The Proper Gentleman handmade leather goods.

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.

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

The NFL season kicked off this year with the Dallas Cowboys traveling to take on the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Millions of Americans not only tuned in but also...

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

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

I have a bit of a soft spot for Karambits. With its long history of martial use, the Karambit is a formidable weapon in the right hands. But the design...

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

How Forensic Evidence Exposed Russell Williams

Russell Williams was once a respected Colonel in the Royal Canadian Air Force and worked in other capacities, including as a member of the Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue team. Williams...

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Review of Garrison Brothers Bourbon

Garrison Brothers Distillery Bourbon Review

The story of Operation Pastorius raises complex questions about loyalty and sacrifice.

Operation Pastorius: When Nazi Spies Landed in America

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