Amna Suraka Prison: Saddam’s Kurdish Torture Chamber
The Kurdish people are the largest ethnic group in the world without their own country. They are a non-Arab ethnic group who live in northern Iraq, western Iran, and southern Turkey. The independent Kurds were a threat to Saddam Hussein, and, in 1988, Hussein embarked...
Beautiful Batch of Sebenza 31s Arrives at KnivesShipFree
Sponsored by: KnivesShipFree A fresh new shipment of the legendary, incomparable Sebenza 31 has arrived at KnivesShipFree. This is the platonic ideal of the storied folder, with its recent internal and material upgrades in tow. The Sebenza is without a doubt one of the most...
Cross-Body Quickness: Bastinelli FBAG | RECOIL
It’s true, you can turn any fanny pack into a cross-body bag. And you can put some sort of gun into either one. But the fact of the matter is that with many of the so-called “carry bags” on the market (we covered an awful...
Guide to the National Firearms Act (NFA)
Posted on March 26, 2025 by Daniel Mitchell The National Firearms Act (NFA), enacted in 1934, stands as one of the most significant pieces of legislation governing firearms in the United States. Born from a desire to curb the violence associated with Prohibition-era organized crime,...
Springfield 1911 TRP AOS: Updated And Improved
What we love and what we hate about the 1911 is actually the same thing. An old design that has stood the test of time, the 1911 is not easy to manufacture. It is labor-intensive and requires expensive methods of production. If you want a...
TOPS Turns Shrink Ray on El Chete Chopper
We here at KnifeNews are honored to announce that El Chete, TOPS’ over-the-, well, top chopper, is a proud parent. The El Chete Mini is here, even though it’s pretty big for a newborn. The original El Chete is one of those knives that, because...
M4A1 Block I: The Special Operations Origins of an American Icon
In the annals of modern warfare, few firearms have risen to such iconic status as the M4 carbine in its various forms and configurations. But before it became the ubiquitous symbol of American firepower, there was the Block I. A weapon forged in the crucible...