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Happy Friday Evening Ladies and Gents. It is 5 from the Grinder time. I am traveling next week, so I thought I would refresh the page before I leave town. 5 from the Grinder is KNIFE Magazine’s short format interview series. Today we bring you Gary Graham of Graham Knifeworks, who has been waiting for almost a year from the time he submitted his entry, but since that time, our queue has thinned out quite a bit. If you are a maker yourself, you won’t have to wait too long to be featured yourself. Just click this link for more…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Famous rock climber Alex Honnold is taking his talents from mountains to city buildings. The streaming giant this week announced “Skyscraper Live,” a 2-hour live special debuting in early 2026, in which Honnold will climb a 101-story skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes or a harness. The 40-year-old climbing sensation is well known for his ropeless ascents, chronicled in the Oscar-winning documentary, “Free Solo.” But the upcoming “buildering” project will not be the first time Honnold has tackled a skyscraper. In 2018, while promoting the…

CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. — The Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division is among the first Guard units to field the Army’s newest automatic rifle, the M250, during a new equipment training event at Camp Ripley. The M250, part of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program, replaces the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and introduces a new 6.8mm cartridge, higher muzzle velocity and advanced optic capabilities. The new equipment training fielding marks a milestone for the Guard, giving Soldiers hands-on instruction to build confidence and proficiency with the new system. The event is led by Project Manager Soldier Lethality, PM SL,…

It was the sound of kids chatting and laughing that got me out of bed that morning. I’m used to that, though. After all, I live in a friendly, family neighborhood. Except, this time, the kids sounded closer, like they were hanging out on my front porch. When I pulled the curtains, I was instantly reminded of the special press car I was tasked to review that week. The little rascals had gathered around my Grigio Hati (actually cement gray) Lamborghini Revuelto. It’s the latest in a long line of V12-powered super bulls: Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murceliago, and Aventador. Like…

The first time I stuffed the Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie ($235) into my pack, I’ll admit I was skeptical. A jacket this light and compressible seemed almost too flimsy to provide any real warmth. It felt more like an emergency layer than something I’d trust day in and day out. It practically disappeared into my bag, taking up less space than a water bottle. But the real test came when I pulled it out during a frosty sunrise ski tour. As soon as I zipped it up, I felt the warmth spread instantly, cutting the chill without weighing me…

If you want to shoot subsonic and supersonic ammo from an 8.6 Blackout rifle, you can do it effectively with only one optic.I take Q’s The Fix rifle in 8.6 Blackout to the range to test the best ways to maximize its subsonic and supersonic capabilities.Up until the introduction of the 8.6 Blackout cartridge I never had much interest in subsonic centerfire rifle cartridges. This was mostly because of the lackluster supersonic capabilities of the .300 Blackout and even the much newer .338 ARC. Once either cartridge is combined with a compact short-barreled-rifle (SBR) all you really have is a…

ARLINGTON, Va., October 1, 2025 – AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of advanced research and development innovation for national security missions and warfighter protection, has been selected for a 10-year single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $499 million by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN) program. Work completed under the program will mature material technology development and deploy protective solutions to the frontlines, guarding warfighters against exposure to harmful electromagnetic radiation. “As technologies advance and battlespace tactics evolve, AV is helping warfighters stay ahead of emerging threats,” said Wahid Nawabi,…

You’re getting lucky in the woods because of condoms. Not because they’ll keep you from making questionable life choices at elk camp (though I’ve admittedly been at a few camps that were far more risky by the fire than on the ridge), but because without prophylactics, diaphragm calls as we know them probably wouldn’t exist. That thin piece of latex you shove in your mouth every spring and fall? It owes its existence to the same material that’s been awkwardly handed out in high school health class for decades. Hunters call it “proph” for short, and it’s the reason you…

Reebok’s flagship CrossFit shoe, the Nano, is one of the OGs of the functional fitness shoe world. We recently reviewed the 15th iteration, the Nano X5, calling it one of the best CrossFit shoes that Reebok has released. The Nano Pro Training Shoes ($225, releasing October 7) aim to up the ante even further.  Designed for competitors, the Nano Pro has several unique features and styling, but the most notable standout from the rest of the Nano line is the Graphlite carbon-fiber plate in the midsole. This lightweight, rigid plate adds responsiveness and springiness to the shoe during plyometrics and…

Tampa, FL. October 2, 2025 – Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced its selection by the U.S. Army to provide Flex FPV drone systems. Under the initial order, Draganfly will deliver Flex FPV drones designed for high-performance operations as well as help establish on-site manufacturing of the Flex FPV (First Person View) within overseas U.S. Forces facilities to accelerate deployment and reduce supply-chain timelines. The Company will also provide both flight and manufacturing training to enable Army personnel to sustain operations, and will manage…