Author: Jack Bogart

American Rheinmetall, and Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop and field a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) in support of U.S. Department of War (DoW) modernization priorities. The teaming pairs American Rheinmetall’s combat-proven vehicle integration, mission systems, and modular architecture development with Harbinger’s commercially based, autonomy-ready hybrid vehicle platform to deliver affordable, scalable robotic solutions that can be fielded at the pace of relevance. Under the agreement, the companies will jointly pursue current and emerging DoW programs where commercial-derived, hybrid-electric, and fully drive-by-wire architectures can accelerate the delivery of robotic combat, logistics, and sustainment capabilities. Initial…

In 2024, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold embarked on a multi-month journey to climb a series of peaks in Alaska — and get there by biking. The show, “The Devil’s Climb,” premiered on Disney+, and now a new documentary short is showing the man behind the camera. “Good Luck, Kid” tells the story of young gun Taylor Shaffer, who wound up as the expedition photographer and videographer by a stroke of luck. Shaffer spent months on the road with Honnold and Caldwell as they biked (and he drove the van) from Colorado to Alaska. With the show’s director stuck on…

By Mike Boyle Posted in #Skills Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. One of the more difficult aspects in the application of force is threat assessment. Very often, both the aggressor and element of danger are very obvious and there is absolutely no mistaking the risk they pose to you or others. At other times, you may instantly recognize chaos unfolding…

Hey all, between July issue Press Week and Blade Show preparations, I missed getting this out in time to call it a “Sneak Peek”. But it is still time to call it a preview. So here is a look inside our June issue… Walter Brend is our cover feature. I know Walter reasonably well. He is local to us in Knoxville, and is part of our occasional lunch gatherings. I own one of his knives, a small, buckeye burled example, though his larger pig hunters are the true objets d’art. There Part 2 of Bradley Wood’s series on the history…

Cost and access are the two most significant barriers to entry into the outdoors. Maybe you live in a small town that doesn’t have a gear shop or any resources on where to buy a climbing harness. Perhaps you work a minimum-wage job but still want to get outside. Heck, maybe your kids are growing fast, and kids’ apparel is damn expensive. Or perhaps you’re looking to get into a new sport or need to upgrade your bike or skis, but are still paying off student loans. Or maybe you’ve got gear you’ve grown out of or inherited from someone…

The Spirit of the Steel Spring Show is this Fri-Sat-Sun. No longer in Pigeon Forge, it has moved to the Knoxville Expo Center. I am going to try to drop in on Sunday if I can. Mark will be there of course. Look for the KNIFE Magazine display. He will have a bunch of knives for sale. Half Price Admission if you print out the coupon above. Spirit of Steel Knife Show   Read the full article here

BLACK CREEK, Ga. — Daniel Defense is announcing the return of its legendary GL/SSC (Grenade Launcher/Sound Suppressor Capable) platform, now available to the commercial market for the first time in both short-barreled rifle (SBR) and pistol caliber configurations. Originally developed as a hard-use, mission-ready system for US Special Forces, the GL/SSC helped establish Daniel Defense’s reputation as a global leader for purpose-built combat rifles. The GL/SSC is now being reintroduced with modern enhancements for the civilian market while maintaining its proven performance characteristics. The GL/SSC features a 12.5-inch, cold hammer forged, chrome-lined government-profile barrel paired with a carbine-length gas system,…

Authorized for Navy Use listing expands access to the Dräger DOB 200 ECO, giving U.S. military teams across the joint force a compact oxygen filling station for deployed, shipboard, and remote operations. Authorized for Navy Use Dräger’s DOB 200 ECO oxygen filling station is now listed on the Authorized for Navy Use (ANU) List, giving U.S. military teams across the joint force access to a compact system designed for high-pressure oxygen filling in deployed, shipboard, remote, and space-constrained environments. The listing marks an important step for military teams that need oxygen filling capability closer to the point of operation. Designed…

Springfield Armory has just launched three new COA-equipped 1911 and 1911 DS pistol models.Following the release of the COA-equipped Echelon, Springfield Armory has just added three new 1911 and 1911 DS models to its line of COA-equipped pistols. The Aimpoint COA, and its proprietary A-CUT mounting solution, is probably the best pistol red dot currently on the market, so the more handguns that manufacturers offer for it, the better. Each of the new Springfield pistols comes with an Aimpoint COA 3.5-MOA enclosed emitter red dot preinstalled.The first new COA model is the 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25-inch, a double-stack 9mm 1911…

On March 20, 2026 Bark River closed its doors. Here is my article from Gear Junkie covering their closure. It was an ignominious end to the brand. Here is a Reddit post with the Facebook post from Mike Stewart detailing what happened. The TLDR is that Bark River bought Chinese knife blanks, modified their shape, removed the country of origin markings, and labeled them as 154CM steel. This caused a huge firestorm, as you can imagine, online. Frankly that firestorm is something I don’t want to get into. The entire situation stinks. It stinks for Bark River employees, who, given…