Welcome To The BUDK Blog. BUDK is the largest online retailer of knives and swords in the world, with the lowest prices to boot! We also happen to like knives, swords, axes, tomahawks, guns and more. So, we're going to write lots of interesting articles about those things, and other "BUDK-ish" subjects for you to learn about here. Enjoy the Blog!
Welcome To The BUDK Blog. BUDK is the largest online retailer of knives and swords in the world, with the lowest prices to boot! We also happen to like knives, swords, axes, tomahawks, guns and more. So, we're going to write lots of interesting articles about those things, and other "BUDK-ish" subjects for you to learn about here. We hope you enjoy the Blog!
The Top Ten Functional Daggers
Date Published: 2021-12-15
By Adelia Ladson
A Little Dagger History
Daggers are one of the oldest weapons of man. Having evolved from simple weapons to becoming intricate and thoughtfully designed tools. Daggers, in one form or another, are weapons ...
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What Kind of Sword Did A Samurai Carry?
Date Published: 2021-12-08
By Adelia Ladson
Swords have slashed and thrust their way through centuries, shaping history through battles and single combat. Developing from the dagger during the Bronze Age, they have continued to change and evolve int...
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Why Do I Need A Multi-Tool?
Date Published: 2021-12-01
By Adelia Ladson
What Is A Multi-Tool?
When you carry a Multi-Tool, it’s like having an entire toolbox in your pocket in one, compact package. The forbear of today’s multi-tools is the Swiss Army Knife, which is still goin...
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Got To Get A Gerber!
Date Published: 2021-11-24
By Adelia Ladson
Why Do I Need A Gerber?
Alright, folks, speaking from experience, there’s nothing like a Gerber multi-tool. It’s dead useful and I’ve owned one for years. And by the way, when you own a Gerber, you’re gett...
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Pepper Spray Is Legal Self-Defense
Date Published: 2021-11-17
By Adelia Ladson
What Exactly Is Pepper Spray?
Pepper Spray was developed in the 80’s for law enforcement applications. It’s now available in the private sector for personal defense. Pepper spray’s active ingredients is ca...
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Tactical Knives Are A Tactical Necessity
Date Published: 2021-11-10
By Adelia Ladson
What Is A Tactical Knife?
Whether you’re in the military on a covert operation or on a family camping trip, you need a knife that you can count on to perform in all conditions. Built to stand-up to the har...
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Start With A Butterfly Trainer
Date Published: 2021-11-03
By Adelia Ladson
What’s A Butterfly Knife?
For those of you who don’t know what a butterfly knife is, it’s a pocket knife that, when closed, the blade is concealed between the handles. The design of the butterfly knife all...
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Top Five Wilderness Survival Knives
Date Published: 2021-10-27
By Adelia Ladson
A wilderness survival knife is the most important piece of gear in any outdoorsman’s backpack, hunting gear or fishing tackle. It is also essential for every survival kit and bugout bag. The best ones have...
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You Need To Train With A Bokken
Date Published: 2021-10-20
By Adelia Ladson
Before You Pick-Up That Katana
So, you bought that beautiful katana, and it is magnificent. It has the traditional cord-wrapped and rayskin handle (tsuka) and a guard (tsuba) that is intricately designed. ...
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What’s The Best Machete For Clearing Brush?
Date Published: 2021-10-13
By Adelia Ladson
A Brief History Of The Machete
Today’s machetes have their beginnings in ancient Greece’s kopis, the falchion of the Medieval Age, the Germanic seax and the dao of Chinese tradition. The broad-bladed, heav...
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