Cold Steel Survivalblog.com Special Tanto

This video reviews ten tactical knives available on Amazon, focusing on their features, materials, and intended uses. It highlights aggressive grip materials, one-handed opening mechanisms, and purpose-built blades as key characteristics of tactical knives. The presenter emphasizes that the best knife is one that fits the user's needs and hand, whether for preparedness, occupation, or general hard use.

This video reviews the OPMOD Browning Stone Cold Tanto Blade Knife, highlighting its durability and versatility for various chores. The presenter emphasizes the knife's tried-and-true Blade Tech polymer sheath, its great size, and the partially serrated tanto blade. The skeletonized design includes paracord for emergency applications or lashing, and the 5.25-inch blade is made of 5Cr15 stainless steel with a non-reflective coating. The finger grooves are designed for a comfortable grip with or without gloves.

The Beckwith Covert by Fisher Blades is a fixed-blade knife designed for everyday carry and potential defensive use, featuring an American Tanto blade and a pocket sheath with a DCC clip for secure carry. The reviewer highlights its utility for various tasks, from opening boxes to processing game, and emphasizes the value of the optional trainer for defensive practice. While appreciating its pocket-carry capability, the reviewer notes some ergonomic considerations with the handle and thumb ramp, and discusses the blade geometry's implications for slashing versus thrusting.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Lightning Fireball Mini OTF knife, highlighting its compact size, double-action mechanism, and affordability. The presenter, nutnfancy, emphasizes its suitability for everyday carry and its potential for customization and sharpening. He also discusses variations, steel types, and compares it to other OTF knives.

This review of the SOG Pentagon XR highlights its design as a tactical blade suitable for skirmishes and everyday carry. The knife features a spear point blade made of CTS XHP steel, an ambidextrous XR lock, and G10 handle scales. While generally well-received, potential improvements include better side traction on the handle and the addition of ball bearings for smoother deployment, though the manual operation is appreciated by some. The reviewer notes its effectiveness as a defensive tool and its updated design compared to older SOG models.

This video features Lt Col Nutnfancy conducting impromptu "gear checks" on individuals he encounters, primarily at Cabela's. The focus is on what gear people are carrying, with an emphasis on firearms, knives, and multi-tools. Several individuals discuss their EDC choices, legalities of carry, and personal preferences, highlighting common challenges and considerations for concealed carriers. The video also touches on the discrepancy between online personas and real-world carry habits.

This video from Lt Col Nutnfancy critically reviews the Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Edition, highlighting significant reliability issues during a 'Run N Gun' test. Despite praising its ergonomics with Magpul furniture, the shotgun experienced repeated failures to fire due to light primer strikes. Nutnfancy concludes this specific unit is a 'lemon' that could prove dangerous in a real-world scenario, contrasting it with a standard Mossberg 500 that performed reliably.

This video provides a direct comparison between the Glock 43 and Glock 26, focusing on Mrs. Nutnfancy's personal experience and preferences. The review highlights the ergonomic differences, particularly grip circumference, and their impact on handling and shooting comfort. The Glock 43 is ultimately favored for its slimmer profile, making it a more comfortable option for shooters with smaller hands.

This video discusses proposed gun confiscation laws in Virginia and the organized response from gun owners and advocacy groups. It highlights the importance of political action, lobbying, and community organizing to defend Second Amendment rights. The content emphasizes the need for widespread participation from all types of gun owners to counter legislative threats and protect constitutional freedoms.

This video debunks the myth of easily hitting milk jugs at 1000+ yards, demonstrating the extreme difficulty under realistic field conditions. Instructor Nutnfancy highlights the critical role of environmental factors like snow and low contrast, and the necessity of observing bullet splash for adjustments. The assessment emphasizes that such feats often rely on luck, high round counts, or staged scenarios rather than consistent first-round accuracy.