Author: Jack Bogart

For the past few years, MagnaCut steel has had a stranglehold on the knifemaking industry. Often referred to as a “super steel,” it is beloved for its unique blend of performance, reliability, durability, strength, corrosion resistance and more. But for 2026, MagnaCut’s inventor has finally launched a potential successor. Called MagnaMax, it had been quietly teased by brands and artisans at shows and conventions before its official unveiling this year. In fact, it’s already available in quite a few knives from some noteworthy brands. Magnacut is great stuff. I can definitely tell the difference over “pedestrian” steels like S30V, but…

KA-BAR’s latest piece is another Allen Elishewitz collaboration, the aptly-named Elishewitz Pocket Tool or EPT. This is an EDCable fixed blade with sensible cutting geometry and some unique features for a fixie, One thing we like to do here at KnifeNews HQ (in between shareholder meetings, lavish team retreats, and puttering around the world in a plane from the KN fleet) is highlight any trends in the industry – just for fun, really. And when it comes to knife world trends, the EDC fixed blade is an interesting one, because, while it hasn’t exploded in the way that, say, flipper…

VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) hosted Ghana Armed Forces representatives for a showcase of U.S. unmanned aircraft systems innovation, technical management and production capabilities at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, July 21-22. The five-member delegation represented Ghana’s army, navy and air force, and included leaders and planners ranging from the battalion to branch headquarters. It was the first time Ghanaians visited SETAF-AF to discuss UAS, and the first time Ghanaian officers toured the 173rd Airborne Brigade’s Bayonet Innovation Team lab. “The GAF are exceptionally professional and capable partners,” said U.S. Army Maj. Stephen…

The Stonewashed Minuteman II Slim with full flat grind uses MagnaCut steel, the best in the industry. The Minuteman II Slim is slightly thinner than the Minuteman II but the handle thickness remains the same so it will fit all Minuteman II sheaths. The Stonewashed Magnacut Minuteman II features a 4-inch full flat ground blade with a swedge. This blade geometry allows for great thrusting ability and strength. The 1.3 inches of spine directly forward of the handle has a semi-sharp 90° angle to facilitate better striking of a ferro rod and other backcountry tasks. The handle of the Minuteman…

While most knife makers set out to make reliable products, there’s a handful who want to make something with an everlasting touch of WOW. In 1996, Bill McHenry and Jason Williams filed a patent for something called a “crossbar lock.” In 1999, it debuted through Benchmade Knives as the Axis lock. Thirty years later, every knife manufacturer making folding knives on planet Earth uses some iteration of it. Earlier this summer, Schwarz Knives announced its first folding knife, the Enduro. As appealing as the knife looked, the materials used, being handmade, and Schwarz’s new take on the crossbar lock really…

I just received my Sage 6 REX 121. Wow. This feels like the Formula One of EDC knives. Think about it: an ultra-modern Button Compression Lock inspired by Kevin Smock’s design, paired with one of the most extreme production blade steels ever made—CPM REX 121. This is a true heavyweight in the knife world, and probably one of the most technically advanced production knives ever released. Its price isn’t driven by titanium scales, exotic inlays, or premium bolsters. It’s driven almost entirely by engineering, manufacturing, and metallurgy. Just… wow. I have not played around with Rex121 much. It is sometimes used as a punchline…

While I’ve been a knife nut for as long as I can remember, I’ve also been engaged in a long-term dalliance with packs and bags. I began carrying a backpack daily in college and haven’t looked back since. There’s something energizing about the idea that you could just grab your bag and hit the road at the drop of a hat. Over the years, I’ve run through countless packs, sling bags, messenger bags, and more, all in an effort to find The One. Many of them, I ditched fairly quickly, due to bad ergonomics, faulty zippers, or just plain dislike.…

Custom knife maker Gabriel Berthelemy is the creative mind behind a brand new Boker Plus model, the Kazy. Built along proven dimensions and with tried-and-true user-friendly philosophies, the Kazy has broad appeal. Time makes fools of us all. Just the other day we remarked on the prevalence of the 3+ inch EDC knife, and, as if on cue, the Kazy crosses our desk with a very compact footprint – we’re looking at a 2.64 inch blade here. Boker’s copy positions the Kazy as a tactical piece, and there are certainly elements of that design school here: the aggro clip point…

Titanium-actioned and carbon-barreled at just 5.4 pounds bare, the Wingman brings full-size precision to a 12.5-inch package, arriving as the $0 federal transfer tax makes short-barreled rifles more accessible than ever. REDMOND, Utah — August 10, 2026 — Fierce Firearms today announced the launch of the Wingman SBR, a short-barreled precision rifle chambered in 22 Creedmoor, 25 Creedmoor, and 6.5 Creedmoor. Built on the company’s CT Mini Rogue platform with a titanium action and a 12.5-inch carbon-fiber barrel, the Wingman weighs just 5.4 pounds bare — a genuine precision rifle compact enough to ride under a truck seat, behind a…

W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co. announced plans to open a satellite facility near Knoxville, Tenn. “This added resource will perform select finishing and packaging operations, expanding Case’s operational capacity to support the company’s unprecedented growth,” company officials said in a press release. “The decision reflects increasing demand for Case products, the Knoxville region’s strong and skilled labor pool, and the brand’s established following across the U.S”… …Case’s headquarters in Bradford will remain the heart of the company’s manufacturing operations and will continue to expand its capabilities and workforce, according to company officials. That last point drew quite the bit…