I think it's probably pretty obvious by now that I love me a good out the front (OTF) automatic knife. While there are several companies producing them these days, companies like Benchmade knives strive to keep themselves at the top of the class. Speaking of class, the Autocrat OTF is a part of Benchmade’s Black Class of knives. For those not familiar with Benchmade's … [Read more...] about OTF Excellence: Benchmade’s Lightweight 3400-BK2 Autocrat EDC Knife
Gear
Galco’s New EDC Valet Tray Holds All of Your
If you’re an EDC guy -- and you're reading this, aren' you? -- you probably have a pocket (or pockets!) full of stuff to dump every day when you get home. Having one convenient place to do that is handy. That way you know just where to go the next day to grab your stuff. I managed to forget my wallet, my knife, and my work keys the other day when I was half asleep, so … [Read more...] about Galco’s New EDC Valet Tray Holds All of Your
Henning Group’s Extension for 17-Round Taurus G3 Magazines
If you’re packing a Taurus G3 and don’t feel that 17 rounds is enough -- or you just like to load your mags with nice even numbers -- then check out the newly released +3 mag extensions from the Henning Group. These USA-made extenders give you a nice even 20-round capacity and are available from the Taurus Store for $34.95 each. Henning Group's EDC Magazine & Grip … [Read more...] about Henning Group’s Extension for 17-Round Taurus G3 Magazines
Euro Cool: Skull and Bones Leather Works Pocket Organizers
While most of us prefer made in the USA stamped on what we carry, not all cool EDC gear has to be American-made. A coupe of years back I had a really nice automatic knife sent to me from...Russia. Yes, Russia. Recently I was contacted on Facebook by a leather maker from Slovakia. That maker’s name is Tomas Sabin. He asked if I would be interested in taking a look at his … [Read more...] about Euro Cool: Skull and Bones Leather Works Pocket Organizers
Functional Art: Copper Shed Knifeworks’ Juggernaut
The knife industry is filled with a lot of companies turning out the same old knife designs, just "reimagined." It's difficult to come up with original ideas that don’t seem to reflect someone else’s work. But every so often I run into a maker that has a creative style and flavor that's uniquely his own. Ryan Forbes of Copper Shed Knifeworks is one of those standout … [Read more...] about Functional Art: Copper Shed Knifeworks’ Juggernaut