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Where is the passion?

I have noticed over past few years that people are losing their passion for ...well anything. Many young people speak in a way that reminds me of someone who is being prepped for surgery. They are slack jawed and medicated. The passion and energy associated with youth is gone. People don't seem to get too angry or happy anymore. I do these product reviews because I am passionate about new products and excited when a new sample comes in the mail. I am deeply in love with my wife of 27 years. I get really intense when I read the news, sometimes angry. I feel deeply, love, patriotism, anger, joy, sorrow. Our youth seem to shrug at everything, as they stagger sleepily through their day. Perhaps the nosey neighbor in the movie "Its a wonderful life " was right when he said "youth is wasted on the young."

Spyderco Street Beat Knife

Another great knife from Spyderco. Sal Glasser is an ethical man and a gentleman. He intelligently licensed this design from the great Fred Perrin. Lot's of good Karma was formed. Checkout this video review.

Body armor for law abiding citizens

There are dangerous jobs out there. I know law enforcement is dangerous but so is being a bondsman, pizza deliverer, tow truck driver, convenience store clerk, etc. Protective Products International can help.
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Spyderco Pkal

I made a video review of this spectacular self defense system. I am stilled thrilled with how this knife feels and snaps so easily into your hand. It is not just the Emerson inspired wave opening but the Shivworks Collaboration in the design which sets this knife apart. Watch the video on this unique design.

James Keating's Legacy of Steel.
James is a good friend and the world foremost knife instructor.
Here is a clip of one of his training sessions in Hell's Canyon.
Riddle of Steel Video

Smith and Wesson SWMP1

Below is a review my friend Jspencereds wrote about the Smith and Wesson SWMP1. I gave him this knife to review. With his background in engineering and machining I thought he was a good choice to do this guest spot. - Charl9mm

In my opinion, this knife has a beautiful design. It is easy to hold and very quick to deploy. It even looks nice. The button release on the rear gives it extremely fast deployment and could be counted on for a very quick response if needed. The design and weight fits an average pocket without standing out as much more than an average pocket knife. However, it is far from average. With the speed of deployment and the blade design, it could be used in many defensive situations and a trained person could use this as a nice defense. The knife does have a couple of areas for improvement. The external clip is extremely stiff and could be considered hard to remove from an average pocket. In jeans it would work well, but with softer materials, the clip is quite tight. The safety is also unnecessary unless it is being sold to a very untrained or young group of people. I would also recommend shutting the blade with two hands due to the way the knife closes. It would be very easy to snap or cut your fingers if you try to hot shot it and close with one hand. I personally love it and am sure anyone who might purchase one would also! - Jspencereds

I would add to this that the Smith and Wesson SWMP1 is not technically an auto knife but "spring assisted". It avoids the technical definitions of a switch blade and is therefore is not considered as one. Be sure to check your local laws though. -Charlz9mm