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How to Sharpen a Dull Hunting Knife for Spring Turkey Hunting Season
July 21, 2025

How to Sharpen a Dull Hunting Knife for Spring Turkey Hunting Season

Pick a steel that matches how you use the knife: high‑carbon steels like 1095 and D2 are easy to sharpen in the field and take a keen edge quickly, while powdered stainless steels (CPM S30V, S35VN) ho

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Best EDC Folding Knives for Spring Hiking and Outdoor Adventures in 2026
July 16, 2025

Best EDC Folding Knives for Spring Hiking and Outdoor Adventures in 2026

Start with steel — it dictates how long the edge lasts between touches and how easy the blade is to sharpen in the field. Budget folders often use steels like 8Cr13MoV or 440C which are easy to sharpe

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Tactical Knives Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2026
July 12, 2025

Tactical Knives Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2026

After years of field-testing everything from budget EDCs to high-end bushcraft tools, I know that tactical knife selection is rarely about hype—it is about steel metallurgy, grind geometry, and handle

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How to Choose the Right Tactical Knives
July 07, 2025

How to Choose the Right Tactical Knives

After years of testing edge geometry and steel metallurgy in the field, I know that a tactical knife must balance aggressive cutting performance with reliable deployment under stress. We are looking a

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Best Tactical Knives for Everyday Use
July 03, 2025

Best Tactical Knives for Everyday Use

Pick steel for its tradeoff between toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention: CPM steels (S30V / S35VN / 20CV) and modern powder-metallurgy tool steels hold an edge far longer than plain 10

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Edc Knives Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2026
June 29, 2025

Edc Knives Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2026

Pick a steel that balances hardness, toughness, and corrosion resistance—edge retention alone isn't the whole story. MagnaCut, developed by Dr. Larrin Thomas, hits that sweet spot with a Rockwell C ra

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How to Choose the Right Edc Knives
June 24, 2025

How to Choose the Right Edc Knives

The heart of any knife is the steel, which dictates edge retention and corrosion resistance. For high-performance EDC and bushcraft tasks, look for steels like CPM-3V or S35VN, which offer a superior

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Best Edc Knives for Everyday Use
June 20, 2025

Best Edc Knives for Everyday Use

I make knives and break them in the field — that background keeps my recommendations practical: steel type, edge geometry, and handle ergonomics matter more than badges. In this roundup you’ll find sm

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Knife Sharpeners Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2026
June 15, 2025

Knife Sharpeners Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2026

For hunters and EDC users who demand reliability in the field, investing in a high-quality whetstone or guided system like the Lansky or Work Sharp is non-negotiable. A properly maintained edge isn't

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How to Choose the Right Knife Sharpeners
June 11, 2025

How to Choose the Right Knife Sharpeners

If you’re serious about maintaining the edge on your hunting, bushcraft, or everyday carry knives, choosing the right sharpening system is critical. A properly sharpened blade not only improves cuttin

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Best Knife Sharpeners for Everyday Use
June 07, 2025

Best Knife Sharpeners for Everyday Use

Not all sharpeners do every job well — electric belt systems, bench grinders, waterstones, diamond plates, guided-angle systems and portable rods each have strengths. For example, an electric belt lik

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Bushcraft Knives Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2026
June 02, 2025

Bushcraft Knives Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2026

As a seasoned knife maker and user, I’ve dedicated countless hours honing the perfect blade for bushcraft, hunting, and camping. In 2026, discerning buyers are seeking not just a knife, but a companio

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