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Tactical Gear Reviews

Knife Handle Materials Guide: The 21 Most Common Types Explained

Knife Handle Materials (Featured Image)

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

How to Make a Ghillie Suit from Scratch Like a Marine Sniper (with Camouflage Tips)

How-to-Make-a-Ghillie-Suit-From-Scratch-Marine-Sniper-Edition

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 2022

Some Knives Used by Special Forces

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

13 Types of Knife Locking Mechanisms Explained (with Pictures)

Knife Locking Mechanisms Close Up View

When it comes to locking mechanisms found on pocket knives, there are a bunch of choices with new options being developed often and to someone new in the industry, it … Read more

Types of Knife Grinds Explained (with Videos and Examples)

Knife Blade Grind Types Chart Infographic

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 2022 (Reviews and Buying Guide)

Some Throwing Knives I Tested

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 2022 (All Price Ranges)

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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 2022 (Reviews and Buying Guide)

Tactical Pen Being Used by a Marine

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

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