SKILLSET MAGAZINE - REDEFINING THE ALPHA LIFESTYLE

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

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Timeless Tradition: The Rich History of Pipe Smoking

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.

Tactical Knives

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

The Armageddon from TOPS Knives is a true beast of a blade. If the Armageddon looks familiar to you, that’s because it probably is. Also, you clearly know your knives....

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

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Natural Home Remedies for Everyday Mishaps

My name is Andrea. Over the years, I’ve answered to various nicknames. Growing up, my family called me Annie. In school, I was often called Carrot Top or Red, but as I got older, these nicknames faded away… along with my hair color. However, for nearly 25...

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DPx Gear HEST/F 4.0 Ti: Adventure Now Comes in Magnacut.

Tactical Knives

EDC Beast: The DPx Gear HEST/F 4.0 Ti Is Now Available in Magnacut

Founded in 2008, warzone journalist, author, and adventurer Robert Young Pelton’s (RYP) company, DPx Gear, has become a globally respected and trusted hard-use knife and gear brand across the board....

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Review of Garrison Brothers Bourbon

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Garrison Brothers Distillery Bourbon Review

Skillset asks four random readers from totally different walks of life to review a bottle of bourbon from Garrison Brothers Distillery! That’s right, honest reviews from real people like yourself....

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

Operation Pastorius: When Nazi Spies Landed in America

Exploring the Biggest Bets in Sports History.

Skillset Looks at Some of the Biggest Bets in History

By Sean Chaffin

White River FC-PKO: An American-Made Puuko Worth the Name.

American Made Puuko: White River Knife & Tool FC-PKO Expands the FIRECRAFT Series

By Reuben Bolieu

The full SIG Sauer EIKONIC line consists of four knives: the XIPHOS, KARAK, VALIDUS, and TSURU.

Folding Fury: The Sig Sauer EIKONIK VALIDUS Duty-Ready Folder

By Eugene Nielsen

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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

With its waterproof design, tactical features, and compact shape, the Allhaula cooler effortlessly keeps your beverages cool and is easy to transport.

The 511 Allhaula 30-Can Cooler Review

By Hillary Romig

Work Tuff Gear Atayal: Putting the “One Knife” Theory to Work.

Bombproof Blade? The Atayal from Work Tuff Gear Is Part Knife, Part Sword

Two vehicles that are the same, but different.

Paradise Customs Shop Tour: Building Custom Cars

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a shop that specializes in building custom cars, Paradise Customs, run by the talented Joe Paul Sedillo. This shop is quickly making a...

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Fatherhood is built not through grand gestures, but through everyday actions that foster trust and emotional connection

Building Legacy Through Integrity: The Importance of Fatherhood

Let’s get something out of the way: I wanted to be a superhero. Not metaphorically. I mean, full cape, mask, and Batmobile vibes. I had the fake costumes, the towel...

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This is the Model 870 sap made by Todd Foster from Foster Impact Devices. Lead image.

Thump-Fu: Fun with Impact Weapons

Ever since Abel caught a rock upside the head, mankind has sought ever more efficient ways to smack one another around. Over the millennia, we’ve gotten pretty good at using impact...

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CORVUS Knife & Tool: Jerry Saunders Forges Experience into Knives.

Jerry Saunders Forges His Experience into CORVUS Survival Knife & Tool

By Reuben Bolieu

Dive into the eerie beauty of the Catacombs of Paris, where the bones of over six million souls tell stories of history.

Silent Echoes: The Catacombs of Paris as a Testament to Mortality

By Lauren Rhoades