Articles

  • 1 week ago | alloutdoor.com | Luke Cuenco

    When I first picked up the Benchmade Mini Bedlam (865BK-01), its bold and stylish black/coyote/OD green G10 handle and sleek graphite Cerakote blade caught my eye, and that’s likely going to be the case for anyone that sees you carrying around this newer offering from Benchmade. Benchmade’s reputation for crafting reliable, high-performance knives is well-earned, and this Mini Bedlam, with its tactical scimitar blade, feels like another extension of that legacy.

  • 2 weeks ago | outdoorhub.com | Luke Cuenco

    I’ve sampled my share of portable coffee makers over the years—French presses, AeroPress, and more, and found nothing to quite be the perfect fit for when I only need one cup of coffee in the morning. Despite everything I’ve tried, I usually end up reverting back to using my old, beaten-up French press and call it a day. Then the Wacaco Pipamoka came along, promising a fresh twist on coffee to-go. And it delivers.

  • 2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutguns.com | Luke Cuenco

    The Rust shooting case—where Alec Baldwin negligently fired a .45 Long Colt round that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza on October 21, 2021—keeps coming up in the news despite the case being nearly 4 years old. My latest dive into this mess comes courtesy of James Reeves’ new YouTube series interviewing Hollywood armorer Bryan Carpenter to get answers from the expert witness in the Alec Baldwin case.

  • 2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutguns.com | Luke Cuenco

    ImageProductPriceK106 – Leather Gun Belt with Ratchet BuckleK107 – Randolph Timeless Leather Gun BeltK105 – Elegant Professional Leather Gun BeltK104 – Elegant Budget Leather Gun BeltOn March 13, 2025, FALCO® Holsters unveiled an updated lineup of four leather gun belts, and they’re here to shake up your everyday carry (EDC) game.

  • 2 weeks ago | alloutdoor.com | Luke Cuenco

    I’m the type who always has a knife within reach—whether I’m dialing in a scope at the range, pitching a tent in the backcountry, trekking a muddy trail, or wrestling with a project in the garage for hours, I’ll typically have some sort of blade within arm’s reach. Is it because I’m paranoid? No. Rather, I just know knives come in handy in a lot of ways throughout the day, so it’s best to always have one available should the need arise.