Category Archives: interesting people

Only One Knife Left

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

$45 (SOLD) Icelandic pattern knife made from tractor trailer leaf suspension spring. I have one similar to it and it’s a very handy blade. Another one I had went to a friend as a wedding present — that’s the great … Continue reading →

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A Highly Recommended Blog

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

According to Hoyt, political and historic commentaries by a great science fiction author.

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My Favorite Navigator

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My father in Prague.

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Custom Knives by Nikolay.

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My friend Nikolay makes awesome knives. I have a few of them here and just got done with the photos. Each one is unique, made of different materials and for different purposes. They are all for sale — and if … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Martial Art

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Grace knows both jiu-jitsu and teppu-jitsu. The rifle is a Crickett with 4x scope.

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Non-frangible 5.7×28 Ammunition

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Most 5.7×28 loads available in the US are loaded with varmint bullets designed for fragmentation. They work great on rabbit-sized rodents but lack penetration for defense against people. They can be effective under some circumstances, such as shooting fish in … Continue reading →

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Off-hand

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Sarah is 14 and fairly lightly built, but correct technique can compensate for lesser strength. Appleseed training events are good places to learn how.

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Fundraiser for Tamara

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A timely summary of the fundraisers for Tam‘s medical expenses. Lacking the time to review all those until now, I put in a little directly but hope to come up with a fundraising idea of my own shortly. Suggestions are … Continue reading →

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Friends and sponsors

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My friend Jason (who has appeared as a model in many of my posters) now runs Afternow Adventure and Tactical Supply. I recommend him highly. He and his wife Jenna also public On The Trail magazine. Reloader’s Bench have been … Continue reading →

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Sarah is 14, Vepr is 308

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

New from Wolf Arms. With railed top cover from TWS and Enidine hydraulic stock tube. Shown with Csspecs 20rd magazine which has excellent fit and function.

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Last Ditch Innovation: German Delayed-Blowback Rifles

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Forgotten Weapons just posted a video I helped produce, Last Ditch Innovation about Gerat 06 and 06H. These eventually became CETME and G3 rifles. As usual, the information presented by Ian is top-notch.

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My Girlfriend.

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Cute and Personable Kid

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Amiya takes after her parents, both very photogenic people. Judging by the skull and crossbones, she’s a pirate wench.

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My friend Charles with a laser-sighted Glock 17

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

X5L

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A new friend.

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Photo by JP of Just People blog.

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My friend Miles.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With a 12ga bullpup shotgun. Photos for a hat catalog.

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The man who taught me how to use a camera.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My father Ted Volk. Taking photos out of an art museum window in Prague. Picking on an LSD-based lifeform in Prague. (Photo by Tatyana Volk)

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The Illustrious Jeff Folloder

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Kathy Jackson with a cornered cat.

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Gremlin with Kathy Jackson of the Cornered Cat fame. While she’s a great writer and a highly regarded self-defense trainer, I get an impression that the furbie appreciates her more for being cuddly. So sexist!

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Cool moustache

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The owner of CZ forum.

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