What is SAD? This condition affects millions of people each year, leading to symptoms like low mood, increased appetite, and social withdrawal.

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A Deep Dive into SAD: Symptoms and Solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (yes, I’m going to continually write out the full definition instead of SAD, cause folks, I have a word count I gotta be conscious of) can be...

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Designed by renowned custom knifemaker Allen Elishewitz and produced under his own Elishewitz Studio brand, the Black Box is an innovative knife that carries small, but offers big-blade performance.

Tactical Knives

Compact Concealment: Allen Elishewitz’s Uniquely Functional Black Box

There are many talented knifemakers and designers out there. However, when it comes to personal-defense knives, Allen Elishewitz stands out. In addition to almost four decades of knifemaking experience, he...

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Designed for both professional chefs and home cooks, Steelport Knives offer unmatched performance and durability.

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The Art of Craftsmanship with Steelport Knife Company

Here’s a hard truth you might not be ready to hear. One of the signs of a true badass is excellence in the kitchen. I’m not talking about tossing some...

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Benchmade Bugout: Taking the Popular Folder to the Next Level.

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Adventure Ready Elegance: Benchmade Enhances Its Bugout with Model 535-09

I’m going to start by confessing that I’m a fan of the Benchmade Bugout. I picked up one of the blue Grivory handled ones as soon as they came out....

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The Proper Gentleman handmade leather goods.

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Handmade Leather Goods from The Proper Gentleman

Here at Skillset, we love good stories about people busting their asses to make something handmade and unique. Makers that pour their hearts and souls into their products, creating fan...

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A family ruck done the right way.

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A Family’s Adventure at the Whisky Hotel Team Ruck Match

By Adam Litke

Skillset Magazine

The Rise of NFL Betting

By Sean Chaffin

SOG Gambit XL: The Popular Gambit Karambit Gets a Big Brother.

Tactical Knives

Utility, Defense, or EDC? The SOG Gambit XL Checks All the Boxes

By Tactical Knives Staff

Once admired for his military service, Russell Williams is now serving life sentences stripped of honor and freedom.

Skillset Magazine

How Forensic Evidence Exposed Russell Williams

By Hillary Romig

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Learn how to defend yourself in a knife attack.

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Skillset Fight Club: Knife Defense Tactics

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The Launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis.

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Skillset Tracks The Origins of Rockets And Space Exploration

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Marcus Torgerson writes about modern-day masculinity

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Be A Man : Book Review with Marcus Torgerson

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The 2025 Reunion Truck Show had a lot of classic Chevy trucks.

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The 2025 Reunion Truck Show

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The classic Ford Bronco under the lights at Barrett-Jackson auto auction Scottsdale.

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Paradise Customs Builds a Vintage Bronco

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Experience Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2025

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The SEMA show takes place annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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SEMA Show 2024 Highlights

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Shooting a semi-auto pistol.

Skillset Magazine

VIDEO: A Simple Guide to Loading and Operating a Pistol

By Fred Mastison

Modern Knife Steels: Metallurgy of the Modern Cutlery Age.

Tactical Knives

Knife Steels 101: Understanding Modern Knife Steels and Their Application

By Garrett Lucas

The Adirondacks, a hidden gem in upstate New York, span over six million acres, larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon combined.

Skillset Magazine

The Adirondack Challenge: Gear Up, Get Out, and Survive!

By Reuben Bolieu

Uncover the fascinating evolution of pipe design, from early clay pipes to the sophisticated briar masterpieces beloved by enthusiasts today.

Skillset Magazine

Timeless Tradition: The Rich History of Pipe Smoking

By Mitch Eckler

TOPS Knives Armageddon: To the End of the World and Back.

Tactical Knives

A Brute Revisited: The TOPS Knives Armageddon is Ready Unto the End

By Michael D'Angona

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