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There are three major steps of heat treating performed by a custom knifemaker or a factory, and an optional fourth: Austenitizing – heating the steel up hot and soaking Quenching – Rapidly cooling the steel Tempering – reheating the steel to a lower temperature such as 400°F (200°C) for 1-2 hours. This is typically performed 2-3 times (cooled to room temperature in between). Cryogenic or cold processing is an optional step that can be performed after the quench or in between tempering steps. It involves cooling the steel to as low a temperature as possible. Fundamentally these steps can be…

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 24, 2025) – SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner on his first place win at the 2025 Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Match. This achievement adds to Horner’s historic achievements in 3-gun competition with the MCX-SPEAR LT rifle, following his team gold at IPSC World Shoot and championship title at Multi-Gun Nationals in 2024. “Daniel’s dominance in 3-Gun competition demonstrates to the world the versatility of the SIG SAUER product lines,” said Robby Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, SIG SAUER, Inc. “His titles are proof the MCX-SPEAR LT is competition-ready, while the performance and the…

More than 1,500 miles from home, I opened my truck’s tailgate and pulled out the two-burner stove. As I started cooking dinner, waves crashed loudly on the rocky shore, a stone’s throw away. It was 4:30 p.m. Moments earlier, I’d peeled off my wetsuit and booties, and the sun was setting along Mexico’s northern Baja California Peninsula. A couple of friends and I had caravanned south to camp, explore, and surf along the region’s remote, raw Pacific coastline. We’d overlanded an hour or so from the closest two-lane highway — a string of potholes followed by rocky, rough, sandy, and…

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 Editor, curating…

Springfield Armory is expanding the TRP family of pistols to include eight new models featuring not only the Agency Optic System (AOS), but the first time ever, 9mm variants. The TRP is designed and built for demanding 1911 enthusiasts. Drawing inspiration from the Springfield Armory Professional 1911, TRP pistols undergo meticulous hand fitting for both form and function. Each pistol begins with a forged frame and slide for strength and durability. For enhanced precision, each pair is hand-selected for slide-to-frame fit and numbered to marry them with their matching components throughout the build process. All barrels are match-grade and made…

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 Editor, curating…

The lever-action rifle occupies a special place in today’s firearm market. It has been selectively modernized in many ways, and yet still retains its classical integrity. We’re going to take a look at the spectrum of lever guns as we know them today. This tour will take you from the Wild West mindset to a shoothouse paradigm, and beyond. The lever-action rifle has been a fixture in the U.S. since the mid-1800s. Held in the hands of both soldiers and civilians, the lever gun brought yet another crucial step to firearms evolution. In 1860, Henry brought the practical lever-action repeating…

The steel claw M06 is back! The new M06 MIM is the successor to the original M06 model, bringing a technological leap forward thanks to the innovative MIM method. Made from high-speed AISI M2 steel with a core hardness of 54-56 HRC, it offers exceptional durability and precise cutting performance. Its Wharncliffe profile is optimized as a push dagger, ensuring high efficiency and a secure grip. The M06 MIM is a tactical and outdoor knife, yet its compact size makes it an ideal EDC knife for everyday carry and self-defense. Mark is of Czech descent, so he has always had…

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By Justin Opinion I purchased my first Springfield Armory 1911 TRP many years ago. It was the fulfillment of a longtime desire to own that flagship pistol from Springfield — the one everyone coveted. Everyone knew that the TRP, which stands for “Tactical Response Pistol,” was the 1911 to have if you were a serious shooter. While a lot of things have changed over the years, one steadfast anchor in the world of firearms has been the high quality and desirability of Springfield’s 1911 TRP. Being a company that never rests on its laurels, Springfield Armory is now introducing two…