Video | Basics of survival knives

I see a lot of people spending a lot of money on features they either don’t need or that don’t make sense when it comes to survival knives. There are quite a few survival knife manufacturers out there. In the following video I take some time to touch on some of the survival knives that I have used […]

Morakniv Tactical Blade | Carbon steel excellence

Morakniv of Sweden has been making blades for over a hundred years.  While the company has undergone a few name changes, their commitment to crafting ultra-sharp knives for use at home or in the field has never wavered. I recently received the Morakniv Tactical for testing and evaluation.  While I’m busy taking this thing out and working it […]

MinuteMan Adjutant Deluxe review

Minuteman is likely best known for their high-end watches, and if you’ve heard of them you likely know how much they do for the veteran community. Before we dive into the Adjutant knife I want to remind folks that Minuteman watches donates 25% of their annual profits to veteran charities, including the Gary Sinise Foundation, the […]

Blade Rigs Sheaths | Stay in the Shadows

What do I mean by Stay in the Shadows? What I’m getting at is to have a system to carry your EDC in a way that doesn’t scream ‘Hey I have a gun and knives on me!’. Carry it all concealed, but be able to access it and react if necessary. The most overlooked accessory […]

SOG Gambit | Concealable personal protection weapon

One of the top items to have on your person for personal protection is a knife. Whether that is a folding knife or fixed blade, carry one. After some training and trial & error I personally prefer to carry a concealable fixed blade. SOG Gambit secured in the included sheath. The SOG Gambit is first […]

Watch: Dual weapons deployment

Not every encounter or engagement is going to be a static target 25 yards away. Most attacks happen within what’s called the combatives bubble. If you were to draw a circle around yourself that was seven yards from your centerline, that is your combatives bubble. Anything that happens within this seven yards will more likely […]

Emerson La Griffe | A Review of the Claw

Over a short period of time as a writer for the Loadout Room I’ve really been woken up to different ideas, and different methodologies and of course different gear. So during my Emerson La Griffe review I was pleasantly surprised. In my experience, folding knives are small and made for the pocket. Fixed blade knives are […]

Sentinel Gear Sköll: A vicious close quarters knife

The fighting knife has evolved much in the course of human warfare. Modern knife fighting techniques garnered from fighting styles around the world have further refined stabbing implements. There are several designs that are well-tested and have proven themselves in the field as of late. The Special Operations Combatives Program Dagger otherwise known as the […]

Hultafors Expedition Knife | Quick Look

Hultafors Group AB is proud to introduce five new Swedish designed knives for outdoor, camping and survival to the North American markets. Debuting at the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the new designs draw on the brand’s 125-years of experience developing tools synonymous with precision, craftsmanship and safety. Hultafors knives are based on classic Nordic […]

SOG Mini Pentagon Fixed Blade Knife

The SOG Mini Pentagon is one hell of a small concealable fixed blade. It’s a tried and true design that has been in SOG Knives lineup for a few years. The anti-slip digi grip handle is the first feature you’ll notice when you hold this knife. The knife feels really well in the hand (better […]

Toor Knives Serpent | Concealable Fixed Blade | Quick Look

Toor Knives is another small American made brand, not many have heard about. They make a line of semi custom fixed blade knives to address the problem of our military and law enforcement using sub-par knives in their loadouts. Toor Knives is owned and operated by two brothers. Not only are they blood brothers, but […]

SOG Gambit | Concealable personal protection weapon

One of the top items to have on your person for personal protection is a knife. Whether that is a folding knife or fixed blade, carry one. After some training and trial & error I personally prefer to carry a concealable fixed blade. SOG Gambit secured in the included sheath. The SOG Gambit is first […]