Custom knife makers are some of the artisans we most admire. Craftsmanship and character feature prominently into this, as does the peculiar, welcoming natures of the knife community they serve. Happily we are blessed to know many of them. THAT'S NICE, BUT TAKE ME TO...
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Saddles, Sheaths, and Hard American Artistry
This sounds weird at first but stick with it.... Trust us. Breach-Bang-Clear This article originally ran in April of 2017. Montana Horseman Saddle Building School Dave "Norseman" Williams &...
The RU Tutley Shiv | MNKF
I’d been looking for a boot-knife. I wound up getting a shiv fashioned from an old saw blade by Ru Titley about a year ago. The blade is 3.5mm high carbon saw blade steel with a handle wrapped in Technora cord.
MNKF | RUBEN’S BLADES
This edition of MNKF is about stilettos — and not the heels Tom and Jeremy wear on their shoes, neither. Mad Duo Monday Night Knife Fights: Ruben's Blades Tom Marshall This week we’re looking at a one-off “tactical stiletto” hand built by Chad Ruben of Ruben’s Blades....
Small American Business | Brimstone Gunsmithing
Small American Business: Brimstone Gunsmithing Tom Marshall Do you love the idea of super sexi-fying your favorite gun, but hate the idea of parting with your beloved blaster for months and months at a time? Well then, settle into the ass grove in your recliner and...
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Small American Business: West Coast Gun Works
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...
Small American Business: Defensive Creations
Small American Business: Defensive Creations Big Joe Defensive Creations is the perfect picture of a Small American Business. Why, you ask? First, if you call Defensive Creations at 330-823-6906, Dave Laubert will answer the phone. Himself. If you want a custom 1911...