Lever action rifles have been part of the fabric of the US for more than a century and a half. In historical terms, no other rifle can challenge them as the undisputed deer hunting champion. But the lever action rifle …
The term ‘bushcraft’ is an umbrella term used to describe a set of outdoor survival skills. The term emerged from the Australian Outback decades ago and essentially implies the ability to live off the land using nothing more than what you carry with you. The bushcraft knife emerged from this outdoor survivalist tradition.
Most people who venture into the backcountry today take pretty much everything they need with them. In spite of that they’ll still need a tough, dependable knife to harvest firewood, carve tent stakes and, should the SHTF, enable their survival.
Bushcraft knives are a distinct sub-category of outdoor knives with a decidedly all-purpose air about them. They’ll help you hunt, prepare food, fabricate shelter and even defend yourself. The following are the best bushcraft knife options on the market today. ...
A gas mask is one of those tools in your survival kit that you really hope you never have to use. Nevertheless, it’s an important item simply because of the world we live in today. For law enforcement, preppers, security, and military personnel, gas masks have become a critical piece of equipment that allows them to do their job to the best of their ability. A quality gas mask will protect you from CBRN and NBC agents (...
Throwing knives are among the coolest looking tactical weapons out there.
The origins of throwing knives can be traced back to many ancient civilizations throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. They are widely considered one of the original weapons used by man and were purportedly the weapon of choice for Tutankhamun in Egypt around 1300 B.C (1).
However, if you’ve ever tried throwing a knife, it can be quite difficult. Sure, it looks awesome in the movies when the bad guy is stopped by one, but when you’re first starting out in your backyard, there are a few tricks to learn.
First, it takes hours of practice to even be somewhat decent at it. Second, you ‘ll need to accurately gauge how far the target is, how many times the knife will spin, how hard to throw, the right arm motion, and that’s not all. You’ll also find out pretty quick that having the right knife is critical.
Some knives will never work for a number of reasons and you’re more likely to break them than to be remotely effective throwing them at a target. Knowing this, we’ve put together our list of the 10 Best Throwing Knives of 2022.
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