With Artemis II, a manned mission is on its way to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. On board: the Benchmade Triage, designed to support the crew even under extreme conditions.

Bark River Knives has ceased operations after revelations of false material specifications on some knives. The company now faces legal consequences in addition to a massive loss of trust.

Once again, the IWA, the "world's leading trade fair for the hunting and shooting sports industry," reports a decline in visitors. Nevertheless, the organizers remain cautiously optimistic.

The IWA Knife Award was presented again as part of the IWA OutdoorClassics 2026. Laguiole en Aubrac was delighted to receive two awards for its "Gatsby."

Things are really shaking up at the traditional manufacturer Zwilling from Solingen: declining sales, an ongoing austerity program, and a change in strategy at the top are putting the company under pressure. Further cuts and significant staff reductions are now on the table.

CPM MagnaMax is a new powder metallurgy, corrosion-resistant blade steel that isn't about balance, but rather uncompromisingly designed for maximum edge retention – thus redefining the performance profile of modern knife steels.

With over 53.000 trade visitors and 2.744 exhibitors, the trade fair once again became the global meeting place for the shooting sports...

We provide an overview of the current developments in the trade dispute between the European Union and the United States of America and the potential impacts.

The traditional C. Jul. Herbertz GmbH from Solingen has found a new owner after insolvency proceedings in self-administration. The buyer is The Platform Group AG from Düsseldorf.