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**Airbornesapper07** · 11-30-2025, 04:37 AM

Dawson Knives, Health Ranger announce collaboration on new machete design and improvements to existing line of survival knives

02/19/2024 // Belle Carter // 8.2K Views

Tags: bug out, bushcrafting, Dawson knives, Escape from LA, Gear, Health Ranger Report, high-grade knives, homesteading, John Roy, machete, Mike Adams, off grid, preparedness, prepper, prepping, products, survival, survival gear, Tomahawk, weapons, weapons technology

Dawson Knives is known its high-end design and durability that could last a lifetime. John Roy, a second-generation Dawson knifemaker who trained under founder Barry Dawson, has been designing and handcrafting custom knives for over 20 years and oversees the day-to-day operations of the company.Roy joined Brighteon founder Mike Adams on the "Health Ranger Report" to announce another collaborative effort on a new design as well as innovations to some existing ones. "Coming up for 2024 is a machete," Adams said. "But it's not like a crazy, long, thin, South American machete. It's more like a North American machete."
According to Roy, it is going to be similar to the Collins machete, a very American iconic type of World War One machete. "It's going to be extremely good at handling the North American wilderness but able to handle the urban setting of what we're having to deal with," he explained.
"This machete will help you get out of an urban environment and be able to survive in the North American wilderness," Adams added. "It'll be able to handle your camp chores. It's going to have some of the features of the 'Escape from LA' knife incorporated into this. The weight and balance are going to be impeccable and when you put it in your hand, it is just going to flow really well."
Adams lauded Dawson Knives for crafting these types of tools that are corrosion-resistant and handy. "I can just strap it to my ranch vehicle. I need to perform a lot of really common tasks with a functional blade that I don't want to have to think about, 'Oh, I left it inside. I got to go get it. I want to strap it on to the vehicle,' which means it's going to be subjected to moisture and other elements and yet stay rust-free." Roy also pointed out that the up-and-coming machete design will have the strength needed for cutting foliage in the wilderness without being overly heavy.
Dawson will also be improving the existing line of products, including the "Mass Ratio" bushcraft knife, which is a 9.5-inch tool made of 0.140" CPM MagnaCut American-made stainless steel with textured G10 handle that does not swell, split, warp or crack.
"It's doing a lot of function for this size. This knife has been through the paces not only for a bushcraft knife, but it has skinned down about three to three and a half elk. We took it hunting and it worked amazingly," Roy said. "With all the functions that you can do with it, you can still make a spear out of it. You still have the screwdriver function in it, it can work great for captures' skinning and you can baton with it."
The four designs that Adams created with Roy are also available at the Health Ranger Store. (Related: New survival gear videos from the Health Ranger: Muddy pistols, knife skills and "smart" self-defense training.)
Coming up: Dawson Knives with SpaceX carbon fiber handles

Elsewhere in the show, Roy also announced an upcoming line of products from Dawson Knives and tech mogul Elon Musk's spacecraft manufacturer, launch service provider, defense contractor and satellite communications company. "We will be coming out – and it'll be a very limited run – with some models of knives with carbon fiber handles that are actually carbon fiber made here in America and drop from SpaceX," he said.
According to the knifemaker, he had a friend who worked at SpaceX. To them, carbon fiber was just waste. "So, when he gave me a little tour in the office I said, 'What do you do with all that carbon fiber?' He answered: 'We got to get rid of that.' So, I asked for it," he said. "I said I'll pay you for it and that way we can put it on these knives. We worked out a deal within them and instead of having to pay money to dispose of it, we're able to get that carbon fiber."
Moreover, they will have another run of "Tomahawk" in March and April. "We have the steel coming in for just that," Roy said.
Read more stories about weapons you can use in an SHTF scenario on Gear.news.
Watch the full episode of the "Health Ranger Report" with Mike Adams featuring John Roy below.

This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.
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**Airbornesapper07** · 11-30-2025, 04:46 AM

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EMP Survival Stockpile: What Are You Still Missing?

by Michael Major
September 8, 2023

The threat of an EMP or CME is always present, and many preppers are taking matters into their own hands to prepare for these events.
The basic building blocks of our EMP survival stockpiles are well known and are the first things we acquire.
When you have all the water, food, backup power, and everything else you think you’ll need, there are probably a few more items you have not considered.
I have compiled a short list of some items that you may be missing from your stockpile.
Hand Operated Tools

We rely on many power tools when building projects around the home. After the grid goes down, there will still be many things that need repairing or building for which you’ll need tools.
Most of us probably have a supply of battery-operated power tools and the backup power to charge those batteries. What happens if the EMP takes out your backup power source or destroys your power tools?

Related: EMP Prevention Plan: Why Our Government Has Done Nothing

For every power tool, you should try to have a manual equivalent.
There may not be a good manual option for larger tools like table saws, router tables, radial arm saws, or bench grinders. That being said, there are a lot of basic hand tools that you should include in your stockpile.

Hand saws of various sizes and tooth patterns
Hand drills and drill bits
Hand planes
Hammer and nails
Screwdrivers

One good way to find out what you might need to add to your preps is to look at all the tools you own that require power and look for a manual equivalent.
EMP Cloth

The EMP Cloth is a specialized material engineered to effectively shield against all forms of electromagnetic waves.
When you wrap any object with it, it provides protection against the destructive impact of an EMP, offering the most straightforward safeguarding solution I’ve encountered for crucial electronic devices.
The EMP Cloth safeguards your electronics from the E1, E2, and E3 waves of an EMP, as well as shielding them from a CME, also known as a solar EMP, which our planet is presently overdue for.
Manual Generators

Gas and solar generators are a staple in the preparedness space.
We should all have these items in case the grid fails.
These backup power sources may be disabled by an EMP or CME and unavailable when you need them most.
Many human-powered generators are on the market today that would be a great addition to any EMP kit. These won’t do much to power your home, but they can keep batteries topped up while giving you some exercise.
Related: 7 Actions to Take Immediately Following an EMP Strike
You can also build wind turbines or water wheels that will offer a source of off-grid power. Often you can make these with easily obtained parts for a low cost. You don’t need to construct the devices now; you can set the components aside in case you need them.
Hard Copies

The problem with an online world is that too much important information is trapped on hard drives or the cloud. All your important documents need to have a hard copy or two printed and stored somewhere safe.
This should also include things that you may not have thought much about.
Recipes are something that many of us go online for. Gone are the days of cookbooks; we can simply use Google to tell us how to make dinner. Printing all your favorite family recipes is worthwhile so you can continue to cook decent food after the grid fails.
If you want a book filled with recipes for long-lasting survival foods, consider getting The Lost Super Foods. Everything in this book is explained in a clear, precise, step-by-step fashion, accompanied by colored pictures and easy-to-follow instructions.
Contact lists are another thing you should make a hard copy of. An EMP may not mean that the grid is down forever, and having a list of your family contacts will make things a little easier when re-establishing communication.
Passwords and account details are also essential to have a hard copy for when the grid returns online.
Manual Coffee Maker

I love my Nespresso and Keurig coffee machines, but they will not be particularly useful when the grid goes down.
A way to make a cup of coffee without plugging a machine in will mean that you can still get your morning caffeine fix even during the apocalypse.
Books/Manuals

There are many survival books and other valuable reference books on the market. You should have a library of as many reference books as you can.
Think about what information you would want to use the internet to find after SHTF and pick up a book containing that information. A few examples of the types of books and manuals you should stockpile are:

First aid and other medical reference books
DIY books for construction, electrical, and plumbing.
Books on welding, fabrication, or mechanical trades
Manuals for all your equipment and appliances
Repair manuals for vehicles, equipment, and appliances
Books on primitive skills
Military field manuals

We should all be preparing for an EMP, but there has not been a case where an EMP has been used on a population that we can learn from.
The best way to get your stockpiles built up enough to keep your family safe and secure after the grid goes down is to take the time now to carefully consider each aspect of it and ask yourself what can be improved or what may be missing.

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**Airbornesapper07** · 12-01-2025, 01:34 AM

Tai Chi Surpasses Aerobic Exercise for Lowering Blood Pressure

Posted on February 12, 2024 Health And Wellness

By Study Finds

Tai Chi is more effective than traditional aerobic exercises for reducing blood pressure in adults with prehypertension, new research suggests. Researchers warn that increases in systolic blood pressure — the top number of a blood pressure reading — signals a higher risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Prehypertension is a critical health stage, indicating elevated blood pressure levels that are not yet high enough to be classified as hypertension but still pose significant risks for future cardiovascular problems. Recognizing the importance of early intervention, researchers in China compared the impacts of Tai Chi, a gentle form of Chinese martial arts known for its health benefits, against more vigorous aerobic activities such as jogging, brisk walking, and cycling.
Conducted across two major hospitals in China from July 2019 to January 2022, this research involved 342 participants between 18 and 65 years-old, all of whom were at the prehypertension stage, with systolic levels between 120 to 139 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) levels between 80 to 89 mm Hg.
Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences split the participants into two groups, with one group undertaking Tai Chi and the other engaging in aerobic exercise, including climbing stairs, jogging, brisk walking and cycling four times a week during the same time frame. Both groups participated in four 60-minute supervised sessions weekly for an entire year. The primary measure of success was the reduction in office-measured SBP after 12 months.
Half of the participants, average age 49, engaged in Tai Chi for an hour in four weekly guided sessions over a year.
The Tai Chi group saw a significantly greater reduction in SBP compared to the aerobic exercise group. Specifically, Tai Chi participants experienced a reduction of -7.01 mm Hg in their systolic blood pressure (SBP), whereas those in the aerobic exercise group saw a -4.61 mm Hg reduction. These findings were not isolated to office-measured BP; the Tai Chi group also showed superior results in 24-hour ambulatory SBP measurements, particularly during nighttime, suggesting an enduring and consistent blood pressure management effect.
Why does Tai Chi have this effect?

Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that emphasizes slow, controlled movements, deep breathing, and mental focus. Unlike aerobic exercise, which can require significant space and pose a risk of joint damage, Tai Chi is low-impact, making it accessible for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. It not only helps improve physical balance and cardiopulmonary function but also encourages relaxation, potentially reducing stress levels and thus, blood pressure.
The researchers note that study is a significant addition to the body of evidence supporting the health benefits of Tai Chi, suggesting that it may be particularly beneficial for those in the early stages of hypertension. With its ease of practice and minimal requirements, Tai Chi stands out as a promising strategy for cardiovascular disease prevention, offering a path to better health that is both accessible and enjoyable.
The study is published in JAMA Network Open.
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