I just reviewed another cool product from Survival Hax. This tactical pen is my favorite product so far (and my boy really liked the survival kit.
I was looking for a pen I could take to work, but this one just won’t make into the prison I work at. It is easily considered a weapon.
Its sturdy construction, the titanium glass breaker tip, and the hidden fire starter all make this inappropriate for use in a controlled facility. – however, this hard core pen is very useful.
I keep it hanging on my rear view mirror. If I get in a wreck it can help save my life by breaking the safety glass – and if I get attacked the solid construction and sharp tip can easily be used to protect my life – It gets additional points for being a simple pen.
This 4 in 1 tactical pen is a great product and I am glad survival hax gave me the opportunity to review it.
This is a pretty cool little EDC Keychain from Survival Hax. I have reviewed some of there stuff before, and it is perfect for the budget prepper.
The keychain is a simple paracord weave that you can unravel to get a lenght of cord, it has a whistle and an easy to use carabiner to attach it to your gear (my plan is to clip it to the rifle sling of my M6 Scout Survival Rifle.
I really like the contents of the survival kit – the knife is pretty cool and its always nice to have a means to start a fire.
The kit has:
Fishing line
Hooks
Weights
Floaters
Sinkers
Swivels
Eye knife
Cotton tinder
Fire starter rod
Safety pins
Wire saw
With this kit and a nice rifle I could make myself comfortable for an extended stay in the woods. It is a pretty decent set up that is light and small enough to go on all of your outdoor adventures and at under $15.00 its a steal.
I have to say while I did get this keychain for free in order to do a review, I am planning on buying another to go on my the sling of my son’s cricket rifle. (not that he will be outdoors alone, but so he and Daddy can match.
Recently while working outside I misplaced my neck knife, it was a CKRT Neck Peck. This was a huge loss for me. I really like having a neck knife, its easy to carry, and always there. I do know that there is a lot of tactical questions about a neck knife. Questions come mostly from those with a ground fighting perspective. However, my opinion come from a middle aged fat guy that works from a desk. I doubt I will be ground fighting near as much as I will be cutting open amazon.com packages….
My Favorite Neck Knife was Discontinued
What made the loss so painful was that I could not get a replacement. In its infinite wisdom Columbia River Knife and Tool has discontinued the Neck Peck knives. I was forced to find a suitable replacement.
After searching online and in a couple different stores I decided on a Cold Steel Bird and Trout. I did not come out of the box as sharp as the I wanted, but it sharpened easily. What I really love about it is the finger ring on the handle. Being able to dangle it on my pinky while performing tasks is nice. That will keep me from setting it down in the woods and getting it lost in the leaves (like its predecessor).
Turning a Good Knife into a Better Kit
While searching online for good neck knives I found a couple of you tube videos about mini survival kits that were attached to different models of neck knives. I must admit I like the idea, but its more important for me to have my neck knife small and concealable rather than have a EDC (everyday carry) wilderness survival kit.
Something I did like with the survival kits was the flashlight idea. So I purchased a small blue led light (I think it was a photon microlight), and while I was at it, I also decided to install a sailcloth needle with about 10 ft of mono-filament line since it takes up almost no space and adds negligible weight.
First I added the sewing needle, then I electrician taped the light over the sheath. For added security, I ran the chain through the flashlight so it would not be able to fall out. I then used a Ranger Band (cut up bike inner tube) to waterproof the sheath and electrician taped it tightly to the sheath.
You Must add Para-cord
Next I took out the innards of some para-cord and used a stiff wire to thread the ball chain necklace in the center of the paracord. I did this mostly for looks but in deference to the idea that somebody may try to choke me to death with my chain, I did it in two sections after putting the chain on the knife sheath so that it can break at the clasp, or at either hole of the sheath.
Lastly I wrapped about yard of 7 strand para-cord around the handle. While this makes the knife easier to hold, and gives me some cordage, it does tend to overcome the friction fit of the bird and trout sheath. Unlike the Peck, which had a raised dot that “locked” into a dimple in the sheath, the Bird and Trout relies on friction only. This makes it extremely easy for the knife to fall out of the sheath.
Still Not Done
Since I have been planning on experimenting with Kydex sheaths for some time, I am going to have to make a new sheath that has a more positive lock on the knife. If Cold Steel’s sheath held the B&T better, this would be a near perfect knife for my usage.
I just reviewed another cool product from Survival Hax. This tactical pen is my favorite product so far (and my boy really liked the survival kit.
Recently while working outside I misplaced my neck knife, it was a CKRT Neck Peck. This was a huge loss for me. I really like having a neck knife, its easy to carry, and always there. I do know that there is a lot of tactical questions about a neck knife. Questions come mostly from those with a ground fighting perspective. However, my opinion come from a middle aged fat guy that works from a desk. I doubt I will be ground fighting near as much as I will be cutting open amazon.com packages….
