Putting his sole-authorship philosophy on full display, Ethan Kolar's folding dagger not only boasts an impeccable feather damascus blade, but an ornate handle including engraving from the smith himself. The white-lipped mother of pearl ups the eye appeal of this eclectic build. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

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Jerry Fisk doesn’t simply see his shop has a place to create, but an arena where he leaves his mark on the world. As the columnist puts it, the master smith believes every hammer blow is a permanent record of the maker's skill and life. (Images courtesy of Jerry Fisk)

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Engineered for upland hunting and fine-detail game prep, Civivi’s latest fixed blade puts precision first.
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Quick to any task and always razor sharp, the Chaves Knives CHUB is a unique take on the utility knife with its automatic out-the-front deployment

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Jon Christensen was commissioned to create the Guardian Sword, a project that retells the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa in engraved iron panels and a bronze shield on the handle. The project took an estimated 4,000 hours to complete.

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Veteran designed or manufactured knives (from top) Spartan Blades Harsey Dagger, CRKT Xolotl Auto, Stroup Knives HM1 and Winkler Knives Operator.

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Böker teams up with popular German bushcrafters to deliver a pocket-friendly, G10-scaled multi-tool packed with essential field implements.
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