I never thought I’d write a review of a coin purse. However, when Gene of Mean Gene Leather told me about his newest product, the “Hot Tamale,” I was thoroughly intrigued. Gene’s website description for the Hot Tamale states that it’s intended for spare change, but can also be used for personal defense. We joked… Continue reading Making Change: A Less-Lethal Coin Purse from Mean Gene Leather
Category: EDC
Every Day Carry: How Much is Too Much?
Follow a forum or Facebook group long enough and you’ll eventually see a thread dealing with Every Day Carry. In the past few years, these types of posts have become extremely popular as everyone is eager to see what’s in people’s pockets. Posted loadouts range from simple to “pack mule” status and inevitably begs the question, “how do you… Continue reading Every Day Carry: How Much is Too Much?
The Seiko SKX007: A Dive Watch that Doesn’t Sink Your Bank Account
Over the past couple years, I’ve found myself obsessed with watches. The world of timepieces has exploded in popularity, particularly those with automatic movements. Today I’ll be discussing how my journey through the world of timepieces landed a Seiko SKX007 on my wrist and why it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
Resco HQ Tour: American Made Watches Designed for Downrange or Downtown
I was recently able to visit Resco Instruments in Coronado, CA while out in San Diego for Comic-Con. While I didn’t find anyone dressed in cosplay at Resco HQ, I did find a few of the nicest people I’ve ever met working at Coronado’s watch company, located near the ferry landing. Coronado is an interesting… Continue reading Resco HQ Tour: American Made Watches Designed for Downrange or Downtown
An Every Day Carry Manifesto
There’s something to preparing for having nothing, but carrying everything you need. Minimalist is up for interpretation when it comes to your every day carry. What I mean by this is two fold in terms of the possibilities that may confront you in your next fight. Let me first define “fight” in the context I’m using… Continue reading An Every Day Carry Manifesto
Choosing Your EDC: Ditch the Latest Fad and Find What Works
Up until a few years ago, I never really put thought into what I carried around with me every day or why I carried it. Now I have a loadout that suits my needs and I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned along the way. This is mainly focused on a Level 1… Continue reading Choosing Your EDC: Ditch the Latest Fad and Find What Works
Don’t Be an EDC Troll: Carry What You Need to Prevail
There’s something to preparing for having nothing, but carrying everything you need. People often criticize those that carry a lot in their pockets and that’s completely acceptable. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on the matter, as well as what they choose to carry. It’s a fact that you’re not always going to be… Continue reading Don’t Be an EDC Troll: Carry What You Need to Prevail
TiBolt ReLeaded: An American Made Bolt Action Titanium Pencil from Brian Fellhoelter Available Now
If you’re familiar with a past article I wrote on the TiBolt Pen from Brian Fellhoelter, you’ll understand how exciting it is to help get the word out about his newest Kickstarter project, the TiBolt ReLeaded. Just like the TiBolt Pen, The TiBolt Pencil is Made in America out of 100% Titanium. I’ve been lucky enough… Continue reading TiBolt ReLeaded: An American Made Bolt Action Titanium Pencil from Brian Fellhoelter Available Now
TiBolt: An American Made Bolt Action Titanium Pen by Brian Fellhoelter
I’ve been the proud owner of a TiBolt for the past six months and I’d like to describe how my experience has been with it thus far and tell you about a new offering to pick one up for yourself if you’d like. I originally purchased my TiBolt by backing acclaimed Knife Maker Brian Fellhoelter‘s… Continue reading TiBolt: An American Made Bolt Action Titanium Pen by Brian Fellhoelter
The BladeKey Bolt – A New Kind of Key Organizer
Note: The model shown here is a prototype made from 3D printed plastic. The final version will be milled out of aluminum. The BladeKey Bolt is a simple but well thought out device. Actually, you can probably guess how it operates just by looking at it. In a nutshell, it transforms your keychain into a… Continue reading The BladeKey Bolt – A New Kind of Key Organizer