If you’re in the market for a sweet tomahawk, Browning may have just the weapon for you. If you’re not, well, you probably will be after seeing this. New for 2015 is their Shock ‘n’ Awesome Tactical Tomahawk, which is designed both for [Read More…]
I am very much a fan of Instructor Zero (of Funker Tactical Fame) and Doug Marcaida (also of Funker Tactical Fame). In their first meeting, Doug puts the “21-foot rule” to shame, taking the best of Zero (especially considering drawing from concealment.) [Read More…]
SOG had their newest knives and flashlights at Industry Day at the Range as well as a few of their popular staples such as their throwing knives, Fling, and their Tactical Tomahawk. Among those available to look at were the Zoom series compact folding knives and the [Read More…]
The Grayman Satu is a TFB writer favorite. Phil, Mike and I all own one. Grayman have changed the Ti-Ti (all titanium) model’s finish from a matte grey DCL (Diamond Like Carbon) finish to a ‘Stonewashed’ finish. The stonewash finish is apparently [Read More…]
Saevus has an interesting concept. In the same vein as the Survival Grips, the Urban Bayonet is a vertical grip that can detach and become a weapon. In this case, it is a knife. No word on price or ETA. But check out Saevus for ore info.
Tactical Watchmaker Minuteman have collaborated with ZeroTolerance to produce the MM01K Minuteman knife. It has a distinct blackwash jeans-style finish made by coating the components with Tungsten DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) and then tumbling them. I really like this [Read More…]
Tamara Keel writes at Shooting Illustrated … Back in the late ’90s, there was this customer at the gun store where I worked who I thought was super cool. Not just because he carried an HK P7M13—which is pretty cool right there—but because he carried this [Read More…]
Arsenal had this knife gun on display at SHOT Show. The .22 LR revolver is hidden inside the knife grip. Actuating a lever that extends out of the grip fires a round. Because the trigger-lever is forward of the chamber/cylinder, this is technically a bullpup [Read More…]
Few things annoy me as much as having to use a blunt knife. Being handed a blunt knife (or a badly maintained firearm) makes my blood boil. It does not take a lot of effort to keep a knife in good shape, but so few people take the time. I learn’t a few tricks I [Read More…]
It’s funny how guns and knives just go together. I’m willing to bet that if you own a gun, chances are that you own at least one knife. I think I own 10 — I lost count somewhere along the way. I don’t know if the converse is true where many knife [Read More…]
Nobody could accuse me of being a fan of the TSA. I have been groped and yelled at to many times by TSA agents (I will post my favorite TSA story below), but I have to admit I like their new Instagram account that shows some of the weapons they have confiscated from [Read More…]
[ This guest post was contributed by Nightfly ] I found myself in the lucky position to try out this new Stuart Mitchell Survival Knife prototype during a recent trip. Number 476 is made from 5mm RWL34, has a full flat grind and retains its thickness throughout the [Read More…]
Red Knight Armament, a manufacturer of ultra concealable firearms, are now manufacturing medieval-style morning star flails. The fails are made from steel and weigh up to 20 lbs, not much lighter than a M249 machine gun! The price will be $350.
Over at Shooting Illustrated Kenan Flasowski makes some suggestions on how to employ your bayonet (other than putting it in-between an unlucky persons ribs) … So maybe you have a couple bayonets that came with the firearms—what can you do with them? Well, to [Read More…]
Tops Knifes is selling a “Picatinny Compatible Weapon System” called the BattleBlade WOLFHAWK HP. The Wolfhawk’s sheath can attach to any picatinny rail. The knife has a 3 1/4″ long blade. The total weight of knife, sheath and rail mount is 5.2 [Read More…]
Foster Knives make the perfect knives for 1911 owners. Their automatic folder knives have handles shaped like the 1911 frame and are fitted with mini 1911 grips made by VZ Grips. If the grip shape is good enough for the most popular pistol in the world, it’s [Read More…]
Mark Knapp has designed a 1911-knife. It has an 8″ long blade attached to a 1911 grip. The grip holds a 1911 magazine and inside the magazine there is a Leaderman Micro, Magnesium fire starter, needle, synthetic sinew and one .45 round. How cool is that? 🙂 Now [Read More…]
Allison Barrie has published a list of the latest gadgets for military and special forces. I did not know I needed a Disposal Explosives Tool, but now I realize that I am woefully underprepared if I ever need to crimp a C4 blasting cap. At just $99, can you afford not [Read More…]
The Daily Mail reports on this nifty Ancient Roman gadget … The world’s first Swiss Army knife’ has been revealed – made 1,800 years before its modern counterpart. An intricately designed Roman implement, which dates back to 200AD, it is made [Read More…]
Microtech’s new QD Navy Seals Scarab automatic knife is a very impressive. It is designed to open underwater, as demonstrated by this video … I was just about to buy one when I saw the price. Hollow Grind have it listed for $590!!!
The latest Swiss Army knife from Victorinox features a secure flash drive that is unlocked using a built-in finger print reader. The 8gb model will cost £100 (about $150). I never go anywhere without one of my many Victorinox knives. Part of their appeal, it pains me [Read More…]
Jennerson took this photo in response to my post about the Scottish police hunting down knife owners. Apart from the fact that it is a great photo, it seems to scream “ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ”. Black knife, black gun, black leather sofa. Click to expand. Used [Read More…]
From the you-got-to-be-kidding-me-department. The BBC reports: “We’re looking for anyone who is brandishing offensive weapons or blades,” Holly told Newsbeat. … Even when pictures are taken in private, though, which isn’t technically [Read More…]
Being sold by Swords, Knifes and Daggers for $15. Ninja blowgun and Pocket knife combo. 5″ closed and has a 3 1/2″ 440 stainless steel blade. Includes 2 pieces of black tubing to make your pocket knife blowgun. Also includes 3 darts and a nylon pouch Hat [Read More…]
This great looking contraction was called the “Apache”. Read more about it at Hell in a Handbasket
Until today, since 1986, Soviet/Russian cosmonauts have carried an interesting three barreled pistol / carbine / shotgun into space! The Toz TP-82 has two side by side smoothbore barrels which fire 12.5mm shot shells and flares. The lower rifled barrel fires 5.45mm [Read More…]
“GUNRUNNERS OF PA” @ PFOA posted some photos of his new CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical which includes a bayonet and breech teeth. Sure it is useless …. but different! Click to enlarge images. Click here for more photos.
Dave at the Survival and Emergency Preparedness Blog has written a few new posts A Pair of Victorinox Pioneers My Victorinox Pioneer that I bought in the early 80s has been my favorite EDC pocketknife of late. It’s a good size for pocket carry, has a very useful [Read More…]
Knifes and hunting seem to go together. I have a modest collection of knives for use general DIY and for hunting. Dave Markowitz over at the Survival & Emergency Preparedness blog has an interesting post about choosing a knife for survival. Something evey hunter [Read More…]
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