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Hammer Down Forge Companion: Reliable EDC for the Field.

Bushcraft EDC Fixed Blades Tactical Knives

Reliable Companion: EDC for the Field from Hammer Down Forge

I was first tipped off about Hammer Down Forge by my friends at DLT Trading. They’d posted about getting a new shipment from Kieran Klein, the maker behind the Hammer...

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Knowing how to to de-escalate a hostile confrontation is a valuable skill set.

Lifestyle Skillset Magazine

De-escalate A Situation Before It Turns Violent: A Boys’ Night Out

Fighting is really overrated, especially when you are fighting for FREE. There is a monstrous difference between self-defense and knowing when you can “walk away.” In many cases, people find...

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Tactical Tomahawks: Hawks and Axes for the Field and Beyond.

Tactical Tactical Knives Tomahawks & Axes

Hit the Field Hard with These 10 Tactical Tomahawks and Axes

A sharp blade and a powerful swing are sometimes what you need to get the job done. Tactical chopping tools, in the form of tomahawks, hatchets, and small axes, allow...

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Fight Club Gear Skillset Magazine

The Protectors Playbook: Testing the 511 Kubaton Pen

If you mention the word, Kubaton, many people may not know what you’re talking about. However, if you say it’s the little stick attached to your keyring, then they probably...

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Houghton Era Outdoors: Knives for Every Level of Bushcrafting.

Bushcraft Fixed Blades Tactical Knives

Compact Carvers to Heavy Hitters, Houghton Era Outdoors is Field Ready

I first became aware of Houghton Era Outdoors at a Georgia Bushcraft event in 2023. Two stood out to me immediately—a big ol, heavy-duty chopper parang and a small slicer....

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Mud-covered trucks near the Woods Wildlife Area sign as the group reached the higher country.

Earning the Sunrise: My First Overland Camping Trip in Arizona

By Matt Heaston

Choosing a Defensive Folding Knife: A 10 Step Guide.

Street Smarts: 10 Steps in Choosing a Defensive Folding Knife

By Michael Janich

They have several options that can be clipped to keyrings for easy carry.

Grim Workshop: EDC Tool Excellence

Buck 110 Slim Heritage Elite: Trimming Down a Classic.

A Buck Classic Goes on a Diet – The 110 Slim Heritage Elite

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Videos

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

We drink Malort on this episode of SKILLSET's Bottom Shelf.

Bottom Shelf: The Malort Face

Rally School track pic

Riding Shotgun With the Team O’Neil Rally School

By Skillset Staff

Swiss Army Knife History: Tactical Utility Meets Global Legacy.

Old School Tactical: The History of the Swiss Army Knife

By Reuben Bolieu

Shark attacks on surfers are increasingly common.

How To Survive A Shark Attack: Without Losing A Limb

By Skillset Staff

Person pushing through

Why Doing Hard Things Matters More Than Ever

The other night, I was talking with my daughter about doing hard things. She’s eight, and like most kids her age, there are things she knows she should do but...

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Improper Knife Use: Mistakes That Could Compromise Your Blade.

Improper Knife Use: 8 Reasons Why Your Knife is Failing

By Michael D'Angona

Knives are one of, if not the best, tools you can have in your possession. They’re useful in a wide cross section of categories, from hunting and fishing to meal...

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a four legged friend

K9 Safety: Protecting Your Four-Legged Bestie

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

For many of us, the call of the wild is never answered alone. No matter if you are on a remote overlanding trail or just hitting the path on your...

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RMJ Tactical Orlando Special: Modern Take on the Classic Boot Knife.

RMJ Tactical Takes on the Classic Boot Knife with the Orlando Special

North Mountain Blade Lucky Dog: The Big Dog in Town.

Bites Bigger Than Its Bark: The North Mountain Blade Lucky Dog

By Mitch Eckler

streamlined backpack on a long-distance hiking trail

Lighten Your Load: Ultralight Backpacking Tips

By Reuben Bolieu