Author Archives: Wilson

Kel-Tec P3AT Pistol Review

One of my favorite concealed carry guns for traveling light in low threat environments is the Kel-Tec P3AT.  At a ghostly 8.3 ounces unloaded, and measuring 5.2 x 3.5 x 0.77 inches, the P3AT evaporates into your clothing.  With the … Continue reading

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Outland Kryptos K2 Pre-Order

Mont Vernon, New Hampshire’s Outland Equipment, Inc. designs and makes “tools for survival in hostile environments” in the USA.  The Kryptos K2 knife is named after a cipher, or coded message, seen in a statue at the CIA headquarters in … Continue reading

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Smith & Bradley Springfield Classic Field Watch on Kickstarter

Ryan Bradley and Jerommie Smith are at it again.  The founders of Smith & Bradley Watches have a Kickstarter project underway right now with a goal to fund the Springfield Classic Field Watch.  This watch is their take on a storied … Continue reading

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Ruger Knives Made by CRKT

Sturm, Ruger & Co. have announced a new line of branded knives designed and made for them by Columbia River Knife and Tool.  There are eight models in the series.  In-house CRKT designers Ken Steigerwalt, RMJ Tactical, Matthew Lerch, Bill … Continue reading

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Devon Works Star Wars Watch

Devon Works, a design studio on Coruscant (okay, L.A.), has come out with a timepiece worthy of a Grand Moff.  Their Star Wars watch is an impressive piece of technology that will be available to the select few who possess … Continue reading

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Seiko 5 Sports SNZF17 Sea Urchin Review

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner has a mystique all its own.  Since 1953, regardless of its reference number, the Submariner has commanded the attention of both professionals and poseurs.  I cannot afford one.  Fortunately, there are many solid homages to … Continue reading

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Colonial’s Automatic Knives State Checklist

Colonial Knife Corp. has distributed a list of states where it is legal to possess switchblade and automatic knives (sometimes with restrictions).  Colonial has thrown some of their model numbers into the list–well, they did provide it!  The photo above … Continue reading

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Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek

ThinkGeek.com has imagined a perfect send up to the Steampunk movement with its Tesla Watch, inspired by turn-of-the-century Serbian American inventor/engineer/physicist Nikola Tesla (not the car company named for him).  This watch’s analog engine appearance is mesmerizing. The Tesla’s main … Continue reading

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DPx Gear’s Aculus Has a Sting

DPx Gear has released a new folder whose handle is milled from a solid block of 6Al4V titanium.  Their new Aculus model is a handsome piece of machinery.  Aculus is derived from “aculeus,” the tip of a scorpion’s stinger.  The … Continue reading

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BLADE Show Patrons Scared by Zombie Tools

Zombie Tools had by far the most interesting display booth at BLADE Show 2015.  Their wares were as distinctive as they were lethal.  Heck, they even had a little lounge for resting between sprints from the angry undead!  These guys … Continue reading

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