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Work Tuff Gear Steadfast: A Truly Tough Outdoor Companion.

Tactical Knives

A Faithful Outdoor Companion: The Work Tuff Gear Steadfast

If a combat knife were to leave for the weekend and meet up with a camp knife in town, the end result might look a lot like the Steadfast from...

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National Wine Day is here!

Skillset Magazine

Bottom Shelf: National Wine Day

National Wine Day officially landed on May 25, 2026, but that didn’t stop the Athlon Outdoors crew from gathering to raise a glass and celebrate—fashionably late, of course. For this...

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Neck Knives: 11 Neck-Carry Blades Provide Instant Access.

Tactical Knives

11 EDC Neck Knives Deliver on Discretion and Rapid Access

While the belt is most people’s go-to location for their everyday carry knife, around-the-neck carry shouldn’t be overlooked. Neck knives offer discretion, ease of access, and an excellent backup blade...

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Fully equipped overland kitchen setup

Overland Skillset Magazine

Ultimate Overland Kitchen: Galley Logistics

Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. You’ve spent twelve hours wrestling your rig through a rock garden that would make a mountain goat rethink its life choices. You finally...

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Spartan-Ronin Five Rings Project—FIRE: The Heat of Battle.

Tactical Knives

The Heat of Battle: The Spartan-Ronin Five Rings Project—FIRE

More than just another collaboration, the Spartan-Ronin Five Rings Project is a study of philosophy translated into steel. The collaboration between Spartan Blades and Tu Lam draws from the writings...

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Red Dawn: The Most-Badass, Commie-Wasting Movie Ever

By Skillset Staff

Fallkniven F1 Series: A Modern Swedish Military Legend.

Designed for Swedish Military, the Fallkniven F1 Series Excels in the Field

By Kevin Estela

Antifragile is overcoming discomfort

Antifragile Isn’t Comfortable

CRKT Counterpart: EDC Your Pocket, and Pocketbook, Will Love.

Handy & Budget Friendly Carry Knife: The CRKT Counterpart

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Videos

The Protectors Playbook: Testing the 5.11 Kubaton Pen

By Michael D'Angona

Learn how to stop the Wrist grab

Get Loose! Breaking An Attacker’s Grip On Your Wrist

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

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

grenade types

Five Grenade Types & The Right Way To Toss Them

By Skillset Staff

Folding Knives Under $50: Get Your EDC On Point and On Budget.

Nine Excellent EDC Folding Knives Under $50

By Michael D'Angona

Jaws is propably the most memorable animal attack movie ever

Nature Runs Amok! Animal Attack Movies

Cold case files utilizing forensic technology is the norm nowadayz

How the Charles Nieman Murder Was Finally Solved

By Hillary Romig

While cold cases are interesting, they also tell stories of tragedy and loss. That’s why it is extra exciting when cold cases are solved, bringing families closer and giving hope...

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Grab Summer By The Horns Giveaway!

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LionSteel T5: Balancing Italian Form with Hard-Use Function.

Elegant Workhorse: LionSteel Bridges Form and Function with Its T5

By Mitch Eckler

For as long as there have been people, there has been a need to cut, dress, and prepare food. Not to mention the knife’s place as a defensive and survival...

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An AEV Dodge ram at Overland Expo West 2026

Overland Expo West 2026

The UltiClip Family: Changing the Way People Carry Their Knives.

Carry Innovation: The UltiClip Family of Products Changed EDC Forever

By Michael Janich

We cover the best and worst military rations of all time.

Want My Omelet? Reviewing US Military Rations

By Skillset Staff