Phenomenal knife. Reminds me of a RAT Knife, but less tactical, more earthy. Perfect for defense and daily use. Only $75! More high quality, authentic, handmade knives at BPRossie.

Opinel has been making knives since 1895. With a beechwood handle, an 8.5 cm stainless steel blade and a double safety ring, this is the classic multipurpose pocket knife. $18 at Brook Farm General Store.

An innovative shooting accessory combining the best features of cleaning kit pouches and a cleaning mat. The KitMat provides you a practical “all-in-one” solution. Conceptualized and designed by MM, the KitMat is a simple and convenient fold-up/roll-up cleaning kit pouch, with integral mat. When unfolded, the three main features are: two cleaning kit pouches, a Velcro small part area, and a cleaning mat. For the KitMat’s features, visit  MM. $40 at Endom.

Perhaps the most simply designed tool on the planet, the Shard is the ideal keychain companion. You get “just the basics” with the 7 functions you need in this compact, airline-safe tool. Not available until Feb 2010. More info at Gerber.com.

The BCMGUNFIGHTER Charging Handle and extended latches feature internal redesigns to direct the force off of the roll pin and into the body of the charging handle during support hand only manipulations.  This new design has a built in backstop engineered into the extended latch and into the charging handle.  As the latch is opened up, its’ travel is limited by these flat surface backstops.  With this travel limiting feature, the stress is taken off the roll pin, and is now redirected into the entire body of the charging handle. The BCMGUNFIGHTER Charging Handle offers two significant advantages: 1. Since the tiny roll pin is no longer the weak point - it is a much stronger system and tactical latch will stay intact even under repeated support side only manipulation. And 2. With the force kept inside the body of the handle, when the handle is pulled directly to the rear, it moves directly to the rear and does not angle off to the outboard side.  A much smoother operation. Awesome review at MilitaryMorons.com. $45 at BravoCo..

Developed from the operational experience of the Magpul Dynamics team, the B.A.D. Lever (Battery Assist Device) is designed to considerably improve the speed and efficiency of the AR15/M16 bolt catch. The B.A.D. Lever quickly addresses reloading and malfunction clearance shortcomings of AR15/M16 platforms by extending a paddle to the right side of the weapon, allowing manipulation of the bolt stop from the fire control/ready position with the right-hand trigger finger. $30 from Magpul.

The Art Of The Tactical Carbine Volume 2 takes carbine operation to the next level. This 4 Disc Set has over 5 hours live fire class instruction, dynamic drills breakdowns, extensive gear discussion and weapon’s manipulations, and mindset methodologies necessary to survive when things go wrong.

Drawing on their vast combat, competition, and instruction experience around the globe, instructors Travis Haley and Chris Costa take advance students to failure points beyond their knowledge and prove that even the most advanced shooters have the ability to excel. $50 from Magpul.

The Art of the Tactical Carbine is a 3-disc DVD set featuring over four hours of actual live fire class instruction and additional instructional material. With extensive combat experience around the globe, instructors Travis Haley and Chris Costa cover not only the “how to” aspects of the Carbine but also the “mindset” required to employ a carbine effectively under stress. $40 from Magpul.

The Noveske KX3 Flash Suppressor will work on any barrel length. All KX3s are individually serial numbered for quality control. Made in Grants Pass, OR. $125 from Noveske Rifleworks.

40% lighter than the original, yet retains 98% effectiveness. The 7075 aluminum tubing for the baton is custom fabricated to ASP specifications. This is the same alloy that is used in the receiver of the M16. It is extremelystrong. The striking surface of the Airweight is 4140 steel tubing. In addition to being noticeably lighter, ASP Airweights move more rapidly than steel batons. They allow a faster “bridge” between strikes. I carry a 21″ in my EDC Bag. More info at ASP-Net.com. $65 at First Responder Products.