Morakniv Outdoor Kit

This kit from Morakniv consists of the Outdoor Axe and the Outdoor 2000 knife. In the interest of full disclosure, I do own several Mora knives and use them quite regularly. They make a good knife at a decent price, and use good steel for their knives. It may not be the most up-to-date high … Read more

Coast DX355 And DX356 Pocket Knives

Coast recently sent us their DX355 and DX356 folding knives to review. They are functionally the same, both being liner locks that have a secondary lock which prevents them from closing unintentionally once they are open. And both have G10 handles with nice checkering to give them a comfortable gripping surface that not only looks … Read more

Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman

Yes, today is Halloween, and in a nod to the movie franchise, rather than the holiday, we’re reviewing the Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman. It’s an axe, saw, mallet, and tent stake puller, all in one. Had this product been around 30 or so years ago, it could have had a starring role in some terrible movies. … Read more

Gerber Tech Skin Pocket Knife

Part of the Gerber Daily Carry (GDC) line, the Gerber Tech Skin Pocket Knife is designed for everyday use, but with a design that sets it apart from other pocket knives. Two different incidents in the same week caused me to want to take a closer look at this knife, and its unique properties. Overall … Read more

SOG Backcountry Axe

A handy tool like the SOG Backcountry Axe is useful for car camping, or extended stays off the grid. Any job that an axe and saw can make easier is a good fit for it. That might mean something as simple as collecting firewood. For others, it may mean the ability to construct a shelter. … Read more