Counting cards will get you into the Vegas black book.

Skillset Magazine

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

The classic film Casino celebrated its 30th anniversary last year and offers a deep look at how the mob ran Las Vegas in the 1960s through the ‘80s. The Martin Scorsese-directed film...

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Toor Knives TKOR-4.5 SERE: Pro-Level Cutlery for the Everyman.

Tactical Knives

The Toor Knives TKOR-4.5 SERE Delivers on Superior Standards

To many people, a knife is simply a tool to accomplish small tasks throughout their day. However, if you have the Toor Knives TKOR-4.5 SERE knife in your possession, you...

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Two MMA fighters touch gloves, ready to go to battle!

Skillset Magazine

How Much Do MMA Fighters Really Make?

MMA is a tough sport with many rising stars looking to sign big contracts. The UFC is the top dog in the MMA world, thanks to Dana White, the organization’s...

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Derek Rausch Revenant MKII: A Hollow-Handle Done Right.

Tactical Knives

Hard-Use Hollow-Handle Knife: The Derek Rausch Revenant MKII

There are two types of knife guys: those who think all hollow-handle survival knives are junk, and those who know better. The former are likely those who only know the...

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fireside chat and tea in the outdoors

Skillset Magazine

The Strength of a Quiet Life

A couple of weeks ago, I went on a camping trip with my daughter and her class. They were just finishing up the last session of the year, learning about...

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Tarani AR15 Karambit: A High Desert Blade Works Collab.

Tactical Knives

High Desert Blade Works and Steve Tarani Collaborate on the AR15 Karambit

By Cory Ross

Skillset Magazine

Strange Brews – Booze of the World

By Fred Mastison

Large Knives: When a Small Knife Just Won’t Do, Grab a Big, Beefy Blade.

Tactical Knives

Beefy Blades: 10 Large Knives for When Small Knives Just Won’t Do

By Michael D'Angona

Artistic representation of the Dragon’s Triangle.

Skillset Magazine

The Dragon’s Triangle

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

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Overland Skillset Magazine

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Skillset Magazine

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Skillset Magazine

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Overland

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Overland Skillset Magazine

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Skillset Magazine

Fireside Feast: Bacon on the Rocks!

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Tactical Knives

Building on a Legend: The CRKT M16-03 Bali Expands an Iconic Line

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Skillset Magazine

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Tactical Knives

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Skillset Magazine

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Tactical Knives

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