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Cold Steel Broken Skull Review

February 7, 2017 By Mike

Cold Steel Broken Skull

Cold Steel Broken Skull Review: Old School Cool The Cold Steel Broken Skull has a few old school touches that hearken back to simpler time in the knife industry. It’s classic clip point blade and easy to use Triad Lock are things that I appreciate. It seems to me like a modern iteration of the […]

Benchmade 940 Review : Gentleman’s Tactical

November 12, 2016 By Mike

Benchmade 940 Review

Benchmade 940 Review The Benchmade 940 has been a Grail knife of mine for a few years now. Something about the knife just speaks to me and when I finally got one in my hands I wasn’t disappointed. The Benchmade 940 was the brain child of late knife designer Warren Osbourne and since it’s release […]

Benchmade 810 Contego Review

August 25, 2016 By Mike

Benchmade 810 Contego

Benchmade 810 Contego Review If you have been reading The Backyard Pioneer for any length of time you know that I have a bit of a problem when it comes to things made of steel that are sharp and pointy. So it should come of no surprise that a Benchmade 810 Contego  followed me home […]

5 Amazing EDC Knives!

July 22, 2016 By Mike

5 Amazing EDC Knives

5 Amazing EDC Knives I’m a knife guy and I make no bones about it. One of my greatest joys is handling and carrying a well made folding knife. I enjoy all sorts of knives but I wanted to narrow it down to my favorites. At first I tried to settle on just 3 but […]

Cold Steel Broken Skull First Impression

June 27, 2016 By Mike

Cold Steel Broken Skull First Impression

Cold Steel Broken Skull First Impression The Cold Steel Broken Skull is a relatively new folding knife. It was designed with input from wrestling legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Mr. Austin is a life long outdoors man and ranch owner. Like it’s designed the broken Skull is big, brash, and tough as nails. I haven’t […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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  • Benchmade 940 Review : Gentleman’s Tactical
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  • Benchmade 810 Contego Review
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