Those who carry blades may find themselves gravitating to different styles of knives for different purposes. That is why I first began considering the petite Mini Tuff Lite. Some knives are better suited for heavy labor, some for self defense, while others are handy for small everyday tasks. This reviewer often finds herself carrying more than one knife with specific purposes. … [Read more...]
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Blue Steel: A “Good” Rust?
One of the main ideas behind putting a finish on firearm steel is to protect it from corrosion, right? Ironically enough, one of the most common firearms finishes, bluing, results from a specific form of steel oxidation - that is, rust. Instead of the red-brown color associated with rust (Fe2O3), bluing forms the blue/black oxide Fe3O4. As the bluing process is only thin layer … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: Cold Steel Safe Keeper III
This Cold Steel Safe Keeper III is another little knife I need to review. I often keep it clipped to my belt (it comes with a kydex holster) or in my purse, depending on what I'm wearing and where I'm going. What do you think of these little push daggers as a potential self defense option? … [Read more...]