I have been a knife nerd for decades now. When I was about five my mom gave me a Swiss Army Knife which I then used to promptly slice my finger while “carving” a stick. Despite the quick lesson in the importance of exerting cutting force away from body parts, the lure of something so simple and yet so practical had me hooked. Several decades pre-9/11, I even tried to board a plane with a giant German hunting knife with a deer’s hoof handle (I forgot it was in my carry-on with assorted legos, German chocolate, and the latest luxury car magazine). Even back then, airline security didn’t appreciate this oversight, “Messer sind VERBOTEN!” What I’m trying to get at here is that I have long appreciated knives for the great tools they are. Last year team red released the Milwaukee Hardline Knives and sent us a couple to check out. Read More
Gear
Husky Water Resistant Leather Work Gloves – A Hands-On Look
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. While work gloves aren’t the sexiest accessories around, they are a must-have item for workers in most of the construction trades, as well as DIYers and homeowners who do yard work. A good pair of gloves can save you the time and pain of dealing with splinters, cuts and blisters, and they make your end-of-job cleanup a WHOLE lot faster and easier. If you’re tired of tossing your cheapo work gloves after a couple of uses, join us as we check out a pair of Husky water resistant leather work gloves. Read More
