So you’ve just picked up a replica or battle-ready rapier; congratulations! Now’s the fun part, learning what you can and can’t do with it, safely. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of 8 ways to prevent damage to your…
Ninja stars (and called shuriken) are a lot easier to learn to throw reliably than throwing knives, and there’s a much smaller learning curve, since most of them have multiple points. That said, it is still very possibl…
It’s not a sheath; it’s not a fire steel; it’s not a pocket stone. But there is one thing that you will need if you actually carry and use a karambit knife, and it has to do with resharpening. Those of you that do carry…
If all you’re fighting with are your fists, there are limits to the damage you can inflict, offensively and defensively, regardless of training. Training will take you farther, but at a certain point, you’re bound by th…
As a crossbow owner, especially if you have a compound model, one of the best things you can do is take steps to dampen vibration. Here are some of the things you can do to accomplish that objective. How to Do It Fortun…
Let’s just say you’re in the market for a new knife, but aren’t sure if an assisted opener, a push button automatic knife, or some typical folder with no deployment mechanism is for you. Well, if any of the following 5 …
Whether you’re looking for an anime sword from Bleach or something from Demon Slayer, there is an important question you should ask yourself:“Am I going to actually use this sword, or am I just going to display it or us…
Before you spring (no pun intended) and buy an assisted opening knife, make sure you fully understand the differences between these and conventional pocket knives that don’t have assisted opening mechanisms.Conventional…
BUDK is a name you should know if you like to collect (or use) edged tools. It’s a knife store that sells a massive range of fixed and folding blades, including stilettos, automatic knives, assisted opening knives, and …
A machete knife, more commonly just referred to as a machete, or by its pattern, such as a Kukri or bolo, is a great tool for clearing light brush, maintaining trails, and for sundry other camp chores and bushcraft. Of …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
