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Military Military History Skillset Magazine

The Iraq Ground Offensive: Yep, it Sucked

The Ground Offensive in Iraq sucked. To be fair, every deployment to Iraq sucked, but the Ground Offensive of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 1) was a special kind of misery...

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Inertial Folding Knife Opening: Getting Into the Fight Fast.

Folding Knives Self-Defense Tactical Knives University

Street Smarts: Opening Your Folding Knife with Inertial Energy

If you carry a folding knife for personal defense, one skill you absolutely need to develop is the ability to open it quickly and reliably under stress using only one...

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Glass of absinthe with sugar cube and spoon.

Alcohol Food & Drink Lifestyle Skillset Magazine

The Weird History of Absinthe

Absinthe is one of those drinks you either love or hate, and you either know something about it or you don’t. When you order an Absinthe drink at a bar,...

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The Stunbrella is a great option for self-defense.

Gear Less Lethal Lifestyle Skillset Magazine

STUNBRELLA: Streetwise’s Multi-Functional Umbrella

When you want to go non-lethal for personal self-defense, a stun gun is a viable option for you. However, you first have to carry the device just about everywhere you...

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Known for his “tactical hobo” style, White proves that mastery isn’t about the gear—it’s about the art.

Guns Skillset Magazine

Gabe White: The Draw of the Art

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Bark River Knives Closes Shop Amidst Fraud Allegations.

An American Icon Blazes Out in Disgrace – The Fall of Bark River Knives

Inside Johnny Slicks: high-quality men’s grooming products proudly crafted in the USA.

Johnny Slicks Spotlight: Taking made in America to the next level

By Marcus Torgerson

Spyderco Smock: Exclusive DLT Edition of a Fan Favorite.

The Smock Rocks! Spyderco Releases a DLT Exclusive Edition Smock

Boxer Milo Savage vs Judo Gene LeBell

The First Televised MMA Fight Ended In Total Chaos

By Blake Stilwell

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Videos

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

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

Preserved Concorde aircraft on display in world-class museums, reminding visitors of aviation’s boldest achievement.

The Supersonic Dream: Concorde & The Race For Faster Flight

By Tiffanie Kluchnik

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

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

By Michael Janich

Revenant Corps Talon V2: Clandestine G10 Self-Defense.

Tenacious Talon: The Revenant Corps Talon V2 Offers Clandestine Defense

By Michael D'Angona

Asian street food

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

By Reuben Bolieu

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.

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

By Joshua Swanagon

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

One of my goals this year has been to read the Bible from beginning to end. Not selectively. Not topically. Just straight through. What has surprised me most is not...

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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