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Gryphon M10FFG

By Matt on March 13, 2015 in EDC, Knives

The Gryphon M10 is one of the finest production defensive fixed blades available. It is light, compact, easy to carry, and purpose built to support point driven techniques. Previously, it was only available with a hollow grind which is appropriate for its use but may have limited some of its general utility and edge cutting performance to some extent.

The Gryphon M10FFG is the latest iteration of the venerable M10. The FFG in its name stands for “full flat grind” which indicates that the primary grind is flat from the edge to the spine. This should increase the usefulness of the M10 for slashing cuts and as a general utility knife without radically changing the characteristics that make it great.

It is also worth noting that the M10FFG is ground from laminate VG-10 rather than just solid VG-10 like the hollow ground version. This means that there is a harder VG-10 core layer sandwiched between two layers of a softer metal. This laminate construction makes the entire blade more durable.

Check out the Gryphon M10FFG at Cutlery Shoppe.

Blade Steel: Laminated VG-10
Blade Finish: DLC (Diamond Like Coating)
Handle Material: Black Zytel
Blade Length: 4″
Length Overall: 8 1/2″
Blade Thickness: 3/16″
Weight, Knife: 4.4 oz. (119 g)
Sheath Material: .080″ Boltaron
Weight, Sheath: 2.1 oz. (60 g)

Aero Precision Acquires Majority Stake in Ballistic Advantage

By Matt on March 12, 2015 in Uncategorized

Aero Precision (AP) just officially announced their partnership with Ballistic Advantage (BA). AP acquired a majority stake in the barrel maker and BA will now operate as a subsidiary of AP. With Aero Precision’s quality AR-15 and AR-10 receivers and Ballistic Advantage’s massive range of excellent barrels, this is a match made in heaven.

Many of you Aero Precision but fewer may be familiar with Ballistic Advantage which is a shame because they make excellent barrels. BA offers a wide range of barrels in various lengths, materials, finishes, profiles, and gas systems. I have used several of their barrels from their least expensive Modern Series barrels to their higher end precision barrels. They have all been excellent. In fact, their Modern Series barrels are among the best values on the market right now, their Hanson profile barrels are some of the best all-around lightweight barrels available, and their short barrels are known for being smooth and reliable.

This is very good news for shooters.

Rocky Mountain Bullseye C.A.T. from TOPS Knives

By Matt on March 12, 2015 in EDC, Knives, Preparedness, Survival

Just over a week ago, TOPS Knives introduced their C.A.T. knives with a new grip pattern called Cryptic Cyber. Now they have released a second grip pattern option with a very cool back story.

The new Rockey Mountain Bullseye texture came about serendipitously! The folks at TOPS were machining handles when a machining error created a divot pattern in the surface of the grip slab. It looked good and it felt good so the only thing left to do was program the machine to make the mistake divots on purpose. I wish my mistakes turned out so well.

The new texture is available on the C.A.T. knives in both drop point and tanto. The C.A.T. series is a mainstay of the TOPS Knives lineup thanks to their handy size and versatile shapes.

TOPS Knives launched the new scales today and they are available at an introductory price in both the Tanto version and Hunter’s Point (drop point).

Blade length: 3 1/4″
Overall length: 7 1/4″
Thickness: 5/32″
Scales: Black G-10
Steel: 1095
Sheath: Kydex with multi-position steel clip
Weight: 7.5 oz

EGL 2 Lid CLAYMOARRR Bag

By Matt on March 12, 2015 in EDC, Tactical Gear

Extreme Gear Labs has a fresh take on the classic claymore bag. Their new 2 Lid CLAYMOARRR Bag offers a ton of functionality and modern features in a bag that still stays true to its roots.

The original claymore bags had two pouches that shared a single lid. The EGL CLAYMOARRR has two lids, one for each of the front pouches, that can be used independently. The lids are secured with side release buckles along with hook and loop. The hook and loop can be blocked so that only the buckles secure the lids. There is also a large document pouch behind the iconic front pouches.

The bag boasts plenty of organization potential. It has PALS webbing on the top and sides of each of the front pouches. The two front pouches are loop lined so that you can add any hook backed pouch you want for small item organization.

The bag is secured to the wearer via a 2″ shoulder strap and there are loops for adding a waist strap.

Check out EGL on their website and their Facbeook page.

Save $20 on Armageddon Gear EDC AK Case

By Matt on March 12, 2015 in EDC, Guns

Remember that EDC AK Case from Armageddon Gear that I mentioned recently? Well, it is on sale for $20 off!

This case is specifically designed to carry an AK with folding stock along with some essentials to support the fight like mags and first aid items. It’s nondescript shape conceals its contents and the flip top lid provides immediate access to the pistol grip so you can get the AK into action quickly.

Check out the EDC AK Case on sale at Armageddon Gear.

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