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In recent years, I have been mostly known as the “MagnaCut man,” but before MagnaCut, my biggest success was probably with Knife Engineering. When I started my website, Knife Steel Nerds, I hadn’t thought about writing a book because I thought I was doing a website instead. But I soon realized that a website works better for individual articles than it does for introducing an entire subject. So that led me to writing the book Knife Engineering: Steel, Heat Treating, and Geometry. That allowed people to learn the subject in order with all of the appropriate introductory material. The book…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More The Toyota Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept is the most powerful Tacoma ever. Forget that it can make enough electricity on trail to run your campsite and power two EVs. Forget that it can fill up its fuel tank in just a couple of minutes. This Taco is powerful in those ways, but it is also powerful in the stump-pulling fashion. Its advanced driveline delivers 547 horsepower, and the only thing that comes out of the tailpipe is water — water that you can use, wherever…

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group soand a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, announced today that Cadre has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TYR Tactical, a leading global manufacturer of tactical gear and equipment for military and law enforcement.   A family-owned business founded by Jason and Jane Beck in 2010, TYR Tactical is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical personal protective equipment and tactical gear for military and law enforcement globally. Designed to…

Thanks to a combination of luck, hard work, and stubbornness, I’ve been able to carve out a career that involves skiing all over the globe. Over the last 2 years, my partner Jenny and I have traveled to Norway, Japan, Peru, Austria, Georgia (the country), Iceland, Italy, Canada, and Chile so I could write about resorts, operators, and ski expeditions. We’ve had a lot of laughs, face shots, and high fives, as well as a few lost bags and missed connections. Through it all, I’ve learned one big lesson: less is more. The more ski trips we take — especially international…

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Barnes Bullets Reserve AmmoBarnes Bullets just dropped Barnes Reserve, a premium, handloaded ammo line built for hunters chasing accuracy in niche calibers. Exclusively available through the Barnes website, each cartridge is assembled in-house to match-grade tolerances, using top-tier components and rigorous QC for ultra-consistent performance. Designed for hard-to-find chamberings like .257 Weatherby Mag, 6.8 Western and 7mm SAUM, Barnes Reserve fills a void serious hunters…

Seymour, Connecticut — The Grand Power Stribog SP9 has become one of the most respected PCC platforms among shooters for its reliability, compact design, and modularity. Now, Kinetic Development Group (KDG) is spotlighting its industry-leading lineup of Stribog accessories—precision-engineered upgrades that transform the SP9 into a more versatile, ergonomic, and efficient firearm for tactical and recreational shooters alike. “Stribog owners are constantly looking for ways to fine-tune performance,” said Chris Bardugone, Director of Sales & Marketing at Kinetic Development Group. “Our Stribog accessories were built with that mindset—every component adds tangible function and value, whether you’re setting up for competition,…

Böker – Extension Knife Coming 2026, the Extension Knife from Böker can be configured in two styles. This sheath knife combines the features of a folder, converting from a “closed position” with a 4.7″ blade length for gutting, skinning, and field tasks, to an “extended position” with a 7.3″ blade length with its bolo-style blade for offering leverage. Featuring a D2 steel blade and G10 and steel handle, the heavy-duty cross bolt locks the blade securely in both open and closed positions and can be screwed into the handle without tools for added strength. Includes a Kydex sheath. www.bokerusa.com/extension-knife This…

Don’t let an arctic blast crash your plans. Whether you’re dashing through snowy streets, braving frosty commutes, or strolling through a real-life snow globe, these women’s winter jackets have your back. We’ve tested the coziest, most weather-ready silhouettes built for everyday adventures — not the hardcore gear meant for scaling icy peaks or shredding backcountry lines. Think warmth, comfort, and style that keeps you moving when the temps dip low. We’ve updated this guide seven times since we first published it in 2021, after spending thousands of hours testing winter jackets in the frigid Gunnison Valley and Roaring Fork Valley…

By Clayton Walker Posted in #Guns Economists have a term they like to use called “complementary goods.” It’s fancy talk for items that are often bought alongside others. A few examples? Hot dogs and buns. Printers and ink cartridges. Also, guns and gear. Just as you’re probably not going to buy a bare eight-pack of Ball Park franks, it’s unlikely you’re going to purchase a new firearm and not grab some goodies to go along with it. Here, Springfield Armory has shooters covered. By the time you read this Springfield Armory will have launched “Gear Pac”, developed…

Barksdale, TX – (October 30, 2025) Located in the southwest part of the rugged Texas Hill Country, about two hours west of San Antonio, is the FTW Ranch. Just outside Barksdale, the FTW Ranch is celebrating its 30th anniversary, while the popular hunter training SAAM Program (Sportsman’s All-Weather All-Terrain Marksmanship) marked its 20thanniversary earlier this year. All SAAM courses focus on training and preparing hunters of all skill levels for any worldwide hunting scenarios with an emphasis on ethicaland reasonable hunting distances – making them better hunters who know their limitations. FTW’s unique topography and challenging climate conditions have also…