How to Throw Ninja Stars
Throwing stars, also known as shuriken and ninja stars, are unique little ranged weapons that are a lot like throwing knives.However, because of their symmetry, it is a lot easier to throw a ninja star or shuriken and g…
High-Level Lock Maintenance (and What to Do If You Can’t Get In)
We rely on locks for access to secured locations, whether that be the inside of a chest stored in the basement, a gate to the yard, or just the entryway to your home. In all cases, access is essential, and the lock is t…
6 Things You Didn’t Know About This Iconic Lord of the Rings Sword
In The Lord of the Rings, Aragorn, known earlier as Strider, begins his journey with the shards of Narsil, which is later reforged into Anduril, which he carries on campaign during The War of the Ring. It is one of the …
Why Benchmade Knives’ AXIS Locks Were Game Changers
There was a time when most folding knives were not equipped with locking mechanisms. Even today, many are obligate slip joint folders and do not lock. Even after that, for a while, pretty much the only available folding…
Is a Karambit Knife a Good EDC Option for You?
Are you familiar with the karambit knife profile? Also called a hawkbill or talon blade, a karambit knife is a blade that is inwardly curved, like the talon of a bird of prey, hence one of its alternative names. Karambi…
