Skillset & Tactical Knives Magazine

Grayson Jennings Slipjoint: A Panama Trapper Pattern.

Tactical Knives

Panama Trapper Slipjoint: Grayson Jennings Channels Tony Bose

There are little things in life that just bring a man joy. For some, that thing might be a fresh cut lawn, for others, it might be a well-worn pair...

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cache belt is awesome

Skillset Magazine

Wazoo Gear: Adventure Essentials

I think it was around 2014 or 2015 when I first stumbled upon a nifty bushcraft-themed necklace with a tiny ferrocerium rod and a striker. They looked cool but were...

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Ocaso Knives Sevra: Office Elegance with Field Strength.

Tactical Knives

Ocaso Knives and Toor Knives Collaborate on the New Sevra Fixed Blade

Two powerhouses of design and function have joined forces on a fixed blade designed for EDC and field use. Ocaso Knives reached out to Toor Knives for its strength in...

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Consider adopting a shelter dog instead of buying a pet from a store!

Skillset Magazine

The Many Advantages To Rescuing A Canine Friend From A Shelter

It’s dawn, and you are standing on your favorite mountain ready for that morning hike; the air is crisp, and there is a cool breeze blowing in from the north....

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Leather Sheaths Roundup: 10 Options for Fixed Blade Carry.

Tactical Knives

Cowhide Carry: 10 Leather Sheaths Offer Old-School, Natural Carry

Kydex, nylon, and thermoplastics have their place to house your blade of choice. However, there’s something about natural leather that can’t be surpassed. Perhaps it’s the ability to conform to...

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THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY

By Ana

Colorful waterfront and lush tropical landscape in Guadeloupe, a hidden Caribbean island destination.

The Best Caribbean Islands for an Exciting Escape

By Sean Chaffin

Remembering Reuben Bolieu: The World Has Lost a Legend.

“We Lost Superman” — Remembering Reuben Bolieu

By Joshua Swanagon

Limited-edition Alien Space Saver wrench organizer

Alien Space Saver Glow Wrench Organizer

By Skillset Staff

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Videos

Close-up of the VSSL Coffee Grinder showing its precision stainless steel conical burrs and adjustable grind settings

VSSL Coffee Grinder: Premium Coffee for Life Off the Grid

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

Spyderco Retract: A Functional Pocket Nepalese Kukri.

Pocket Full of Kukri: The Spyderco Retract Points to Nepalese Culture

By Chris Cogley

Jeremy Yoder Smoked BBQ

Jeremy Yoder: Mad Scientist BBQ

By Sean Chaffin

CRKT M16: Celebrating the History of the Iconic Kit Carson Design.

A True Legacy: A History of Kit Carson’s Iconic CRKT M16 Design

a well stocked first aid kit

16 Top Tier First-Aid Kits on the Market

By Skillset Staff

Although the Core Four categories of survival—fire, water, shelter, and food—are extremely important, don’t ever overlook the need for quality first-aid kits. A wound can become infected, loss of blood...

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Liberty and Freedom Collection: Emerson Knives Honors America’s 250th.

Emerson Knives Celebrates America’s 250th with the Liberty and Freedom Collection

By Tactical Knives Staff

Look who’s turning 250! As America celebrates this historic milestone, Emerson Knives pays tribute with its limited-edition Liberty and Freedom Collection. The collection comprises a strictly limited run of 50...

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Tactical Pen, Self-Defense, Chuck Norris

Skillset Fight Club: How to Fight With a Tactical Pen

By Skillset Staff

When Chuck Norris signs a document the paper moves around his pen. In fact, he is such a badass his firearms need to register him. So, when I started this...

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modern day hard shell RTT on a porsche suv.

Best Rooftop Tent for Your Adventure: How to Choose the Right RTT

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

MKC The Montana: The First Folding Knife from MKC.

Bushcraft to EDC: MKC Delivers Its First Folder with The Montana

By Tactical Knives Staff

Counting cards will get you into the Vegas black book.

The Black Book of Gambling: Nevada’s Casino Ban List

By Sean Chaffin