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Knives

Taking the scales off the small size Swiss Army Knives and some simple modifications

Swiss Army Knife Modifications

A quick review of this AES West German Military Knife that looks very much like the Glock knives

AES West German Military Knife

The KM87 is one of the rare AK47 bayonets for collectors to find. Here are some pics to help identify the real KM97 from it's look a likes

KM87 East German Special Forces AK47 Bayonet

Not all inexpensive knives are poor quality.
This is a 20+ year old knife that cost less than $20 and was a Go To knife for many years

Another Cheap Knife.. but this one works

IDL Tools T-10 and the Leatherman Squirt P4 side by side. These are two pocket pliers we have been reviewing. The two are about the same size when open and weight. But when closed the Leatherman Squirt P4 is slimer and more comfortable. The Leatherman Squirt P4 is just under 1-inch wide, 2-1/4-inches long, 4 inches long when open, 1/2-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 is 1-1/4-inch wide, just over 2-inches long 4 inches long when open and just over 1/4-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 weighs 1.8 ounces, the Leatherman Squirt P4 Pocket Pliers weighs 2.1 ounces. The IDL Tools T-10 jaw opens wider to a little over an inch, the Leatherman Squirt P4 open to only a bit less than an inch.

IDL Tools T-10 vs. Leatherman Squirt P4 Pocket Pliers

We had a chance to get a German Paratrooper Gravity knife from Dan's Ammo. It was under $40 shipped to my door. ANd it included a free gun cleaning kit. Here are pictures and an overview of these cool and clever knives. These have been in use since World War Two

German Army Paratrooper Knife LL80

Egyptian Maadi AK47 Bayonets are rare and a cool item for a AK47 bayonet collection. They are a type 2 version in a brown color that is unique. They are strong and built well. They are hard to find, in my opinion as a collector it's just under the KM87 as far as difficulty finding and in cost.

Egyptian Maadi AK47 Bayonet

Packs, Pouch & Bags

the Malice Clip was invented by Tactical Tailor. They are injection molded, heavy duty, reusable clips that attach modular pouches to MOLLE equipment

MALICE CLIPS Overview

Here is our quick review of our first day of SHOT Show 2009, Media Day at the Range
Click on pics to see them larger

SHOT Show 2009, Media Day at the Range

Listen to the interview with Annette Galati Huels of Galati Products for carrying your guns on America Armed & Free with host Charles Heller

Sunday 10-18-2009
1pm - 2pm
on AM 1030, KVOI, Tucson,
AM 930 KAPR Douglas, and
AM 1240 KJAA Globe.

Call in line 520 790 2040 or 866 725 5467

interview with Annette Galati Huels of Galati Products

This simple nylon and velcro holster can be set to fit almost any pistol. The holster works with bags and packs with velcro loop panels and allows the holster to be set to various angles. This clever holster costs less than $10 at the time of this review and is a great addition to any bag or pack with a velcro loop panel.

Maxpedition Universal CCW Holster

2 month Update on the Paraclete SOHPC Body Armor
After a few months of use we review how it's holding up and doing the job

MSA Paraclete SOHPC
Special Operations Hard Plate Carrier
ATS Triple M4 Magazine Shingle
CAT Tourniquet
Blue Force Gear Tourniquet NOW
Stac Gear Pouch (Trauma Kit)

Paraclete SOHPC - 2 month Update

first impressions of the small bag called the NeatFreak from Maxpedition Gear

Stay tuned for more reviews of this perfect size bag for the Dell Mini 9 (netbook) mini laptop computer

Maxpedition NeatFreak- First Impressions

Modular Packs, pouches, vests, holsters and other modern gear uses strips of nylon webbing to attach to backpacks, harnesses and other gear. There is a variety of attachment methods developed by various sources including the Malice Clip, the Natick snap, and various methods of interwoven nylon straps. This photo includes; 1 - Natick Snap, 2 - Two strips of double PALS webbing, 3 - Natick Snap, with just two rows of PALS webbing, 4 - Tac-Fit by Skedco , 5 - Malice Clip by Tactical Tailor, 6 - Natick Snap with just one row of PALS webbing, 7 - Soft Snap by Tactical Assault Gear, 8 - Annex Clips by ITW, 9 - Flex-Tab by S.O. Tech and 10 - A Generic Low End style

PALS / MOLLE Gear Attachment Types

Flashlights

A quick review of the new Fenix TA30
A 3 cell LED light that can produce a 225 lumen max brightness
The TA30 also has a 9 lumen and 60 lumen setting and a 230 lumen strobe
Easy to use, durable, BIG and another good product from Fenix lights

Fenix TA30 flashlight review

Surefire T1A Titan
Has an infinite range of power settings1 lumen to 70 lumens
Weighs only 2 ounces with battery
3.25 inches long

Surefire T1A Titan

People keep asking what gear we Every Day Carry (EDC) so here is another video to show what we carry

Now it's your turn..
Show us what you carry every day, post a video reply

What do you carry? EDC Gear 5

People keep asking what gear we Every Day Carry (EDC) so here is a video to show the typical setup

Glock 35
Surefire x200 w/ Remote DG switch
Bladetech Holster - kydex
Spare glock magazine
Fobus single mag pouch -paddle
Surefire G2 LED
Surefire light pouch - injection molded
Benchmade Auto-Axis
Benchmade Axis Griptillion
Fenix PD30 LED
Leatherman Squirt P4
Keltec P3AT
DeSantis Nemises pocket holster
Wallet
Spare P3AT magazine

Now it's your turn..
Show us what you carry every day, post a video reply

What do you carry? EDC Gear 1

Surefire E1L Outdoorsman has 45 lumen (high) and 3 lumen (low) duel output with 8.5 hours to 48 hour runtime. The Surefire E1L Outdoorsman has a 1 inch diameter is 4 inches long and weighs 2.8 ounces. The Surefire E1L Outdoorsman uses one CR 123 battery

Surefire E1L Outdoorsman

Surefire 10X Dominator has either 60 or 500 lumen output with low and high settings. The Surefire 10X Dominator has a runtime of 3 hours to 20 minutes. The Surefire 10X Dominator is 9.5 inches long and weighs 20 ounce. The Surefire 10X Dominator uses one B20 Rechargeable Ni-Cad battery

Surefire 10X Dominator

We saw these interesting LED Glowsticks at the store
Here is a quick video of how they work

LED Glowstick Preview

First Aid

We take a first look at the e+LITE headlamp from Petzl.

This is feature packed, well made LED light that weighs in at just 28 grams, has a weatherproof storage case and even a signal whistle

I was impressed as soon as I opened the package with this emergency headlamp.

It seems very well made and ready for rugged use.
We plan to put this light to the test over the next few months,including a trip to Cental America and various outings around the US.

Stay tuned for more updates and more reviews of the e+LITE emergency headlamp from Petzl

By Pete Philippe
Publisher GearWebsites.com

e+LITE emergency headlamp from Petzl

Unparalleled Rapid Response Cut Ability
Durable Edge Quality and Versatile Design
Large Handle Area
Multiple Carry Options

Medical Hook / O2 Wrench / Syringe Popper

Available with Black Hard Sheath w/ Snap Lanyard

New Benchmade 8HOOK Medical Version

Quick look at the SkedCo Trauma Kit

SkedCo Trauma Kit

We open up an mergency pack that we put together a few years back. This pack is stored in a truck used to travel off road in the desert

Emergency Pack Review

A small first aid kit designed to be worn at the shooting range

Range FIrst Aid Kit

One of our favorite first aid resources, the Adventure Medical Kits: A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine

Adventure Medical - Wilderness / Travel Aid Book

Here is some Backup Copies of ID I use for various situations.

What do you think?
What would you change or add?
Do you carry backup copies of your IDs

Backup Copies of ID

Tools

Here is a collection of knives used while growing up, on various hunts over many years, carried in pockets and used for both travel and every day carry situations. All of these knives held up well and served their purpose. A cheap folding knife, Japan made folder, Bucklite folding knife, Schrade Old Timer skinner with two Buck fixed blades

A knife collection, long term review

We bought these County Comm Pocket Widgy Pry Tools about six months ago and decided to try them out in a chest rig that carries AR15 magazines. There is a fold in the material in this Eagle Chest Rig where this County Comm Widgy Tool is kept during use, training and in storage. This chest rig is not used every day it is used about once a month for training drills and is kept in storage (the closet) most of the rest of the time in the dry environment of Tucson, Arizona.

Pocket Pry Tool - 6 month review

This upgrade to the standard Military cleaning kit weighs just 8 ounces and fits inside a soft nylon case which fits in the standard M-16 buttstock, or any bag and most pouches and pockets. The OTIS AR15 / M16 cleaning kit includes; Memory-Flex cleaning rod, solid brass slotted tip, 100% cotton cleaning patches, a bore brush, and the all-in-one cleaner, lubricant, preservative , brass obstruction remover, chamber brush, a mil. spec. double end AP receiver brush and gas tube cleaners.

OTIS M-16 / AR-15 Buttstock Cleaning System

Don't take another digital picture until you read this book! Someone has finally gotten into the

Digital Photography Secrets

A quick review of this AES West German Military Knife that looks very much like the Glock knives

AES West German Military Knife

Taking the scales off the small size Swiss Army Knives and some simple modifications

Swiss Army Knife Modifications

Next to a knife, some rope and a way to make fire, a dependable light can really be useful in an emergency.

Small, simple, LED lights

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