Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Last September, we did a review of the Cardsharp2® credit card-sized folding knife from Iain Sinclair, and were impressed with the clever design and origami-style folding. When they sent us their Eon Classic credit card flashlight, we were equally impressed by the highly functional, yet simple design, again in a very compact package. The light … Read more
Steel or carbon fiber? DAJO Summit gives you both. In a pocket knife. Dave and Jo Marriner, the husband and wife team behind DAJO Adventure Gear, may have created the ultimate pocket knife for outdoor enthusiasts and bicycle enthusiasts alike. Their Summit knife is a blend of high carbon stainless steel and carbon fiber, in … Read more
Unless you’re a bear, pooping in the woods usually means digging a hole. For a short time, I was prepared to base this whole article around that single sentence. But really, at 24.5 ounces, the Entrenching Tool from SOG is probably a bit heavier than most backpackers are inclined to carry for any real distance. … Read more
Being prepared isn’t just about having stockpiles of food, water, and toilet paper. Although National Preparedness Month is centered around reminding us to be prepared for emergencies, at IndustryOutsider, we’d like to help our readers deal with the little day to day issues that crop up too. Some time ago, I stumbled upon the Cardsharp2® … Read more
It’s a pity that even at an outdoors show, too many people view knives as something other than the tools that they are. A good knife comes in handy for preparing food, sharpening a stick for roasting marshmallows, cutting rope or twine, and a variety of other tasks. I personally carry a small pocketknife for … Read more
Having just read through some of the bewildering laws regarding pocket knives, and their legality in different states, I’m going to have to start this article with a disclaimer: While this review of two different knives was done with their utility for outdoor activities in mind, it’s up to the end user to determine what … Read more