Tactical Knives Street Smarts: Cuts vs Thrusts—Which are More Effective? By Michael Janich One of the longstanding debates regarding knife tactics has to do with the relative effectiveness of cuts vs thrusts. While... Read more »
Tactical Knives Rediscovering the Lost History of Thumb Openers on Folding Knives By Michael Janich One defining feature of most modern folding knives is that they can be manually opened with only one hand. Studs,... Read more »
Tactical Knives Street Smarts: Three Levels of Knife Stopping Power with a Small Knife By Michael Janich Stopping power is a term we hear a lot in self-defense. Although it’s mostly used in the context of firearms,... Read more »
Tactical Knives Melissa Backwoods’ First Production Knife Design: The T.Kell Knives WharnEDC By Michael Janich Melissa Miller has become one of the most recognizable faces in the knife industry. Better known as “Melissa Backwoods,” she... Read more »
Tactical Knives Karambit Design: How the Details Define Your Tactics By Michael Janich When it comes to combative knife design, the more sophisticated a knife’s form is, the more specific the tactics of... Read more »
Tactical Knives Compact Concealment: Allen Elishewitz’s Uniquely Functional Black Box By Michael Janich There are many talented knifemakers and designers out there. However, when it comes to personal-defense knives, Allen Elishewitz stands out.... Read more »
Tactical Knives Gravitational Attraction: The Blade HQ Exclusive Reate EXO-M By Michael Janich The Reate EXO hit the knife scene in 2021 to much fanfare. Its revolutionary design had everyone looking at gravity... Read more »
Tactical Knives Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight: Using Knives for Handgun Retention By Michael Janich Whether you are a duty-bound professional or a lawfully armed civilian, if you carry a firearm, you must maintain positive... Read more »
