Rapiers vs. Sabers: Exploring Two Different Sword Patterns
Two common sword patterns often encountered in collections are rapiers and sabers.
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7 of the Best Self Defense Weapons from Our Catalog (and Why)
Self defense weapons constitute an interesting category. Many of them have to tread a line between efficacy and lethality, but they still need to be effective at incapacitating an assailant.
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Pocket Knives: 9 Features to Assess Before Buying
Modern pocket knives are amazingly diverse, and come in a wide variety of sizes and weights, blade profiles, and so much more.
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A Fixed Blade Knife Buying Guide
You can get a cheap fixed blade knife for a few dollars, or you can buy right the first time.
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Why Brass Knuckles Are So Effective
Brass knuckles for sale are a fearsome and formidable self defense weapon, but they are not necessarily effective for only one reason.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Carrying a Boot Knife
The majority of us carry a knife on our belt when we carry a fixed blade, but there are many other ways to carry, including pack carry, neck carry, and boot carry.
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Your Guide to Sword Canes
Among the many unique self defense weapons we carry at BUDK are our sword canes, which are available here in a wide range of lengths and designs.
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About a Few Rapier Hilt Styles
The rapier is a long, thin sword with a needle point profile that is designed primarily for thrusting, rather than for powerful slashing maneuvers.
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The Blades of Rohan: Lord of the Rings Swords Inspired by History
The world of Middle-earth is filled with legendary weapons, and many of the most distinctive Lord of the Rings swords were inspired by real historical designs.
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The History of Brass Knuckles (and How They Work)
Among the most interesting and storied offensive implements we carry in our collection are brass knuckles for sale.
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The Best Lock Pick Sets for Beginners
Lock picking might look like some kind of arcane skill, but it’s actually a very learnable craft. For many people new to it, a lock pick set might arrive as a gift or impulse purchase—sometimes along ...
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Every Advantage and Disadvantage of a Boot Knife, Enumerated
Carrying a boot knife is only one practical method of being prepared for the worst, but there are plenty of considerations that make it an attractive carry method. Of course, there are some drawbacks ...
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