Killer Knife of the Week: TOPS Armageddon

The latest "Killer Knife of the Week" is the versatile TOPS Armageddon fixed blade knife. The Armageddon delivers show stopping cutting performance! Designed by renowned knife maker and designer, Trace Rinaldi, it'll cut, chop or smash just about anything! Grab one today at OsoGrandeKnives.

Cold Garden & Camp Machete

The Cold Steel Grass Machete looks kind of funny but it is actually based on an age-old style of field tool that got it's origins in Africa. This Garden and Camp Machete is a cross between a machete and a sickle. 

It makes short work of clearing brush and bushwhacking and you don't have to bend over so much.  You can get the Cold Steel Garden & Camp Machete right here at OsoGrandeKnives.com.

Testing the CRKT Kangee T-Hawk

Checkout this video testing the CRKT Kangee T-Hawk designed by Ryan Johnson from RMJ Tactical. Check it out.

Exotac fireROD Fire Starter

This is the perfect fire tool for carry in a knife sheath ferro-loop. 

The ferrocerium rod is replaceable so you won't need to discard this tool when the rod is worn out. 

The tool is simple in design and offers plenty of storage for tinder or water purification tablets. 

We recommend petroleum jelly coated cotton balls for the ultimate fireROD tinder. Use the cotton ball on top of some tinderTIN™ fatwood shavings for the easiest fire you've ever started.

Orange anodized aluminum body with threaded cap and lanyard hole that reveals storage area for tinder or purification tablets inside handle. O-ring sealed. Waterproof. 

Features a replaceable 5/16" ferrocerium and magnesium rod that burns at nearly 5500°F (3000°C), even works when wet. Fits in knife sheaths designed with ferro rod loop. Includes black nylon lanyard and extra O-ring.

Specifications:

• Overall Length: 3-5/8"
• Diameter: 0.55"
• Rod Size: 5/16" x 2.4"
• Weight: 1.09 oz.

Check them out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.

Pro Tool Mag-Na-Fire Fire Starter

The New Pro Tool Mag-Na-Fire Magnesium Fire Starter was designed for the U.S. Military this magnesium fire-starting tool is capable of successfully starting thousands of fires, without the use of matches or lighters. Even works when wet!

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 1 7/8" L x 1" W x 3/4" H
• Weight: 2.7 oz.
• 1/2", ferrocerium rod throws sparks at 3000 degrees F
• Body made of Aluminum
• Magnesium shavings burns at 5610 degrees F
• Tinder shaver cuts fine wood shavings for tinder
• Custom striker w/ cord included
• Bullet hole can aid in use of gun powder as an ignition accelerant for damp wood
• Stryke-All, water-resistant match striker attached to side

Check them out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.

Goodbye Fanny Pack, Hello Ribz Front Pack

The new RIBZ front pack is a great addition to your gear! An excellent choice for hikers, kayakers, bikers, ultralight backpackers and recreational photographers.  It  distributes gear evenly along un-used portions of the body where you can reach it!  Anyone who needs quick access to gear will love the Ribz front pack. 

It's made of 210d water resistant ripstop nylon. All components are water resistant and have proven durability in the most extreme of conditions. Available in two sizes with 500+ or 700+ cubic inches, you can comfortably carry up to 10 pounds in the front packs. The pack weighs only 10.7 oz.

The use of a front pack positions a portion of your weight forward which reduces your overall shoulder stress and increases comfort, mobility and balance. A front pack also creates the illusion of carrying a lighter load. 

Though the RIBZ front pack was designed with ultralight backpacking intentions, any outdoor activity where easy access of equipment is critical is where it proves beneficial. RIBZ front pack can be used alone as a vest but is primarily designed to work with your existing backpack as a means of increased functionality.

Check them out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.

Build your own Bug-out Survival Kit

Disaster could happen at any given time.  Be better prepared with your own bug-out survival kit.A Bug out bag is basically a big survival kit that contains all of the items you would require to survive after a disaster. A Bug Out Bag allows you to grab what you need quickly and evacuate should a disaster happen.

Most experts suggest that your BOB should contain enough supplies to last for at least seventy two hours. Since most major disasters can disrupt services and normal life for longer than 72 hours, we think it is a good idea to have a Bag that will allow you survive for an indefinite period of time.

Make sure your Bag is built to fit your needs. When putting your bag together take into consideration any special needs or items that you or your family might need.

Basics of a Survival Kit

• Fire/Warmth
• Signaling
• Water/Food
• Shelter/Protection
• Navigation
• Medical
• Knives & Tools
• Multi Purpose/Miscellaneous

Kit Styles

• Basic 72 hour Kits
• Disaster Preparedness Kits
• Hunter/Wilderness Kits
• Hiking/Backpacking Kits
• Ocean/Saltwater Kits
• Urban Survival Kits
• BOB’S (Bug Out Bag’s)

Survival kits can range in price from $100.00 to several thousand dollars depending on the components and some components (i.e. Handgun) are expensive.  When constructing your survival kit make sure all of your kit components are quality survival products (you don't want to have a failure when lives are at stake).

Depending on your targeted use, kits can be as small as a waterproof match container to pallet size.  I've even made a super compact, lightweight and complete basic survival kit which fits in my Tilley Hat!  Here's a picture... 

Oso Grande carries a wide range of bug-out "grab-and-go" bags which are excellent for you to use in building your custom bug-out bag we also carry complete ready-to-go survival kits and survival kit components which are sold separately for use in constructing your own custom survival kit.

Check them out at OsoGrandeKnives.com.

Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL Firestarter

Exotac fire starters and match cases are made for demanding survivalists and campers everywhere! As a company, Exotac is dedicated to quality.  They make small production runs so they can have constant product improvement. Whether it’s the minimalistic nanoSTRIKER fire starter, the brand new nanoSTRIKER XL firestarter, the polySTRIKER, polySTRIKER XL or a match case, you can be confident that it will be there, quietly doing the job, when you absolutely must start a fire.  Check them out at www.osograndeknives.com