Skillset & Tactical Knives Magazine

Which fight style produces the most UFC fighters?

Skillset Magazine

Which Martial Art Has Created the Most UFC Champions?

Since long before the UFC’s creation, arguments raged about which fighting styles or martial arts were superior. Boxing was the most popular combat sport in most places, but the mystique...

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Hand holding the Kershaw Bonneville.

Tactical Knives

High-Performance EDC: The Kershaw Bonneville Delivers Confident Lockup

Part of the Kai USA family, Kershaw has provided cutlery in every category, from EDC to hunting and tactical to kitchen, since 1974. The company is known by both budget...

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Thule Widesky hard-shell rooftop tent mounted on a 4x4

Overland Skillset Magazine

Thule Widesky Rooftop Tent

Overland gear keeps getting better, with brands looking for ways to make camping more comfortable while still keeping things tough and simple to use. Thule’s latest rooftop tent, the Widesky,...

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Knife balancing on a finger.

Tactical Knives

10 Budget Knives Under $50 Deliver the Best Bang for Your Buck

When buying a knife, there are many things to consider. You want a solid, quality-constructed unit that will stand up to hardcore repeated use without fail. Sound about right? Unfortunately,...

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Lexus GX460 outfitted with overland gear

Overland Skillset Magazine

From Luxury SUV to Overland Beast: 2023 Lexus GX460 Build

Who guts the interior of a relatively brand-new Lexus GX460, and then rips out the suspension? I’m sure my local Lexus dealer was asking that question when I pulled in...

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MKM DCA Pocket Tango 4: Fixed-Blade Pocket EDC Done Right.

Bush Dance Partner: The MKM DCA Pocket Tango 4 Fixed-Blade EDC

Benchmade Bugout Vapyr: Somehow Even Thinner & Lighter.

Somehow, the Benchmade Bugout Vapyr is Even Slimmer and Lighter

By Tactical Knives Staff

Austrailian Emu war

The Great Emu War You Never Heard of

By Hillary Romig

CIVIVI Dracolisk Balisong Trainer: Gain Skills, Keep Fingers.

Train Your Flipping Digits: The CIVIVI Dracolisk Balisong Trainer

By Michael Janich

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Videos

SKILLSET visits ICAST 2026

Skillset Visits ICAST 2026

kick him in the leg

Skillset Fight Club: Crippling Kicks

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

Bottom Shelf Fourth of July

Bottom Shelf: Fourth of July with Vodka!

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

Compact Turtlebox Cub portable speaker

Turtlebox Cub Portable Speaker

Spyderco Para 3 Salt: Built for Harsh Environments.

Next Generation EDC: The Spyderco Para 3 Salt Is Built for Harsh Environments

By Eugene Nielsen

Working ropes in the gym is one of many favorite CrossFit exercises.

How To Safely Get Into CrossFit: Just Say No To Injuries

By Jason Piccolo

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Bigfoot Goes Hollywood!

For being the reigning Hide-n-Seek World Champion, Bigfoot sure isn’t shy when it comes to film and television. Even if we don’t count the Bigfoot erotica (yeah, that’s apparently a...

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SOG SEAL FX Fixed-Blade: Celebrating America’s 250th.

SOG Releases the 250th Anniversary Limited Edition SEAL FX Fixed-Blade

By Tactical Knives Staff

The 250th anniversary of the United States transcends a single day. This is the kind of celebration that deserves an entire year. So, you are not too late to get...

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10 Outdoor Survival Skills That Everyone Should Master

By Skillset Staff

The finest outdoor equipment in the world is of no value if you don’t know how to use it properly. Knowledge of key outdoor skills and when to pull them out...

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TOPS Ontario XL Hunter: Old Hickory Roots.

Ontario Knife Company and TOPS Knives Collaborate on the XL Hunter

Blade Show 2025: Tactical Knives Roots Out the Best of the Show.

Tactical Knives Combed the 2026 Blade Show Floor Looking for the Best

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

The 20oz VSSL Rift tumbler on my tire

Rift Tumbler: Leakproof Confidence for Everyday Carry