Author Archives: Wilson

SHOT Show 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Wilson

After a day at the range and a day on the SHOT Show floor, I am feeling a little sore.  Today, I walked nearly half the show, which totals seven miles in the Sands Convention Center.  Since I am on … Continue reading →

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SOG Knives Instinct G-10 and Instinct Mini

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Wilson

I always seem to stop by SOG Knives’ SHOT Show Media Day (now Industry Day) at the Range booth in the open air of the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club.  SOG is the only knife manufacturer that shows up … Continue reading →

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Leatherman Style PS Beats TSA

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Wilson

TSA vanquished!  My Leatherman Style PS sailed through the security scan without producing warning alarms or raised Threatcon levels while on my way to SHOT Show 2015 in Las Vegas.  In my previous article we discussed the Style’s TSA-compliant reputation. … Continue reading →

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SHOT Show 2015 Starts Monday!

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Wilson

I will be returning to SHOT Show to troll about, looking for new knives, watches, and other cool toys.  Since my freelance writing duties are spread across a few different venues, bear with me as I try to sift through … Continue reading →

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Benchmade AmericanSnipers.org Knife

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Wilson

Pre-SHOT Show 2015 press release: (Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for the last 26 years, is pleased to announce its partnership with AmericanSnipers.org to assist in their support of American Law Enforcement and Military … Continue reading →

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Leatherman Style PS–Mostly TSA Compliant

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Wilson

A friend of mine borrowed my GunVault NanoVault safe for continental U.S. airline travel over the weekend.  We sat for a few minutes as I gave him the ground school on flying with a firearm in his checked luggage.  Ever … Continue reading →

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IWI TAVOR Tactical Folding Knife

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Wilson

IWI, Israeli Weapons Industries, Inc, is the firearms branch of the Israeli Military Industries.  IWI is responsible for such iconic guns as the UZI, GALIL, and now the TAVOR.  IWI has joined with Guardian Tactical, Inc. to produce a knife … Continue reading →

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Mil-Spec Monkey/KA-BAR Fixed Blade Knife

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Wilson

Mil-Spec Monkey, aka the Monkey, aka DJ Monkeyboy, is a guy, not a troop of primates.  He brachiates through the tactical jungle to bring us his own brand of military-inspired gear:  morale patches, clothing, backpacks, and now a blade. How … Continue reading →

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Victorinox I.N.O.X. Watch Debut

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Wilson

For its 130th anniversary, Victorinox took an innovative marketing step in August during which “the Original Swiss Army Knife company,” the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), and 250 Internet bloggers gathered to publicly unveil and test … Continue reading →

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Szanto 4100 Series Watch Review

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Wilson

Steampunk.  It evokes images of an alternate reality, where the use of 19th century technology dominates a timeline in which the retro is modern.  Picture in your mind’s eye wood and brass replacing carbon fiber and stainless steel.  Analog verses … Continue reading →

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