CRKT Prowess: Ken Onion Does It Again

This review of the CRKT Ripple, designed by Ken Onion, highlights its suitability as a capable EDC knife. The reviewer praises its alien-like aesthetic, lightweight construction, and smooth ball-bearing pivot system. While acknowledging minor criticisms regarding the pocket clip, the overall sentiment is highly positive, positioning the Ripple as a strong contender in the sub-$40 category and a Hall of Fame EDC blade.

This guide provides an overview of the Kershaw Scallion 1620, a Ken Onion designed EDC knife. It covers its features, materials, deployment, and compares it to the SOG Flash 1. The review highlights its quality, affordability, and collectible nature, with a focus on its robust feel and assisted opening mechanism.

This video provides a review of the Kershaw "Leek" knife, highlighting its suitability for everyday carry in urban and suburban environments. The review emphasizes the knife's quality and the practicality of its SpeedSafe mechanism, which facilitates easy one-handed operation. The presenter, Sensible Survival, aims to showcase this Ken Onion design as a valuable tool.

Nutnfancy provides an analytical review of the Kershaw Knockout 1870, deeming it a 'near perfect' EDC knife with excellent utility for general tasks. He highlights its 14C28N steel blade, SpeedSafe assisted opening, and sub-frame lock, while noting the slick aluminum handle as a minor drawback. The review emphasizes its high value and USA manufacturing, positioning it as a strong contender in the EDC market.

This video reviews the O Knife Zen OAL, a folding knife designed by Ken Onion. The reviewer highlights its unique 'super aluminum' handle, which is exceptionally hard and lightweight, surpassing titanium in some properties. The knife features a CPM S45VN steel blade, an aluminum frame lock, and a deep-pocket steel clip. The reviewer emphasizes its featherweight design, making it the lightest 3-inch blade knife in the world, and notes its availability via a Kickstarter campaign.

This video showcases a Glock 19 Gen 4 9mm pistol configured for concealed carry, featuring an appendix inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster from Mission First Tactical. It highlights the Glock 19's balance of size, capacity, and ease of use, along with aftermarket upgrades like XS sights and a Magpul magwell extension. The review also covers complementary EDC items including a High Noon Holsters belt, Streamlight Protac flashlight, CRKT folding knife, and a Fell Stir magazine carrier, emphasizing their role in a comprehensive personal defense setup.

This video documents a raw encounter in the wilderness where a weasel attacks a ground squirrel. The footage, captured by Nutnfancy on his iPhone while riding a motorcycle, offers a philosophical perspective on the food chain and the harsh realities of nature. It highlights wildlife observation in a natural setting.

Nutnfancy provides an in-depth comparison of the AK-47 and AR-15 platforms, analyzing weight, ease of operation for beginners, recoil management, accuracy, modularity, and historical track records. He highlights the AR-15's advantages in accuracy and modularity, while acknowledging the AK-47's superior simplicity and ruggedness in adverse conditions. The analysis is based on extensive hands-on experience.

Nutnfancy, a recognized influencer in the tactical community, presents a multi-part series addressing the common issue of over-accessorizing the AR-15 platform. He emphasizes that many additions do not align with a realistic 'Philosophy of Use' and can negatively impact rifle performance. The series aims to educate shooters on making informed decisions about gear selection based on practical application rather than trends or aesthetics.

This guide synthesizes Nutnfancy's expert advice on selecting the best AR-15 scopes, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to value and utility. It details how to match optic selection to engagement ranges, prioritizing critical features like eye relief and field of view while cautioning against unnecessary weight and complexity. The advice is grounded in extensive field testing, offering a clear framework for shooters to make informed decisions without succumbing to brand prestige.