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Martial Arts Myth: Knife Attack Self-Defense

Survival

Martial Arts Myth: Knife Attack Self-Defense

Despite the myth that most people can effectively block a knife attack with limited training, it's not as easy as some...

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Gear

Brite-Stirke Brite-Blade vs. SOG BladeLight Camp - Lighted Knives

Gear

Brite-Stirke Brite-Blade vs. SOG BladeLight Camp - Lighted Knives

As survival-minded readers, you know tools can be lifesavers and you...

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Preparation

The Art of Building Effective Makeshift Weapons

Preparation

The Art of Building Effective Makeshift Weapons

Do you have what it takes to create your own weapon and survive?

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December 3, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Cold Steel - Another Day in the Office

Cold Steel has been making knives, swords, and other weapons since the early 1980s. Fortunately for us, they test them on video for our enjoyment.

November 30, 2015 :: By Offgrid Staff

Machete Buyer's Guide - Hack-Worthy Blades

Eight machetes of various sizes, shapes, and budgets that will help supplement your off-grid needs — and help you channel your inner Rick Grimes.

November 26, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Black Friday 2015 Guide

Fear not, because we've got your back for Black Friday 2015, with all the best discount codes from your favorite survival-oriented retailers.

November 21, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Ruger Knives by CRKT

Ruger has ventured into knives, partnering with master knife-smiths at CRKT to develop a line of new Ruger knives in a variety of shapes and…

November 18, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

DPx Kickstarts New All-American Knife

November 3, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Hogue EX-F02

We’re always on the lookout for new contenders in the field of fixed-blade survival knives, and Hogue has stepped up with their own offering: the…

November 1, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Survival Fixed Blade Face-Off

We’ll reviewed the Gerber StrongArm and the SOG Seal Strike, two sub-$100 fixed blade survival knives available from most outdoors retailers.

October 31, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

100-Function Multi-Tool

This incredible 100-function “mother of all Swiss Army knives” is what happens when you take the concept of an "all-in-one" multi-tool too far.

October 31, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Snake Knot Lanyard

The video below from WeaversofEternity shows how to assemble a snake knot knife lanyard, but with a twist: adding beads or other items between the…

October 31, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

12 Tools for Survival

If SHTF, what tools from the hundreds you may already have should you take with you? Alternatively, what tools for survival should already be in…

October 31, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Knife Honing

Maintaining your blade via knife honing will allow you to go longer between sharpenings, and keep your knives slicing and dicing smoothly.

October 30, 2015 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Whetstone Knife Sharpening

If you’re not 100% sure about your knife sharpening technique, do yourself a favor and watch this video from bushcraft expert Ray Mears.

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