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Blade Show 2015 – EJ Snyder / TOPS Knives

Sunday, June 7th, 2015

EJ Snyder, Retired Army NCO, SERE School Instructor and star of Discovery Channel’s ‘Naked and Afraid’ displayed his “Skullcrusher’s Xtreme Blade” (SXB) made by TOPS Knives. Seen below is the test model EJ has been putting through the paces. Hopefully, we’ll see it in his upcoming solo show slated for this summer.
  

O/A Length: 16 3/4″
Blade Length: 10 3/8″
Cutting Edge: 9 3/4”
Thickness: 1/4″
Blade Color: Black Traction
Steel: 1095 High Carbon
Handle: Black Linen Micarta
Weight: 26oz
Sheath: Black Ballistic Nylon

 

www.topsknives.com

EJ Snyder Featured In American Survival Guide

Monday, August 25th, 2014

Who remembers American Survival Guide from the 1980s? It enjoyed a long run thanks to the survivalist movement that had sprung up. When the economy improved in the 90s, it was gone but it has found a new lease on life due to the rise of the prepper community.

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You may have heard of EJ Snyder from his two appearances on the Discovery Channel show “Naked and Afraid” as well as other TV appearances. Some of you may know him from his 25 years of military service as he retired as a Sergeant Major from the US Army.

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In the latest issue of American Survival Guide, EJ shares his top 10 tips for staying alive. He isn’t all Hollywood. EJ is an instructor at the US Army’s SERE school at Ft Bragg. While it might be old hat for some, it’s worth a read.