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Quick review of an inexpensive knife bought from eBay.

Cheap Knife from eBay

We recently acquired some new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) shears and took a few pictures to illustrate their similarities and differences. These three shears all work about the same they have minor differences. The obvious difference is the color of the handles subdued colors are used when the handles will be exposed and the brighter handles are used where high visibility is needed All these handles are made of impact resistant composite. The shape of the OD green and black EMT shears is a bit less round. It is made With A Black Durable Passivated Low-LighSteel Bladest Finish On The Stainless.

Three EMT Shears Compared

These are a few knives at the gun shop. Usually the store does not carry knives. These were trade ins, and when they are gone their place on the shelf will be filled with guns again.. These three stag handled knives are asinteresting as they are good looking and useful

Stag 'Antler' Knives at Tucson Guns

4th Annual Tucson Old West Round-Up & Auction at the Pima County Fairgrounds in south east Tucson, Arizona. This three day event is being held January 30 through February 1, 2009.

4th Annual Tucson Old West Round-Up & Auction

Russian/Bulgarian AK74 Pattern - knife has a drop point (spear) blade with slot for use as a wire cutter and resin handle with finger ridges on the grip. Handle is resin from butt to cross guard and has slot for bayonet lug and there is no provision for a wrist strap. Scabbard is resin with a wire cutter attachment and the hanger is leather with a snap hook attachment.

AK-74 Bayonet Review

We plan to do a long term review of the Top Knives Survival Saw, here are the initial photos as we received it from EDC Depot.com The Survival Saw has an overall length of 7 inches. The survival saw has a 4 inch Powder Coated Red Blade. The handle material is Kydex. These Tops Knives survival saws have a Hardened Steel Reciprocating Saw Blade that can cut: Bone, Frozen Meat, Wood, PVC, Copper, Aluminum and Hard Rubber

Tops Knives Survival Saw

This is an IMI UZI bayonet on a Model A (Original IMI Import) UZI SBR (Short Barrel Rifle) This is an awesome combo, not cheap but a real piece of history, here in Tucson, AZ

IMI UZI Bayonet

Packs, Pouch & Bags

We take a look at a sample of EssTac (Essential Tactical) Gear

Makers of good US made gear

EssTac Gear

A review of the County Comm Sat-Com Bag used as a Discreet Carry for an AR15 SBR (Registered Short Barrel Rifle)

SAT-COM Bag as Discreet Carry for an AR15 SBR

We opened a Paraclete SOF Individual Aid Pouch and took a look at the first aid supplies inside. The Paraclete SOF Individual Aid Pouch is designed to carry individual or buddy aid equipment. This one is mounted on a modular Paraclete Leg Drop Panel. The pouch has a velcro tab closure to keep items in place when the zipper is opened The pouch is fully MOLLE/SPEAR compatible and has dimensions of 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches x 2 inches

Paraclete SOF Individual Aid Pouch w/ Contents

We took a few photos of this clever valve that lets you re-fill your hydration pack (S.T.R.I.K.E.hydration carrier Shorter and wide) from a plastic bottle, faucet or hose

Blackhawk Hydration Pack Fill Valve

I've seen these drop leg medical kits being worn at schools I've attended as well as worn by some combat medics, so I've been interested in them. Recently I traded some gear and part of the deal was an empty drop leg kit you see here. I've decided to start wearing it when I shoot so I'm deciding what's best to put in it.

Here's what I've got so far...

So what would you keep, what would you remove what would you add?

And why?

Personal Carry Range Trauma Bag

We take a look at the CamelBak M.U.L.E. a lightweight hydration backpack. And the gear carried inside

CamelBak M.U.L.E.

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

Flashlights

We take a first look at this unique and compact headlamp.
Useful, well made exelent materials and design will last through much use

ZIPKA 2 headlamp from Petzl

Surefire L2 LumaMax has two output levels, 15 lumens or 100 lumens

Surefire L2 LumaMax

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 M4-HA Devastator Output 225 or 350 lumens, Length: 9.15 inches, Weight: 11.60 ounces, Battery: Four 123A lithiums

Surefire M4-HA Devastator

Surefire M6 Guardian has a 250 lumen output with a 60 minute runtime. The Surefire M6 Guardian is 7.9 inches long and weighs 15.9 ounces. The Surefire M6 Guardian uses six 123A lithium batteries. Surefire M6 Guardian output can be increased to 500 lumens with included MN21 lamp

Surefire M6 Guardian

A Smith & Wesson M&P45 with a Streamlight TLR-2 weaponlight. This combo seems to work out well. The strong attachment of the TLR-2 makes these two items seem like one. Some grip tape added to the top of the slide in front of the rear sight on this S&W M&P45 help to reduce glare and provide more traction when manipulating the slide

Smith & Wesson M&P45 with a Streamlight TLR-2 weaponlight

The Surefire E2DL-BK Compact (pocket sized), dual-output LED flashlight designed for self-defense and personal protection.

E2D LED Defender

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

The LMF II was designed by Jeff Freeman for Gerber. It has a 4.8 inch blade, and an overall length of 10.6 inches. It weighs 11.4 ounces and is made of 12C27 Stainless Steel. It has a partially serrated, drop point blade. The handle is made of glass filled nylon with a rubber covering. The Gerber LMF II has a Glass-filled nylon with rubber (TPV) overmold and ballistic nylon with fire retardant coating. The LMF II sheath has a built-in sharpener. The Gerber LMF II is one of the strongest survival knives we've reviewed so far.

Gerber LMF II Survival Knife Review

One of the places you wish there were more of. Don Bell's Omega Weapon Systems is a great source of parts and hard to find accessories for many of the worlds military weapons. From Cannons to Trucks, AK47s, Tommy Guns and Pistols to Rifles and Shotguns. Omega has parts, accessories and whole guns.

Omega Weapons Systems - a tour with pictures

I recently went to Orlando and got screwed over by the car rental place..

Swiss Tech Utili-Key saves the vacation

Quick Draw Gun Magnets can be mounted onto any surface that can support 10 pounds or more

Under / sides / back of desks, drawers or doors

Order now Only $25
(Shipping Included)
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Quick Draw Gun Magnets

Streamlight M-3 is designed for Glock with rails weapons (including Beretta 92/96 and Remington and Benelli shotguns with our adaptors). At 3.3 oz. it's 60% lighter than other lights and is ideal for concealed carry. Attaches and detaches instantly, uses two 3-volt lithium batteries and a powerful halogen bulb.

M-3 Tactical Light

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

This Benchmade 710 is one of the original knifes that introduced the AXIS lock. The first 200 or so knives were built and sold with aluminum handles. Ths is one of the second version which had scales (handles) made of G10. The 710 was the knife that introduced the AXIS lock. The AXIS lock is a very easy to use knife lock that can be operated with either hand. It's strong and fast to open and close.

Benchmade 710 McHenry & Williams AXIS Lock Pocketknife

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