Skillset & Tactical Knives Magazine

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

There are knives we own that might bring us intrinsic joy, but at the end of the day, they serve a purpose. They are tools. Form and function will vary...

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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

There are times when a small pocketknife or belt-clipped folder can do the job. However, when large tasks come your way, you need to take out the big guns, in...

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Artistic representation of the Dragon’s Triangle.

Skillset Magazine

The Dragon’s Triangle

Alright, pull up a chair, grab a strong coffee, and let’s talk about the part of the Pacific Ocean that sounds less like a real location and more like the...

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Strange Brews – Booze of the World

By Fred Mastison

Stroup Knives MK2: Focused, Deliberate, and Unapologetic.

The Stroup Knives MK2 is Focused, Deliberate, and Unapologetic

By Mitch Eckler

CRKT M16-03 Bali: Kit Carson’s Iconic Design is Now a US-Made Balisong.

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

Extended queue lines formed as incoming parent volume outpaced verification capacity.

Effort Over Order: When Pressure Tests the System

By Matt Heaston

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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.

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Bacon sizzling on a heated rock over a glowing campfire—nature’s skillet at work.

Fireside Feast: Bacon on the Rocks!

By Reuben Bolieu

Cavemen ate really tasty naturally sourced proteins like saber-tooth tiger meat.

Mammoths vs. Man: A Look at the Real World of Cavemen

By Sean Chaffin

TEKTO Knives F2 Bravo X EOTECH Edition: A Tribute to Heritage.

Legendary Optics: TEKTO Knives F2 Bravo X EOTECH Edition Honors a Heritage

By Joshua Swanagon

Messermeister knives are top tier quality

Messermeister and Olivia Tiedemann: Upgrade Your Kitchen Cutlery

Work Tuff Gear Steadfast: A Truly Tough Outdoor Companion.

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!

Bottom Shelf: A Sampler Of Wines To Celebrate The Day

By Skillset Staff

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.

11 EDC Neck Knives Deliver on Discretion and Rapid Access

By Michael D'Angona

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

Ultimate Overland Kitchen: Galley Logistics

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

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

Spartan-Ronin Five Rings Project: Samurai Philosophy Meets Magnacut Steel

By Joshua Swanagon

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

By Skillset Staff