It’s impossible to see Rambo II and not remember the knife the titular character carries throughout much of the movie. It’s a huge bowie knife with a sawback spine, carried primarily as a fighting knife.  But is this type of knife really an effective tool in the field, or is it just something that collectors of famous movie props should pursue? Let’s peel back the...

Thinking about swapping your OTS folder for an OTF knife? They are quick to deploy, potentially better (and faster) in tight quarters, and dripping in cool factor.  But how can you choose the best OTF knife? Here are a few ways to go about that.  Size and Weight No knife will be the best knife for you, folder or otherwise, if it is not an appropriate size. For instance, a 2 inch...

A machete knife, more commonly just referred to as a machete, or by its pattern, such as a Kukri or bolo, is a great tool for clearing light brush, maintaining trails, and for sundry other camp chores and bushcraft.  Of course, part of responsible machete ownership is knowing how to sharpen it, because if you use it, it will eventually get dulled. So here’s your primer. How to...