Paracord 550 (short for parachute cord) is a marvelous cordage material made from nylon, with an inner core of fine nylon strands and outer sheath, also of braided nylon. All-nylon construction gives … read more

Being able to use a sharpening stone to bring your folding utility knife back to like-new performance is a skill that isn’t just nice to have - it’s essential.The fact of the matter is that knowing ho … read more

Named after a precious element that’s rare on earth but relatively common on extraterrestrial bodies like meteors and asteroids, the Kershaw Iridium is a “rare” piece of work.First introduced a few ye … read more

The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, also known simply as a Swiss Army Knife or a SAK, is such a useful tool that the term has become a metaphor for “thing that can do it all.”And to be fair, there really … read more

There’s a whole lot to love about Maxace Knives. The fact that they’re up-and-coming. The fact that they shatter popular perceptions of the label “Chinese-made.” The fact that they use super steels an … read more