CUSTOM COOL AT FACTORY COST
New collaborations mesh great designs with hi-tech production.
By Dave Rhea

BLADE SHOW WEST HAS MOVED!
Long Beach is the new venue and the dates are October 6-8.
By BLADE staff

IT WAS BEDLAM
Sharp knives and smiling faces ruled at the BLADE Show.
By Steve Shackleford

A NIGHT FOR THE EDGES
The BLADE Show’s custom winners shared the spotlight, Part 1.
By BLADE staff

FLIPPING IN
Deploy blades the fun way with the coolest custom flippers.
By Mike Haskew

SHARP IN A PINCH
Military types can find many uses for these classic cutters.
By BLADE staff

BAD AND BEAUTIFUL
Few patterns both stun and impress like daggers and fighters.
By Pat Covert

FINGERPRINTS OF STEEL
Like fingerprints, no two damascus patterns are just alike.
By BLADE staff

LARGER THAN KNIFE
Is BLADE Show Texas the signature Texan cutlery event?
By Steve Shackleford

MAKING A KNIFE WITH A LEGEND
The author builds a folder with his favorite knifemaker..
By Chris Schluter

WELCOME BACK, WORLD!
Internationals return to BLADE Show after travel bans end.
By BLADE® staff

HANDFORGED HUMDINGERS
International and domestic knives will shine at ABS Auction.
By BLADE staff

MY TABLE, MY RULES
Dealing with makers and purveyors, pricing, grinds and more.
By Ed Fowler

PUSH AND PULL
See how the teacher-collector effect transformed Bill Ruple.
By Mike Haskew

HONE YOUR KNIFE BRAIN!
The 9th Annual BLADE University is the place to get sharp.
By BLADE® staff

LAST-DITCH SURVIVAL KITS
At least one of these will sate short-term survival needs.
By Josh Wayner

SHOP DUMP
Three veteran knifemakers outline their top shop equipment.
By Mike Haskew

LESSON FOR THE TESTER
The author searches for his cutting mojo with the E-VAC.
By MSG Kim Breed

CUSTOM MADE IN THE USA
Check out some really cool custom knives by American makers.
By BLADE staff

COMPULSION UNDERSTOOD
The author learns more than just how to make knives.
By Russell Worth Parker

THE KNIFE RUSS CRANE CARRIES
If he’s got his pants on, he’s carrying one.
By Russ Crane and BLADE staff

THE LIGHTNESS OF BEING SHARP
From straight user to pocket jewelry, consider custom EDCs.
By BLADE staff

SLASH ’N CARRY
Neck knives might be out of sight but they are always there.
By Pat Covert

800-POUND MARILLA?
Case EDC weighs way under 800 but cuts like a heavyweight.
By MSG Kim Breed

BALISONGS - LATEST IN FLIPPING TECHNOLOGY.

CIGAR KNIVES - SMOKIN’ CUTTERS!

RETURN OF THE CUSTOM TACTICAL - NEVER GONE, JUST OVERSHADOWED—TILL NOW.

WHAT’S NEW FOR ’22
The latest knives will soothe your inner blade beast.
By Steve Shackleford

ALL-PURPOSE FOOD TOOLS
Because eating your soup with a knife just doesn’t cut it.
By Daniel Jackson

KEEN CONTENDERS
Get your edge ready with one of these efficient sharpeners.
By Dexter Ewing

GOOD TO THE BONE
Former butcher’s mate puts five boning knives to the test.
By Josh Wayner

KEYS TO KITCHEN KEENDOM
Correct sharpener picks determine kitchen knife sharpness.
By Dexter Ewing

THE KNIFE BABY DRAGON CARRIES
It boasts a particularly special father-and-son connection.
By BLADE staff

THE KNIFE HE CARRIES
Check out his lightweight and comfortable belt-carry dagger.
By David Lopez

TRIED-AND-TRUE 1095
4 factory models wear & use the reliable carbon steel well.
By Dexter Ewing

54 TO THE POINT PART II
It’s the point that often jump starts your blade into the work.
By Ed Fowler

CONSTANT COMPANION
The correct sheath completes a proper hunting knife package.
By Mike Haskew

BLADE SHOW CUSTOM KINGS PART II
The balance of the winners epitomizes awesome talent.
By Steve Shackleford

RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
Know the features of today’s top custom utility hunters.
By Les Robertson

BLADE MAGAZINE KNIVES OF THE YEAR
The best production pieces make history at the BLADE Show.
By BLADE® staff

THWACK ATTACK!
Four automatics are state-of-the-art in snap-to-it-tiveness.
By Dexter Ewing

B.R.’s AMBASSADORS
Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame welcomes five stellar new members.
By Steve Shackleford

OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE
Military knife classics continue to thrive and evolve.
By Steve Shackleford

PARAGONS OF NATIONHOOD
Nothing says America quite so well as a custom bowie knife.
By BLADE® staff

BLADE BREAKOUT IN COWTOWN
ICCE welcomes knife shows back to the corral, Texas style!
By BLADE® staff

THOSE HANDY HATCHETS
Today’s production hatchets are multi-purpose must-haves.
By Daniel Jackson

BLADE-TO-HANDLE RATIO
Is there a formula for it or is it something else altogether?
By Mike Haskew

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ANGLES PART I
To establish the proper angle, pick the right sharpener.
By Dexter Ewing

GAME OF THROWNS
Fun to fling, hot throwing knives fly like the wind.
By James Morgan Ayres

40th ANNUAL BLADE SHOW QUIZ
It’s hard to answer them all correctly, but maybe you can!
By BLADE staff

THE CARTEL COMES CLEAN
Meet the many makers who are the best of Bill Ruple’s pupils.
By Mike Haskew

MYSTERY OF THE HALF STOP
Is it a safety feature, bell and whistle, both, or otherwise?
By Mike Haskew

DANCE TO A DIFFERENT HAMMER BEAT
J.D. Smith forges outstanding blades in rhythm and harmony.
By Kevin Klein

Mexican Sword of the Alamo?

HOTTEST DAMASCUS BLADE PATTERNS.

S45VN: SUPER STEEL UPDATE.

KNIFEMAKING LOSES ITS BEST FRIEND
Slip-joint master cutler Tony “Old Dog” Bose passes at 75.
By BLADE® staff

TRULY OUTSTANDING SHEATHS
Beautiful custom models bring elegance to the show table.
By BLADE® staff

AKI CHANGES HANDS
Barry Lee Hands and AKI members move the show to Vegas.
By Steve Shackleford

THE KNIFE SYDNEY CARRIES
It’s an older model designed by Bill Harsey. See which one.
By Sydney Vail

TACTICAL BADGE OF HONOR
4 tactical fixed blades exemplify the tradition of hard work.
By Mike Haskew

BONUS!
ANNUAL KNIFE INDUSTRY DIRECTORY

AUTOS: SMOOTH OPERATORS.

SHARPENERS: EDGE ENGINEERS..

HALL-OF-FRAME KNIVES
The wave of new feel and performance in framelocks continues.
By Mike Haskew

HALLMARK OF A CRAFTSMAN
Fine filework almost always indicates the knife is a custom.
By Abe Elias

MISSION: UNCLEAVABLE
No job is too sharp for four worthy factory cleavers.
By James Morgan Ayres

INTERMEDIATE FORGE THE LIN RHEA WAY

GUARDS: KEYS TO FIT & SILVER SOLDER

INFLUENCERS OF CUSTOM HUNTERS

KNIFE INDUSTRY AND COVID-19...

KU-KU FOR KUKRIS! - Tackle tough stuff with the classic forward-weighted blade.

BLADE SHOW CANCELLED - Largest and most important knife event pulls the plug.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF COLLABORATION
Lloyd Hale and Larry Hirsch take quality time up one notch.
By Mike Haskew

KNIFE DROP
Few blade patterns share the style and grace of drop points.
By Pat Covert

SQUARE HOUSES PART V
The how’s and why’s of the etched blade the author’s own way.
By Ed Fowler

WINGS OF HONOR
Will Younts gets his wings—and an unforgettable knife.
By Steve Shackleford

HOW TO BUY CUSTOM KNIVES PART VI
Purveyors with solid reputations bring a lot to the table.
By Mike Haskew

BREACHABLE MOMENTS
3 breaching tools help demolish cars at Lewisville Motors.
By Dexter Ewing

LEGACY KNIFEMAKERS
Father-offspring knifemaking links create ties that endure.
By Mike Haskew

SHARP DRESSED BLADES
An exquisite sheath is the icing on the cake for a fine knife.
By Pat Covert

SQUARE HOUSES PART III
The author shares grinding tips from 50+ years of knifemaking.
By Ed Fowler

COOL CUTTERS AND COMPANY
Latest knives and sharpeners will debut at BLADE Show 2020.
By BLADE staff

CAP-LIFTING CUTLERY
Pop tops with four of today’s factory bottle-opening knives.
By Dexter Ewing

YOU’LL LIKE SPIKES
Cool marlinespike knives are in an area we call The Rope Zone.
By Pat Covert

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BLADE provides knifemakers, collectors, and knife enthusiasts with information concerning new knife-making techniques and processes, field tests, and the latest news and features on knives and their makers. Also includes a Q&A section, letters to the editor, features about individual knifemakers, and an extensive listing of upcoming knife shows. The "Knife Guide" (published between the Feb. and Mar. issues) is the knife industry's leading directory and is distributed at the annual SHOT Show.

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