Category: Product Reviews

Final Remarks:

The Maxpedition Kodiac Gearslinger Pack is an awesome pack.  These packs come in left and right-handed versions which really work out great for us lefties that exist in a right-handed world, not all pack companies do that.  The overall design of these packs are great and very handy, and they have plenty of room to put your EDC gear.  I just love the way they swing around to your chest to get what you want, I hate always having to remove your pack whenever you need something.  The material used in this pack is very tough and will stand tons of abuse. Yes it has a tactical appearance but that does not bother me.  Its a great pack! I highly recommend this pack.

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Some people may wonder why I consider this EDC? As I said in some of my previous posts, EDC can vary from person to person and to someone living in the city, this may not work.  But if you are living in the mountains or going backpacking or hiking, this is a good choice. The Light My Fire Firestarter was originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, This Firestarter ignites a fire in any weather. The striker itself is made from Magnesium alloy. This makes for a durable fire striker that will work reliably for approximately 12,000 strikes. Its 5,400-degrees Fahrenheit spark makes fire building easy in any weather. The plastic components of the FireSteel 2.0 BIO ArMy is derived from Biobased plastics. You can use this fire starter to ignite any fuel: flammable materials,  flammable gas, liquid fuel, alcohol and modern gas stoves. Lastly, the striker includes a whistle for emergency situation. This lightweight, compact and reliable fire-starting tool is worth bringing with you on all your outdoor adventures

Final Remarks:

The Schrade SCHF57 Fixed Blade Knife is a good little knife. It will work out great as an EDC knife and it can be carried in many different ways.  As mentioned it is very sharp and has many different uses.  Some people have ordered the optional Ferro rod and turned it into a small survival knife, that might be a good option too.  All and all this is a nice EDC knife, I like carrying this in the horizontal carry position or as a neck knife.  If you like smaller fixed blade knives, this might be a good one for you.  I really like this knife and do recommend it.  

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This Schrade SCGF15 Tanto Fixed Blade Knife is really nice for the price.  It is sharp, balanced, and feels good in your hand.  It is the perfect size to put on your belt or in your pack.  I highly recommend this knife!

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The MTech MT-673 Fixed Blade Neck Knife is a good little knife for the price.  Big enough to get a hold of when you need to use it.  The knife is pretty light so you do not feel much around your neck.  But one quick tug and the knife is ready for action.  I recommend this neck knife highly for someone that wants a knife of this design. 

Final Remarks:

This is a great knife, sharp, good balance, feels ok in the hand, and has a great little sheath.  Is it perfect – NO.  But for the money, it’s an awesome little knife.  I recommend it highly.

Final Remarks:

This knife is not the best on the market, but it is a good knife.  It will probably go in my pickup or car as an all-around knife and that suits my purposes.  I like knives!  But I hate to pay a fortune for one and then lose it.  This Tanto blade holds a good edge and feels good in your hand.  And with the right kind of sheath, it will work great.  So check this knife out, I highly recommend it

Final Remarks:

I really like this knife, not as a neck knife but put it on your belt and its a great EDC fixed blade knife.  I really like the tanto style blade which is made out of 9Cr18MoV high carbon stainless steel.  It is not the best quality steel but would be easy to sharpen and will resist corrosion.  I was a bit surprised that the thermoplastic sheath worked so well.  It retained the knife quite well and has enough eyelets to fasten a belt loop on very easily or keep the neck loop in place if desired.  When looking at this knife overall I highly recommend this as an EDC fixed blade.

Final Remarks:

As I said, this knife is nothing fancy, just a really good all around knife.  My favorite thing about this knife is it has a nice satin finish on the blade and that gets me every time.  Many people like the black finishes on their knife blades but not me. A satin finish makes the knife look much better to me. I guess you could say it really has a traditional style to it and that just makes the whole appeal of the knife come together.

This was one of the few knives that I did not have to touch up with my ceramic stone when I got it.  It was outrageously sharp right out of the box and the hollow grind on the 7Cr17MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel blade will hold up under high moisture environments very well and keep a very nice edge.

The Desert Ironwoon handle scales have a great look to this knife and they really feel good in your hands.  I got no hotspots when using this knife for an extended period of time. 

This 8″ overall fixed blade knife is a real “keeper” in my book and I highly recommend this knife as a great EDC knife.

Final Remarks:

The SCHF55 has a heft and strength in it’s 3.55″ drop point blade produced from quarter-inch thick 1095 high carbon steel, the all black SCHF55 offers outdoor enthusiasts a knife eager to take on the rigors of the back country.

The powder coated fine edged blade resists corrosion and is razor sharp right out-of-the box. The knife is 7.75″ overall length, contributing to its versatility and ease of use. The 90 degree angle of the knife’s spine can be used as a striker against a ferro rod.

The handle offers a contoured design that fits with your hand’s natural shape. Jimping on the blade’s spine and underside adds traction while the finger choil offers increased blade control. Pass cordage through the lanyard hole to keep the SCHF55 close at hand.

Designed to see you through the unexpected, crafted from premium materials and built for a lifetime. I highly recommend this Schrade SCHF55 Mini Frontier Knife, it’s design is really cool and it’s quality is very good and should last a very long time. I usually link to Amazon.com but they are out of stock on this particilar knife so I linked to the Smokey Mountain Knife Works.