flew into nearby Spokane,...
Melissa Backwoods’ First Production Knife Design: The T.Kell Knives WharnEDC
Melissa Miller has become one of the most recognizable faces in the knife industry. Better known as “Melissa Backwoods,” she has gone from survival enthusiast to TV personality to one...