Author Bio
Laurie McIntire
Laurie is a digital marketing and ecommerce professional with experience in website content, merchandising, and customer growth strategy. She occasionally contributes content focused on product education, brand storytelling, and helping customers discover the gear and tools that fit their needs. When she's not working, she loves spending her time with her husband and dogs, gardening, or ballroom dancing.
Update: Magpul Breslau On Hold
Laurie McIntire on May 20, 2026,
in News
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Magpul Breslau, SHOT Show
In this Release Official Statement At SHOT Show 2025, Magpul announced the Breslau—an ambitious project built around Metal Injection Molded blade technology, aimed at delivering a unique, high-quality knife at an accessible price point. It was a release both Magpul and Blade HQ were genuinely excited about, and the early response from the community reflected...
14 Women’s Pocket Knives That Cut It: EDC, Self-Defense & More
Laurie McIntire on May 19, 2025,
in Best of, Type
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Benchmade, Boker, CIVIVI, CJRB, Kershaw, Knives for women, Microtech, Spyderco, Women's knives, women's pocket knives
Let’s face it—most pocket knives are built for big hands, are scary to use, and drip with tactical vibes. But if you’ve ever wished yours was just a little smaller, lighter, or a bit more you, this women’s pocket knife guide has you covered. Women deserve knives that feel good in the hand, suit their...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Knives for Every Woman
Laurie McIntire on May 6, 2025,
in Best of
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Benchmade Bugout, Benchmade Osborne, Buck Knives, CIVIVI Elementum, CJRB, CRKT, Dessert Warrior, Kershaw, knife gifts for mom, Knives for women, Leatherman, mother's day gift guide, OKC, Spyderco, Women's knives
Knives for Mother’s Day? Actually… yes. Sure, flowers are sweet—but sharp things last longer. If she’s the type who appreciates something beautiful and useful, this guide’s for her. Whether your mom is outdoorsy, classy, practical, or just loves a good tool, we’ve got something better than a grocery store bouquet. From opening Amazon boxes to...
7 Best Gerber Knives of 2025 [With Videos]
Laurie McIntire on March 7, 2025,
in Best of, Brand
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Best Gerber Knives, Budget Knives, edc knives, Fixed Blade Knives, hunting knives, Multi-Tools, Pocket Knives, USA Made Knives
In This Article Introduction: Gerber in Movies Do you know what the movies Aliens (1986), Man of Steel (2013), and Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014) have in common? That’s right. Gerber. In each of these movies, one of Gerber’s most popular knives, the Mark II, can be seen in action. These epic survival knives...
Best Left-Hand Knives
Laurie McIntire on March 17, 2025,
in Best of, Type
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best left hand knives, left hand pocketknives, left handed pocket knife, left-hand pocket knife, left-handed knives difference, southpaw knife, southpaw knives
The differences between right- and left-handed pocket knives, and which ones are the best for southpaws. In times past, finding left-handed knives used to be difficult for southpaws like myself. Today, it has never been easier to find a knife for us lefties. Why? Because more and more knives are being made that are ambidextrous....
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