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A suspect's jailhouse tattoos can tell a very interesting story!

Lifestyle Skillset Magazine

Inside Look At Jailhouse Tattoos

The needle pierces the skin, scratching out a design that begins to take shape. The felon’s skilled hands deftly wield the makeshift tattoo gun. After dipping the guitar-string needle into...

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MKC V24 Dagger: Channeling A World War II Battlefield Icon.

Fixed Blades Tactical Tactical Knives

Battlefield Perfection: The MKC V24 Dagger Channels a WWII Icon

There are knives that look as if they can do the job, and those that are constructed to do the job. The MKC V24 Dagger is definitely the latter. This...

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Finished DIY road case.

Gear Skillset Magazine

How to make DIY Road Cases at Home

Packing up your gear and flying it to a location, loading valuables into a boat, or strapping mission-critical equipment to a pack animal to get where the adventure lives can...

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Leatherman Fixed Blades: The Multitool Giant Enters the Fixed Market.

Tactical Knives

Multitool Giant, Leatherman, Enters the Fixed Blade Market

There are few companies in the outdoor industry whose brand has become synonymous with a product like Leatherman. I don’t know that we can say that the company invented the...

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Beginner practicing basic kitchen knife skills on a cutting board with vegetables.

Skills Skillset Magazine

Kitchen Knife Skills 101

Most knife guys bleed in the kitchen, not the field. After a long day, cooking feels easy—until your brain powers down and the blade bites back. The pros know better....

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The Sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe: Flat or Belly Blade?

From Utility to Artistry: Versatile Uses for Sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe Knives

By Reuben Bolieu

Morgan stands posed next to the gear.

The Iraq Ground Offensive: Yep, it Sucked

By Morgan Lerette

Glass of absinthe with sugar cube and spoon.

The Weird History of Absinthe

By Hillary Romig

Known for his “tactical hobo” style, White proves that mastery isn’t about the gear—it’s about the art.

Gabe White: The Draw of the Art

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Videos

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

Learn how to avoid a sucker punch in this edition of SKILLSET Fight Club.

Don’t Get Caught Off Guard By Cheap Shots Again!

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

We drink Malort on this episode of SKILLSET's Bottom Shelf.

Bottom Shelf: The Malort Face

Upon impact, the TRP’s projectiles release a large red cloud, effectively incapacitating threats while minimizing risk of lasting harm.

The Protectors Playbook: Pepperball TRP Launcher

By Michael D'Angona

Bark River Knives Closes Shop Amidst Fraud Allegations.

An American Icon Blazes Out in Disgrace – The Fall of Bark River Knives

Inside Johnny Slicks: high-quality men’s grooming products proudly crafted in the USA.

Johnny Slicks Spotlight: Taking made in America to the next level

By Marcus Torgerson

Spyderco Smock: Exclusive DLT Edition of a Fan Favorite.

The Smock Rocks! Spyderco Releases a DLT Exclusive Edition Smock

Boxer Milo Savage vs Judo Gene LeBell

The First Televised MMA Fight Ended In Total Chaos

By Blake Stilwell

Conor McGregor didn’t stand a chance against Floyd Mayweather. His problem was that he agreed to a boxing match. This wasn’t the first time a martial artist fought a boxer...

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Preserved Concorde aircraft on display in world-class museums, reminding visitors of aviation’s boldest achievement.

The Supersonic Dream: Concorde & The Race For Faster Flight

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

In 1962, while pop culture buzzed about who was on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, the UK and France decided to build a plane that would outrun the sunrise....

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Making a Training Knife: Do It Yourself “Drone” Training Knife.

DIY: Making a “Drone” Training Knife to Match Your EDC Defensive Knife

By Michael Janich

When I teach Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) classes or work trade shows, one of the most common questions I get is, “What is the best self-defense knife?” My answer usually...

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Revenant Corps Talon V2: Clandestine G10 Self-Defense.

Tenacious Talon: The Revenant Corps Talon V2 Offers Clandestine Defense

By Michael D'Angona

Asian street food

Live Loud, Eat Late: The Untamed Spirits of Asian Bar Food and Drinks!

By Reuben Bolieu

Elishewitz Les George Ek Integral Folding Knife: A Fitting Tribute.

A Folder Made In Tribute To The Ek Commando Knife Company Dagger

By Joshua Swanagon