Skillset & Tactical Knives Magazine

Making a Training Knife: Do It Yourself “Drone” Training Knife.

Self-Defense Tactical Tactical Knives University

DIY: Making a “Drone” Training Knife to Match Your EDC Defensive Knife

When I teach Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) classes or work trade shows, one of the most common questions I get is, “What is the best self-defense knife?” My answer usually...

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Big trucks are all the rage in the Overland community.

Lifestyle Overland Skillset Magazine

Overland Expo SoCal 2026

Who wouldn’t want to escape to beautiful Southern California in March? With its cool weather and abundant sunshine, it’s the ideal setting for adventure—and this weekend, it was all about...

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Revenant Corps Talon V2: Clandestine G10 Self-Defense.

EDC Fixed Blades Self-Defense Tactical Tactical Knives

Tenacious Talon: The Revenant Corps Talon V2 Offers Clandestine Defense

Knives come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. However, every now and then, a knife comes along that still stands out amongst all the diverse options available. The Talon V2...

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Asian street food

Alcohol Beer Food & Drink Skillset Magazine

Live Loud, Eat Late: The Untamed Spirits of Asian Bar Food and Drinks!

Every culture has its bar food, and every bar food begs for a drink—or three, and Asian bar food is no different. The real story of a place isn’t told...

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Elishewitz Les George Ek Integral Folding Knife: A Fitting Tribute.

EDC Folding Knives Tactical Tactical Knives

A Folder Made In Tribute To The Ek Commando Knife Company Dagger

There is something about the Ek Commando Knife Company Dagger that has always intrigued me. Maybe it is the history lover in me. Or maybe it is the overall aesthetics—it...

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A solitary figure gazes at a wall of closed books, symbolizing the end of questioning in the age of certainty.

When Certainty Replaces Thinking

The Gonster – Saint Patrick’s Day Alternative

By Fred Mastison

Automatic Knives Roundup: A Pile of Pocket Power.

At the Push of a Button: A Robust Roundup of Automatic Knives

Even if your car survives an EMP, disrupted infrastructure like fuel pumps and traffic signals can still bring travel to a standstill.

EMP Strikes & Vehicles: Myth vs. Reality

By Mitch Eckler

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Videos

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

Upon impact, the TRP’s projectiles release a large red cloud, effectively incapacitating threats while minimizing risk of lasting harm.

The Protectors Playbook: Pepperball TRP Launcher

By Michael D'Angona

Wind and wood work together, fueling a blazing campfire that promises a meal worth the effort.

Cooking Up A Warm Pot Of Soup In Harsh Winter Wilderness

By Reuben Bolieu

What happens at SHOT Show goes right on the internet for all to see.

Skillset Goes To The Biggest Trade Show Of The Year

Cuts vs Thrusts: Which to Use During Self-Defense with a Knife.

Street Smarts: Cuts vs Thrusts—Which are More Effective?

By Michael Janich

A fully built Porsche rally race car.

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 Preview

TOOR Knives INCOG Wallet and Snake Doctor Dagger: EDC Self-Defense.

The Slim Mil Spec Aramid Fiber Wallet & A Discreet G10 Punch Dagger Combo

By Eugene Nielsen

Vintage metal lunch boxes are worth money!

Vintage Metal Lunch Boxes That Are Collectible Gold

By Hank Greenberg

Most PMCs return home with nothing but a cool story and a repo notice.

PMC: Survival Tips for the Modern Mercenary

By Morgan Lerette

Have you ever wanted to go to places the U.S. State Department lists as “Do Not Travel” to meet new people, make money, and dodge death? Now’s your chance. The...

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The frozen landscape stretches endlessly beyond the restricted area, hinting at secrets hidden beneath the ice.

Why is Antarctica a No-Go Zone?

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

Antarctica hides incredible secrets beneath its ice including vast subglacial landscapes like canyons and mountains, hundreds of liquid freshwater lakes, like Lake Vostok, powerful volcanoes, unique ecosystems with transparent fish...

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ZT 0512: Zero Tolerance Delivers a Modern Tactical Auto Folder.

Reviewing The Zero Tolerance ZT 0512 Out-the-Side Auto

I clearly remember when my obsession with the modern folding pocket knife began. In the early 1990s, I took a seasonal job with UPS as a holiday delivery assistant. One...

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Technology and police tactics.

Police Tactics for Modern Law Enforcement

By Hillary Romig

Brotherhood Blades RāDR: Quality and Durability You Can Count On.

A Lasting Impression: Brotherhood Blades RāDR Delivers On Quality & Durability