Tag: knife

got knives?

Knives. Probably not much that will get people debating more than knives – except maybe guns. I’ve never had much of a knife fetish, though I have quite a few. I’m more of a collector than someone who purposely buys knives with a specific job or task in mind. I like multi-tools and for the… Continue reading got knives?

Tabletop Review: Ontario Knife Company 499 Air Force Survival Knife

As part of the building a survival kit series, I ordered the Ontario Air Force Survival Knife. I received it yesterday and was shocked with what came out of the box. In short – it’s terrible. This is the dullest knife I have ever purchased. The edge is uneven and looks like it’s been used… Continue reading Tabletop Review: Ontario Knife Company 499 Air Force Survival Knife

CIMA Knife Table Top Review

This was originally published August 23rd, 2016. My CIMA knives continue to do extremely well today. I ordered this CIMA fixed blade knife a couple months ago when it was on sale for less than $20 and was shipped free. I really wasn’t expecting much. This is Chinese-made and at that price point how good… Continue reading CIMA Knife Table Top Review

Review: Schrade SCH101L Folding Liner Lock Knife

  The Schrade SCH101L – an EDC Knife Leave home without a knife and inevitably you’ll end up needing one. Incorporating a knife into your EDC can prove to be beneficial and even cause you to reach the status of “HERO” when a friend needs one and you’re there for the rescue! Knives are an… Continue reading Review: Schrade SCH101L Folding Liner Lock Knife

From the Desk of John Rourke – December 22nd, 2016

  Over on my Instagram page a lively discussion about the Electoral College versus popular vote has been going on all day. I used to be a believer in using the popular vote – until I understood what could result. Although there is a lot of misinformation regarding how many counties Trump won versus Hillary… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 22nd, 2016

CIMA Knife Table Top Review

I ordered this CIMA fixed blade knife a couple months ago when it was on sale for less than $20 and was shipped free. I really wasn’t expecting much. This is a chinese-made and at that price point how good could it be? As usual when ordering from GearBest a package was waiting for me… Continue reading CIMA Knife Table Top Review

GearBest.com Giveaway winner…….

Using a random number generator from Random.org TexasScout – the 5th commentor – won the HX Outdoors Survival Knife. Hope to host more giveaways in the future. I appreciate GearBest.com for offering the items for this giveaway. I have ordered many things – including tablets, remote control cars, battery holders, chargers, and even mini-SD cards from… Continue reading GearBest.com Giveaway winner…….

Special offer on HX Outdoors Survival Knife

UPDATE: THIS SPECIAL DEAL IS STILL ACTIVE AND WILL BE SO UNTIL MAY 31st.   After publishing my review of the HX Outdoors Survival Knife I was contacted by GearBest.com. They created a special coupon code that will reduce the HX from $45.32 down to $37.99. Remember – there is still Free Shipping even with… Continue reading Special offer on HX Outdoors Survival Knife

REVIEW: HX Outdoors Survival Knife

Full disclosure – Gearbest.com sent me the HX Outdoors Survival Knife for free with the acknowledgement I would conduct an honest review. The HX Outdoors Survival Knife is one of many knives in the “all-in-one” category. When carrying the HX not only do you have the knife itself but included in the sheath is a firestarter… Continue reading REVIEW: HX Outdoors Survival Knife

Review: Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife

Most people know who Bear Grylls is. He is one of those survivalists guys on TV. What many do not know is he spent several years in the British SAS and eventually broke his back in three places in a free-fall parachuting accident. He spent months in military rehabilitation and celebrated his recovery by climbing… Continue reading Review: Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife