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The Gerber Artifact is a solidly built inexpensive keychain size multi-tool. The Artifact Features: a removable #11 hobby blade (x-acto style), a philips screwdriver, Small and medium flat screwdrivers, Wire stripper, Pry bar / paint can opener, Lanyard or keychain attachment hole. It is made in china which so far is its biggest downside from our initial tests during the last few weeks. It is made of 'cast stainless steel' according to the package, it is stout and we have not been able to break it or even bend it so far. The blade is not something I use too much, but it is easy to replace when dull or broken. At just under $10 this handy tool is a must have in our opinion

Gerber Artifact Review

We take a quick look at the Mil Tac Knives at the NRA Annual Meeting. Emergency Rescue Cutters (ERC-1) (Closed Lop and Open Handle), 1911 Grips made from G10, Tactical Defense Pen (TDP-1), CE-2, CS-1, Hide Fighters (HF-1), Les George DET, Best Wedge Dagger, CS-1 Titanium and Carbon Fiber

Mil Tac Knife Review

Here are a few presentation bayonets offered to Ted Marshall from the FB factory in Radom, Poland
These are some nice AK47 bayonets given as a

Polish Presentation Bayonets

We switched the blades to make this Benchmade Mini Tactical Pro Knife Sharpener easier to use with the knife in your left hand.

Benchmade Knife Sharpener Left Hand Mod

Not much to say about a proven knife. But here is a quick review of the one we use

Ka-Bar Review

Quick review of a Gerber fixed blade knife

Gerber Gator Knife

Comparing scissors on a few EDC (Every Day Carry) pocket tools; the Gerber Shortcut, Leatherman Micra, Victorinox Huntsman, Victorinox Executive and the Victorinox Classic SD. These tools all offer scissors. If I were packing a first aid kit for a car or truck, I would include a pair of EMT scissors. But for everyday pocket carry or smaller first aid kits and survival kits these options might do well. Scissors in the Swiss Army Knives are very sharp and well made but will not cut through denim or other thick materials. The larger scissors on the Gerber Shortcut and Leatherman Micra is large enough to cut through many thicker materials

Comparing Scissors on EDC Pocket Tools

We had a chance to test out the SaberCut survival saw from Ultimate Survival Technologies. For fire wood or shelter material, cutting large limbs and trees are no match for this chainsaw type blade. This is a sturdy and well made tool built from quality materials. It will last a long time, is capable of being re-sharpened. The blade is made to cut in both directions and clean its own cut as the blade moves.

SaberCut Survival Saw

Cowboy Firearms including Lever action rifles, revolvers, coach guns, derringers, knives and even bow & arrows are all available for sale at the 4th Annual Tucson Old West Round-Up & Auction at the Pima County Fairgrounds in south east Tucson, Arizona. This three day event is being held January 30 through February 1, 2009.

Cowboy Guns at the Tucson Old West Round-Up

We put three outdoor utility / survival knives side by side to compare their features. Here are the Glock 78 Field Knife, the Benchmade 155 SBK-ADC (with ADC Sheath) and the Cold Steel SRK. All three of these are very well made and strong knives. These are all about the same size in length, but the handles are various sizes and materials.

Three Outdoor Utility / Survival Knives Compared

These are a few of our favorite gun and knife combos for personal carry

Gun and Knife Combo Review

Quick review of the Smith & Wesson Bullseye knife.
Not a favorite knife, here is why

Smith & Wesson Bullseye knife review

HB-1-01 SURVIVAL KNIFE is designated for use under the conditions of professional and sports hunting, as well as for use under the adverse trekking conditions, in hiking and touring, including its special kinds (mountaineering and boating).

Accessories include: fishing-line, thread, needle for hand sewing, fish-hook No 4, fish-hook No 8.5, wind-proof matches, friction strip for matches, lead sinker, coil for fishing-line and thread, awl, pin.

HB-1-01 Survival Knife Review

Packs, Pouch & Bags

A quick look at a backpack for dogs. This pack is designed well and well built from quality materials. Not a novelty or toy, this pack lets a dog carry it's own food and water on an extended hike or camping trip

Dog Backpack

Added a Benchmade Knife to this Eagle Universal - SKD Version Chest Rig using the PALS attachment webbing and 550 cord. I positioned this Benchmade onto the Eagle Industries chest rig twice, once on the left side and then over to the right side.

Benchmade Knife on Eagle / SKD Universal Chest Rig

Another first look at a Galati Deluxe Shooters Mat.
This mat doubles as a rifles case and offers many features and modular setup options

Galati Deluxe Shooters Mat

Nimrod Bino-Topia binocular harness / suspender system. Made of heavy duty elastic and quality materials. The clever design holds the binoculars close to the body, but when needed they rock into place at eye level.

Nimrod Bino-Topia binocular harness / suspender system

We take a look at a sample of Emdom USA Gear

Makers of good US designed, Hong Kong made gear

Emdom USA Gear

We take a look at a sample of ATS Gear

Makers of good US made gear

ATS Tactical Gear

We open up an mergency pack that we put together a few years back. This pack is stored in a truck used to travel off road in the desert

Emergency Pack Review

We had a chance to take a few pictures of this modified utility pouch that is being used as a dump pouch for empty magazines durring shooting drills and firearms training classes. Inside the top of the pouch are 8 elastic loops for shotgun shells (or something that size) and there was one narrow pocket at the front of the main pouch. The pouch has modified to hold the flap back against the back to keep the pouch open for quick access. It has been further modified by adding some side pockets to keep small items at hand as well

Modified Utility Pouch / Dump Pouch

We take a look at a sample of Spec.-Ops. Tactical Gear

Makers of good US made gear

Spec.-Ops. Tactical Gear

Review of a Camelbak that was used for years. Opinions of how it was made and how it performed after a lot of use

Old Camelbak Pack Review

Mini Kit bag from CSM Tactical Gear
A great size for a rnage bag or to bring gear for classes / training
This one is carrying;
Oakley Shooting Gloves
Eagle Chest Rig (with First Aid, AR15 Magazines)
Alta Knee Pads
MM-ENDOM Kit Mat
CSM Gear Dump Pouch
Fold-Up Rain Jacket

CSM Mini Kit Bag

A handy polymer caribiner type clip that hangs from a belt or strap. Easy to use and strong enough to hold tools, tape, ear protection, gloves and other hand held itmes one might need to stow quickly and retieve just as fast.

CARITOOL tool holder

If you can attend an Arizona Gun Show, you have a pretty good chance to find Omega Weapons Systems. OWS attends most Arizona Gun Shows and they usually have many tables of equipment for sale

Omega Weapons Systems at Arizona Gun Show

Flashlights

What is this thing? Someone asked us, now we'll ask you.

Navy Flare Launcher

Surefire G2 LED, G2Z LED and Surefire G2Z CombatLight side by side. The Surefire G2Z CombatLight has an output of 65 lumens with a runtime of 60 minutes. The Surefire G2Z CombatLight is 5.2 inches long and weighs 4.1 ounces. The Surefire G2Z CombatLight uses two 123A lithium batteries. The Surefire G2Z LED CombatLight has an output of 80 lumens with a runtime of 12 hours. The Surefire G2Z CombatLight is 5.2 inches long and weighs 4.3 ounces. The Surefire G2Z LED CombatLight uses two 123A lithium batteries. Surefire G2 LED, G2Z CombatLight (yellow light, middle) and G2Z LED CombatLight (white light)

Surefire G2Z Combat Lights

A Smith & Wesson M&P45 with a Streamlight TLR-2 weaponlight. This combo seems to work out well. The strong attachment of the TLR-2 makes these two items seem like one. Some grip tape added to the top of the slide in front of the rear sight on this S&W M&P45 help to reduce glare and provide more traction when manipulating the slide

Smith & Wesson M&P45 with a Streamlight TLR-2 weaponlight

We had the opportunity to check out the AN/PEQ-14, also known as the (ILWLP) Integrated Laser White Light Pointer

Military Night Vision Pistol Laser

A quick review of the new Fenix TA30
A 3 cell LED light that can produce a 225 lumen max brightness
The TA30 also has a 9 lumen and 60 lumen setting and a 230 lumen strobe
Easy to use, durable, BIG and another good product from Fenix lights

Fenix TA30 flashlight review

We had a chance to review some EDC gear from the EDC Depot.com online store. The items arrived in about two days, were packaged well and nothing was damaged. No extra packaging to throw away either. And a FREE spy capsule (pill fob) !!!

We received a TOPs Pocket Size Survival Saw and a Cord Lock Light made by Black Crater. I opened the box and set out threw contents for this photo, and then there was a blur of hands and I had to wait a while to get the items back for more photos.

EDC = Every Day Carry

EDC Gear from EDC Depot.com

We saw these interesting LED Glowsticks at the store
Here is a quick video of how they work

LED Glowstick Preview

Surefire 10X Dominator has either 60 or 500 lumen output with low and high settings. The Surefire 10X Dominator has a runtime of 3 hours to 20 minutes. The Surefire 10X Dominator is 9.5 inches long and weighs 20 ounce. The Surefire 10X Dominator uses one B20 Rechargeable Ni-Cad battery

Surefire 10X Dominator

I bought this battery holder at a gun show a few months back and it has proved to be a real convenience. It holds 12 AA batteries securely. Since the holder can accept the battery either end down, I can also use the Battery Caddy to keep track of used vs new batteries. The batteries are held tightly so they do not rattle or make any noise in the caddy. In order to find the battery caddy in the pockets or pouches we keep it in, I added a 550 cord lanyard with a LED light. This simple modification makes the battery holder easy to find and easy to grab. Eventually I found this Uncle Mikes double magazine pouch which fits the Battery Caddy as if it was made for it.

PowerPax 12 Pack Battery Caddy

We saw these keys and took a few photos of the Streamlight Nanolight. This is a little over Three Months since we took the first photos of this light when it was new. After three months of daily carry the black finish is getting worn off, but the light still works and has not gone off on its own. We will keep checking on on this light to see how it holds up

Streamlight Nanolight (Three Months Later)

We take a first look at this unique and compact headlamp.
Useful, well made exelent materials and design will last through much use

ZIPKA 2 headlamp from Petzl

Surefire L2 LumaMax has two output levels, 15 lumens or 100 lumens

Surefire L2 LumaMax

Looking at a scorpion with an Ultraviolet Flashlight

Ultraviolet Flashlight & Scorpion

First Aid

We take a first look at the e+LITE headlamp from Petzl.

This is feature packed, well made LED light that weighs in at just 28 grams, has a weatherproof storage case and even a signal whistle

e+LITE emergency headlamp from Petzl

Unparalleled Rapid Response Cut Ability
Durable Edge Quality and Versatile Design
Large Handle Area
Multiple Carry Options

Medical Hook / O2 Wrench / Syringe Popper

Available with Black Hard Sheath w/ Snap Lanyard

New Benchmade 8HOOK Medical Version

Quick look at the SkedCo Trauma Kit

SkedCo Trauma Kit

We open up an mergency pack that we put together a few years back. This pack is stored in a truck used to travel off road in the desert

Emergency Pack Review

A small first aid kit designed to be worn at the shooting range

Range FIrst Aid Kit

One of our favorite first aid resources, the Adventure Medical Kits: A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine

Adventure Medical - Wilderness / Travel Aid Book

Here is some Backup Copies of ID I use for various situations.

What do you think?
What would you change or add?
Do you carry backup copies of your IDs

Backup Copies of ID

Quick Review of a simple 99� First Aid kit

99 cent First Aid Kit

first impressions of the small bag called the NeatFreak from Maxpedition Gear

Stay tuned for more reviews of this perfect size bag for the Dell Mini 9 (netbook) mini laptop computer

Maxpedition NeatFreak- First Impressions

2 month Update on the Paraclete SOHPC Body Armor
After a few months of use we review how it's holding up and doing the job

MSA Paraclete SOHPC
Special Operations Hard Plate Carrier
ATS Triple M4 Magazine Shingle
CAT Tourniquet
Blue Force Gear Tourniquet NOW
Stac Gear Pouch (Trauma Kit)

Paraclete SOHPC - 2 month Update

We take a look at an Esstac Small Pouch used as a simple, compact Trauma Kit on a shooters chest rig.

Medical Gear Includes:
(2x) priMed compressed Guaze 4,5

Esstac Medical Pouch

We saw a difference between two packages of H&H Bandages, and wonder if there is any real difference between them..

Does anyone know?

H&H Bandage Question

We look at a Hard Plate Body Armor vest and a chest rig set up to work the same way. We look at the gear installed and how this set up holds up and runs.

Armor Vest & Chest Rig

Tools

We gathered some cool AK47 bayonet pics and posted them here

AK Bayonet Photos

We take a quick look at this emergency tool

Emergency Tool Preview

We had a chance to test out the SaberCut survival saw from Ultimate Survival Technologies. For fire wood or shelter material, cutting large limbs and trees are no match for this chainsaw type blade. This is a sturdy and well made tool built from quality materials. It will last a long time, is capable of being re-sharpened. The blade is made to cut in both directions and clean its own cut as the blade moves.

SaberCut Survival Saw

We stopped by a local used hardware store the other day and picked up a few new (used) tools. We bought a heavy duty carabineer, a heavy duty safety clasp, a sturdy keychain, a few small prybars (made in the USA), a couple of awls and some strong all plastic clamps

Tools from a local Used Hardware Store

We saw these Sampo Ball Berring Swivels at a local fishing tackle shop. These heavy duty ball berring swivels are made for salt water fishing. I thought of about a dozen uses for these when I saw them; key rings, attaching loops of 550 cord to knives and tools, flashlight attachments, digital cameras and cell phones. The larger swivels have solid (welded) rings and look to be very heavy duty

Sampo Ball Berring Swivels

The always useful 550 cord (parachute cord) has many uses and will continue to have more. It's been around for many years (since WW2) and continues to be an important and useful tool. 550 cord is a Kernmantle rope which is a rope constructed with its interior core (the kern) protected with a woven exterior sheath (mantle) This design provides strength, durability, and flexibility.

550 Cord Revisited

There are as many opinions on what emergency gear as there are drivers, but most would include some of the basics. And most drivers would agree that having some emergency gear is important to have in he trunk or behind the seat. Here is an overview of the gear one of our editors carries in his vehicle. The gear is all kept in one bag, a tool pack from CLC Tool 1130 26 Pocket Backpack it's dimensions are 14

Emergency Tools for the Car, Truck or Van

We took a few pictures of this large dump truck as it passed Tucson on I-10 one morning. With all the mines in Southern Arizona, we see a lot of big trucks like this one hauling earth moving equipment. A wide load like this one requires a pilot vehicle in front and in back as they travel down the highway. The trailer it rides on has 24 wheels on 6 axles, and an outrigger with another 12 wheels on three more axles to help displace this Caterpillar 775B dump truck

1995 CAT 775B Dump Truck

What is this thing? Someone asked us, now we'll ask you.

Navy Flare Launcher

Victorinox Huntsman - Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.) model

We stopped by Kents tools at the Tucson Electric Park Gem Show in February 2009. For over 20 years Kents Tools has offered high quality new, used and surplus tools in Tucson. American made hand tools, test equipment, specialty tools, measuring instruments, power tools and machinery

Kents Tools at the Tucson Gem Show

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Overall impressions... I LOVE IT!

The knife isn't too heavy, weighing in at just under 12 ounces, this knife is easy to handle. Overall length is 10.59

Gerber LMF� II Infantry (in black) Review

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