everyday carry

Are tactical pens an EDC essential or a useless gimmick? We tested five of them to find out.

Bring on the zombies, sure, but ol’ mother nature could be your real apocalypse.

All the knives, lawn equipment, motorcycle gear, and other essentials you need this spring.

Is this folder a Benchmade Bugout killer?

"Always smile and be happy and be blessed that we’re in the greatest country in the world."

Never leave home without the right blade in your pocket.

See high, see low, and see far with the Streamlight Protac 2L-X.

Could this tactical toy actually be useful in the field?

The Leatherman Curl rides the Wave of its predecessor.

Squaring off against SOG’s Ninja to see just how ‘tactical’ it really is.

Does this knife deserve a place in your kit?

This French classic will add a touch of class to your act.

Meet the real gears of war.

You don’t need deployment goggles to appreciate this knife.

Here's how the Gerber Dime stacks up after half a decade.

Entry-level isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Let's see how Cold Steel's cold steel stands up.

This seafaring Spyderco is almost as critical to maritime success as rum — and that’s saying something.

Can the CRKT Overland overwhelm suspicions of budget friendly knives?

Six years of hands on experience with the pen-sized powerhouse.

Shoot down a variety of problems with this timeless multitool.

SOG does Doc Holliday proud with a modern boot knife.

Let's see if this bad boy explodes, shall we?

The North Fork appears to be a hybrid hunting and EDC knife.

I suppose that’s something you could name a multitool after.