Legendary Carbon Steel Dragon Knife

Have you ever held a perfectly balanced knife with a razor sharp edge, molded Pakawood handle with bronze rivet, bronze pommel and a molded bronze dragon head bolster that wraps around the heel?

I have, it is Japaknives Legendary Carbon Steel Dragon Chef Knife and it is a beauty!

Included with the knife is a stitched leather sheath with wrap-around snap strap and a twin riveted belt loop.

My wife took one look at this knife and claimed it! Who am I to argue with her? Happy wife, happy life.

I absolutely love the feel of the knife. The wooden handle conforms perfectly to my hand and the balance is spot-on.

 

The weight is balanced and the large heel gives a real feel of stability as does the bolster. It’s has an easy grip, secure feel and allows smooth and easy positioning.

The carbon steel blade, with pitted upper spin, gives the knife a classic look while still retaining its modern design. The knife is solid, nicely balanced, sharp and just the right weight.

I tried the single sheet of paper test on it and it sliced through the paper with no drag or ragged edges.

The dragon head bolster with its open maw and teeth, scaled face and fierce eyes gives the knife the look of an Japanese archaic weapon.

It is a limited edition piece with its dragon head that symbolizes balance, freedom and good luck.

Made in American, it has a Lifetime Warranty with Samurai Guarantee

1 Corinthians 16:13 - Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Vario RGB 700 EDC Flashlight

Everybody needs a little light in their life. Even better, everyone needs to carry a light with them wherever they go.

With Scoutlite’s Vario RGB 700 EDC Flashlight you can carry all the light you need in the palm of your hand with13 versatile lighting modes.

Whether it’s taking a stroll at night or early in the morning, a camping trip, bicycling, a little extra light you need when working in a tight spot or dozens of other lighting necessities the Vario RGB 700 EDC Flashlight does it all.

It’s the ultimate small, portable and easy to use flashlight that you can take with you wherever you go.

The light, instructions, USB cable, magnetic stand and EDC Flashlight all come in a small mostly black and green rectangular box with a snap front lid and an interior cavity that the Vario RGB sits in. The box is taped at both ends and the reinforced interior keeps the light and contents secure and damage proof.

With the few clicks of the side button and/or front circular light you can change the light to 13 different modes including long-range white, ambient RGB, and UV.

Other features include:

• 700 Lumens Max Output
• 95 RGB Hours Max Runtime
• 108 minutes white
• 64g Palm-Sized
• IPX6 Waterproof
• Charge in 2 hours USB-C
• UV + RGB Dual LED System
• Lock/unlock
• Hands free/magnetically
• 16mm clamping capacity
• Lightweight 2.26 oz.
• 5 Year Warranty
• Money-Back Guarantee

I am excited! I plan on keeping it with me on walks, while riding a bike or other tasks. Its handy magnetic clip and lanyard make it easy to transport and position. The USB (cord and port) charges the Vario RGB 700 in no time. The instructions are easy to follow to switch light modes and product facts and figures provide valuable and useful information.

Suggestion: Keep the instructions nearby until you learn the button/mode sequences.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

Eight Inch Easy Handle Chef Knife

I’ve always been impressed by the craftsmanship the Japanese have for making knives of all sorts. The attention to detail, ergonomics, handling, fine-honed sharpness and the ruggedness of their blades are known all over the world.

Recently JapaKnives sent me their Eight Inch Easy Handle Chef Knife to review. I have to say, “I am impressed!’

My wife took one look at the knife and immediately told me that it was going to her kitchen. My wife is a slender woman who weighs just over 115 pounds. While she is very fit she was delighted that the knife was so light and easy to hold and use. She effortlessly picked it up and loved the feel, weight and handling.

The knife comes in a flat, custom-made, lidded box. Inside the box the knife cradles in a fitted alcove and is wrapped in clear plastic. The blade is protected by a perforated closed in sheath. Good thing too. The blade is very, very sharp. I tested it on a piece of paper and it sliced through it in an instant! Now that’s sharp!

It also sliced effortlessly through vegetables and cuts of meat-slice, dice and chop!

JapaKnives’ patented, wooden, top-handle, is secured to the 5CR15 Stainless Steel with a Japanese Super Steel Core blade handle with three, flush metal rivets for a secure fit.

I wasn't sure how the handle on the top of the knife would perform. I handled the knife and it fit firmly in my hand with no wrist strain and no slippage. The handle fit the contour of my hand and when I moved my wrist the knife moved with it making cutting, slicing and dicing smooth and easy. It’s almost like it became an extension of my hand.

Like all of JapaKnives’ knives it is hand-crafted and thoroughly inspected and has a free lifetime replacement guarantee.

The wooden handle opens up to the cavity in the upper part of blade allowing your hand to get a firm and comfortable fit. On the upper left of the blade is a hole allowing the knife to be hung on a peg. I love the etched in Japanese inscriptions on one side.

As much as my wife loves this knife I’ll be lucky if she allows me to use it and that’s OK. She deserves the best food prep and kitchen utensils made and JapaKnives’ Eight Inch Easy Handle Chef Knife is one of the best.

Be sure to check out Japaknives' website by clicking here and photos and videos of their Eight Inch Easy Handle Chef Knife can be seen by clicking here.

Proverbs 31:10 - Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

SparkO Wearable Flashlight And Magnetic Mount

I ride a bike- a lot. One of things that is essential when riding a bike is to have a bright light (which also flashes) so vehicle drivers can see you.

I don’t like having stationary light on my bike because (unfortunately) if I decide to go to a store or to make a ‘pit stop’ my light might not be there when I get back.

I need a powerful light, that flashes, strobes, adjusts its brightness and that I can take with me.

I also need a light that once I remove it from my bike I can take it home and use it there-whether it is around the house, in the garage or even at night if I have to go outside to find something. A magnetic stand would be nice.

Scoutlite must have heard me because its new SparkO Wearable Flashlight and MJ-6571 Magnetic Mount fit the bill.

The back of the circular light is magnetic and sticks securely to my bicycle. I can even flip the light open and adjust up, down, right or left depending how I position it on the Magnetic Mount. I can also wear it on my cloths. 

The handy snap-shut retaining ring is also magnetic and it securely fastens to my jacket, shirt, head band, cap lid-you get the idea. It’s also very light and stays in place. The rubber 'hinge' is tough and durable.

The light is also intensity adjustable. It can go from a soft light all the way up to super bright light with the simple push of the button on the front of the light case. Different button sequences adjusts the light to red or white, blink, pulsating at different speeds and soft light to bright. It’s amazingly adjustable and easy to use.

It can even attach to your cellphone:  Check-out these other cool SparkO Flashlight features:

• Hands-free lighting
• Comes in various colors: Forest Moss, Glacier Blue, Canyon Clay and Basalt Black
• Clips to your cloths or collar
• Sticks magnetically to metal surfaces
• Stands independently or works handheld
• 300 lumens of CRI95 studio-grade light in just 52g
• Extremely light
• Three color temperatures (cool/neutral/warm)
• 14.5-hour runtime
• USB-C charging
• IPX5 water resistant
• 1.5m impact resistance

It's a Reddot winner of 2025!

Look over the detailed instructions and before you know it you’ll be a pro at using this handy little (and powerful LED) SparkO by Scoutlite. Check out the Scoutlite website by clicking here, to watch a demonstration video (scroll to the bottom of the page).

The SparkO comes in a foam-packed box with a USB-C power cord for quick recharges and an instruction sheet. The Magnetic Mount comes in a similar small box without the foam.  All packing materials are made using Eco-Friendly materials.

The MJ-6571Scoutlite Magnetic Mount consists of a large magnetic ring with an adjustable arm where a smaller magnetic ring is attached. The smaller ring magnetically attaches to the SparkO Wearable Flashlight.

You can set and adjust the Magnetic Mount on any metal surface (vertical or horizontal) or by placing the one of two small metallic rings to the bottom of the large ring you can sit the Mount on a table, etc. The small ring makes the large ring non-magnetic.

Or you can adhere the rings to non-metallic surfaces so you can magnetically attach the Mount.  The two hinges adjust easily and keep the magnetic ring stationary in whatever position it is set at.  There is no wobble or looseness. It’s an incredibly versatile stand!

Both the SparkO Wearable Flashlight and Magnetic Mount  are made of metal with nice designs and pleasing aesthetics.

Whether you ride a bike, like to walk, need a small light around the house, a handy by the bed nightlight or a small light or a thousand other uses I highly recommend the Scoutlite SparkO Wearable Flashlight and Magnetic Mount.

They will ‘brighten up’ your day!

Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

DPx Heft 12 Chop OD

The intrepid explorer slowly and methodically hacks his way through the thick underbrush, vines and small trees.

He uses his trusty DPx Gear’s HEFT 12 CHOP, DPx Gear’s bush knife designed by its founder, Robert Young Pelton. 

Part machete and knife the HEFT 12 CHOP is rugged, tough and perfect for camping, exploring and face-offs with the perils and obstacles of jungle exploration.

For some strange and and unknown reason it reminds me of the WWII bayonet my father left me. As a kid I loved hacking down bushes, chipping away at tree trunks and showing it off to my friends and family.

DPX Gear is serious when it comes to safety when shipping HEFT 12 CHOP.

It arrived in an oversize, sealed Fed-Box. Inside the cushioned hipping peanuts was a long white flip-lid box sealed with a DPx Survival Tools sticker.

Inside the white box black paper wrapped around a bubble pack sheet. The knife was protected in a sealed clear plastic bag . The blade of the knife was secure in a strip of blue Styrofoam. No way the HEFT 12 CHOP was able to shuffle around in the various containers and packing and cut or damage anyone or thing. Nicely done!

The CHOP’s design is patented, using the same exotic steel using in meat packing business. The unique ergonomic handle blends perfectly into front-heavy, axe-like grip.

It’s a hefty and solid knife, with good balance and grip with its sword-like Niolox, 12.55 inch blade. A relief area offers balance, a thick spine for pounding or hammering with a 2-inch tip for heavier wood chopping or ground work.  Also look for a long blood groove/fuller indentation.

Easily baton through timber with the knife’s two depressions at the front and back.

I love the feel of the HEFT 12 CHOP. It fits snugly in my hand and its no-slip grip gives me a sense of security and safety when using it. It has a good weight and balance allowing me to swing it vertically, horizontally or any direction.

The blade is incredibly sharp and makes short work of brush, wood and forest underbrush. It’s perfect for camping, outdoors and even around the yard for trimming back bushes.

A scabbard can be specially ordered. Fortunately I have an old machete scabbard I am able to use.

Made in Italy, the HEFT 12 CHOP is made by LionSTEEL and features a coated D2 blade, OD Green G10 scales. The handle is secured with three allen wrench screws, four holes in the pommel can be used to secure the knife with cord or leather and one of the holes is a small hexagon wrench opening.

Features include:

• Overall length 18.62 inches
• Blade length 12.52 inches
• Handle length 6.10 inches
• Blade thickness 0.22 inches
• Blade material D2
• Blade hardness 58-60 HRC
• Blade Matte black Milspec Phosphate coated
• Handle material G-10
• Weight 25.30

Important safety tip:  Remember a knife is a tool, not a toy and like any tool you need to familiarize yourself with its use.  Handle it with care, maintain it and most all respect it.

Stay safe!

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

DPx HEAT Hiker

What do you have when you get a scale-less version of the DPx Gear HEAT Fixed knife? Any guesses?

How about a DPx HEAT Hiker - 1095 - DPHTX024 - Desert Tan open handle knife with a carabiner for easy attachment to your camping or hunting gear?

Talk about convenience! Attached to gear using its belt-loop or Velcro strip there’s no way for it to get lost, dropped or misplaced.

Made in the USA by the Rowen Manufacturing in Idaho, its stainless steel is heat treated and coated and looks awesome in Desert Tan.

Like all of DPx’s knives the HEAT Hiker is packaged to make sure that the knife is not damaged during shipping.

My knife arrived in a small cardboard box, secured with tape. Inside a slip-lid cardboard box held the knife.  It rested amongst packing peanuts

The inner, flip-lid box that holds a special DPx Gear sticker and the knife (with its custom injection molded sheath) and NYLON strap and plastic D ring end, for more lashing and mounting options, is sealed in a clear plastic bag.

Features include:

• Weight:
• 3.20 oz with sheath
• 2.20 without sheath
• 1 oz sheath
• .25 oz strap
• .75 oz with plastic end
• Overall Length is 6.22 inches
• Blade Length is 2.4 inches
• Steel 1095
• Rockwell Hardness 60
• Blade thickness .16 inches
• Handle Material 1095 stainless steel with aluminum carabiner clip

The whole set-up is light, the knife snaps in and out of the sheath with little effort, but secure, the handle (though open) fits my hand perfectly and the carabiner snaps shut securely once something is attached to the handle.

The sheath is durable, has a series of holes along its sides for cord looping, the strap is strong and the loop is sized to fit most belts.

It’s the perfect small fixed blade knife to carry along wherever you go.

Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

DPx HEST 6 OD

I’ve learned after reviewing products of all kinds that I can usually tell the quality of a product by how it is shipped and packaged.

In the case of DPx Gear, Inc.s’ USA made DPx HEST 6 OD fixed blade knife its shipping and packaging rate 100% perfect!

I received the knife in a plain brown shipping box secured with heavy tape.

Inside the fold-over flap box was a small, heavy cardboard box with a flip-in/insert lid and a DPX Gear sticker with an American flag. Inside that box was green camolike shredded paper and snug in the paper was the knife in its scabbard in a clear plastic sleeve.

Also included was a DPx Gear skull logo sticker and a flier for the company’s Blue Ridge Knives Mercer Sport Knives.

Talk about secure packaging and packing! I am impressed!

Made in the USA the DPX HEST 6 OD fixed blade knife

It's as rugged as they come-the perfect outdoor/military survival knife.

I’m a big believer in being prepared for unexpected survival contingencies and this knife is the exact tool and weapon that guarantees survival.

It’s rugged, nearly indestructible and can take a beating in wet, cold, hot and other severe conditions and environments. It’s more than a sharp knife, it’s a practical survival tool.

It’s stay-sharp blade can take abuse and it's good for camping, survival and defense.

The knife handles well with its scaled G10 laminated handle with ergonomic grip. It’s weighted and balanced to fit securely in your hand with no slip or chance of injuring yourself.

Screws on the side of the handle can be loosened allowing you to open the hollow handle for storage for such items as fishing line, fish hooks, a firestarter and other small survival gear.

Personally I pack all of the above mentioned items along with a couple straight pins, two or three waterproof matches and even a small dime-size compass.

The balanced blade, pommel and handle combine to make a forward balancing point ideal for cutting, chopping and hacking with less stress and fatigue.

The knife feels good in my large hand with its ergonomic handle, heavy blade and balance.

The six-inch sword-grind blade is made from machined 35vN steel with a hardness index of 61. It’s also coated with PVD to reduce glare.

Included with the knife is a black KYDEX sheath with a heavy duty belt clip that secure to your belt or pants. 

The durable sheath material is held together by heavy screw/rivets, has several circular and slit holes for extra tiedown security and a fitted blade slot that keeps the knife secure. The knife clicks into place with no chance of slippage.

Take a look at the list of features the knife offers:

• A Matte Black PVD Coated S35vN blade steel
• American OD Green G10 scales
• A wire stripper jimping in three common wire gauges
• A striker pommel with pry bar and lanyard hole
• A KYDEX Sheath 
• A hollow handle for storing survival items
• Weight is 10.23 ounces
• Length is 11.18 inches
• Blade length is 6 inches
• A glass breaker 
• A lanyard hole
• A striker/bone cracker/pry bar on the pommel

I’ve owned other fixed blade camping/survival knives before-the DPx HEST 6 OD leaves them all behind in the dust.

To paraphrase Paul Hogan in Crocodile Dundee, “Now this is a knife!”

Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

DPx HEST/F 3.0 Milspec

WOW! I’ve just found my perfect pocket knife! No kidding!

DPx Gear, Inc.s’ DPx HEST/F 3.0 Milspec folding knife is the perfect blend of practical and outstanding design.

The look and feel of the knife is perfect. It fits into my hand comfortably and with its grip handle and its secure open blade held stationary by a heavy duty lock bar mechanism I know I can handle the knife with no worry of blade fold-back or slippage from my hand.

I have large hands and the knife is the perfect fit.  The textured grip handle holds the knife firmly in my hand.  The cutting edge is razor sharp.  It's practical, portable and has dozens of uses, especially when camping and outdoors.

Even better it's made in the United States. The knife's silver titanium blade is secured and mated to its black TiCN PVD coated, titanium alloy frame American black G10 scale.

Just look at what you get:

• A 440 stainless steel lock bar insert
• A reversible clip (similar to the HEST/F Urban models)
• A Stonewashed Niolox steel blade
• A sandblasted, gunmetal black TiCN PVD coated 6Al4V Grade 5 titanium alloy frame lock
• 7/64" sockets in RotoBlock and pivot screw
• A tungsten carbide glass breaker with hex base and flat replacement screw
• A LionSTEEL RotoBlock system with new single spoke design and 7/64" hex socket
• Bronze washers
• American heavy grip G10 scale
• A 1/4" hex socket driver/lanyard hole
• Wire strippers jimping
• A thumb grip/pot holder/bottle opener on the blade

Have you read the specs? Are you impressed? I am!

It’s a expertly-crafted, comfortable to handle folding knife, sturdy, nicely detailed and easy to carry in your pocket or clipped to your belt or trousers.
 
The blade snaps out and with a simple push of its retaining bar the blade slides securely in its handle cradle.

I absolutely love the design. As a graphic designer I appreciate  the thought and craftsmanship that went into the making of this knife.

I was immediately impressed by the box in came in.

A brown cardboard, flip-lid box with the DPx Gear logo text and skull printed in black and repeated over the box is complemented by a black slip sheath over the box decorated with DPx Gear’s skull logo in silver.

Inside the knife is held in place by a form-fitted foam sheath that protects the knife. It's expertly designed and implemented.

Weighing in at 4.9 ounces the folding knife is 7.63 inches in length and 4.38 inches when folded. The blade is 3.10 inches. Rockwell hardness is at 60, its made of Niolox steel, the blade is uncoated, its 0.19 inches thick and the handle material consists of Black G10/6A14v Titanium frame lock.

I know a well-made, durable and rugged folding knife when I see one. I tested it on a piece of paper and it cut through it smoothly like it was butter!

I showed the DPx HEST/F 3.0 Milspec knife to several of my friends, some of whom are ex-military, and they all agreed that the knife ranks high for quality, craftsmanship, function, durability and handling.  All liked the 'feel' of the knife, its weight and grip.

This knife goes where I go and I can’t wait to show it to my other friends and family. Once they see it I’m sure they’ll buy one.

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

LED Hanging Magnetic Light

Have you ever had an occasion where you wish you had a small light that you could either hang or magnetically attach to a surface (say a car hood) to see and work on some project?

For a mere $1.25 Dollar Tree has a LED Hanging Magnetic Light that is perfect for just such occasions.

Made of plastic the light opens up in the back for inserting three AAA batteries.

A single on and off switch activates the light. A small strip of LEDs light up providing enough light to accomplish your tasks.

On the bottom of the long handle is a magnet for attaching to any metal surface.

Designed to look like a hanging, conventional caged light the LED Hanging Magnetic Light also comes with a small hook used for hanging from wires, etc.

I use mine for my closet and when I want to spotlight areas in my car’s engine or other household hard to see corners and niches.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." — Psalm 150:6

Silicon Straw

I’m a stickler for cleanliness. I’m also all in for conserving natural resources.

To me plastic and paper straws are wasteful. Why not have a straw you can use over and over again, clean and store to use at home or when traveling?

Dollar Tree’s Silicon Straw is the perfect solution.

The straw comes in an oversize, screw top, pill-shaped container with a handy little hanging strap.

Included with the straw is a wire handle brush for cleaning out the straw. I keep one in my car for myself and I plan on buying one for my wife.

What a great little product for use at home, while camping or traveling.

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." — 2 Timothy 1:7

Lights, Lights, Lights!!

One of my all-time favorite stores to visit is Dollar Tree.  Or should I say Dollar and Twenty Five Cents Tree?

Anyway, I love to walk through its aisles and check out the latest inexpensive gadgets and merchandise it offers.

Two of my favorite sections art the Arts and Crafts aisle and the Tool and Lights section.

Dollar Tree's LED Lights section has some interesting items.  I've picked out four that I think are the coolest.

First up is a blue lantern with an adjustable knob to turn op the intensity of the LED light strip.  The lantern also has two side arms that when folded up allow it to be hung from hooks, branches, etc. 

It's surprisingly bright and sturdy.

Second on the list is a multi-color frosted globe that when turned on shifts through a rainbow of colors  It's very soothing and gives a nice ambiance to any room.

The third light is a small handheld flashlight that boasts not only a front bulb but also a large side bulb with reflector that is incredibly bright.  You can light up a whole room with it.

The fourth light is a small tabletop light that emulates a candles flicker.  Simply turn on the light hidden under the black base an viola!, you have a flickering candle. 

It's great for special occasions and the holidays.

All of the items are well made, inexpensive and are battery powered, save for the flickering candle that is solar powered.

I highly recommend each for handy little lights around the house, while camping or on a trip.

"When I fall, I will arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me." — Micah 7:8

Flask, Flashlight and Multi-Tool

I love small portable camping and survival gadgets and AceCamp has some of the best.

When it comes to multi-tools most are heavy and slightly cumbersome.  And, let’s face it, they're pretty much are all the same.

Not so with AceCamp’s 11-in-1 Multi-Tool.

I love the sleek design.  Currently I carry a pocketknife.  I’ll be replacing it with the Multi-Tool.

The Multi-Tool looks retro-industrial with its black casing, exposed screws and orange washers.  

The casing has a segmented section on its top that allows users to see the various tool housings.  It looks pretty cool and it gives the Multi-Tool a much more rugged look.

The Multi-Tool comes with:

Knife
Saw
Bottle Opener
Can Opener
Flathead Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Scissors
Corkscrew
Nail File
Small Pick
Thread Loop

All are easy to pull out of the casing, yet secure enough that they do not feel loose.  

The Multi-Tool is made of stainless steel, is extremely rugged and easy to use and handle.

When camping, in a survival situation or working in dark areas everyone needs a flashlight.  The small, rugged Munkees fun and functional Flashlight is a colorful fluorescence green, has an attached key chain and is powered by a small solar panel.

The LED Flashlight can also be recharged using the small black handle dynamo attached to its back.  Made in Germany, the Munkees Flashlight is small, powerful and guaranteed to work sunshine or rain.

Everyone needs a shot now and again.  Whether your preference is whiskey, a carbonated drink or water it always pays to have a little extra liquid on hand when hiking, walking or on a trip.

Cleverly designed as a stainless steel miniature gas can the S/S Flask Can Shape Flachman Canister is a miniature work of art.  

With its twist off lid, miniature handle and body designed just like a old time gas can it makes the perfect container for a little nip now and again.

Be sure to check out AceCamp’s (https://www.acecamp.com) website and all of its cool camping and survival gear.  Great gear, high quality and great prices--who could ask for anything more?

Patriot Lock Set

OK-I’m seriously geeking out here!

As many of you know that read my blog postings I am huge fan of spy, detective and crime movies, TV shows and novels.

For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by the exploits of the individuals of those particular occupations-especially when it comes to stealth and digging up clues.

Practically every spy, detective and private investigator carries a handy little tool along with them that they use to break into bad guys’ hangouts, dig up clues or investigate crime scenes.

You know what I’m talking about!  All of them carry lock picks.  So cool!

Well, for all you sleuth wannabes out there and fellow patriots who are concerned about their own security and of their family comes The Patriot Lock Set courtesy of the company with the same name.

In this handy little kit comes a variety of locks to practice on with instructions on how to use the various tools in the set.  The kit comes with 17 tools and 29 parts making up the 3 clear locks.

What a great hobby than is challenging, fun and educational!  Locksport is all the rage and it is perfectly legal and great way to add to your own security and peace of mind. The Patriot Lock Set is a Beginner Practice Lock Set.

The company name comes from the founders’ love for veterans and Locksport.

Do you have what it takes to pick locks?  If you are then practice, practice, practice!

Three separate lock mechanisms come in individual plastic, snap lid, clear boxes. A handsome and durable black zipper pouch holds all the lock picks.

What are you waiting for? Start practicing!

Forkanife

A knife and a fork: simple everyday kitchen utensils.  They’re nothing special.  Wrong!

Have you even thought what life would be like without a knife and a fork?  Imagine trying to eat food or cutting a nice juicy steak.  Ever try doing either exclusively with a spoon?  Are you starting to get the picture?

We take both of them for granted.

When was the last time you went to a fast food joint only to be given cheap plastic eating utensils?  Try eating with those. The knife breaks half way through trying to cut a piece of meat or something as simple as a piece of fruit or vegetable.

The fork snaps just as you manage to get the food on it and forget the spoon-totally useless!

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a knife and fork made out of metal that you can take with you no matter wherever you go?  Better yet-what if they fold up nice and neat, come in a package together and slip easily into you pocket, purse, glove compartment or wherever else you want them?

Have I got a surprise for you.

Cold4ged Inc. has the perfect solution.

Introducing its new knife and fork combination: Forkanife.

Each set is made of steel, folds neatly in half, comes two to a slide-in plastic container and is easy to use, carry and store anywhere.

The Sport blue slide-in container has a serrated knife and a four prong fork that clicks open and locks into place with the push of a small tab.  When you’re finished using them, clean them off, gentle push and they both swing back into their slotted handles at half the length.

Need a knife for spreading peanut butter, jelly, butter or some other soft food?  Choose the Travel black slip in case with a combination four prong fork and a rounded butter knife with a small serrated edge.

Push, snap in place, finish your task, clean them off, and flip back into place and presto! you’re done.

The Forkanife is a handy, convenient, easy to use combo that stands up to repeated use, is great for camping, travel and on the go.

Plastic doesn’t cut it but the metal Forkanife does.

Credit Card Survival Kits

It’s easy to become complacent and comfortable in our modern society.

Safe in our houses or apartments, with heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer we thrive on artificial environments never concerned about the weather outside.

Most of us have plenty of food, water, nice cloths, all the conveniences of modern life and more.  We’ve become fat and sassy and far too entrenched in our ways.

But, what if that were not so?

What if you found yourself in the middle of nowhere with no way to contact the outside world?  What if your vehicle breaks down, your bike develops a flat, you get lost hiking or camping or worse yet should a natural disaster strike.  Are you ready for a quick evacuation?

It’s so easy to settle in and forget that conditions can change in an instant.

I believe in being prepared as much as possible.  That’s why I carry an emergency survival backpack in the trunk of my car, a miniature survival kit when I’m biking and a small kit in my wallet.

I never take for granted the conveniences and comforts God has provide my family and I.

I like being prepared and that's why I got excited when Readyman provided several of their wallet size survival/emergency cards for me to review.

Carry in them your wallet, purse, put them in you glove compartment, carry them in your bicycle repair kit and take them with you when you're camping or hiking.  It’s a comforting feeling when you don’t feel totally helpless and at least stand a chance of surviving.

Readyman provided five samples.  All are made in America, are constructed of 301 Stainless Steel and are extremely light.  Be careful because some edges are extremely sharp.

Individual components are easy to detach and use.  I suggest you keep a small container or bag to keep them in once you detach them.

They’re rugged, reliable and a great value for the money-just under $13 each. 

The Medic Kit contains the following tools:

2 Tweezers
4 Needles (2 strait and 2 hook)
3 Bandage & Cloth Clips
6 Safety Pins
2 Serrated Blade
1 Tick Fork / Nail Scraper
1 File

The Dog Tag Survival Card includes:

    2 Double Fishing Hooks
    2 Long Fishing Hooks
    2 Arrow Heads
    1 Fishing Lure
    1 Band Saw

The  Fisherman's Survival Card includes 22 different tools:

9 Single Hooks (Small Medium and Large)
3 Double Hooks (Small Medium and Large)
1 Treble Hook
1 Quad Hook
5 different Lures
1Fish Scaler
1 Saw

The Hostage Escape Card (Kidnap Escape) lets you defeat handcuffs, cut through rope, tape, wood, zip-ties and even pick locks.  Readyman has a video for its members to watch about picking locks and other escape procedures.  Just look at what you get:

1 Saw
1 Handcuff Shim
1 Rake
1 Tension Wrench

The Wilderness Survival Card is the ultimate set of tools and devices that keeps you in control and ready for the worst.  Here’s what you get:

9 Fishhooks
5 Arrows
4 Snare locks
1 Awl
2 Sewing Needles
3 Saw blades
1 Tweezers

I plan on keeping each set with me wherever I travel.  All are sheathed in clear plastic and with the handy zip bag provided I can keep them all together.

Be prepared, be safe and get Readyman.