Author: Jack Bogart

The Work Sharp Benchstone OD55 — a premium freehand sharpening system we developed in collaboration with Alex Garland of Outdoors55. Alex is one of the most trusted voices in knife sharpening education on YouTube, and this product came directly out of his approach to the craft. It’s a purpose-built platform for freehand stone sharpening: more control, more consistency, less fighting your setup. It’s for people who take their edges seriously and want to actually get better at sharpening — not just get sharp. They sent me one last week, and I _really_ like it.  I needed to fix the edge…

Beez Combat Systems SPECTRALFLAGE Starlink Thermal Mitigation Kit Beez Combat Systems has introduced the PREDATOR GHILLIE™ SPECTRALFLAGE™ Starlink Thermal Mitigation Kit, a multispectral signature-management system designed specifically for Starlink satellite communication terminals. Unlike conventional thermal covers that place material directly against the terminal, the SPECTRALFLAGE Starlink kit incorporates a dedicated stand-off layer between the terminal and exterior cover. This design Improves thermal mitigation and reduces the thermal load signature. Starlink terminals provide highly portable communications where conventional infrastructure may be limited or unavailable. However, an operating terminal can present both a distinctive visual profile and elevated thermal signature. The PREDATOR…

Hey everyone, sorry this is late. Last week kicked all of our collective tails as we got the October issue pulled together and off to the Printer. In addition to my regular Knife News column, I was finishing a bylined article on Shawn Houston (Triple B Handmade) which will appear in the November issue. So my website duties were partially relegated to the backburner. Speaking of burners, check out the September issue! (How was that for a transition, huh? Don’t try that at home. I am a professional) In seriousness, there are some absolutely lovely knives in David Anthony’s article…

MATBOCK Monday: ARES Drone Pack Operator Loadout Back in June, we told you about the ARES Drone Series: two purpose-built packs designed to support drone operators. Operators are using the “ARES Drone Assault Pack” as their Pilot Bag. The “ARES Drone Sustainment Pack” has become the Bird Bag.  Airframes ride securely in the Bird Bag, controllers and goggles are staged in the Pilot Bag, and the whole system can zip together or split apart depending on how the mission is task-organized. The Pilot Bag and Bird Bag are both made from Ghost® material and modular, operator-driven design that built the…

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) Posted in #History “It was scary, you know? The damnedest thing…” The old Marine flicked at a bright yellow tie he was wearing. “We were ordered to take Atabrine to prevent malaria. Most of us did that but it tended to turn our eyes and skin a bright yellow. And then a rumor started that the stuff would make you sterile. As if the jungle and Japs weren’t bad enough … .” A few other aging veterans of the 1st Marine Division during World War II had lots more to say as they…

OPT End of Summer Sale Ad Get 10 – 15% off site-wide during O P Tactical’s End of Summer Sale! Discount automatically applies in the shopping cart to eligible items. Some exclusions apply. Get yourself a deal and be ready for work and range time this Fall. www.optactical.com This entry was posted on Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 14:15 and is filed under Admin, Sales. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Read the full article here

Crye Precision G3.5 Range Shorts Are Finally Here! No need to cut your CP Combat Pants off anymore. The G3.5 RANGE SHORT announced at SHOT Show is fanboy available for order. This lightweight, stretch nylon short was developed for hot-weather training, R&R, and working on your summer tan. Available in SHORT—5″, REGULAR—7″, and LONG—9″ inseam options—depending on commitment. Berry compliant. Made in the USA. www.cryeprecision.com/G3-5-Range-Short Beach ball sold separately. This entry was posted on Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 13:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Clothing. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You…

I start every active shooter response course by placing my students a football field away from the objective. No matter how experienced they are, the first thing I do is put distance between them and the building, throw a flashbang, and yell, “Go.” The sprint is primarily about introducing stress. It is the closest I can come in scenario-based training to replicating what someone may feel crossing a parking lot toward gunfire or closing on a structure with a rifle and plate carrier, not knowing what is waiting on the other side of the door. Heart rates spike. Fine motor…

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Army is announcing today that the Janus Program has selected five nuclear energy vendors, and five initial locations. In partnership with the Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU), the Army is awarding up to a combined $2.2 billion to own, construct, and operate nuclear microreactors on military installations.  These vendors will deliver safe, secure, and reliable nuclear power, strengthening the Army’s ability to project power globally, while supporting the revitalization of American industrial capacity and technological leadership. With the private sector funding expected along with these government dollars, the Army expects more than 20…

By Kit Perez Posted in #Hunting ‘Tis the season for hunting, and there’s nothing better than being able to fill your family’s freezer with fresh meat. Venison, elk, and other wild game doesn’t always cook as easily as your standard beef ribeye, however, and sometimes taking your prized meat from field to table isn’t as tasty a result as you had hoped. There are thousands of recipes for wild game out there, and many hunters have their own secret ingredient or process that ensures great results. For me, it’s often a combination of homemade marinades and a Traeger woodfire grill.…