Skillset & Tactical Knives Magazine

Colorful waterfront and lush tropical landscape in Guadeloupe, a hidden Caribbean island destination.

Skillset Magazine

Best Caribbean Islands for Adventure

Sun, sand, and plenty of fun and adventure – there’s nothing quite like a Caribbean escape. Whether hitting some world-class golf courses, grabbing a rod and reel for some sport...

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Remembering Reuben Bolieu: The World Has Lost a Legend.

Tactical Knives

“We Lost Superman” — Remembering Reuben Bolieu

Damnit. This is a story I never wanted to write. On the morning of June 7, 2026, the world lost a legend in Reuben Bolieu. Since that time, the epitaphs...

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Limited-edition Alien Space Saver wrench organizer

Skillset Magazine

Alien Space Saver Glow Wrench Organizer

Tools. Let’s talk about them. I’ve never been the most organized or OCD about keeping my tools in my toolbox. However, over the past couple of years of my life,...

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Spyderco Retract: A Functional Pocket Nepalese Kukri.

Tactical Knives

Pocket Full of Kukri: The Spyderco Retract Points to Nepalese Culture

There is a heft to the Spyderco Retract. Just by holding it, you know you have something substantial in your hand. That feeling intensifies the moment you flip open the...

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Jeremy Yoder Smoked BBQ

Skillset Magazine

Jeremy Yoder: Mad Scientist BBQ

Whether sampling some tender brisket, tangy pulled pork, delectable ribs, or some other awe-inspiring morsels, there’s nothing quite like smoked meats for any meal, get-together with friends, or party before...

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CRKT M16: Celebrating the History of the Iconic Kit Carson Design.

A True Legacy: A History of Kit Carson’s Iconic CRKT M16 Design

a well stocked first aid kit

16 Top Tier First-Aid Kits on the Market

By Skillset Staff

Liberty and Freedom Collection: Emerson Knives Honors America’s 250th.

Emerson Knives Celebrates America’s 250th with the Liberty and Freedom Collection

By Tactical Knives Staff

Tactical Pen, Self-Defense, Chuck Norris

Skillset Fight Club: How to Fight With a Tactical Pen

By Skillset Staff

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Videos

Close-up of the VSSL Coffee Grinder showing its precision stainless steel conical burrs and adjustable grind settings

VSSL Coffee Grinder: Premium Coffee for Life Off the Grid

The Protectors Playbook: Testing the 5.11 Kubaton Pen

By Michael D'Angona

Learn how to stop the Wrist grab

Get Loose! Breaking An Attacker’s Grip On Your Wrist

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

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

modern day hard shell RTT on a porsche suv.

Best Rooftop Tent for Your Adventure: How to Choose the Right RTT

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

MKC The Montana: The First Folding Knife from MKC.

Bushcraft to EDC: MKC Delivers Its First Folder with The Montana

By Tactical Knives Staff

Counting cards will get you into the Vegas black book.

The Black Book of Gambling: Nevada’s Casino Ban List

By Sean Chaffin

Toor Knives TKOR-4.5 SERE: Pro-Level Cutlery for the Everyman.

The Toor Knives TKOR-4.5 SERE Delivers on Superior Standards

By Michael D'Angona

To many people, a knife is simply a tool to accomplish small tasks throughout their day. However, if you have the Toor Knives TKOR-4.5 SERE knife in your possession, you...

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Two MMA fighters touch gloves, ready to go to battle!

How Much Do MMA Fighters Really Make?

By Skillset Staff

MMA is a tough sport with many rising stars looking to sign big contracts. The UFC is the top dog in the MMA world, thanks to Dana White, the organization’s...

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Derek Rausch Revenant MKII: A Hollow-Handle Done Right.

Hard-Use Hollow-Handle Knife: The Derek Rausch Revenant MKII

By Kevin Estela

There are two types of knife guys: those who think all hollow-handle survival knives are junk, and those who know better. The former are likely those who only know the...

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fireside chat and tea in the outdoors

The Strength of a Quiet Life

Tarani AR15 Karambit: A High Desert Blade Works Collab.

High Desert Blade Works and Steve Tarani Collaborate on the AR15 Karambit

Strange Brews – Booze of the World

By Fred Mastison