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What Makes a Knife Tactical?

By on October 8, 2012 in EDC, Knives, Tactical Gear

“What makes a knife tactical?” is a common question among knife users everywhere. Some insist that there is no difference between a regular knife and a tactical knife – that the current use dictates how tactical it is. Others point out that there are some common threads among knives that are intended to be “tactical.” If ever there was a subject matter expert on what makes a knife “tactical” it would be Ernest Emerson who practically invented the tactical folding knife.

Mr. Emerson recently wrote an article entitled “10 Things That Make a Tactical Knife” that can be read at the DailyCaller.com. When Ernest Emerson writes, I read it.

EmersonKnives.com

Hat tip to Dann at God, Gals, Guns, Grub.

 

Red Tac Gear Multicam Ammo and Battery Cards from OC Tactical

By on October 6, 2012 in EDC, Tactical Gear

OC Tactical has a few new and exclusive items from Red Tac Gear – 20 Round Ammo Cards, Battery Cards, and 8 Round velcro backed Ammo Management Cards. All of them are available in Multicam (with Multicam Murdoch webbing and Multicam printed mil-spec elastic).

The 20 round ammo cards allow the user to conveniently store 10 cartridges on each side for a total of 20. These are perfect for storing and organizing your bolt gun ammo. The are available with loops sized for .308 and .338 Lapua Magnum.

The Battery Cards are basically the same idea but sized to carry 1 9 volt, 2 CR123, 2 AA, and 2 AAA batteries.

Finally, the 8 Round Ammo Management cards are Velcro backed so they can be stuck to your pack, chest rig, plate carrier, or anywhere else you need them. They can be carried easily in pouches or pockets and then stuck somewhere accessible when needed. These are also available with loops sized for .308 and .338 Lapua Magnum.

Check out the new Red Tac Gear items at OC Tactical.

Mystery Ranch Spartan

By on October 6, 2012 in EDC, Tactical Gear

You may remember the Mystery Ranch Spartan from late 2010 on Soldier Systems Daily. The pack generated substantial interest but it was still being perfected by Mystery Ranch. The Spartan was reintroduced recently and is now available on the Mystery Ranch website. It sports significant changes versus the first prototypes but the major features are still intact.

The smaller front pouch of the prototype has been removed and replaced with PALS webbing. Mystery Ranch also added some additional rows of PALS webbing on each side of the pack, a Velcro panel on the top, and their Spadelock system on the interior. The clever, double zipper, pull-to-open closure is still intact as is the excellent Futura Yoke.

This compact pack is absolutely loaded with features. Check out the Spartan on MysteryRanch.com.

Fight and Flight Tactical Y.U.C.K. with Hi-Viz Lining

By on October 5, 2012 in EDC, Tactical Gear

The Fight and Flight Tactical Y.U.C.K. is a big hit in my house. We use one as a full time diaper bag and my oldest daughter loves to take hers on “adventures.”

My oldest operator… planning her next mission.

The YUCK is fully lined with pack cloth for durability and water-resistance. This makes it an excellent candidate for a high visibility lining. So, for no additional charge, Fight and Flight Tactical is now offering the YUCK with an orange lining as an alternative to their lower profile colors.

FightandFlight.com

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