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As I make my way around a hairpin left, a 30-degree slope enters my vision. Undeterred, I turn on X-mode and start to ascend. The Dunlop Grandtrek all-terrain tires momentarily slip and strain as I climb. But the 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland dutifully marches up the grade, greeting me with a stunning vista of rolling hills and avocado farms beneath me as the cobalt Pacific Ocean wafts in the distance. With 8.4 inches of ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and nearly 400 pound-feet of torque to play with, the bZ Woodland makes ventures like this comfortable. And, thankfully, I only…

DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. — A Soldier’s strength is built on more than courage and rigorous training — it’s also in the gear worn on their bodies, stowed in their rucksacks and carried into conflict. Diligent equipment management has always been a cornerstone of readiness. As the nature of warfare rapidly evolves, the U.S. Army is launching a powerful tool that will transform how today’s forces prepare for tomorrow’s fight, delivering the accuracy, agility and speed needed to succeed on the modern battlefield. The Soldier Equipping and Asset Management System, or SEAM, represents a groundbreaking new era of organizational clothing and…

Ram is looking for X to mark the spot. The 2026 Ram 1500 Rebel X is aimed at a luxury spot, with a panoramic roof, a glass-covered console badge, and special seat trim. But it’s also the only Ram 1500 to get the brand’s low-speed rough-road cruise control system, and it debuts a new paint color to make it more than just a carry-over. Rebel X Marked 10 Years of Styling Package (Photo/Ram) In 2025, Ram released the Rebel X as a 10th anniversary of its Rebel trim grade. Rebel was the model it launched in 2015 to add a…

By Cory Ross Posted in #Guns #History The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR), cementing its legacy. In fact, while the M14 initially served as the primary service rifle in the dense jungles of Vietnam, it was also there that it earned its place among the pantheon of American sniper rifles. Vietnam…

TD Inc Lens Guard for the Aimpoint COA Optic TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the Lens Guard for the Aimpoint® COA® optic (ACLG-001).  The ACLG-001 is here to protect the front lens of your optic from damage. The ACLG-001 is made of aerospace grade aluminum and finished with a Type III hard coat anodize.  The lens guard easily attaches with the supplied screws and wrench.  The guard mounts to the front of the optic only. ** The ACLG-001 only fits the Aimpoint® COA optics.  Consult the Aimpoint® COA TDP for details. **The ACLG-001 does NOT fit…

Tag Dynamics – VELOX ISV The VELOX ISV from Tag Dynamics is a purpose-designed infantry squad vehicle engineered for tactical mobility, adaptability, and operational dependability. Built on a proven Toyota Hilux commercial chassis, the Velox ISV combines rugged durability with responsive performance across diverse terrain. Its lightweight and rigid design enables speeds of up to 175 km/h while maintaining a 600 km operational range, giving your team the agility and endurance needed in dynamic environments. Configured as a 2+2 four-seater, the VELOX ISV supports up to 1,000 kg payload, allowing integration of mission equipment, modular systems, or an optional rotating…

One of the classic ways to carry your EDC tools is on your keychain. It makes sense, since you likely carry your keys with you all (or most) of the time anyway. There’s a whole world of keychain sized tools out there; everything from flashlights, to pens, pry bars, and of course knives. I have carried a full keychain EDC before, but don’t currently. I find that it becomes cumbersome quickly, and isn’t such a great look to have a big tangle of metal clinking and swinging around. Still, I do keep a few things other than keys on my…

Daniels Family Knife Brands has revealed their latest pattern under their Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. line of knives. This is the first new Tuna Valley pattern since 2021. The new “Mountain Cougar” is a single blade Swinguard style knife, a popular pattern among knife collectors across the US. This historic style pocketknife has been offered by many different US and English makers since the 19th century. The initial release from DFKB provided a variety of Curly Birch handles. New handle variations including stag, mammoth ivory, jigged bone, exotic woods, and different colors of acrylics are being planned, along with different…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…

Boker has once again renovated a traditional pocket knife for 2026. The Modern Club Knife is another historic jack knife pattern spruced up with all the modern EDC knife fixings. This “modernized traditional” concept has been an ongoing project for the prolific Solingen, Germany-based Boker. In early 2024 they created the Modern Barlow, followed by the Modern Trapper later that year. The concept is one that innately appeals to knife nerds, because most people in that demographic enjoy both the high-tech modern stuff, as well as the simple, rugged, eternally useful traditional pieces that laid the groundwork for the things…