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Here we take a quick look at 7mm Weatherby Magnum, an unfortunate victim of the 7mm Remington Magnum.The 7mm Weatherby Magnum was developed in 1944 as one of a series of cartridges based on the necked-down .300 H&H case (it is the .270 WM necked up .007 inch, although it does use a longer overall cartridge length). There are several similar wildcat versions, but Weatherby’s design is the most popular, due to the availability of commercial ammunition.The 7mm (or .284-caliber) has long been popular in the United States in various wildcat cartridges, yet the original 7mm Mauser never generated any…

This week, on the inaugural Shotgun Spotlight, we’re looking at the iconic Mossberg 590 with new furniture from Magpul Industries and topped with a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro red dot. Mossberg 590 7-Shot 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun MSRP $581 It’s really hard to argue against the firepower of a 12-gauge shotgun for home defense. When loaded with 00 buckshot, every pull of the trigger sends eight to 12 .33-caliber pellets downrange in a tight pattern, which is a compelling argument indeed. Add in the rock-solid simplicity of the pump-action setup and a magazine capacity that’s large enough to settle most defensive…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: USA Performance Briefs w / Fly The FirstSpear USA PERFORMANCE BRIEFS W/FLY are built for all-day comfort and maximum support, keeping you cool and confident no matter where the day—or night—takes you. Crafted in the USA with 100% American materials, these briefs are Berry Compliant and designed for those who demand performance and quality from their “berries”. The ultra-lightweight flex grid blend of 90% polyester and 10% spandex stretches with your every move, hugging your body in all the right places. Moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties ensure you’ll stay dry and fresh, even when things start heating up.…

Arkansas Representative Joey Carr and Senator Terry Rice have introduced HB1418, a bill that would enact Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption in the state. This comes after many years of behind the scenes work by Knife Rights and our friends in the Arkansas legislature. The bill adds “Knives” and “Knife-making components” to the state’s existing Firearms Law Preemption statute. Knife Law Preemption is a Knife Rights’ criminal justice reform effort that repeals and prevents local ordinances more restrictive than state law which only serve to confuse or entrap law-abiding citizens traveling within or through the state. Preemption ensures citizens…

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…

FORT BLISS, Texas — The “Home of America’s Tank Division” now houses the Defense Department’s first 3D-printed barracks. Lt. Gen. David Wilson, deputy Army chief of staff, G-9 (Installations), and Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry, his senior enlisted adviser, joined 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Garrison leaders for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 29, 2025. The facilities on West Bliss are one of two new sites at Fort Bliss featuring this innovative military infrastructure. They are the first 3D-printed structures to comply with the Defense Department’s updated Unified Facilities Criteria, a mandate updated annually that provides construction guidance DOD-wide…

Each week, we try to fill Emerging Gear with the coolest new stuff we can find. But it’s always a balance between the sometimes huge technological leaps that seem to happen with increasing frequency, and the gradual improvements to gear we’ll likely always need. That’s more than evident this week. On the techy side of things, we’ve some fantastically smart glasses with features both enthralling and terrifying. There’s also upgraded eFoils, a powerful and mobile oven for outdoor chefs, and a new Olympus camera that’s outdoorsy and modern. At the other end of the gear spectrum, there are the upgrades…

Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract in another important large-scale project for the Bundeswehr in the field of digitalisation. As the prime contractor, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH will be responsible for setting up an integrated communication network, the so-called ‘Tactical Wide Area Network for Land Based Operations’ (TaWAN LBO). The volume of the awarded framework-contract for a deployable, platform-based communication/directional radio management system is worth several billion Euro. The framework-contract for the procurement of TaWAN LBO has a term of 10 years and was signed by representatives of the Federal Office for the Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the…

Do you like the Elementum? What about slipjoints? One of Civivi’s first orders of business in 2025 is to release the Elementum Slipjoint, which combines the company’s eternally popular flagship with the beloved non-locking format. The original Elementum isn’t that old – it’s turning five this year – but it is already the patriarch of an extensive family tree, with many variant models. Bigger versions, smaller versions, a fixed blade, even a model set up like a standard issue utility knife – in fact, one of the most surprising things about the Elementum Slipjoint is that it has been preceded…

In April 2024, Liv expanded its women’s off-road mountain bike lineup with the new Liv Intrigue X Advanced. This mid-travel bike slots in between the existing Intrigue models. Liv designed it for all-around trail riding, with 150 mm of travel in the front and 140 mm in the rear.  I tested the premium long-travel Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0 last summer. It’s a highly customizable, tech-heavy design that I enjoyed on steep, techy climbs and descents. So, I was excited to check out the middle child in the Intrigue family.  I rode the Intrigue X Advanced 0 for 5…