Day: May 22, 2025
Want a New OTF Knife? Read This
The vast majority of knives are either fixed blades or folders with an out the side configuration. However, some automatic knives or “autos,” and some gravity knives take the form of an OTF knife, which design confers a few benefits to the bearer. If you’re looking for a new one (or just your first one) […]
Read MoreSmarter Attendance with Face Recognition Mobile App
Introduction: Experience the Future of Attendance by Facial Recognition Manual registers, swipe cards, or biometric fingerprint scanners are increasingly obsolete as attendance-tracking mechanisms. Organizations, striving for smarter and faster systems and security solutions, now turn to the Face Attendance Mobile App-an electronic system that employs facial recognition technology to makes attendance management easier into the […]
Read MoreAluminum Wire: Addressing Some Common Misconceptions
Let’s start with a heavy one. There is a common misconception out there that aluminum wire is or was banned at some point in the past. This is because of the risk of fire when aluminum wire is not installed properly. It is not banned, never was banned (at least nationally), and only produces a […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Real Samurai Sword and a “Sword-Shaped Object”
Are you in the market for a real samurai sword? Then you’d better learn quickly what the difference is between a real sword and what we in this industry refer to as a “sword-shaped object.” Do not be fooled. Despite the fact that real swords and so-called “sword-shaped objects” are visually indistinguishable, they could not […]
Read More5 Features of the Best Thermal Scope for the Money
Most “best of” guides will take the approach of recommending specific models given a price range or usage considerations. This short post will take a slightly different approach based on features that drive value. With that said, here are 5 features that the best thermal scopes should offer and which drive value. A High Resolution […]
Read MoreTanto to Odachi Sword: Investigating the 4 Most Common Japanese Swords
Let’s issue a disclaimer right out of the gate. Calling a tanto a Japanese sword is a bit of a misnomer since it is quite short and really more like a dagger. But for the purposes of this article, the descriptor should suffice. Now let’s get back to the matter at hand, which is defining […]
Read MoreComparing Two of the Best Folding Knife Locks
To be fair, the two following knife locks that will be explored in this article do not constitute the majority of the industry’s options. Even with the advent of several new and popular lock types in the past few years, it is probably fair to say that 80% to 90% of folding knives on the […]
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Subdivision Pond Free of Pond Muck All Year Round
Maintaining a pristine pond in a subdivision isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about community pride and environmental health. Pond muck, the murky sludge that settles at the bottom, can quickly turn a beautiful water feature into a murky eyesore. But with the right preventive strategies and regular maintenance, keeping your subdivision pond muck-free all year round […]
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