The new A3 Delta Mini from Tekto Knives is a more compact version of their popular A3 Delta automatic opener.
It features a Drop Point Titanium-Coated D2 Steel blade and G10 scales. To actuate, there’s a button lock with a safety switch. It also incorporates a an ambi pocket clip and something I think is critical for an EDC knife, a glass breaker.
Ares Gear, Inc. acquired by Victory First June 1, 2025
Fredericksburg, Virginia
February 16, 2026
Ares Gear, Inc., the U.S. based tactical gear company best known for producing high quality belts and accessories for law enforcement, military, and EDC civilian users, was acquired by Victory First on June 1, 2025.
Matthew Jacques, owner of Victory First emphasizes that the company philosophy and brand promise remains strongly rooted in an unwavering dedication to quality, providing premier quality belts and accessories to those who want the best that the industry has to offer. Ares Gear, Inc. has long taken pride in building its products using only American-made components; every belt, all materials right down to the bonded thread used is comprised entirely of materials made on American soil.
With the new website launch, Ares Gear, Inc. aims to deliver a best-in-class shopping experience that will give both new and existing customers a refreshed, premium digital experience. Ares Gear, Inc. also has indicated that a new dealer program is in the pipeline. This program’s goal is to build a strong network of retailers who wish to share with their customers the gold-standard in belts and soft goods. Over the course of the next year, Ares Gear also plans to expand upon the existing product line. The experience of Matt and his time in service to his country as a US Marine, Retired Law Enforcement and nearly two decades of industry experience coupled alongside customer feedback fuels creation of new prototypes and designs, focused squarely on delivering what people need and want.
“Civilian carry, law enforcement, and military applications deserve only the best in materials, products, and service. We strive to provide all three. After all, if you carry a gun… it’s on an Aegis.”
Offered in three sizes, the new Magpul EDC pack line is made from premium, wear-resistant materials. They really hit it out of the park with these. They are not? only functional, but they look great and really help you blend in. I have been using the EDC18 off and on since SHOT Show. While I’m well known at trade shows for wearing a Tigerstripe backpack, many who saw me with the Magpul bag asked about it and my impressions. It’s comfortable to carry, well thought out and at a price that makes it more than competitive with other EDC brands.
In addition to the 15-liter messenger bag and 18-liter and 25-liter backpacks, they are two accessory sleeves, a Tactical Sleeve and a Media Sleeve insert. The bags are available in Black/FDE, Sleeves available in Black.
Each bag includes a CCW pocket (or to) for carrying a firearm, comfortable carriage design, and smart storage and organization options.
EDC15 Messenger Bag Features:
15-liter capacity
Built around a hidden CCW compartment?with dual access zippers
18? laptop storage compartment with 210 dimpled nylon fabric for protection
Large compartment for organization (includes two pen pockets, a zippered mesh pouch, and two pockets for smaller items)
Front compartment contains two stretch pockets and key leash
Includes an Apple® Airtag® pocket
Trolley pass through
Can be carried via the included padded shoulder strap or a carry handle on top of the bag
Thyrm is paying tribute to the 80s with the ‘Vice’ edition of their PyroVault 2.0 Lighter Armor. The same great PyroVault, just in a two-tone Cyan and Magenta colorway that wouldn’t look out of place in an undercover Miami narcotics detective’s EDC.
The PyroVault 2.0 features include:
-Dual-wall, dual-color exoskeleton design
-Full gasket seal to keep fuel in and water out
-Full-size lanyard hole for retention in the field
-Stainless torsion spring and axle for reliable one-handed opening
-New low-profile latch for easy striker-wheel access
-Hidden Tinder-Quik™ fire starter included
-Designed and Made in the USA
How do you protect yourself while traveling? Being on the road all of the time, this is an issue I struggle with and it’s only exacerbated while traveling overseas. Even some
of the most innocuous stuff like a first-aid kit and a pen knife can get you hemmed up.
215 Gear™ (215) is announcing big changes, in our commitment to American manufacturing. 215 is now approaching our 16th year of manufacturing, we are now proud to say we are a family/Service Disabled Veteran owned and operated company. From day one, 215 committed to making the products that the GWOT needed, but weren’t on the market. We approached design with our unique background and developed solutions for real world applications, using 100% USA made materials and labor. We continue to be humbled when a unit chooses 215, amongst the sea of products out there.
215 will continue our tradition of working with the end user to develop custom solutions for their application. We are announcing our added capability of metal CNC machining to our portfolio of services. This capability greatly expands our ability to provide the end user with sewn and machined parts to better fulfill mission requirements. Producing metal parts, we needed a solution for coating these items. 215 turned to Cerakote, being widely known for making the toughest coating for the firearms and related industry. We received our applicator certification and brought in the added machinery to apply Cerakote productively, in house. This allows us to shorten lead times and known issues associated with third party coatings, such as anodizing.
Additionally, we are announcing a new sister company of 215, Alien Precision. 215 will continue to focus on the tactical gear market, while Alien Precision (AP) will focus on the EDC/accessory market. We are using 100% USA made metal and Cerakote to produce items for both companies, right here in Virginia Beach. We are excited to continue to expand and widen our aperture, as a company. We are upping our social media presence, creating content and updates for our followers. Check us out and follow us on: 215 Gear on Facebook, @215Gear on Twitter and #215Gear on Instagram.
We want to thank our loyal customer base for all of their support and feedback over the years. Without you, none of this is possible. We want to personally thank the other USA manufacturing companies that have helped us to achieve these goals: Moose at Cerakote, Robert, Nick and Stan at Phillips Corporation (Haas), Chris at Orange Vise, Frank at MariTool, Jeff, Marko and Eric at 5th Axis and David at Helical Tool.
To thank our Soldier Systems friends, we are offering a site wide discount code. Enter “SOLDIERSYSTEMS15” in the coupon code (while checking out), for a 15% discount. We have been with Soldier Systems from the beginning of this journey and truly appreciate what they are doing for the industry.
Carry confidently and discreetly with the new Raven Slimline Gun Belt, superior rigidity on a super slim platform for concealed carry.
Las Vegas, Nev. (June 2022) – We The People Holsters, manufacturers of exceptionally crafted American-made holsters and apparel, deliver the slimmest and most rigid gun belt any individual carrying concealed could ask for. The tactical-style Raven Slimline Gun Belt is custom-designed to fit in pants with small belt loops, yet still gives the wearer the holster support when drawing and reholstering a firearm.
The USA-made, adjustable Raven Slimline Gun Belt is constructed with one layer of rigid scuba webbing and one layer of soft seat-belt webbing providing exceptional rigidity on a lightweight and thin platform. A quick-release buckle makes removal easy.
When We The People Holsters designed the Raven, they took the new slim conceal carry belt and decided to add it to their new Guardian Tactical Joggers giving weekend warriors, athletes, and guys that just love comfort, a work-out pant with a secure way of carrying a firearm.
We The People offer a Lifetime Warranty on all of their products, including the new Raven Slimline Gun Belt. The Raven is available in S-M, L-XL, and 2XL-3XL sizes with an MSRP of $44.00.
Trevor Burger’s first ever production knife, the Urban EDC Light Compact (LC) features a M390 blade with a classic drop point shape and Titanium frame lock topped off with Ti or Micarta handles. The action incorporates both washers and ceramic pivot.
• Overall Length: 6.6in
• Width: 1.125″
• Thickness: 0.45
• Blade Length: 2.8″
• Black Thickness: 3.25mm
• Weight: 2.8oz: Full Ti, Micarta Inlay Ti, 2.3oz: Green Micarta
