Gear The Woodman’s Pal 75th Anniversary Contest Recoil Staff November 27, 2015 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More SINCE 1941: Started in 1941, the Woodman's Pal from Pro Tool Industries has seen a lot of action. It's been chopping its way through foliage and serving our nation's soldiers since WWII. The Woodman's Pal is designed to trim, prune, blaze trails, brush out lines, build hunting blinds, and remove unwanted growth. Handcrafted in Pennsylvania with all American-made ray materials. Woodman's Pal advertisement seen in the July 1945 issue of Field & Stream: 75th ANNIVERSARY: Now, in honor of the Wooman's Pal 75th anniversary in 2016, it's time to see if you can come up with a new design that will be considered for future production. CONTEST DETAILS AND ENTRY: Visit the contest information page and submit your design by December 31st, 2016 for a chance to win one of two engraved Woodman's Pal Military Premium Model #284 with a treated leather sheath. Enter the The Woodman's Pal 75th Anniversary Contest: Here Good luck! Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.