We captured in film the knives, knife people and lots of fun that marked another great show.
Nothing beats the BLADE Show.
Nearly 1,000 vendors, countless knives and throngs of attendees crowded the Cobb Galleria from June 6–8 for the world’s largest knife shindig. That’s a lot of action—and plenty to take in over the course of three days. But armed with our trusty candid cameras, we at BLADE Magazine gave it our best shot.
Roving the main hall, “baller” room and convention center corridors, we captured glimpses of the knife event no words can fully describe. Take a moment to relive—or get your first look at—BLADE Show 2025 through the lens of those who were there.
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Show Saturday was bumper to bumper.CRKT fans get their fill of new knives.A Rosecraft BLADE Show ad greeted guests of the show’s host hotel, the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly, each time they took the elevator.Knife fans converge on the Rick Hinderer Knives booth.Mardi Meshejian has a firm hold on one of his custom sickles.Blade HQ held Balicomp 25 with Brycen Nelson winning the title, Steve Ash placing second and Landon Morrison third. (Blade HQ image) Tim Reeve (center with arms raised) directs traffic at the Chris Reeve Knives booth as Anne Reeve and Dean Felides (directly to Tim’s right) look on.Jens Anso conducts his BLADE University class.HEPK master smith/BLADE® field editor Ed Fowler (left) enjoys a customer visit.Knife deals were there to be had.Patrons wait in line patiently for the BLADE Show to begin.Who says BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® members can’t have fun? Michael Walker gives Bob Terzuola the rabbit-ear treatment. (Larry Hirsch image)Walter Brend (left) and Les Robertson enjoy another BLADE Show.A contestant flips a giant butterfly knife during Balicomp 25.The smiling face dead center is custom knifemaker Koji Hara.Aaron Frederick is back making knives and had a few on hand to show.Knife fans try their hand at foosball at the Big Idea Design booth.
See what’s soon to be cutting up the scene with the new knives debuted at the 2025 BLADE Show.
As the world’s largest knife show, BLADE Show is a prime venue for the introduction of new knives. Every year, manufacturers unveil fresh creations at the Cobb Galleria, hoping to get the hottest new blades in front of the most motivated buyers and collectors.
The 2025 BLADE Show was highlighted with a ton of factory knife drops—some of them available as of the show, others trickling out later this year. Here is a look at some of the soon-to-be most coveted blades hitting the scene at your local cutlery.
Dauntless Surgeon-R
Knife type: Fixed EDC scalpel Designer: Chris Moss Blade length: 2.5” Blade material options: AEB-L and MagnaCut stainless and CPM 3V carbon steel Rockwell hardness: 60 HRC for AEB-L and 3V; 63 HRC for MagnaCut Blade grind: Flat Blade at the thickest: 1/8” Blade pattern: Scalpel Blade finish options: Tumbled, black oxide, and nitride Construction: One piece Handle material: Steel Pocket clip: Deep carry Overall length: 7” Sheath: Polymer, deep carry Country of origin: USA MSRP: Starts at $245 Available for sale: NOW
TOPS Knives Tick
Knife type: Fixed blade Designer: Leo Espinoza Blade length: 3” Blade material: 1095 carbon steel Rockwell hardness: 56-58 HRC Blade grind: Flat Blade at the thickest: 3/32” Blade finish: Tungsten Cerakote® Construction: Full tang Handle material: Tan G-10 w/black liner Weight: 2.2 ozs. (3.4 ozs. w/sheath) Overall length: 6.38” Sheath: Black Kydex w/UltiClip for pocket carry Knife to know: The Tick is the first TOPS knife with a sheath specifically set up for pocket carry. Country of origin: USA MSRP: $220 Available for sale: NOW
Spyderco Shaman(SMKW Exclusive)
Knife type: Folder Designer: BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Sal Glesser Blade length: 3.58” Blade steel: CPM S45VN stainless Blade at the thickest: .145” Blade pattern: Drop point Blade finish: Black DLC Blade opener: Spyderco round thumb hole Handle material: Grey canvas Micarta® Lock: Compression Closed length: 4.67” Country of origin: USA MSRP: $279.95 Knife to know: Made by Spyderco, the Smoky Grey Shaman is sold exclusively through Smoky Mountain Knife Works Available for sale: NOW
Bradford USA 6” Utility Kitchen Tool
Knife type: Culinary Designer: Bradford USA Blade length: 6” Blade steel options: AEB-L and MagnaCut stainless Rockwell hardness: 61-62 HRC Blade grind: Full-height flat Blade at the thickest: Thin .1” distal taper Blade finish: Satin stonewash Handle material options: G-10, carbon fiber, G-Wood G-10 Weight: 5 ozs. Overall length: 11” Sheath: Flat black leather sleeve Country of origin: USA MSRPs: AEB-L $169 and MagnaCut $209 Available for sale: NOW
Chaves Knives Dissident
Knife type: Double-action out-the-front Designer: Ramon Chavez Blade length: 3.7” Blade steel: S35VN stainless Rockwell hardness: 58-60 HRC Blade grind: Flat Blade at the thickest: .15” Blade finish: Stonewash Construction: Screw Handle material: Aluminum Lock: Trigger Opening mechanism: Auto Pocket clip: Titanium skull model, tip down, right-handed Weight: 4.73 ozs. Closed length: 5” Knife to know: The Dissident has the new Petrified blade finish. Country of origin: Utah, USA MSRP: $400 Available for sale: Summer 2025
Demko Knives AD20XL Double-Wide
Knife type: Manual folder Designer: Andrew Demko Blade length: 4” Blade steel: MagnaCut stainless Rockwell hardness: 60-62 HRC Blade grind: Flat Blade at the thickest: .18” Blade pattern: Drop point Blade finish: Stonewash Handle material: Titanium Lock: Shark-Lock® Pivot materials: Ball bearings Pocket clip: Stainless steel /standard carry Weight: 9.6 ozs. Closed length: 5.5” Country of origin: USA MSRP: $850 Available for sale: NOW
Bear Edge Brisk 2.0 Zytel Assisted Sideliner
Blade length: 3 1/8” Blade steel: 440 stainless Blade finish: Black Blade pattern: Drop point Blade opener: Ambidextrous thumb studs Handle material: Rift Blue stainless Lock: Sideliner Pocket clip: Reversible Knife to know: The handle has gimping for enhanced control Weight: 3.4 ozs. Closed length: 4 5/8” Country of origin: Alabama, USA MSRP: $40.99 Available: NOW
Reiff Knives The Vicon
Knife type: Tactical fixed-blade field knife Designer: Stu Shank in collaboration with a group of active U.S. Special Forces members Blade length: 5.19” Blade steel: CPM MagnaCut stainless Rockwell hardness: 60-62 HRC Blade grind: Flat saber Blade at the thickest: .188” Blade pattern: Clip point Blade finish options: Black DLC, FDE PVD and stonewash Construction: Full tang Handle material options: Black or OD green G-10 and black or green canvas Micarta® Weight: 9.8 ozs. Overall length: 10.22” Sheath: Modular ambidextrous Kydex w/removable drop plate and removable Kydex belt clip Special features: False edge clip point, fuller, gimping; partially exposed pommel w/gimped thumb ramp for reverse grip use Country of origin: USA MSRP: $420-$435 Available for sale: NOW
Maserin 632 CB-1
Knife type: Folder Designer: Coltellerie Maserin Blade length: 3.15” Blade steel: MagnaCut stainless Rockwell hardness: 62 HRC Blade grind: Compound Blade at the thickest: .13” Blade pattern: Drop point Blade finish: Stonewashed Construction: Screw Handle material: Neon yellow G-10; other options include Micarta and FatCarbon® Glass Lock: Crossbar Pivot materials: Steel ball bearings Pocket clip: Deep carry, tip up, reversible, stainless steel Weight: 4.23 ozs. Closed length: 4.48” Special features: 632 CB-1 is Maserin’s first knife featuring a crossbar mechanism; drop point blade w/a sporty, futuristic design; four blade opening options enhance ambidextrous deployment: dual thumb stud, thumb hole, crossbar and flipper Country of origin: Italy MSRP: $199 (Micarta and G-10) and $215 (FatCarbon Glass) Available for sale: Mid-September
Emerson Knives COMANCHERO
Emerson Knives COMANCHERO
Designer: Ernest Emerson Blade length: 3.8” Blade steel: MagnaCut stainless Rockwell hardness: 62-64 HRC Blade grind: Conventional “V” Blade at the thickest: .125” Blade pattern: Bowie Blade finish options: Stonewash and Thunderstorm Blade opener: Thumb button Pivot materials: Teflon washers Handle material: G-10 Lock: Titanium linerlock Pocket clip: Hardened stainless steel, tip up Weight: 5 ozs. Closed length: 5.1” Special feature: Emerson Wave opening Country of origin: USA MSRP: $319 Available for sale: NOW
Utica Critical Hit II
Knife type: Necker Designer: Utica Blade length: 2.5” Blade steel: MagnaCut stainless Rockwell hardness: 55-57 HRC Blade grind: Taper Blade at the thickest: .12” Blade pattern: Spear Blade finish: Powder coat Construction: Full tang Handle material: G-10 Pocket clip: Stainless steel, tip down Weight: 2.45 ozs. (4.2 ozs. w/sheath) Overall length: 6.75” Sheath: ABS synthetic w/paracord Country of origin: USA MSRP: $170.71 Available for sale: NOW
Condor Tool & Knife Jungle Bowie
Knife type: Fixed blade Designer: Arlan D. Lothe Blade length: 11.2” Blade material: 1075 carbon steel Rockwell hardness: 50-55 HRC Blade grind: Convex Blade at the thickest: .12” Blade finish: Natural stonewash Construction: Stick tang Handle material: Thermoplastic elastomer Weight: 16.93 ozs. Sheath: Handmade welted leather Country of origin: El Salvador MSRP: $89.98 Available for sale: NOW
CRKT Redemption Compact
KNIFE TYPE: EDC folder Designer: BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Ken Onion Blade length: 3.28” Blade steel: MagnaCut stainless Rockwell hardness: 61-63 HRC Blade grind: Flat Blade at the thickest: .13” Blade pattern: Spear point Blade finish options: Stonewash and black Cerakote® Construction: Screw Handle material: G-10 w/stainless steel bolster Lock: Crossbar Pivot materials: IKBS ball bearing Pocket clip: Reversible, deep carry, tip up Weight: 4.1 ozs Closed length: 4.31” Country of origin: USA MSRP: $225-$250 Available for sale: NOW
Hogue Knives Mysto Water
Knife type: EDC folder Designer: Scott Bruhns Blade length: 3.4” Blade steel: CPM MagnaCut stainless Rockwell hardness: 62-64 HRC Blade grind: Flat Blade at the thickest: .115” Blade pattern: Clip point Blade finish: Stone tumbled Construction: Screw Handle material: Blue Canyon Richlite Lock: ABLE Lock® Pocket clip: Deep carry, tip up, ambidextrous Weight: 2.5 ozs. Closed length: 4.4” Special features: Titanium backspacers anodized a light blue Country of origin: USA MSRP: $179.95 Available for sale: NOW
Davidson’s integral salutes a unit that lost over 800 men on D-Day.
Made to support The 29th Division Museum in Verona, Virginia, Edmund Davidson’s integral subhilt fighter celebrates an American combat unit that’s served valiantly for almost 284 years.
The Augusta County Regiment formed on Nov. 3, 1741, in Staunton, Virginia, and fought in most every American war, including the American Revolution and the battle of Manassas in the Civil War. It became part of the U.S. Army’s 29th Division in World War I and adopted the theme of “Ever Forward.”
As the 116th Regiment it was in the first wave on Omaha Beach on D-Day, where it lost over 800 officers and men and was later cited by the War Department for extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty. The regiment also saw action in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. Today, the 116th remains active as a National Guard Unit.
Scrimshander Linda Karst Stone (left) and sheath maker Paul Long (right) hold the completed project. (knife image by Whetstone Studio)
Linda Karst Stone scrimmed the Omaha Beach battle scene on one side of the handle and unit members from the American Revolution, Civil War and today’s 116th on the flip side. The copious scroll engraving on the butt and guard is by Jere Davidson. Paul Long made the shark-skin sheath.
Keep your knife cutting ready with today’s top sharpeners.
It’s not much of a knife if it’s dull. Getting a blade sharp and keeping it that way is what the top sharpeners are all about. Pull throughs, V sharpeners, adjustable angle models and more, contemporary sharpeners not only will keep your knives keen, some are multi-tools with Torx tools and bits, screwdrivers, fire starters and window breakers. From those for use in the kitchen, camp or workshop to portable use and more, make way for today’s sharp makers.
Lansky Master’s Edge Sharpener
The Lansky Master’s Edge All Diamond Sharpener has a rubberized non-slip base with integrated hand guard for safe use.
Master’s Edge All Diamond Sharpener Model type: V sharpener Type of abrasive: Diamond coated Grit: 400 & 600 grit round rods; triangular rod for serrations Types of knives sharpened: Fillet/slicing, butcher, paring, skinning/kitchen/hunting, camping, utility and chef’s Types of edges sharpened: Plain and serrated Weight: 1.4 lbs. Country of origin: China MSRP: $139.95
Inspired by the design of Lansky’s top-selling Master’s Edge Sharpener, the Master’s Edge All Diamond Sharpener and its diamond-coated abrasives put a factory edge on hunting, utility, kitchen and other knives with just a few strokes. The unit includes a pair of medium (400 grit) and fine (600 grit) diamond-coated-abrasive rods for sharpening and polishing at your choice of preset angles: 17, 20 and 25 degrees. The 17-degree setting is for fillet and fine slicing knives, while the 20-degree angle is for slicing, butcher, paring and skinning knives. The 25-degree setting sharpens hunting, camping, utility and chef’s knives. A diamond-coated triangular rod sharpens serrated blades and also awls and fishhooks. A rubberized non-slip base with integrated hand guard ensures safe use and features easy snap-in storage in its underside. The unit can be kept on a counter or stores easily in a drawer.
Work Sharp Folding Field Sharpener
Especially effective on EDC knives, the new Work Sharp Folding Field Sharpener is one whiz-bang of a portable unit.
Folding Field Sharpener Model type: Compact field sharpener Type of abrasive: Diamond grit plate and fine grit ceramic plate Grit: Coarse 400-grit for each plate Unit dimensions: 4.75 x .75 x .5” Unit materials: Sharpening plates, plastic, aluminum Types of knives sharpened: Pocketknives, hunting knives, EDC Types of edges sharpened: Plain Special features: Folding design; edge angle guides (20 & 25 degrees) help maintain a consistent angle when sharpening and honing; pocket clip Weight: 4.6 ozs. Country of origin: Designed, calibrated and quality checked in Ashland, Oregon, using foreign components MSRP: $29.95
The Work Sharp Folding Field Sharpener is a compact, lightweight model designed for on-the-go sharpening. It features a 400-grit diamond plate with 20-degree sharpening guides and a fine-grit ceramic plate with 25-degree honing guides, ensuring consistent, reliable edges wherever you are. The folding design and integrated pocket clip make it easy to carry almost everywhere. A big package in a small platform, it’s designed to bring back an edge after a hard day’s use or simply for touchups. Especially effective on EDC knives, it is one whiz bang of a portable-type sharpener.
CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool
Designed by Tom Stokes, the CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool is two sharpeners and a multi-tool all rolled into one.
Knife Maintenance Tool Model type: Keychain/pocket field sharpener and multi-tool Type of abrasive: Tungsten carbide sharpener with ceramic honing edge Unit dimensions: 2.7 x 1.18 x .47” Handle: Glass-reinforced nylon Types of knives sharpened: Pocketknives, EDC Types of edges sharpened: Plain Special features: T6 and T8 Torx tools/bits, flathead screwdriver, bottle opener, keychain compatible Weight: 2.2 ozs. Country of origin: China MSRP: $30
Designed by mechanical engineer Tom Stokes, the CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool is a multi-tool sharpener that reflects Tom’s more than 25 years of experience in the aerospace industry, including his work with CAD software and rapid prototyping technology. He designed the Knife Maintenance Tool to prepare you for life’s various exigencies, everything from emergency repairs, popping a top on your favorite beverage—and, yes, sharpening your knives.
The Tool includes two pull-through sharpeners—one a tungsten carbide abrasive to establish a sharp edge, the other a ceramic abrasive to fine tune it—and two sizes of Torx tools/bits: T6 and T8. The sharpeners are on either side of the front of the handle, which is topped off with a bottle opener and flat-head screwdriver/lanyard hole for a keychain loop. The Torx tools are also on either side of the handle and fold out independently of one another for torquing screws pistol-grip style.
Wicked Edge GO-WE60 Precision Knife Sharpener
Premium abrasives on the Wicked Edge GO-WE60 are 200/600 grit monocrystalline diamond-coated stones.
GO-WE60 Precision Knife Sharpener Blade Length Capacity: Up to 15” Blade Thickness Capacity: Up to .25” (longer screws available for thicker blades) Angle Markings: Calibrated for the blade’s edge to sit at 5/8” above the top of the vise Guide Rod Length: 8.75” Unit Weight: 3.6 lbs. Country of origin: USA MSRP: $299
The Wicked Edge GO-WE60 Precision Knife Sharpener is designed for novices and seasoned old pros alike, whether at home, in the field or on the road. A redesigned standard vise clamps fully flat-ground and distally tapered blades such as on pocketknives and household cutlery. Sharpening angles are adjustable from 13 to 31 degrees per side (26-62 degrees inclusive) in 1-degree increments for precise edge maintenance. Premium abrasives are 200/600 grit monocrystalline diamond-coated stones. Mounting options include securing to any flat surface with the included C-clamp or attaching directly using predrilled holes.
Bear & Son GATCO Scepter 2.0 Diamond
The multi-purpose GATCO Scepter 2.0 sharpens plain and serrated edges and has a magnesium rod for starting fires.
GATCO Scepter 2.0 Model type: Pull through and tapered diamond rod Type of abrasive: Diamond coated and tungsten carbide Unit dimensions: 6.125″ Unit material: 6061-T6 aluminum housing Types of knives sharpened: Hunting, EDC, kitchen Types of edges sharpened: Plain and serrated Special features: Tapered diamond rod, magnesium fire starter rod, window breaker Weight: 3.2 ozs. Country of origin: China MSRP: $49.99
The compact GATCO Scepter 2.0 Diamond Take Down Sharpener & Fire Survival Tool from Bear & Son is a multi-purpose implement for everyday pocket carry, the toolbox, to take camping and/or makes an ideal necessity for your bug-out bag. A magnesium rod for fire starting stows inside the tapered diamond sharpener, the latter which includes a groove for sharpening fishhooks. The rod and tapered sharpener are contained inside the CNC-machined, 6061-T6 aluminum carbide body, which has a pull-through tungsten carbide sharpener on the end. Each component features precision-machined threads and an outer “O” ring.
Summer Steel: June’s Hottest Custom and Production Knives You Need to Know.
From mosaic fighters to modern flippers, this month’s standout blades bring a mix of artistic craftsmanship and everyday utility. Whether you’re in the market for a hand-forged Damascus showpiece or a no-nonsense EDC, June’s lineup has something sharp for every collector and user. Here’s a closer look at what’s turning heads in the knife world this month.
Miguel Navarro Fixed Blade
Blade length: 4.25” Blade material: Diamond Damascus by Baker Forge & Tool Blade grind: Hollow Scales: Fat Carbon Gold Snake w/black and red G-10 liners Weight: 7.4 ozs. Overall length: 9” Maker’s price for a similar knife (includes custom sheath): $550-$600 Maker: Miguel Navarro (SharpByCoop image)
Dale Holt Mosaic Fighter
Blade length: 10” Blade materials: 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels Blade grind: Flat Blade pattern: Clip-point recurve Handle material: Spalted sassafrass Spacers: Textured brass and nickel silver Guard: Blued mild steel Knife to know: Design features include an S-guard and dropped handle; Dale Holt is an ABS journeyman smith Overall length: 15” Maker’s price for a similar model: Contact maker for details Maker: Dale Holt (Jocelyn Frasier image)
Kelly Frasier Paring Knife
Kelly Frasier Paring Knife Blade length: 3.5” Blade material: 26C3 carbon steel Blade grind: Flat Blade finish: Mustard patina Scales: G-10 w/red liners Overall length: 7.5” Maker’s price for a similar model: Contact maker for details Maker: Kelly Frasier (Jocelyn Frasier image)
Sam Renwick Farmer’s Lockback
Knife type: Folder Blade length: 2.78” Blade steel: Nitro-V stainless Blade grind: Flat Blade @thickest: .98” Scales: Spalted maple Frame & bolsters: 416 stainless Knife to know: The bolsters are dovetailed Weight: 5.3 ozs. Closed length: 3.38” Maker’s price for a similar knife: $291 at press-time rate of exchange Maker: Sam Renwick (Rod Hoare image)
Bjorn Jacobsen Ghost Recon Chef
Blade length: 7.87” Blade material: 1084 (the black core) laminated w/stainless steel etched Blade grind: Flat w/forged texture on top half Blade @thickest: .118” Blade @widest: 1.97” Handle: Curly birch dyed w/black leather dye and sanded w/600 grit paper, then sanded mostly off again at 1500 grit, blue leather dyed and sanded w/1500 grit yet again; finished w/Uncle Bjorn’s Handle Finish Fittings: Stainless Weight: 6 ozs. Overall length: 12.6” Knife to know: Blade etched in ferric chloride to make the carbon migration “pop,” then left in instant coffee overnight to make the 1084 core black Maker’s price for a similar knife: $320 at press-time exchange rate Maker: Bjorn Jacobsen (Rod Hoare image)
Rob Wayman Knives Feather Damascus Fighter
Blade length: 8” Blade material: Feather damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel-alloy steels Blade grind: Full flat Handle materials: Stabilized bog oak, black G-10 and stainless steel spacers, dyed/stabilized fossilized brain coral, and stabilized curly narra Guard & pommel: Feather damascus Overall length: 13.75” Sheath: By Rob Wayman; belt model of vegetable-tanned leather w/stingray inlay Maker’s price for a similar knife and sheath: $2,400 Maker’s remark: “I’m all about sole authorship, so I make all my own steel and keep everything in house.” Maker: Rob Wayman Knives (SharpByCoop image)
Shining Blades: From the Aldo and Edda Lorenzi Collection
Authors: Aldo and Edda Lorenzi Format: Hardcover, 9 x 9.75 inches Pages: 344, including 280 in color Publication date: May 27, 2025 Publisher: Silvana Editoriale Content: BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® members, the authors operated the G. Lorenzi retail knife shop in Milan, Italy, from 1959 to 2014. To stock their store and to add to their collection, they traveled far and wide in search of all manner of knives, scissors, razors, corkscrews and other edged tools. They acquired over 2,000 pieces from the Etruscan period to the present, many incredible specimens of which are illustrated in their book—including those by some of the most famous custom knifemakers of all time—along with the stories of how the Lorenzis obtained the pieces, met the makers and much more. A must read for true knife and edged tool aficionados, both present and future alike. List price: $50 Order: artbooks.com
Bear & Son Cutlery Lawman
Bear & Son Cutlery Lawman Knife type: EDC folder Blade length: 3.25” Blade material: D2 tool steel Rockwell hardness: 59-61 HRC Blade grind: Taper Blade finish: Polished Blade opener: Thumb stud Pivot: Ball-bearing washers Scales: White smooth bone Bolsters: Carbon fiber Lock: Slidelock Pocket clip: Blade tip up Weight: 3.5 ozs. Closed length: 4 3/8” City & state of origin: Jacksonville, Alabama MSRP: $119.99 Company: Bear & Son Cutlery
APOC Wallace Bowie
Designer: Mike Wallace Blade length: 9 5/8” Blade material: D2 tool steel Blade thickness @guard & tip: .256” & .039” Blade finish: Titanium coat Slabs: G-10 Knife to know: Handle screws accept a size T9 Torx or star bit; any other bit used may strip the screws Weight: 1 lb., 5 ozs. Overall length: 15 1/8” Sheath: Kydex, vertical or horizontal carry, MOLLE compatible Country of origin: China MSRP: $117 Company: APOC
CIVIVI Clingman
Designer: Taylor Martin Knife type: Flipper folder Blade length: 2.99” Blade steel: Nitro-V stainless Rockwell hardness: 58-60 HRC Blade grind: Hollow Blade @thickest: .12” Blade finish: Black stonewashed Pivot: Caged ceramic ball bearings Lock: Linerlock Scales: Black G-10 Handle @thickest: .47” Liners: Stainless steel Pocket clip: 6Al4V titanium; ambidextrous, tip up Weight: 2.8 ozs. Country of origin: China MSRP: $71.70 Company: CIVIVI
Boker Plus LRF G10
Knife type: Flipper folder Designer: Japanese knifemaker Kansei Matsuno Blade length: 3.07” Blade steel: VG-10 stainless Blade @thickest: .075” Pivot: Ball bearings Scales: G-10 Lock: Linerlock Weight: 1.94 ozs. Closed length: 4” Continent of origin: Asia MSRP: $108.69 at press-time exchange rate Company: Boker Plus
Jack Wolf Knives The Benny Fat Carbon Arctic Storm
Knife type: Slipjoint Pattern: Lanny’s Clip Blade length: 3.25” Blade steel: CPM S90V stainless Rockwell hardness: 60-61 HRC Blade grind: Hollow Blade finish: Belt satin Blade @thickest: .12” Lock: Framelock/bolster lock Pivot: Ceramic bearings Scales: Fat Carbon Arctic Storm Bolsters: 6Al/4V dark-blasted titanium Pocket clip: Titanium anodized a light blue Knife to know: A pocket-clip recess plug provides clipless carry option Weight: 3.5 ozs. Country of origin: China MSRP: $279.99 Company: Jack Wolf Knives
No need to go big to make a large impact, as these small fixed blades more than prove.
Few knives capture the spirit of cut as well as small fixed blades. The ideal size for makers of all skill levels to recreate, they never cease to amaze in their various blade and handle shapes, materials and other differences in design features so slight as to be almost imperceptible to all but the most discerning eye.
Neal Green and Christopher Adelhardt: Kwaiken
The Kwaiken by Neal Green and Christopher Adelhardt comes in a 3.5-inch blade of CPM 154 stainless, and an ironwood handle with G-10 liners and a brown tsukamaki (handle wrap). Overall length: 7.25 inches. It comes with a leather sheath (not shown) by Adelhardt. (Jocelyn Frasier image)
Peter Cocks: Hunter
Australian Knifemakers Guild member Peter Cocks won Best Hunter at the 2025 Perth Knife Show for Slug Life in a 3.55-inch blade of a flat-ground mosaic damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels. Scales: ringed gidgee. (Rod Hoare image)
Tracy Jones: Cowgirl
Cowgirl by Tracy Jones earned the maker the Best General Member award at the 2025 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event. The 4-inch blade is flat-ground damascus and the scales are by Sara. Overall length: 8 inches. (SharpByCoop image)
Daniel M. Gutierrez: Utility Fixed Blade
Daniel M. Gutierrez: Utility Fixed Blade
A 3-inch blade of a damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels and copper shim forged by Baker Forge & Tool, and a handle of ironwood burl help complete a utility fixed blade by Daniel M. Gutierrez. Blade grind: flat. Overall length: 7 inches. (SharpByCoop image)
Chad Jones: Panther Fixed Blade
Chad Jones captured the title of Best Ranger Member at the 2025 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event for his Panther fixed blade. The 3.25-inch blade is feather damascus and the scales are zebra carbon fiber and curly koa. Overall length: 7.25 inches. (SharpByCoop image)
Jason Howell: EDC Fixed Blade
Jason Howell won the award for Troop 36 Scout Favorite at the 2025 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event for his EDC fixed blade. The 3.75-inch spey blade is flat-ground 52100 carbon steel and the scales are French walnut. Overall length: 8.75 inches. The pouch sheath (not shown) is by Richard Epting. (SharpByCoop image)
Dr. Terry Schreiner: Brown Trout Bird & Trout Knife
The brown trout/bird & trout knife by Dr. Terry Schreiner has a 4 1/16-inch blade of flat-ground CPM 154 stainless. The scales are a brown trout acrylic and the bolster is O1 tool steel. Overall length: 8 7/8 inches. (SharpByCoop image)
Lloyd Hale made the singular knife circa 2000 from the neck of a 1960s Fender Jazzmaster.
A self-described child of the ’60s, Larry Hirsch jumped at the chance to buy the DeFender when a collector offered it for sale.
Made by Lloyd Hale a quarter century ago from the neck of a 1960s-era Fender Jazzmaster guitar, the knife did not have a sheath originally, so Hirsch got with Hale earlier this year and brainstormed one in the shape of the main body of the guitar, complete with strap and volume and tone control knobs.
Larry Hirsch rocks his world with the DeFender. (Hirsch image)
“I told Lloyd the knobs had to turn because everyone that sees it, the first thing they will do is turn the knobs,” Hirsch said. Sure enough, when Larry displayed the knife at the 2025 Solvang Show, the first person that saw it turned the knobs.
Oh, left whole a 1960s-era Fender Jazzmaster—just the neck alone—would be worth obscene amounts today, but we won’t go there.
