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For decades, Pinarello has been a dream bike for countless road racers and racing fans. The 70-year-old Italian brand has consistently produced visually stunning rides that have won every major race imaginable. The Pinarello brand is synonymous with victory at the biggest races, from the Olympic Games to the Tour de France and World Championships across several disciplines. Pinarello also holds world records. The Dogma F Dura-Ace Di2 is the pinnacle of Pinarello’s road bike offerings. The spec sheet reads like a racing cyclist’s dream. From the finest raw materials, engineering involving Lamborghini’s Formula One team and Jaguar, distinct tube shapes,…

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) “That’s bovine excrement!” He was British and very polite. He was also wrong. “Nope. Turns out during the war some G.I.s actually did use 60 millimeter mortar rounds as field expedient grenades.” The assistant armorer on Saving Private Ryan just squinted at me and shook his head. “And that’s why,” I continued, “We are gonna need about a dozen dummy 60 mike-mike rounds scattered around this part of the set.” I waved my hand across the area of the old Hatfield (UK) aerospace plant where our set designers had created a fictional French village called Ramelle…

Eldridge, IA-based LMT Defense, working in partnership with SWISSLOXX AG, secured a significant contract with Swiss armed forces in late February. Under terms of the agreement the companies will supply rifles for the military. The ordered rifles are primarily chambered in 5.56 NATO, although other calibers are included in the contract. Aging SIG 550s, 552s and 553s currently dominate the nation’s military rifle inventory, many now destined for retirement.   “We are honored to support the Swiss armed forces with our advanced small-arms solution,” said Karl Lewis, president of LMT Defense. “This contract reflects our commitment to quality and innovation and…

When it comes to Low Power Variable Optics (LPVOs), there’s one feature that can make or break your shooting experience: the Field of View (FOV). It’s more than just a spec—it’s the difference between spotting a target in time or missing it entirely. Enter the Thrive HD 1-8×24, a scope designed with one of the widest FOVs in its class. Why FOV Matters Imagine tracking a fast-moving target through dense brush or scanning open terrain for elusive prey. At 1x magnification, the Thrive HD gives you an industry-leading 124.79 feet FOV at 100 yards, letting you see more of your…

Shooting skills are not innate; they are developed over time through practice, training and precise repetition. While some shooters may have a natural aptitude for certain movements due to genetics, muscle composition, reflexes or were Rob Leatham, who seemingly was born with a pistol in his hand, mastering shooting skills requires deliberate learning and consistent training. Skill improvement requires consistent and deliberate practice, ensuring that movements become more refined over time. Repetition is essential, but it must be combined with mindful execution to follow the shooting process by gaining better control and avoid ingraining bad habits like chasing after time…

Lantac Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group The Lantac E-BCG® (Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group) is one of the most significant evolutions Lantac-USA has brought to market. Introduced in 2014, the Lantac E-BCG is regarded as the leading product in its class. Independent testing has confirmed that no other enhanced bolt carrier on the market effectively enhances a standard AR15 BCG or addresses the shortcomings of a standard mil-spec BCG the way Lantac’s E-BCG does. Testing and evaluation conducted on the E-BCG with 75,000+ rounds of full auto (primarily suppressed fire) concluded massive lifespan gains over traditional mil-spec BCG’s. The Crane NAVSEA’s 2015…

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…

Chances are you already need a steel ruler for your fixing and making tasks, so why not use one that can do much more than most? That’s the idea behind the ten-function Tiruler, which packs a protractor, caliper, bubble level and even a wrench. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the titanium-bodied folding Tiruler is made by Hong Kong company MakerPi. First and foremost, the device can indeed serve as a straight-edge ruler, for measuring, drawing or cutting straight lines. I think think that things like this are super cool. Not knife content though. Read the whole thing at…

Over the last 30 years or so, Benchmade has made quite a name for itself in the knife industry and any knife enthusiast will tell you they are highly respected in the community.  They have proven to be a revolutionary force in knife making, employing impressing quality control standards and combining excellent designs with today’s technologies to bring you formidable blades at a reasonable price. Building on it’s superb AXIS-lock Benchmade introduced the Barrage in 2009 which was the first AXIS-lock folding knife featuring an assisted-opening mechanism.  Designed by the late Warren Osborne, this is a premium production folder aimed at higher…

It’s no secret that there are a lot of EDC knife releases every year. Even some of the most cautious, deliberate knifemaking brands typically release at least a few different knives (if not entirely new silhouettes) annually. However, one particular category has a much slower, rarer cadence. Collaboration EDC knives — where at least two brands work together on a single design — are difficult to coordinate and require compromises. As such, they are released far less often. Which one is your favorite?  I am personally fond of the SpyNano. Read the whole thing at GearPatrol.com Read the full article…