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The 8 Best Pocket Knives for Camping

You already know by now that we’re huge EDC guys, and some of our favorite EDC items include quality blades and pocket knives. But at the end of the day, we’re all about function over…

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8 Pocket Knives Almost Too Beautiful to Use

When it comes to the pocket knife you choose to use on a regular basis, you have options. Do you want something cheap? Do you want something functional? Do you want something attractive? Do you…

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8 Lighters Far More Dependable Than a Bic

We’re firm believers that a quality lighter is an essential everyday carry item, even if you’re not using one to light cigars or other things. You never know when you’re going to need light or heat,…

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The History of the Trench Lighter

The Western Front of the First World War was an unpleasant place, to say the very least. The chalky French soil would fall apart at the lightest rainfall, compromising trench integrity from the start. Belgian…

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The History of the ‘John Wayne’: The Military’s Most Trusted Can Opener

Military history is full of iconic, dependable products whose cultural impact can be felt for decades. The P-38 is one of those products. Rather, judging from veterans’ opinions on the can opener, it might be…

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The Best Folding Pocket Knives You Can Buy on Amazon

Whether you’ve finally decided you want to start carrying a pocket knife as part of your everyday carry (EDC), or you just want to upgrade one of the pieces of your kit, you have a…

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Gerber Pocket Square Knife

A pocket square is a touch of old school class. It’s an element that casually lets people know you’re a gentleman. This knife from Gerber borrows its name from the humble pocket square because it…

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10 Unique Wallets Not Made of Leather

We’d venture to say every guy has a wallet. We all have different philosophies on what we’ll put in it, where some guys stick to only cards and cash, and others will cram in any…

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The Best Instagram Accounts for Knife Lovers

When you’re in the market for a durable, long-lasting, good-looking knife you have a lot of options. While we’re all for the big box options from makers like Gerber, Case, Kershaw, CRKT and the others…

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11 Everyday Carry Shops Every Guy Should Know

Acquiring a full collection of everyday carry gear can take some time—you pick up a knife here and a pocket flashlight there. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, we understand impatience. For those of…

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The Best Nail Clippers You Won’t Find at the Grocery Store

Good hygiene is essential for every man, and not just because no one wants to go get a drink with a guy who smells like the inside of a trashcan on a summer evening. Keeping…

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The Story of the (Almost) All-American Barlow Knife

Players in the pocket knife industry are constantly trying to build a better, more durable, more versatile knife and, in the interest of fairness, we think they’re doing a pretty good job. Every year knives…

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The 15 Best Tactical Pens for Your EDC

Like its Kubotan cousin that was developed in the late 60s, the tactical pen is a self-defense weapon. Unlike the Kubotan though, the tactical pen does double duty as a self defense weapon and a…

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The 11 Best Umbrellas to Keep You Dry

If you’re anything like us, you spend way too much time agonizing over your gear purchases. The one thing we never seem to think about though is one of the most important accessories for the…

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The Orbitkey 2.0 Is the Better Way to Carry Your Keys

The standard key ring is far from perfect. While some may look good, they all create bulk and unnecessary noise when you move around. With the Orbitkey 2.0, your keys won’t jab your thigh or…