The Spyderco Street Beat has been in my collection for quite a while, but I recently started carrying it again as a lightweight pocket fixed blade, thanks to its effective blade size and compact overall dimensions. With an OAL of just 7.2″ and a 3.5″ blade, it is well-sized for pocket carry when outfitted with… Continue reading Spyderco Street Beat
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Kizer Smolt
Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter (15016)
The 5 C’s of Survival
“The 5 C’s of Survival” is an old concept popularized by author Dave Canterbury in his books such as Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival. If you are interested in bushcraft and wilderness survival, Dave’s books are a valuable resource. One of the interesting things about the 5 C’s of… Continue reading The 5 C’s of Survival
What size fixed blade should you EDC?
The short answer to this popular question is whatever size you prefer. The longer answer is, well, longer. Before I attempt to fully answer the question, let’s consider another related question. When it comes to fixed blade knives, is bigger really always better? There’s a common saying in knife circles that a big knife can… Continue reading What size fixed blade should you EDC?
Viper Knives Berus
The Viper Knives Berus is one of the most recent additions to my growing family of small fixed blades, and it is a welcome addition. While it is similar in size and shape to others I own, this one is made with Bohler M390 blade steel, arguably the best knife steel on the market today,… Continue reading Viper Knives Berus