The BLADE Blogs

The blogs of the BLADE editors, Steve Shackleford and Erin Healy.

Vacation Knives: Wood Folder Kit/Book Combo Pack

We’ve got the answer for your kids who complain in the middle of summer vacation, “Gee, there’s nothin’ to do!” The Wood Knife Kit Book and Materials Combo Pack by Glenn Klecker and his son, Nathan, is a perfect way to give your youngsters something worthwhile to do during those vacation down times, as well as educate you and them on how to make a folding knife from scratch out of wood. The book also contains great stories on Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame© members Jim Bowie, Al Buck, Tim Leatherman and others—all for only $17.95!

    For more info click on http://www.shopblade.com/wood-knife-kit-book-and-materials-combo-pack-w8857/?lid=blss081312

Knifemaker To Appear On FOX News The Huckabee Show

Knifemaker Michael O’Machearley, a Wilmington, Ohio panelist from last weekend’s Mike Huckabee candidates forum, was such a hit he’s been asked to go to New York City, March 10th and 11th, and make a second appearance on the FOX News prime time program. He’ll be flown to New York City to be a guest on The Huckabee Show, which will air 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

O’Machearley asked questions of Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich at a pre-Super Tuesday forum held last Saturday. The Mike Huckabee show producer said there was quite a buzz from the forum and the producers thought they needed to follow up with the “real people” panelist, as opposed to the professional panelists who also participated.

This time around, however, Michael will be fielding the questions, not asking them. O’Machearley, a self-described homebody, said he will stay overnight in a “ritzy joint” about half a block from Times Square.

Still Time to Help BLADE Donate to Red Cross

There’s still time to help out the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. Until the end of today, BLADE will give half of all sales profits at ShopBlade.com to the Red Cross. Just go here: http://tinyurl.com/4u5p8pr

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I recently saw a photo of Lance fishers “Iron Mistress” I was wondering what the history is on the Jim Bowie logo that is inset in the handle?Does any one know?

Vacation Knives: Roadside Stop/Camping Set

So you’re tooling down the highway with a bunch of screaming kids in the back seat on your way to DisneyWorld, and the wife says let’s pull this puppy over at the next rest area and feed the brood. What better way to chow down on those cans of beanie weanies than with the Team Realtree 16-piece flatware set from Kutmaster? Whether vacationing, camping or what have you, this set prepares you for whatever tasty morsels may cross your, the wife’s or the kids’ palates.

For more click on http://www.shopblade.com/kutmaster-team-realtree-16-pc-flatware-set-y7725/?r+ssfb080112

Get In On The Knives of Summer!

Summer’s here and so are all the hot things there are to do during it—many of which call for one of the sharp knives in our “Knives Of Summer” feature.

     Among the things that make summer so much fun is fishing, not to mention eating a nice grilled or fried fillet afterward. Before you cook your catch you have to fillet it, and the Big Eddy from CRKT is ideal for the job. The 420J2 stainless blade features Russ Kommer’s high hollow grind, which creates an air pocket to lift and “float” fillets off, while the flat taper ground side glides smoothly across the skin. Triple-Point Serrations help you cut through gristle, bones and fins. A Kraton grip offers a firm, safe hold on the knife.

     For more on how to get your Big Eddy, click on http://www.shopblade.com/big-eddy-3008?r+ssfb062512

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Indiana Bill Would Repeal Switchblade Restrictions

     According to Knife Rights, Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes has a holiday gift for knife enthusiasts, Senate Bill SB06, which would repeal Indiana’s antiquated and irrational ban on the sale and possession of switchblades. The bill is supported by Senator Brent Steele, Chair of the Corrections, Criminal and Civil Matters Committee that will hear the bill, and Senator Johnny Nugent.

 

     Knife Rights reportedly will be present to testify in support of SB06 at the bill’s first hearing on January 10th. If you live, work or travel in Indiana, please contact your Senator and ask them to support SB06. You can locate your Senator, or the Senator who represents where you work or travel, here: http://district.iga.in.gov/DistrictLookup/

 

     For more information visit http://kniferights.org/


     

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