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First Look: WE Knife Co. Dracarys Anniversary Special

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First Look: WE Knife Co. Dracarys Anniversary Special

The anniversary folder features intricate dragon-scale titanium milling, a premium Bohler M390 clip-point blade.

To mark its 12th anniversary, WE Knife Co. is looking back at the design language that first helped the brand carve out its place in the premium market. The new Dracarys serves as a refined homage to legacy models like the 604 and the Drakon 819, bringing back the intricate dragon-scale milling that became a hallmark of the company’s early manufacturing prowess. However, this isn’t just a trip down memory lane; the Dracarys streamlines those classic cues into a more carry-friendly profile that reflects over a decade of evolution.

The most immediate draw is the 6AL4V titanium handle. The 3D-textured scale pattern provides a complex visual depth reminiscent of traditional motifs found in Asian art, but the execution remains functional. These milled contours offer a secure, tactile grip without the abrasive quality often found in more aggressive knurling. By utilizing a slab-sided gray titanium frame lock, the design manages to feel substantial while keeping the weight at a lean 3.66 ounces.

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Unlike the oversized 4-inch blades of its predecessors, the Dracarys features a more versatile 3.58-inch clip point. Ground from Bohler M390 stainless steel with a stonewashed finish, the blade offers a wicked silhouette that is balanced by a practical flat grind. Deployment is snappy and predictable, thanks to a caged ceramic ball-bearing pivot that can be engaged via the flipper tab or the ramped, teardrop-shaped thumb studs.

As a special anniversary release, the Dracarys is strictly limited to 199 pieces per version. Each knife is individually serial-numbered and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, marking it as a true collector’s piece for those who have followed the brand’s rise since 2014.

Dracarys Specs
Blade Steel: Bohler M390 (59-61 HRC)
Blade Length: 3.58 inches
Blade Grind: Flat Clip Point
Handle Material: 6AL4V Titanium
Overall Length: 8.13 inches
Weight: 3.66 ounces
Lock Type: Frame Lock
MSRP: $350
Availability: Limited to 199 pieces

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Cool Custom: Stuart Kerr’s Cu Mai Dragon Is Built To Slay Beards

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Cool Custom: Stuart Kerr’s Cu Mai Dragon Is Built To Slay Beards

Stuart Kerr just can’t help meddling in the affairs of dragons with his custom straight razors.

Priced out of the custom straight razor market, Stuart Kerr figured he’d make his own. A lucky plunge for anyone who appreciates quirky and unique takes on the ol’ cut throat.

The Australian Knifemakers Guild member’s Cu Mai Dragon is a grand example of his deft and distinctive style. Kerr crafted a 2.56-inch blade from Baker Forge & Tool Tsunami Chevron Copper San Mai and offset it with a FatCarbon Dark Matter Purple Marble carbon-fiber handle. Striking enough as it is, but memorable thanks to the dragon scale on the spine and tang.

However, the proprietor of Boxer Custom Razors is darkly playful in much of his work.

“The concept of the dragon motif evolved from a couple of non-folding razors I made years back that were based on human bones. I was asked to design a razor with a handle that looked like a human spine,” the Queensland, Australia, resident said. “This inspired me to push the artistic envelope further and eventually evolved into the Dragon Tail and Dragon Spine razors.”

Kerr got his start restoring vintage straights, and when he made the jump to crafting them in 2011—aside from know-how—he started somewhat from scratch.

“I had a background in metal fabrication prior to studying to be a mechanical engineer, so I had the tools required to make my first belt grinder out of some plywood and an old pump motor,” he said.

Stuart Kerr and Zeus the boxer.
Stuart Kerr and Zeus the boxer.

Requiring an edge meant to split hairs, Kerr’s honing process on his razors is meticulous, to say the least. After the grinding is done, he works his way through whetstones with grits from 1,000 to 16,000. Then it’s a few laps on balsa loaded with chromium oxide.

“Final step is stropping on a kangaroo hide strop,” he said.

A very Australian finish, indeed.

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New Knives: April 2026

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New Knives: April 2026

Lightweight Innovation and Pocket-Friendly Precision.

The spring season brings a focused shift toward portability and pocket-ready performance, highlighting a diverse lineup of high-tech folders and streamlined carry options. This month’s selection focuses on the incredible versatility of the modern pocketknife, showcasing the work of veteran masters with nearly four decades of experience alongside award-winning new makers. Whether you are looking for an ultra-premium custom slipjoint to round out a collection or a hard-use MagnaCut automatic for daily carry, our April 2026 roundup proves that the industry’s drive for innovation remains as sharp as ever.

T.R. Overeynder M-30 Dagger

T.R. Overeynder M-30 Dagger

Knife Type: Folding Dagger
Blade Length: 3.625”
Blade Material: PFS-27
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Hand-Rubbed Satin
Handle: Edwards Black Jade
Frame Material: 416 Stainless
Overall Length: 8.255”
Knife To Know: Engraving By Richard Quecke
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $6,525
overeynderknives.com (SharpByCoop Image)

Vincenzo Fiore Florence Folder

Vincenzo Fiore Florence Folder

Blade Length: 4”
Blade Material: Damasteel Damascus
Blade Style: Stilo
Blade Finish: Mirror
Handle: Integral RWL-34
Overall Length: 9.5”
Knife To Know: Custom 17-4 ph Axial Button Lock, SS Micro Ball Bearing System With A Single Race Housing And SSL Washers
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $8,500
fioreknives.com (SharpByCoop Image)

Javi Garcia Phantom Sultan

Javi Garcia Phantom Sultan

Knife Type: Lockback
Blade Length: 2.75”
Blade Material: AEB-L
Handle: Elephant ivory, MOP shield
Liner: G10
Overall Length: 7”
Knife To Know: Knife Features 24k Gold Inlay Screws
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $4,000 (Jocelyn Fraiser image)

Spycraft Knives Sentinel

Spycraft Knives Sentinel

Blade Length: 4.09”
Blade Material: K340
Blade Finish: PVD
Handle: Multi-Cam G10
Overall Length: 9.01”
Sheath Type: Molded Kydex
Weight: 7.26 oz.
MSRP: $399
spybriefinggear.com

Toor Knives Draper

Toor Knives Draper

Blade Length: 3.5”
Blade Material: CPM Magnacut
Overall Length: 8.3”
Weight: 3.9 oz
Handle Material: G10
Action: Crossbar
Clip: Titanium
Hardware: Stainless Steel
Spacers: G10
MSRP: $325
toorknives.com

Maserin Frontier

Maserin Frontier

Blade Length: 3.23”
Blade Style: Clip point
Blade Material: Nitro X7
Blade Finish: Stonewashed
Grind: Flat
Handle: Off White Micarta
Clip: Reversible
Lock: Axis
Overall length: 7.87”
Weight: 3.88 oz
MSRP: $165
maserin.com/en/

Reate Knives Horizon X

Reate Knives Horizon X

Blade length: 3.2”
Blade steel: 14C28N
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: Fatcarbon Glass
Locking Mechanism: Crossbar Lock
Overall length: 7.3”
Weight: 2.78 oz
MSRP: $97
reateknives.com

Heretic Knives Jinn

Heretic Knives Jinn

Knife Type: Automatic
Blade Length: 2.9”
Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
Blade Steel: Magnacut
Blade Finish: DLC
Blade Grind: Flat grind
Handle: 6061 Aluminum
Overall Length: 6.8”
Weight: 2.3 oz
MSRP: $269
hereticknives.com

Steve Vanderkolff Hawk’s Eye Slipjoint

Steve Vanderkolff Hawk’s Eye Slipjoint

Knife Type: Slipjoint
Blade Length: 2.375”
Blade Material: CPM154
Blade Grind: Hollow
Handle: 416SS Body With Hawks Eye (blue tigers eye) Inlay
Overall Length: 5.25”
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $500
vanderkolffknives.com (Jocelyn Fraiser image)

Charlie Bridges Hunter Scalpel

Charlie Bridges Hunter Scalpel

Knife Type: Fixed
Blade Length: 2.25”
Blade Material: WWII Pocket Chang, 1084 Core
Blade Grind: Hollow
Handle: G10
Overall Length: 6.5”
Maker’s Price For A Similar Knife: $450
brokenanvilknifeworks.com (Jocelyn Fraiser Image)

Jack Wolf Knives Equal End

Jack Wolf Knives Equal End

Knife Type: Slip Joint
Blade Length: 3.73”
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Material: Sandvik 14C28N
Blade Finish: Satin
Grind: Flat
Overall Length: 6.48”
Bolsters: Stainless Steel
Hardware: Nickel Silver Pins
Weight: 2.7 oz
MSRP: $70
jackwolfknives.com

Case Knives Cheetah Cub

Case Knives Cheetah Cub

Knife Type: Lockback Clip Point
Blade Length: 2.58”
Blade Steel: Case Tru-Sharpe Surgical Steel
Blade Style: Locking Clip Blade
Blade Finish: High Polish
Blade Grind: Flat Taper
Handle: Smooth Antique Bone
Overall Length: 6.08”
Weight: 1.9 oz
MSRP: $119
wrcase.com

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Stud Farm: Custom Folders That Get A Thumbs Up

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Stud Farm: Custom Folders That Get A Thumbs Up

The thumb stud is reliable, time-tested and add dynamic dash to these customer folders.

Aside from the good ol’ nail nick, thumb studs are among the most enduring opening systems for folding knives. Why not? Typically ambidextrous, easy to manipulate and lightning fast, the reliable deployment feature has a lot going for it. Not to mention, on these custom knives, they add equal parts dash and traditional appeal.  

Michael Raymond: Ziura folder

Michael Raymond Ziura folder

Forty-nine 24k gold inlays set into a 6-4 titanium frame elevate Michael Raymond’s Ziura folder. The swedge-ground Bohler M390 blade measures 3.53 inches with an 8.08-inch overall length. (SharpByCoop image)

David Beaver: Shogun Horizon Folder

David Beaver Shogun Horizon Folder

Vintage red linen Micarta scales and a hollow-ground Damasteel Baldur on Damacore blade highlight David Beaver’s Shogun Horizon folder. Blade and overall lengths: 3.75 and 8.5 inches. The maker’s price for similar knife is $1,800. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Cody Hofsommer: Mammoth Ivory Folder

Cody Hofsommer Mammoth Ivory Folder

Mammoth ivory scales and mosaic damascus bolsters define a sole-authorship flat-ground folder by Cody Hofsommer. The 1080/15n20 mosaic Damascus blade measures 3.375 inches with an 8-inch overall length. (SharpByCoop image)

Kirby Lambert: Augustus Mini Folder

Kirby Lambert Augustus Mini Folder

A hollow-ground Damacore blade and mammoth ivory scales distinguish the Augustus Mini folder by Kirby Lambert. Bolsters are titanium and 2IRC damascus. Blade and overall lengths: 3.25 and 8 inches. (SharpByCoop image)

Brian Milinski: Paratrooper Elegante Linerlock

Brian Milinski Paratrooper Elegante Linerlock

Nitre blued Rietveld damascus and fossilized walrus tusk scales characterize Brian Milinski’s Paratrooper Elegante linerlock. Joe Mason engraved and inlaid the matching bolsters. Blade and overall lengths: 3.25 and 7.75 inches. The maker’s price for a similar knife is $3,400. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

KC Gray: Titanium Folder

KC Gray Titanium Folder

A 3.5-inch SM100 blade paired with vintage Micarta scales defines this 8-inch dress locking folder by Tucson maker KC Gray. The titanium frame includes marble carbon-fiber pivot collars and a black anodized clip. (SharpByCoop image)

Sean Alonzo: Ani

Sean Alonzo Ani

Sean Alonzo’s Ani 3.2 linerlock features armadillo carapace, warthog ivory, and a hollow-ground Yggdrasil Damasteel blade. Blade and overall lengths: 3.2 and 7.8 inches. Maker’s price for a similar knife $5,500. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

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First Look: GiantMouse ACE Atelier

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First Look: GiantMouse ACE Atelier

Explore the new GiantMouse ACE Atelier, with PVD-coated Elmax steel and a scale designed to develop a unique patina over time.

The GiantMouse ACE Atelier has always been defined by its surroundings. Named for the art-deco Atelier Bar located within the Grand Hotel in Nuremberg, Germany, the design was originally conceived as a more compact and refined sibling to the ACE Grand. While the initial versions of the Atelier emphasized lightweight carry and contoured ergonomics, this newest iteration moves in a different direction, prioritizing weight, tactile feedback and a sense of permanence.

The shift to solid brass scales transforms the character of the knife. By utilizing a flat, slab-sided profile, the Atelier gains a grounded presence that feels substantial in the hand. Brass is a material that rewards the user over time; it is not a static finish. Instead, the surface will naturally darken and develop a unique patina through regular carry, essentially recording the history of its use. This added heft provides a satisfying balance to the compact frame, offering the feel of a full-sized tool in a pocket-friendly footprint.

GiantMouse ACE Atelier closed

Performance remains at the forefront with a 2.875-inch blade crafted from PVD-coated Elmax steel. This premium alloy ensures excellent edge retention and toughness, while the dark coating provides a muted, low-profile contrast to the warm, evolving tones of the brass handle. It is a design for those who value restraint. Rather than relying on aggressive styling or unnecessary flourishes, the Flat Brass Atelier leans on the inherent quality of its materials and a clean silhouette to prove its worth as a daily companion.

Atelier Specs
Blade Steel: Elmax (PVD Coated)
Blade Length: 2.875 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch
Handle Material: Flat Brass
Overall Length: 6.81 inches
Lock Type: Liner Lock
MSRP: $295

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2026 BLADE Show Texas Custom Knife Award Winners

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2026 BLADE Show Texas Custom Knife Award Winners

See who took home the hardware from the BLADE Show Texas Custom Knife competition.

With deep roots in fine custom knifemaking, BLADE Show Texas consistently attracts the top names in the industry, making its Custom Knife Awards a true showdown of elite craftsmanship. The 2025 competition, held March 20-21 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, was no exception.

The judging hall overflowed with exceptional entries in 13 categories, pushing the three-judge panel to their limits. After intense deliberation, the judges selected the finest blades of the year—including Best of Show and Best Art Knife, awarded to Jean-Louis Regel for his stunning dagger.

Best Art Knife & Best In Show: Jean-Louis Regel

Best Art Knife & Best In Show: Jean-Louis Regel
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Best Bowie: Franco

Best Bowie: Franco
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Best Damascus: Pedro Fornari

Best Damascus: Pedro Fornari
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Best EDC: Emmanuel Le Brun

Best EDC: Emmanuel Le Brun
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Best Fighter Contender: Karis Fisher

Best Fighter Contender: Karis Fisher
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Best Fighter: Jason Knight

Best Fighter: Jason Knight
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Best Folding Knife: T.R. Overeynder

Best Folding Knife: T.R. Overeynder
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Best Hunting Knife Contender: Josh Fisher

Best Hunting Knife Contender: Josh Fisher
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Best Hunting Knife: Franco

Best Hunting Knife: Franco
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Best Kitchen Knife: Jason Knight

Best Kitchen Knife: Jason Knight
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Best Multi-Blade Slip Joint: Evan Nicolaides

Best Multi-Blade Slip Joint: Evan Nicolaides
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Best Single-Blade Slip Joint: Evan Nicolaides

Best Single-Blade Slip Joint: Evan Nicolaides
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Best M.A.C.K.: Fellhoelter Toolwerks

Best M.A.C.K.: Fellhoelter Toolwerks
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Best Of The Rest: Jean-Louis Regel

Best Of The Rest: Jean-Louis Regel
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2026 BLADE Show Texas Factory Knife Award Winners

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2026 BLADE Show Texas Factory Knife Award Winners

See which factory knives took home the coveted hardware from the BLADE Show Texas Factory Knife Awards.

The BLADE Show Texas, held March 20-21 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, saw an intense factory knife competition. With an excellent turnout of competitors and a high-level of execution on the knives, it was most definitely a showcase of the top-tier production knives at the show.

With such an impressive lineup, the three-judge panel faced a tough challenge in determining which blade best represented each of the seven categories. In short, competition was hot. With the dust settled, here are the winners who claimed top honors, including Best in Show.

Best Folder And Best Of Show: Null Knives Voodoo

Null Knives VooDoo
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Null Knives Voodoo Lock Knife Natural Micarta

Null Knives Voodoo Lock Knife Natural Micarta

$350.00
Blade HQ $350.00
Prices accurate at time of publishing. Affiliate disclosure.

Best EDC: Arcane Design Automation

Arcane Design Automation
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Best Fixed Blade: Tenable Knives Loki

Best Fixed Blade: Tenable Knives Loki
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Tenable Knives Tenable Loki Fixed Blade Knife Olive G-10

Tenable Knives Tenable Loki Fixed Blade Knife Olive G-10

$49.89
Blade HQ $49.89
Prices accurate at time of publishing. Affiliate disclosure.

Best American-Made Knife: Zero Tolerance 0117

Best American-Made Knife: Zero Tolerance 0117
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Zero Tolerance 0117 Pocket Knife Drop Point CPM MagnaCut Satin Blade Carbon

Zero Tolerance 0117 Pocket Knife Drop Point CPM MagnaCut Satin Blade Carbon

$240.00
MidwayUSA $240.00 Blade HQ $240.00
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Best Imported Knife: Null Knives Vandal

Best Imported Knife: Null Knives Vandal
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Best of the Rest: Tactile Turn Anso

Best of the Rest: Tactile Turn Anso
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