More paracord fun.

A new toy came in the mail today, a gray FRN handled Spyderco Endura, FFG model. Love it. Wanted to try something a little different with it though as for as lanyards go. I found that when you begin making a solomon bar ( cobra stitch, cobra weave ect...),  instead of alternating the ties, repeat the tie on the same side, you end up with a spiral pattern imitating a double helix. Sweet! The endura's diggin' the new tail I think. And I feel like a molecular biologist.    Okay... maybe not. ; )

Yup. It turned into a range day.

After enough sitting on my ass and feeling sorry for myself, it was time to take the Glock out for a little fun in the rain. Enjoy!

Killing time with paracord.

Here's a new lanyard I tried making that utilizes the cross knot and the snake not.

For instructions check out http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/    He's got some cool stuff on his blog and his projects are really original.

The aim small, miss small omelet.

This is a quick and easy omelet I whipped up for lunch today. Simple ingredients, great wholesome taste. Cook this up for friends in the morning before a range day and maybe next time they'll buy ammo. ; )

Here's what I used.

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup of cheese ( I like ridiculously sharp cheddar. This time I had some Cougar Gold laying around.
• 2 spears of asparagus chopped into bite size pieces
• 2 tablespoons of chopped sweet onion
• 3 tablespoons of half and half.

So get some butter in your pan/skillet and start melting it on just under medium heat.

mmmmm...

Once you've got liquid buttery goodness drop your chopped onions in there and start caramelizing 'em. This means take them beyond the translucent stage until they're a nice golden brown.

 Meanwhile, it's time to create the simple egg mixture. Call to attention your eggs and half&half.

Add a tablespoon of half&half for every egg.

Now hopefully you've been keeping an eye on your caramelizing onions...   Once they're start turning light brown add your chopped asparagus spears.

Cook 'em up 'till the green skin of the asparagus starts to wrinkle. At this point your kitchen will smell really damn good. Now's the time for eggs.

Pour them whipped up bad boys in with onions and asparagus.

Now this time is critical. Don't get antsy and start trying to flip right away otherwise say bye-bye omelet. Let it sit. Let it be. Don't mess with it for at least a few minutes till the bottom portion of the omelet becomes partially firm and you see the extra liquid on the top.

Take your spatula and pull up on the edges while simultaneously tipping your pan to let the liquid run in under the omelet. This technique is what creates thick fluffy layers.



Once you've got all the liquid cooked into the omelet, it's time for cheese.  Add your half cup of greatness to one half of the omelet.

When the cheese is melted, say a prayer and flip the thing. All of your hard work depends on this single moment. Godspeed.

If your lucky it'll probably look like this. Or something like an omelet!

Congratulations! Time to ingest the sustenance before you.

Mmm-mmmm! That is a tasty omelet.

Little extra cheese on top, cranberry juice, and Greek yogurt. Bon appetite

Piece of cake right? Now you can impress your friends and loved ones with an awesome omelet!

Thanks to Ruger for helping me take pictures. (Not really). He helped with leftovers though.

Woof

A do everything survival blade. The ESEE-5

A good fixed blade knife is essential on any woodland adventure.This is my newest edition to my survival kit, The ESEE-5 by Randall's Adventure and Training. Originally designed by military SERE (survive, evade resist, and escape) instructors to function as a downed pilot's hard use survival knife, the ESEE-5 has many capabilities for every environment. It's .25" carbon steel blade allows for extreme prying, chopping, and hacking while the saber grind brings this 16 oz beast to fine razor sharp edge for the most detailed cutting and slicing tasks. I'll be putting this knife to the test on some of my trips to see how it performs. I'll upload more pictures when shes sporting some honest wear.

Here are some specs

O.A Length: 10.88"
Blade Length: 5.25"
Maximum thickness: .25"
Weight: 16 ounces (Knife Only)
Finish: Textured Black Powder Coat
Handles: Canvas Micarta w/ Bow Drill Divot
Blade Width: 1.56"
1095 Steel - 57 Rc.
Sabre Grind
Glass Breaker Pommel
Serial Number On Pommel
Standard Equipment: Kyxdex Sheath w/ Belt Clip

Canvas micarta handles with bow drill divot. Glass breaking pommel at the end of the tang.

EDC (Every day carry)

This is a quick post to show what I've usually got on me day to day. Situations dictate and some items get swapped out depending on what I plan to be doing and where I plan on being on a certain day.

There are many simple items one can carry on daily basis that increase your efficiency in many tasks, and really make a world of difference when you find yourself in those "Crap, I really wish I had _______  right about now" situations. I've been there too many times, and through trial and error you find out what works for you and what doesn't.

Essentials that I think any self-respecting person should be packing include.

-Flashlight
-Pocket Knife
 -Multi-Tool
-Personal First Aid Kit
-Recording Device (camera, video recorder, ect... thanks to modern cell phone technologies these things are often in your phone)
-Handgun (This will be included in my kit upon my 21st birthday) Your local laws and regulations apply of course



Your mileage may very with these items but what matters most is that you have with you things you may need before you need them. I believe in my god given right to protect myself and those I care about which is why I carry some of the things I do, and will carry in the future. Carrying self defense items can be a very gray and hazy activity depending on where you live so make sure you research your local laws before you clip your favorite blade in your pocket or holster your favorite handgun in your waistband. It's best to stay within the law and be polite should you have any encounters about what your carrying. This prevents you from becoming a criminal in the eyes of police and the sheep population (general public) and makes your life MUCH easier. Be creative, though. A bic pen or sharpie can easily become a force multiplier in a fight until you can break contact and escape.  Think about an emergency or natural disaster. Do you keeps things with you or in your car to help get you home and keep you and your loved ones safe? Being prepared on daily basis is an important moral in today's society.

Think about where you go everyday. Maybe you find yourself in more "high-risk" environments then you realize. Maybe it's as simple as having a basic flashlight to light up dark area.

Shown are Leatherman Wave, ZT 0200, 4Sevens Quark aa2, and Streamlight Stylus Pro.


Not pictured are a personal first aid kit, wallet, keys, ect...


Stay safe,watch your six, and thanks for reading.
-Jordan

The Kel Tec Shotgun

From their beginning Kel Tec has been game changer in the design of modern firearms. Check out their ground breaking new design play on the ever popular tactical pump shotgun. Duel magazine tubes holding 7 rounds each, large rail space for any optic or iron sights, and compact design make it a very formidable and modular weapon platform for any defensive or offensive role.

Kel Tec Shotgun