About

TACTIKOWL GEAR

is the brainchild platform for providing my EDC gear designs to the masses. I try to bring my artistic creativity into each piece and make something I want to stay in my pocket for the rest of time. Only trouble is, each new iteration I seem to require larger pockets...

MEET YOUR MAKER

While receiving my Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Swamp School, (Go Gators) I became fascinated with collecting knives of all shapes and sizes. My collection grew and grew and the addiction became totally unsustainable so here I am writing to you from my cardboard box with WiFi. Kidding. But this craze sparked a desire to create knives and tools of my own design. Towards the Spring/Summer of 2015, the Wise Guy was born. It sucked, the lasered edges were more likely to perforate skin than open bottles, but I got them coated and people bought them anyway. Huge thanks to my initial supporters! I then improved upon the design a few times until we have the Wise Guy as you know it today! Since then we have added firearms and shooting accessories, knives, and other gear to our lineup!

In between our launch and now, I also pursued a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and another in EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING!? That's a thing, apparently. While I'm not studying, I tinker with 3D Printers and CNC Routers, break motorcycles, and I'm trying to get into competitive shooting. I love to travel the world with my girlfriend and our doggo. I also serve on the board of a Men's ministry! But enough about me, go look at all the cool stuff we have to offer!

Austin Phillips, Owner, Tactikowl Gear