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Vosteed Vombat: Customize Your EDC To Match Your Personality.

Tactical Knives

Your EDC, Your Way: The Vosteed Vombat Changes with You

Pocket knives are a reflection of who we are. The tools we carry often say as much about our taste and temperament as the way we dress, the car we...

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Quit self diagnosing and visit the emergency room.

Skillset Magazine

When To Go To The Emergency Room

We here at SKILLSET are not physicians, nor do we play one on TV. Please consult an actual doctor if you have medical issues, and dial 911 if you are...

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Wind and wood work together, fueling a blazing campfire that promises a meal worth the effort.

Food & Drink Skillset Magazine

Fireside Feast: Rustic Chicken Soup

Cooking in the woods has been a passion for several years. It’s the proving grounds for new meals. I got in the habit of trying something new in the outdoor...

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Always verify information and identities using external sources, like public databases or reverse image searches

Skills Skillset Magazine

Avoid Getting Scammed on Social Media

Social media is becoming increasingly popular. In fact, as of last year, over 5 billion people worldwide use social media, and that number is steadily growing. It’s a great way...

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SHOT Show Bushcraft Knives: The Top Field Knives for 2026.

Bushcraft Fixed Blades Folding Knives Tactical Knives

SHOT Show 2026: Vegas Trots Out the Top Bushcraft Knives for the Year

As our brains and bodies recover from the wild ride of SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, it’s hard to forget the sharp, pointy, stabby treasures scattered across the floor....

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February Free Gun Friday: Gerbrand Defense, Vortex, and Black Hills Ammunition

By Ana

The quiet, relentless vigilance that is the lasting shadow of Operator Syndrome.

The Psychology of Violence: What the Hell is Operator Syndrome?

By Morgan Lerette

From Lighters to Axes: The Iconic Zippo Brand Evolves with the AxeSaw

By Reuben Bolieu

This was a pretty typical response to getting served. He’s dressed a little nicer than some of the people we served.

You’ve Been Served: What Being a Process Server is Really Like

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Videos

What happens at SHOT Show goes right on the internet for all to see.

Skillset Goes To The Biggest Trade Show Of The Year

Cuts vs Thrusts: Which to Use During Self-Defense with a Knife.

Street Smarts: Cuts vs Thrusts—Which are More Effective?

By Michael Janich

A fully built Porsche rally race car.

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 Preview

The review and testing of the Nextorch Baton.

The Protectors’ Playbook: Testing the Nextorch Baton

By Michael D'Angona

It's the holiday season, and there are plenty of reasons to drink! With that in mind, the guys and I decided it was only right that we serve up a cup of holiday cheer in this edition of Bottom Shelf with one of everyone's favorite yuletide drinks, eggnog.

Bottom Shelf Holiday Edition: Evan Williams Egg Nog

By Skillset Staff

Knife Stopping Power: Understanding How to Stop a Threat.

Street Smarts: Three Levels of Knife Stopping Power with a Small Knife

By Michael Janich

The night market buzzes with energy as vendors showcase an array of tantalizing street foods.

Exotic Eats: Asian Night Markets

By Reuben Bolieu

Fred loves 99 Bananas!

Bottom Shelf Review: The 99 Bananas Tropical Nightmare

5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP: Soaring Above Expectations.

Excellence in Simplicity: The 5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP Focuses on Function

By Michael D'Angona

BRABUS Big Boy 1200 Supercar

The BRABUS Big Boy 1200 Luxury Motorhome

By Will Dabbs MD

break free from the habit of measuring everyone else's success against your own.

Stop Measuring Everyone Else’s Success

I used to walk into rooms already doing math. Who was ahead of me, who was behind me, who noticed me, who didn’t. I was constantly aware of how I...

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Discover Kauai’s breathtaking landscapes and thrilling outdoor adventures.

Epic Adventure Awaits on Kauai

By Sean Chaffin

The kids around me made it look easy. One by one, teenagers leaped about 20 feet or more off the cliff of Kauai’s Ho’opi’i Falls, located in the eastern part...

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Knife Grinds: A Glossary of the Various Edge Profiles.

Knives 101: Knife Grinds and Their Purpose

By Joshua Swanagon

A stumbling block for many knife users when trying to learn how to sharpen is a lack of knowledge about different grinds. This is also true when purchasing a knife...

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Discover 7 effective ways to keep your mind sharp.

Feeling Forgetful: Seven Ways to Sharpen Your Memory

By Michael D'Angona

Bill Siegle Knives: Handmade Knives for the Field, Not the Safe.

No Safe Queens: Bill Siegle Makes Hard Use Knives for the Field