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Ultimate Overland Kitchen: Galley Logistics

Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. You’ve spent twelve hours wrestling your rig through a rock garden that would make a mountain goat rethink its life choices. You finally...

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Spartan-Ronin Five Rings Project—FIRE: The Heat of Battle.

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The Heat of Battle: The Spartan-Ronin Five Rings Project—FIRE

More than just another collaboration, the Spartan-Ronin Five Rings Project is a study of philosophy translated into steel. The collaboration between Spartan Blades and Tu Lam draws from the writings...

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Red Dawn: The Most-Badass, Commie-Wasting Movie Ever

For most people, there is likely one film that in their minds defines a generation of hardcore, action moviegoers with its scenes and quotes. For the Generation X crowd (those...

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Fallkniven F1 Series: A Modern Swedish Military Legend.

Tactical Knives

Designed for Swedish Military, the Fallkniven F1 Series Excels in the Field

In 1995, the Swedish government approved the Fallkniven F1 as the official pilot survival knife for the Royal Air Force. Like many military knives, a dedicated group of followers started...

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Antifragile is overcoming discomfort

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Antifragile Isn’t Comfortable

A few weeks ago, the word antifragile came up at a parent dinner at my daughter’s school. Our parent dinners are usually built around Socratic discussions. They are thoughtful and intentional, and...

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CRKT Counterpart: EDC Your Pocket, and Pocketbook, Will Love.

Pocket and Pocketbook Friendly EDC: The CRKT Counterpart

grenade types

5 Grenade Types and How To Properly Throw Them

By Skillset Staff

Folding Knives Under $50: Get Your EDC On Point and On Budget.

EDC On Budget and On Point: 9 Folding Knives Under $50

By Michael D'Angona

Jaws is propably the most memorable animal attack movie ever

Nature Runs Amok! Animal Attack Movies

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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

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

Cold case files utilizing forensic technology is the norm nowadayz

How the Charles Nieman Murder Was Finally Solved

By Hillary Romig

Grab Summer By The Horns Giveaway!

LionSteel T5: Balancing Italian Form with Hard-Use Function.

Elegant Workhorse: LionSteel Bridges Form and Function with Its T5

By Mitch Eckler

An AEV Dodge ram at Overland Expo West 2026

Overland Expo West 2026

I can’t think of a more anticipated overland event each year than the one that started it all for me. Overland Expo West will always be special to me, not...

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The UltiClip Family: Changing the Way People Carry Their Knives.

Carry Innovation: The UltiClip Family of Products Changed EDC Forever

By Michael Janich

Fixed-blade knives are more challenging to carry than folders. Although they are simpler, stronger, and generally quicker to get into action, they do not offer the space-saving advantage of folding...

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We cover the best and worst military rations of all time.

Want My Omelet? Reviewing US Military Rations

By Skillset Staff

While many think war is all about tactics, strategy and fighting, in actuality, logistics are just as important. This is especially true when considering the size, scale and speed of...

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Benchmade Mini SOCP Dagger: Bare Bones Self-Defense Excellence.

The Benchmade Mini SOCP Dagger Flexes Its Tactical Prowess

By Michael D'Angona

Latest Grillmaster Box Provides The Ultimate Luxury BBQ Experience

By Skillset Staff

ASP PDK Push Knife: The New Police Duty Knife Offers Firearm Retention.

Behind the Duty Belt: Reviewing The ASP PDK Push Knife