BLADE Staff, Author at BLADE Magazine

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BLADE is more than the world's foremost knife magazine. It's also an online community, the planet's largest knife shows (BLADE Show & BLADE Show West), a book publisher and an e-commerce store (ShopBlade.com).

In his version of frame handle construction, bladesmith Salem Straub used a threaded fastener in an internal slot in the frame to mechanically lock all the parts together tightly. The handle material is relieved on the inside to accommodate the fastener. (Salem Straub image)

Hall-Of-Frame Handles

BLADE Staff - June 15, 2022

Knifemaking: How To Build A Railroad Spike Jig

BLADE Staff - May 31, 2022

How To: Forge Beveling & Blade Tipping

BLADE Staff - May 27, 2022

ABS master smith Steve Randall will show you how he makes his sub-hilt knives in his BLADE University class Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. in Room 107. (Steve Randall image)

BLADE University 2022: College Of Cut Schedule

BLADE Staff - May 18, 2022

BLADE Show Do’s and Dont’s

BLADE Staff - May 5, 2022

Cool Custom: Payne’s Gal Leg Is Sharp And Sexy

BLADE Staff - May 4, 2022

Among those headlining the international knifemakers returning to the BLADE Show after two years of pandemic lockdowns is Sweden’s Anders Hogstrom, author of the Stag G-Ring bowie, one of this issue’s cover knives, in 1050 carbon blade steel with hamon, and antique European stag. (SharpByCoop image)

BLADE Show 2022: International Exhibitors Return

BLADE Staff - April 27, 2022

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