Knife Fighting – Reality Versus Hollywood Story and Photos by Michael Janich Movies create powerful images that shape our perception of reality. Well-made films—especially those based on his... Read more
The CRKT Xolotl is an EDC That Pays Homage to Classic Designs and a Proud Heritage Story by Christopher DonerPhotos by Christopher Doner, Joshua Swanagon and Manufacturer My earliest memorie... Read more
The Emerson Knives Mini Sheepdog Exemplifies the “Size of the Fight in the Dog” Rule Story and Photos by Joshua Swanagon A name synonymous with self-defense and combatives, Emerson Knives ha... Read more
A Complete Guide to Combative Knife Grips Story and Photos by Michael Janich Any time you use a hand-held weapon, the way you grip that weapon has a profound effect on how effectively you ca... Read more
The TOPS Knives Street Spike Takes Your EDC to a More Versatile Level – Combining Utility with Self-Defense Story and Photos by Armando Basulto We are all unfaithful to our Queens. Be... Read more
Denny Furey, of Furey’s Urban Combat Knives–Unlimited, Gets Candid About His Background, Knife Designs and Foray onto the Big Screen Story by Waysun Johnny Tsai, Photos by Waysun Johnn... Read more
The Outdoor Edge Brush Demon is a Heavy Hitter on the Front Lines or the Backwoods Story and Photos by Michael Janich The martial arts can be practiced for many different reasons, including... Read more
Achieving Stopping Power with a Knife Story and Photos by Michael Janich The longer you allow someone to try to kill you, the more likely he’ll be successful. For that reason, all good self-... Read more
Disproving W.E. Fairbairn’s Timetable of Death Story and Photos by Michael Janich If you become the victim of a violent crime, the longer you allow an attacker to continue his assault, the m... Read more
Cutting Through the Hyperbole and Focusing on Reality Story and Photos by Michael Janich One interesting term that has become increasingly popular in recent years is “reality-based self-defe... Read more
