Joshua Swanagon has studied survival in both urban and wilderness environments in Colorado and Michigan for most of his life, while also adding experience in harsher terrains abroad. He utilizes his experience and years of diverse martial arts and combatives training and real world application as a self-defense/combatives instructor, published freelance writer and Field Editor for various magazines in the fields of knives, survival, self-defense and tactical subject matters. Joshua also brings with him his years of experience as Editor of, and Subject Matter Expert for Knives Illustrated Magazine.
If Santa Carried a Knife, What Do You Suppose He Would Carry? Story by Joshua Swanagon, Photos by Jim Cooper (SharpByCoop Photography) Tis the season, to channel our inner child. I will admi... Read more
This Christmas give the gift of limited edition cutlery with two winter themed Victorinox Swiss Army Knives. Nothing says I love you quite like the gift of fine cutlery, especially when it c... Read more
Dirk Loots’ Uncommon Style Sets Him Apart in a Distinct Way Story by Joshua Swanagon – Photos by Dirk Loots A blend of fantasy and function is the hallmark of Dirk Loots’ unique style. I wil... Read more
Knife & Gear Society Would Like to Thank All of Our Service Members at Home and Abroad for Your Service and Take Time to Remember and Honor Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice Although... Read more
The Greyside Knife Collaboration, Between Wenger Blades and MI-TAC, is Not to be Underestimated Story and Photos by Joshua Swanagon Form, fit and function are hallmarks of a great blade – bu... Read more
More Than Just Sport, Hunting Has Been a Way of Life – Dating Back to the Dawn of Man Story by Joshua Swanagon, Photos by Jim Cooper (SharpByCoop Photography) It was a way of life once. My w... Read more
Kevin Estela’s New Book 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods Might Be One of the Most Important Pieces of Kit You Can Own Story by Joshua Swanagon, Photos by Joshua Swanagon... Read more
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Joins the Subscription Box Trend with a Well Thought Out First Entry Story and Photos by Joshua Swanagon It’s time to join the SMKW Army – they have candy! Subscri... Read more
Kimmi’s Cutlery Brings Father and Son Together in a Shared Passion Story by Joshua Swanagon – Photos by Kimmi’s Cutlery and Caleb Royer There is something about a father and son working toge... Read more
Pick up any of the Viking Tactics Bloodline series from Viking Tactics or from TOPS at https://www.topsknives.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Viking+Tactics The Norseman, Crusader, and Patr... Read more
