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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

A match I now look forward to twice a year is the Whisky Hotel Team Ruck Match. When I say “match,” I don’t mean it in the traditional sense. It’s the...

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The Rise of NFL Betting

By Sean Chaffin

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

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.

How Forensic Evidence Exposed Russell Williams

By Hillary Romig

Modern Knife Steels: Metallurgy of the Modern Cutlery Age.

Knife Steels 101: Understanding Modern Knife Steels and Their Application

By Garrett Lucas

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Videos

Learn how to defend yourself in a knife attack.

Skillset Fight Club: Knife Defense Tactics

By Michael D'Angona

The Launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis.

Skillset Tracks The Origins of Rockets And Space Exploration

Marcus Torgerson writes about modern-day masculinity

Be A Man : Book Review with Marcus Torgerson

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

The 2025 Reunion Truck Show

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

Paradise Customs Builds a Vintage Bronco

Barret Jackson auto auction 2025 feature car floor.

Experience Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2025

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

SEMA Show 2024 Highlights

Shooting a semi-auto pistol.

VIDEO: A Simple Guide to Loading and Operating a Pistol

By Fred Mastison

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

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

By Reuben Bolieu

The Reate EXO-M elevates the concept of the gravity knife with near-flawless engineering and execution and the Blade HQ Exclusive version of it also makes it very affordable.

Gravitational Attraction: The Blade HQ Exclusive Reate EXO-M

By Michael Janich

Perfect for a late-night snack or a quick lunch, ramen noodles offer a satisfying solution for those on the go.

Budget Eats: Skillset Spices Up Ramen Noodles

By Skillset Staff

Everyone has been there—you are in a hurry for some quick grub after a long day of earning Uncle Sam’s Dough. As you push aside the week-old bologna and the leftover...

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Would you know what to do if you were taken as a hostage?

Expert Advice on Evolving Escape and Evasion Tactics

By Skillset Staff

Ed Calderon of Ed’s Manifesto is a frequent contributor to Skillset Magazine. Check out his article on a counternarcotics agent in Mexico, The subject of escape and evasion is everywhere...

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

Timeless Tradition: The Rich History of Pipe Smoking

By Mitch Eckler

There’s something unmistakable about the aroma of pipe tobacco. It lingers like a memory. Heavy and sweet, rich with nostalgia, it feels less like smoke and more like a ritual—like...

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

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

By Michael D'Angona

Join Andrea on her journey of transforming mishaps into lessons in self-care

Natural Home Remedies for Everyday Mishaps

By Andrea Felgenhauer