Knives & Tools

Two useful functions in one tool, the Swedish FireKnife from Light My Fire is something to get excited about. Being able to build a fire as well as having a knife are two of the essentials for camping. The FireKnife is perfect for that. And the FireKnife will never let you down, as it works … Read more

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

I recently had the opportunity to review the Coast LX320 pocket knife. Of course, Coast doesn’t really need much of an intro on this site. In addition to their knives and multi-tools they make some outstanding LED lights that we’re huge fans of. But this is my first experience with one of their knives. I‘ll … Read more

Much to my delight, zombies are playing a growing role in the marketing of all sorts of products. Gerber even pitches their Epic knife as the first choice for zombie hunters on their website. In reality, that’s a role its 3.45 inch blade probably isn’t all that well-suited for (my personal “zombie blade” would need … Read more

Gerber knives started in Portland, Oregon when Joseph Gerber hand made 24 kitchen knife sets that were then sent to clients of the family‘s advertising firm in 1939. Catalog retailer Abercrombie & Fitch requested to add these knives to their catalog, and Gerber Legendary Blades was established the same year. The company has had several … Read more