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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?

Tactical Knives

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

Ever see a blade shape and hate it instantly, only to come back around and do a 360? I have. I saw this blade style when I first became aware...

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Morgan stands posed next to the gear.

Military Military History Skillset Magazine

The Iraq Ground Offensive: Yep, it Sucked

The Ground Offensive in Iraq sucked. To be fair, every deployment to Iraq sucked, but the Ground Offensive of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 1) was a special kind of misery...

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

Knives come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. However, every now and then, a knife comes along that still stands out amongst all the diverse options available. The Talon V2...

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Asian street food

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

By Reuben Bolieu

Every culture has its bar food, and every bar food begs for a drink—or three, and Asian bar food is no different. The real story of a place isn’t told...

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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

A solitary figure gazes at a wall of closed books, symbolizing the end of questioning in the age of certainty.

When Certainty Replaces Thinking

The Gonster – Saint Patrick’s Day Alternative

By Fred Mastison