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Asian street food

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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.

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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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Bacon sizzling on a heated rock over a glowing campfire—nature’s skillet at work.

Food & Drink Skills Skillset Magazine Video

Fireside Feast: Bacon on the Rocks!

Who in the world doesn’t like bacon? However, few have had it rock-fried. Believe me, I enjoy a good carbon-steel or better yet, cast-iron skillet. Both have disadvantages, such as...

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Alcohol Food & Drink Skillset Magazine

The Gonster – Saint Patrick’s Day Alternative

As Saint Patrick’s Day quickly approaches, many people’s minds turn to the beverages they will be consuming. While the standard bar fare will be the go-to for most, others like...

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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

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

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Videos

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

The review and testing of the Nextorch Baton.

The Protectors’ Playbook: Testing the Nextorch Baton

By Michael D'Angona

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

PMC: Survival Tips for the Modern Mercenary

By Morgan Lerette

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

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

Policing has undergone significant changes from its traditional form. The implementation of new SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), body cameras, and laws in general has changed how law enforcement operates on...

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

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

What sets a good tool apart from a bad one is primarily its composition and quality. Quality shows quickly — how it feels in your hand, how it holds up...

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To the right, you can see some of the various wool patterns they have on hand.

Waxed Canvas & Wilderness: Inside PNWBUSHCRAFT

Cleavers: A Comprehensive Guide to Cleaving in the Field or Kitchen.

Butcher, Kitchen, Field: Comprehensive Guide to Workhorse Cleavers

By Reuben Bolieu