SKD Tactical has just released their new ‘Molon Labia’ t-shirt and patch collection. I think both products speak for themselves.
SKD Tactical – Molon Labia T-Shirt And Patch Collection
January 6th, 2016A Visual Textbook For Students Of Dagger Fencing Rooted In Medieval Tradition
January 5th, 2016Atglen, PA– Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of Dagger Fighting by Clemens Nimscholz & Ralf Schoetzau.
This modern textbook provides an extensive depiction of more than 75 dagger fencing techniques according to 15th-century dagger Master Hans Talhoffer’s manuscripts, among other fencing luminaries, from past and present. In the Middle Ages, dagger fighting was part of every fencer’s standard repertoire—just as combat training was for swordsmen. The authors have spent years thoroughly researching the techniques and studying and interpreting the old manuscripts in order to subsequently test them in practice. Based on these historical representations—complete with striking medieval drawings—each technique is explained and illustrated in a series of action photographs. The fencing student is thus able to follow the sequence of movements that make up each technique. Valuable tips on equipment and training, plus a glossary of important terms round out this new standard work.
Soylent The Wonder Food, Not So Wonderful
January 4th, 2016
Just at the close of 2015, I was “voluntold” to try out Soylent, the meal replacement beverage. That’s a pretty common occurrence around SSD. Anything that is faddish or sketch; I’m the Guinea pig. Soylent is a powder that is mixed in water, which is formulated to be nutritionally complete; a single bag provides 2000 calories for a full day’s use. It also shares a name with the subject of that classic 1970s dystopian flic. While its referred to as a “wonder food” the taste was anything but wonderful.
My first taste was like eating liquidized paper, as in, it tasted like printer paper smells, with a creamy consistency. As I kept trying it, I kind of… ‘got used to it’, but there was never a point where I found it completely palatable. For me, the taste shifted from “liquidized paper” to “liquid bread” as I kept drinking it, which was better, but also still pretty disconcerting. I realize there are people who have transitioned completely to Soylent for their day-to-day nutrition, but for me, it’s a last resort option.
The clip below summarizes my feelings about Soylent completely:
ThinkGeek – TGX Tactical Flask
January 3rd, 2016
The TGX Tactical Flask is a stainless steel flask with a textured PVC accent piece, which can hold up to 6 oz of fluid. The TGX comes with a nylon holster with PALS webbing and an integrated 1 1/2″ belt loop.
BULLET | World’s Smallest LED Flashlight On Kickstarter
January 2nd, 2016
The BULLET is a miniature LED flashlight created by San Francisco-based Slughaus, who claims it is the smallest LED flashlight in the world. Inspired by the 9mm Luger cartridge, the BULLET is made of aircraft-grade aluminum with an anodized finish, and produces a 15 lumen light, powered by three LR41 button cell batteries. With an integrated keychain and its diminutive size, the BULLET is designed for Every Day Carry.
The BULLET is available in Matte Black and Gunmetal.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bullet/bullet-worlds-smallest-led-flashlight
NERF Rebelle – Secrets & Spies Arrow Revolution Bow Blaster
January 1st, 2016
NERF’s girl-focused Rebelle line has really come onto its own with some pretty cool blaster designs, including the Secrets & Spies Arrow Revolution Bow Blaster. This blaster fires 6 whistling arrows up to 90 feet away, with an intergrated rotating quiver which autoloads a new arrow as the previous one is shot.
www.hasbro.com/en-us/product/nerf-rebelle-secrets-and-spies-arrow-revolution-bow-blaster
Sparrows Lock Picks – Chaos Card
December 31st, 2015
The Sparrows Chaos Card is a break away escape kit that can be stored within a wallet. Contained within the Chaos Card is the following components:
– Short Hook
– Triple Peak
– Auto Rocker/Jiggler
– Short Wafer Pick
– Four and Five Comb Pick
– Tension Bar
– “Stabby Thing”
– Handcuff Key
Gearward – A-K Band
December 30th, 2015
Gearward’s A-K Band or Anti-Kidnapping Band is a tube that is designed to fit onto any standard watch strap, which contains the tools necessary to escape from rope, duct tape, zip ties, and handcuffs. The band contains a ceramic razor blade, polymer handcuff key, and a 4′ Kevlar friction saw. The A-K Band is designed for use by Military personnel, foreign aid workers, journalists in conflict zones, or even travelers in countries with a high risk for kidnapping.
Cold Steel – Thompson Saber
December 29th, 2015
One thing I like about Cold Steel is they’re not constrained by the typical. They’re not just a knife company, they make staffs and bats out of hardened polymer, offer full swords along with any EDC-capable knife, and they adopt or replicate older style weapons in many of their designs. That is readily apparent in the Thompson Saber, one of their latest designs in 2015. The Thompson Saber was created to Cold Steel President Lynn C Thompson’s specifications as a modern-day fighting saber. It was inspired by Thompson’s extensive experience with Western, Japanese, and Filipino fighting arts, made of 1055 carbon steel with a modified 1904 saber guard and a ray skin-wrapped handle.
Freestyle BivyPack On Kickstarter
December 28th, 2015
The Freestyle Bivipack is a project currently up for funding on Kickstarter for a lightweight pack that transforms into a one-person bivy tent. The pack fabric itself is made of 300D diamond weave ripstop polyester and the frame is made of carbon fiber. The pack features 40 liters of primary capacity, with 10 liters of additional capacity via pockets. The bivy tent extends from the collar of the pack, and features noseeum bug netting to keep away mosquitoes. The whole package comes in at only 1.5 lbs empty, and is sized to fit as a carry-on.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/111493935/freestyle-bivypack-the-backpack-that-turns-into-a
Hot Toys – Finn & First Order Riot Control Stormtrooper 1/6 Scale Figures
December 27th, 2015
As expected of Hot Toys, they’re producing highly detailed 1/6 scale figures of Finn and the way-cooler-than-he-has-any-right-to-be-for-a-stormtrooper Riot Control Trooper from Star Wars: Episode VII. Both figures are approximately 12 inches tall, with over 30 points of articulation, and come with movie-accurate clothing and accessories, as well as interchangeable hands. They’re currently available for pre-order, with a projected release date of Q2 – Q3, 2016.
Deadpool Red Band Trailer 2
December 26th, 2015It’s a trailer, so it’s meant to entice. Regardless, it looks like Fox is giving the Merc with a Mouth a much more comics-accurate portrayal than in Wolverine: Origins. Hopefully, when Deadpool comes out in February, it won’t suck.
Merry Christmas!
December 25th, 2015
Merry Christmas and/or non-denominational holiday to you all!
The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special
December 24th, 2015Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Please enjoy this low-budget, but still pretty awesome, Lobo short where The Main Man himself is contracted by the Easter Bunny to take out Jolly Old Saint Nick.
LEGO Fat Man
December 23rd, 2015YouTube channel ZaziNombies has created a fully functioning Fat Man portable nuke launcher out of LEGO bricks. The Fat Man is one of the strongest weapons in the Fallout series, first featured in Fallout 3. The Fat Man was inspired by the Davy Crockett tactical nuclear recoilless gun, which was developed during the Cold War.
Bandit Titanium Keychain Knife On Kickstarter
December 22nd, 2015
The Bandit is a project currently on Kickstarter for an EDC knife with a body made of Grade 5 titanium, an d a blade made of 420 high carbon stainless steel.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/471996800/the-ultimate-titanium-keychain-knife-for-everyday
Squad – Early Access Trailer
December 21st, 2015Squad is an upcoming game which features 100 player PvP matches with base building. Looks pretty neat.
Star Wars Launch Bay
December 20th, 2015
Someone close to TFB recently attended the Star Wars Launch Bay attraction at Disneyworld Parks, and took plenty of pics for me to share with the masses.
Star Trek Reacts To Star Trek Beyond Trailer
December 19th, 2015Yeah, I kinda felt the same way. However, according to Simon Pegg, who co-wrote the film, the trailer isn’t really a good indicator of the tone of the film. I can buy that.
Bullet Bouquets
December 18th, 2015
Bullet Bouquet is a business started by an “advid shooter, artist, and enthusiastic tinkerer” who produces bouquets which are constructed principally of fired hollow-point bullets.
If you’re looking for a gift that will still make it before Christmas, then you can also check out the Deliverable by Christmas section of their webpage – bulletbouquets.com/t/deliverable-by-christmas
SilencerCo – New Apparel And Gear
December 17th, 2015
SilencerCo has updated their line of apparel and gear with some new products, including a great-looking set of Suppressed Weapon t-shirts, like the above Scorpion shirt. The entire line include new shirts, new headwear, new jackets, and even branded socks. You can check it all out at the link below.
Nerdist – Kylo Ren Vs Santa Claus
December 16th, 2015Shadow Complex Is Free For A Limited Time
December 15th, 2015
Shadow Complex, a Metroidvania side scrolling game, and one of my favorites from the last console generation, is free direct from Epic Games for a limited time. Pick up a copy if you haven’t already.
Star Trek Beyond Trailer
December 14th, 2015Honestly, hearing Sabotage by the Beastie Boys in a trailer for a Star Trek film is a bit surreal.
Nendo – MINIM+AID
December 13th, 2015
Manufactured by nendo for SUGITA ACE, the MINIM+AID honestly reminds me of an extremely upsized VSSL. Roughly sized the same as a standard umbrella, the MINIM+AID is an emergency preparedness kit that “includes the bare minimum necessary for a city-dweller to make it to a place of refuge during an earthquake or other disaster.”
Included within the MINIM+AID is a whistle, handcrank radio/charger, raincoat, lantern, drinking water, and a general purpose plastic case. This is all contained within a 5cm wide tube that is waterproof and buoyant.
The MINIM+AID is, according to the manufacturer, slimmer and more compact that conventional emergency kits, and comes with an included strap to wear over the shoulder. The tube is available in Black, Silver, or White, and each tool is available in three different colors.
