SOG Flashback: The Legal-Everywhere "Auto"

This guide details the inspection and basic operation of the Kershaw 1660 Ken Onion Leek, an EDC knife. It covers blade deployment using the SpeedSafe mechanism, safety features like the tip lock slider, ergonomic considerations, and material composition. The review highlights its sharp, high-performance stainless steel blade and aluminum frame, designed by Ken Onion and made in the USA, with a caution against prying.

This review of the SOG Twitch II, presented by the highly authoritative Nutnfancy, offers an in-depth look at an 'old school' EDC knife. It covers the knife's utility, blade characteristics including AUS-8 steel with cryogenic treatment, assisted opening mechanism, and critically, the disparity in lockup between aluminum and plastic-handled versions. The assessment highlights its value for money and suitability as a user knife.

This video provides a detailed review of the CRKT Carson M4, a knife described as a "heavy duty EDC" or tactical folder. The reviewer highlights its AutoLAWKS feature for blade security, the AUS-8 steel drop point blade's utility and tactical potential, and the fast, smooth assisted opening mechanism (with a preference for the removed torsion bar). Downsides mentioned include its weight (5.2 oz), slick Zytel handle scales, and a non-positionable tip-down pocket clip. Despite these drawbacks, it's considered a handsome and capable blade, receiving a "Likeability Scale" score of 7.5 out of 10.

This video provides an update on the SOG Flashback assisted opening knife, highlighting improvements made by SOG in response to user feedback. The reviewer notes that the retraction and deployment forces have been made easier, making the knife more user-friendly without sacrificing speed. The Tanto version is showcased, featuring AUS-8 steel with a black TiCN coating and a sharp factory edge. The reviewer also mentions a personal modification of adding skateboard tape for quicker pocket deployment.

This guide provides an expert assessment of the Kershaw Volt 2 (model 3650) for everyday carry, drawing on insights from Nutnfancy's review. It covers inspection, suitability for EDC, blade quality, functional features like SpeedSafe and jimping, lockup, handle ergonomics, and pocket carry. The assessment emphasizes the knife's high value for its price point, positioning it as a capable utility tool rather than a tactical weapon.

The SOG Trident is a high-value tactical folder featuring a fast assisted opening mechanism and a reliable Arc-lock. While its AUS-8 steel offers a good balance of toughness and edge retention, it lacks significant rust resistance. The clip point blade is well-suited for EDC tasks, though the jimping is purely cosmetic and offers no grip enhancement. Despite a less-than-ideal blade-to-handle ratio on paper, its ergonomics provide a secure grip, making it a practical choice for its ~$60 price point.

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.