MONODEXTROUS
Aug 12th 2025
The Case for Auto-Deploying Folding Knives In my column on knives intended for personal defense, I referenced the idea that fixed blades were best for
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THE SHARP EDGE OF READY
Aug 12th 2025
Knives in Your Everyday Carry Here at PHLster, we try to acknowledge that every person is going to tailor their everyday carry gear to their personall
SCAR REDUCTION
Aug 12th 2025
The Limitations of Typical Handgun Training If we’re going to be honest with ourselves, most defensive handgun classes are basically firearm ma
OVER THE TOP, OR JUST ENOUGH?
Jun 27th 2025
As appendix inside-the-waistband carry (which I’m going to henceforth refer to as AIWB because I’m too lazy to type all that again, plus I
LEVEL UP AT THE SMORGASBORD
Jun 27th 2025
Why Firearms Training Matters It’s no secret that we’re big fans of firearms training. We think of all our customers as family and, like o
SATISFIED PHLSTER FAMILY MEMBER: ME
Jun 26th 2025
Meet the PHLster Family This is the part of the shiny new newsletter format where we’re going to introduce your fellow CCW peeps who have becom
Appendix Carry for Big Guys
Mar 12th 2025
This article is part of our Complete Guide to Appendix Carry. For a broader overview of appendix carry setup, start there. If you’re a big guy
What's Up With the Enigma Leg Leash?
Mar 9th 2025
New for 2025 - The Enigma now comes with TWO easy-to-adjust leg leash options: Single Point and Two Point. Try them both and choose your favorite!
Written Instructions - Enigma OS Standard Assembly, RH
Mar 3rd 2025
These instructions are for the Standard Enigma, right handed assembly, with fixed retention kydex holsters ONLY. If your holster has adjustable retent
Written Instructions - Light Bearing Enigma RH
Mar 3rd 2025
These instructions are for the Light Bearing PHLster Enigma, right handed assembly. If you are left handed, go to the left handed instructions page. I
Written Instructions - Light Bearing Enigma LH
Mar 3rd 2025
These instructions are for the Light Bearing PHLster Enigma, left handed assembly. If you are right handed, you can find right handed Light Bearing En
Standard Enigma OS Assembly, LH
Mar 3rd 2025
These instructions are for the Standard Enigma, left handed assembly, with fixed retention holsters ONLY. If your holster has adjustable retention, yo