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This year has been a huge one for Benchmade. The brand has launched at least a dozen different knives across the everyday carry and outdoor industries, each one more spectacular than the last. Despite such a rich slate of drops, the Portland-based knifemaker still had (at least) one more surprise up its sleeve. Even industry insiders weren’t privy to the upcoming launch of the Benchmade Successor, a magnificent blend of traditional elements and forward-thinking styling. It is a good looking knife. I like the blue colorway better than the copper. No lock is a bold choice, but should help the…

Mike Lewis is a 20-year Army infantry veteran, renowned for his expertise in small arms and doctrine development. His contributions to the “Professional Citizen Project” series, particularly CITIZEN MANUAL 3: AR PATTERN RIFLE AND CARBINE, have set a new standard in civilian firearm education. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the AR platform—whether you’re a novice or an experienced shooter. By adapting military doctrine into practical, accessible guidance and building on it, Lewis ensures that every reader can gain the skills and knowledge needed to confidently own, maintain, and use an AR-pattern…

FN, the defense division of FN Browning Group, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Ambrose Award, presented by the Armaments Division Small Arms Committee of the National Defense Industrial Association. The Ambrose Award is periodically awarded to a company that has made outstanding contributions to the field of small arms systems. It recognizes exemplary commitment to the U.S. Armed Forces by delivering superior materiel that meets operational requirements and supports force readiness. “We remain committed to investing, innovating and working side-by-side with the U.S. Armed Forces to deliver the most dependable defense and security solutions for the…

The SLIPIT, is a group of American-designed folding knives developed by Spyderco. Originating from the UK Penknife (UKPK) project — the first folding knife to combine their one-hand-opening Trademark Round Hole, clip carry, and a non-locking mechanism — and drawing inspiration from the Caly series, the group comprises the UKPK, Metropolitan, Urban, and Squeak models. All were designed by Sal Glesser. It is a great EDC, even in places where a lock is verbooten, Read the whole thing at Nemo Knives Review. Spyderco’s SLIPIT Family – Which one should you choose—and for what purpose? Read the full article here

Only eight weeks after Anduril was awarded a $99.6 million prototype Other Transaction Authority agreement for the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2), the 4th Infantry Division became the first unit to use NGC2 in live fire training. The event, known as Ivy Sting 1, demonstrated a division-level targeting process running entirely on Anduril’s Lattice Mesh and Palantir’s Target Workbench (TWB) from headquarters down to the gun line—firing faster, more reliably, and more resiliently than legacy systems. NGC2 is the Army’s initiative to modernize the command and control ecosystem. Built on an open, modular architecture, NGC2 connects the entire…

I’ll admit that at first glance, the question of what is concealed carry seems a bit silly. It’s having a discreet defensive firearm on you in public where allowed by law. Duh. How that process of carrying concealed is accomplished, though, is a bit tricky, as it means making significant alterations in what you wear and how you act. Even something simple, like having a small pocket gun or off-body carry means changes to your wardrobe, such as making sure you are wearing clothing that permits easy access to your pistol or using a bag with a dedicated gun-storage area.…

Hillsborough, North Carolina – October 2, 2025 – Reptilia®, a leading innovator in firearm accessories and mounting solutions, today announced the launch of two new products in its AUS™ Mount System: the AUS™ Offset for MDT SEND IT® GEN2 and the ROF™- 90 for Leupold® Delta Point Pro – 35MM. “At Reptilia, every product we design starts with a simple mission: give professional end-users the tools they need to move faster, stay accurate, and perform with confidence,” said The Reptilia Team. “The AUS Mount System has always been about modularity and precision, and these two new additions make it even…

There are some fresh new prototypes cropping up over at chez We Knife, with one such being today’s object of discussion, the Cavelle – a  lean and mean (but not small) folder from the hypermodern school of design. The narrow, swedge-sporting, fuller-flaunting drop point blade on the Cavelle measures 3.78 inches long. That’s a sizable piece, reminiscent of We’s early days, when they laid a heavy emphasis on hefty blades. Their catalog is much more diverse these days, but We’s in-house team still finds space for the big blades – and even at this size, the Cavelle could certainly be…

Fielding of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System, MAPS, GEN II hardware is underway across the Army to provide increased operational effectiveness with advanced positioning, navigation and timing, PNT, systems. MAPS GEN II is the next-generation PNT system used to provide highly accurate and resilient PNT data to Army vehicles, especially in GPS-degraded or denied environments. Fielding of the MAPS GEN II systems supports Transformation in Contact 2.0, the Army’s current initiative to rapidly deliver new equipment to operational units. GEN I vs. GEN II – What’s changed? The goal when developing MAPS GEN II was GPS security,…

It takes a lot to stop me in my tracks while scrolling through Instagram. A few weeks ago, though, a post popped into my feed that did just that. A climber I hadn’t heard of before, David Lloyd, made a post accusing a popular app for digital climbing guidebooks, KAYA, of copying from his guidebook for a bouldering area in Wyoming. The app denied the accusations, but the post quickly exploded, with over 400 comments.  The scope of the debate ranged from KAYA and other guidebook authors speaking to their experiences, to comments that could only be described as mudslinging.…