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By Dan Abraham In the mid-2000s, I asked a knowledgeable gun store owner what was the most reliable handgun on the market. Without hesitation, he answered the Springfield XD line of handguns. He said he owned one, his buddies owned them, and they performed reliably with thousands of rounds through them. I ended up buying a subcompact Springfield XD-9 that day. I fired that pistol with every type of ammo available and couldn’t get it to malfunction, no matter how hard I tried. That little 9mm pistol chewed up everything I fed it, even when it was filthy and dirty.…

Luxury and off-road capability don’t usually mix without compromise. More often than not, when a brand decides to elevate a product with premium materials and bespoke craftsmanship, function takes a back seat. But Ineos seems determined to do things differently. Its Grenadier isn’t just another overbuilt SUV designed to look the part — it’s a serious off-road machine, engineered with durability and longevity in mind. And now, with the latest lineup of special-edition models, Ineos is proving that a well-crafted 4×4 doesn’t have to sacrifice authenticity for refinement. That philosophy made Aspen the perfect setting for its latest reveals. While…

John Moses Browning was probably the greatest firearms designer and inventor in history. Browning’s 125 patents have endured the test of time, and many are still in use and/or production to this day. For example, his 1922 design known as the Browning M2 .50-caliber machine gun is still currently in use with multiple militaries around the world, including that of the United States—103 years after its initial manufacture. It is his last patent, #1,618,510, applied for in 1923, but not awarded until Feb. 22, 1927, (barely three months after his death) that we examine here. It was for a semi-automatic…

In a rare move, USSOCOM in support of Special Operations Command Central, a Theater Special Operations Command, has released an intent to a award a single source contract for a combat capability to be used by forces which rotate into their theater. The actual commercial system is never named, but specifically, the requirement is for First Person View drones. Those of you who have been following the Soldier Systems Digest newsletter know how supportive I am of fielding these systems en masse, so any requirement gets me excited. FPV drones are not new to Special Forces. They’ve begun to integrate…

The ProblemYou are new to shooting and do not have an abundance of disposable income, but want to purchase a handgun for informal shooting and personal defense. You have been to the gun range, where they let you try before you buy, and have fired both semi-automatics and revolvers in an effort to narrow the field for your first purchase. Contrary to the gentleman at the gun shop’s suggestion of a pistol with a light, crisp break to fire the gun, you tend to prefer guns that have triggers that have some feel to them. That is to say, a…

Every knife maker finds their own way into the craft, and Pennsylvania-based Luke Dellmyer‘s path began in the demands of a farming life. Working with horses and learning the ins and outs of traditional but still very necessary metalworking brought Dellmyer into our field. As a custom knifemaker, Dellmyer focuses on handforged pieces; this passion stems directly from his days as a professional farrier, making horseshoes for local farms and veterinarians. I wasn’t familiar with Luke or his work. I liked reading this… Shop Talk: Luke Dellmyer’s Journey from Horseshoes to Custom Knives Read the full article here

RoseCraft blades has made a major splash in the knife market since its inception in 2021. They offer both traditional and modern knives, all with a unique flare. I have had the opportunity to check out many RoseCraft Blades knives and have been thoroughly impressed, particularly by the build quality and cover options of the traditional slipjoint models. Andy Armstrong, General Manager, was kind enough to answer a few questions about RoseCraft Blades. Read on to get an inside look at this exciting new knife brand! As regular KNIFE readers know, Rosecraft is based in Maryville, Tennessee, just down the…

The new Sage 5 Salt got a great geometry but I love convex edges.I like to remove the shoulder on the edge and with diamonds it is only a matter of minutes. First thing. I do protect the sides of the blade to avoid scratching because I’m clumsy. I use thick duct tape AKA gaffer used to fix everything on the movie sets for everything including marks on the floor or information on magazines. File this under “modding” more than sharpening, but it is the best I could do with our category structure. Nemo does a nice job outlining the…

Tis the season. We have been cleaning up the yard the past few weeks.  One of Knoxville’s “Dogwood Trails” runs by our house, so we will have gawkers driving by for the next couple of weeks. This was a more interesting than average KniFAQ, which I always enjoy regardless.   Read the full article here

We have long been aware of the existence of a third original Colclesser Brothers Kephart knife. Horace’s original is in the collections of the Western Carolina University museum, and the second was sold by KNIFE Magazine Publisher Mark Zalesky to none other than Ethan Becker.  That one served as the guide for the KABAR BK62 production Kephart, and access was given to custom Knifemakers Dan Eastland (Dogwood Custom Knives) and the late Mike McCarter (House Mountain Blades), who each made a limited run of nearasdamnit reproductions. You can read the article in our free sample issue: SAMPLE ISSUE   If…