AuthorCraig Metzger

Craig Metzger is some sort of evil creative genius who enjoys everything from Billabong to ZevTech. He’s one of those dudes who mountain bikes, hikes and snowboards with the same enthusiasm he has for spending time on the range, offroading in Moab, fly-fishing and attending Renaissance Fairs. He’s definitely our first minion so far to have a subscription to Thrasher magazine. Kyle Lamb (the Viking Tactics Kyle Lamb) really does call him the Tactical Hippie, that’s a true story. Although we cannot confirm rumors that he played the role of Everett in Delta Farce, we can advise you to check out his work on his website or on his blog.

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An Interview with RU Titley of RU Titley Custom Knives | MCM

by Craig Metzger | Oct 1, 2018 | Knives and Axes | Custom Blades, Knifemakers, Man Crush Monday, Proven Arms & Outfitters, Tactical Hippie

RU Titley of RU Titley Custom Knives is a supreme knifemaking artisan. Today our only Minion with a subscription to Thrasher magazine talks to him. This article originally ran 12-31-15. RU Titley Custom Knives - a talk with The Man We all occasionally get stuck in...

Report: the TOPS FMS XL

by Craig Metzger | Oct 30, 2017 | Assorted Ramblings | Cookery, Daniel Defense, Knife Reviews, Leupold, On the Edge, Tactical Hippie

This is not your typical knife report - we're not looking to carve up someone engaged in violent criminal fuckery with this one...but we do like how it looks for some culinary activity. We first mentioned this thing back in May; now we have a field report on it. Mad...

Review: RMJ Tactical Little Bird

by Craig Metzger | Dec 1, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings | Knife Reviews, RMJ Tactical, Tactical Hippie

Review: RMJ Tactical Little Bird Craig Metzger RMJ Tactical has been in the tomahawk and knife business for over 27 years. The tools that RMJ releases are well known in special operations circles, law enforcement and fire departments. Besides being popular in those...

MNKF: Sentinel Gear SKOLL Short

by Craig Metzger | Oct 24, 2016 | Knives and Axes | Fixed Blades, GEMTECH Silencers, On the Edge, Tactical Hippie, Trails Found

[This post brought to you in it's entirety by Gemtech, a member of JTF Awesome] Monday Night Knife Fights: Sentinel Gear SKOLL Short Craig Metzger Sentinel Concealment Gear specializes in making concealable fixed blades. These blades tend to be purpose driven...

MNKF: SOG Trident Elite Tanto

by Craig Metzger | Sep 26, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings | Fixed Blades, Knife Reviews, On the Edge, SOG Knives, Tactical Hippie

Monday Night Knife Fights: SOG Trident Elite Tanto Craig Metzger SOG has somewhat of a cult following. When I mentioned I had a SOG Trident for review, a few folks piped up and claimed how much they like SOG's stabby devices. I was surprised because SOG is a huge...

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MNKF: The Harpoon

by Craig Metzger | Aug 15, 2016 | Musings | Knife Reviews, Monday Night Knife Fights, On the Edge, Tactical Hippie

This post was made possible by JTF Awesome member, 88 Tactical. MNKF: The Harpoon Craig Metzger Harpoon-style blades perform a ton of functions. Widely adopted by the bushcraft crowd and outdoorsy types, the blade is beloved because not only is it a practical cutting...

Small American Business: West Coast Gun Works

by Craig Metzger | Jul 16, 2016 | People | Craftsmen, Small American Business, Tactical Hippie

Yes, guns. In California. Who knew? Mad Duo Small American Business: West Coast Gun Works Craig Metzger With all the crazy shit going down in California right now regarding firearms ownership and restrictions that continue to become more ludicrous, one might think...

MNKF: The Time Buyer by MilMak Blades

by Craig Metzger | Jun 20, 2016 | Knives and Axes | Fixed Blades, Knife Reviews, Monday Night Knife Fights, Tactical Hippie

Today on Monday Night Knife Fights--a little (or not so little) pig sticker from MilMak Blades. Read up. Mad DuoMNKF: The Time Buyer by MilMak BladesCraig MetzgerThe Time Buyer is aptly named cause its design is reminiscent of the KaBar TDI Law knife, which was...

Blacklisted: Lessons learned from SHOT

by Craig Metzger | Feb 9, 2016 | Op-Eds | NSSF SHOT Show, Radical Firearms, SHOT Show 2016, Tactical Hippie

Our official Tactical Hippie is not new to the industry, but this was the first time he had a full Mad Duo experience at SHOT Show. As such, he decided to write up some lessons learned, should any of you poor bastards ever find yourself in a similar position. However,...