From Indian tridents that emit electricity to ancient Chinese weapons, the border clashes between China and India have produced some brutal weapons.
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The gear that MACV-SOG warriors carried and how it’s still relevant today
Special OpsMeyer and the surviving SOG warriors are legends that the modern SF operators continue to look up to as forebearers who set lofty standards.
Sandboxx’s military gift guide for your servicemember
GearIt’s that time of the year, so here’s our Christmas gift guide for the military member in your life to make your shopping easier.
The WWII lapel dagger was a tiny concealed killer for secret agents
HistoryEven to this day, many of the tools used by the SOE and OSS are shrouded in mystery. But the lapel dagger has come to the light of day.
4 unique combination weapons that failed (and 1 that became great)
HistoryCombination weapons seem like a two-in-one anomaly in weapon history. None of them had widespread appeal. Except one.
The Fairbairn-Sykes dagger – A commando’s killing tool
GearThe Fairbairn-Sykes dagger armed commandos, spies, pilots, and more to kill the enemies of democracy in World War II.
The Bowie knife – A historical fighting knife
HistoryThe Bowie knife has a legendary design and is one of the earliest notable fighting knives designed for close combat.
The Emerson PUK: The best modern blade
GearEmerson knives have long made professional-grade sharp things for professional-grade people. The original CQC 6 by Ernest Emerson is a sacred treasure in the SEAL Teams, and Emerson knives have long served with military members. I carried a CQC 7 during my time as a Marine and now own and love numerous Emerson knives. They […]
Modern Knife Fighting – The Marine Corps Way
GearPop quiz, which military force still teaches knife fighting? Well, if you read the title of the article, you’ll already know. The United States Marine Corps teaches Marines how to fight with a knife as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. The Marines have long been associated with the famed KA-BAR for a […]
The top 5 American military fighting knives
GearFighting knives, who doesn’t love them? America certainly does. American fighting knives have a long and rich history that stretches back to the very inception of our nation. This type of history fascinates me more than most. These knives allow us to see how warfare has changed and evolved. With that being said, these are […]
