Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
If you make the mistake of trying to bring a multi-tool onto a plane these days, chances are you’ll be donating it to the TSA. Unless that tool is the PowerLock Traveler from SOG. That’s because SOG designed it with all the usual tools you might need, except for the knife blade, making it TSA-compliant. Packed into … Read more
This review of the Coast BX300 is sort of a follow up to our review last month of the BX315. Phil, our guest contributor, had quite a few nice comments about that knife, and found it to be a great value for every day carry. But working in an office, it was felt that maybe … Read more
I recently was given the Coast BX315 Lock-Back knife to do as a guest review, and I must say I’m impressed with the build quality and materials used in its production. At 8.625 inches when open, and weighing in at only 3.6 ounces, it is a good size knife for tackling all of your cutting needs and … Read more
For safety, accuracy and peace-of-mind, Coast Products customers have asked for a stand-alone tool that combines both a high quality knife with a quality, high-output light. Powered by a single AAA battery (not button cells), the LK375 is truly a two-in-one tool, a high-quality flashlight with leading-edge optics and a one-handed-opening, partially serrated knife. The … Read more
I’ve been carrying our sample EKA Swede 9 knife around for a while, and every time it gets used, I’m reminded just how much I enjoy EKA’s products. The Swede 9 is the ideal companion for outdoor use, but it’s also a great choice for every day carry. With a 90mm (3.54 inch) blade, it’s … Read more
When it comes to multi-tools, the CRKT Tool from Columbia River Knife & Tool has some unique features that should help it find its way under the tree or into a few stockings this year. And while it appears to be designed for working with various small fasteners, it’s still not out of place in … Read more