From Lighters to Axes: The Iconic Zippo Brand Evolves with the AxeSaw

From lighting the cigarette of a damsel in distress to igniting gasoline and blowing up a horde of zombies, Zippo has been there. There’s a certain magic in that flick...

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This was a pretty typical response to getting served. He’s dressed a little nicer than some of the people we served.

You’ve Been Served: What Being a Process Server is Really Like

Before I dove into the lucrative and jet-set career of being a freelance writer and editor, I spent about 15 years serving divorces, evictions, lawsuits, and other good news. My...

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5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP: Soaring Above Expectations.

Excellence in Simplicity: The 5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP Focuses on Function

The 5.11 Tactical Flyte Elite SP Knife, at first sight, doesn’t impress with noticeable bells and whistles. It offers a basic design, with a flipper-style blade deployment system, and a...

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break free from the habit of measuring everyone else's success against your own.

Stop Measuring Everyone Else’s Success

I used to walk into rooms already doing math. Who was ahead of me, who was behind me, who noticed me, who didn’t. I was constantly aware of how I...

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Knife Grinds: A Glossary of the Various Edge Profiles.

Knives 101: Knife Grinds and Their Purpose

A stumbling block for many knife users when trying to learn how to sharpen is a lack of knowledge about different grinds. This is also true when purchasing a knife...

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Staccato X Stroup Knives: A Collaboration of Excellence and Craftsmanship.

Mission-Ready Collaboration: The Staccato X Stroup Knives Fixed Blade

Learn the decision diet to beat choice overload.

The Decision Diet: Beat Choice Overload & Protect Momentum

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