Knife Handle Materials Guide: The 21 Most Common Types Explained
We have covered a lot of the basics when it comes to knives here on Marine Approved but we haven’t quite touched on the part of a knife that you … Read more
Tactical Gear Reviews
How to Make a Ghillie Suit from Scratch Like a Marine Sniper (with Camouflage Tips)
So you’ve decided to make your own ghillie suit. Great! There’s always a sense of pride in things you build yourself! One major advantage to building your own suit is … Read more
27 Best Special Forces Knives in 2021
A lot of people wonder what knives Special Forces units like Navy SEALs carry, and if you look at online forums people are constantly arguing about it, but the truth … Read more
Types of Knife Grinds Explained (with Videos and Examples)
The grind of a blade on a new knife is an extremely important, albeit often overlooked, characteristic among many other characteristics that, simply put, if you don’t understand, you are … Read more
18 Best Throwing Knives in 2021 (Reviews and Buying Guide)
Stabbing is great and all, but wouldn’t it be nice to extend the range of your lethality? Ninjas have been doing it for years and now it’s time to get … Read more
23 Best Tactical Backpacks in 2021 (All Price Ranges)
Being an outdoorsman and a Marine, packing, carrying, and relying on a backpack is an everyday part of life for me. I rarely find myself leaving the house without a … Read more
22 Best Tactical Pens in 2021 (Reviews and Buying Guide)
Due to their versatility as low profile self-defense weapons, survival tools, and nearly indestructible writing utensils, tactical pens are popular everyday carry tools used by everyone from military operators to … Read more
17 Best Thermal Scopes in 2021 (Reviews and Buying Guide)
Hunting furry critters and putting down bad guys is all good and fun for roughly 12 hours a day. For the other time, after the sun goes down, those critters … Read more