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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)

Feather Damascus: Blades Forged Light And Airy

The popular pattern offers a complex combination of materials and motif.
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FIRST LOOK: SOG 250th Anniversary SEAL FX

A USA-made tribute to a quarter millennium of American freedom, limited to just 250 numbered pieces. As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, SOG Knives...
The pistols customized by legendary knifemaker Bob Loveless.

Rare Bob Loveless Customized Guns Up For Auction

Three highly coveted firearms modified by the Cutlery Hall of Fame® legend—including his "de-fanged" Colt Commanders—head to Rock Island Auction. While the late Bob Loveless...
Adam Williams drew inspiration from the Randall Model 19 for his Silverado hunting knife, though, he put his own twist on the design, utilizing copper go mai for the blade, fossilize walrus tusk for the handle and nickel sliver for guard and butt cap.

Cool Custom: Adam Williams’ Silverado Harkens to a Randall Great

Texas-based maker gives his take on the Randall Model 19. It’s safe to say Adam Williams has had a lifelong love affair with Randall Made...
The artwork for the BLADE Show Beer includes the knives of, clockwise from top left: Seth Lopez kukri, Mareko Maumasi gyuto chef’s knife, Will Brigham stainless hunter, Henning Wilkinson sword, Josh Prince Chinese cleaver and Will Stelter dagger. Gabe said he doesn’t know who made the balisong but he put it in there because there’s a lot of them at the BLADE Show. (art by Massive Face)

BLADE Show Beer Returns To Hydrate BLADE Show 2026

The IPA will be available at "The Pit" durning the show.
The show hall got crowded in a hurry on Friday at last year’s BLADE Show.

2026 BLADE Show Preview: New Wrapper, Same Steel

BLADE Show’s home sharpens up for the event's 45th Anniversary.
Steve Schwarzer relates that he has tailored his martial arts training to incorporate the push dagger, though perhaps not one as ornate as the one pictured. A mesmerizing 3 3/4” mosaic damascus blade is mated to an antler handle with faces carved at the ends of the grip. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Pull Of The Push Dagger

Master smiths explore the symmetry, skill and survivalist roots of a classic.
CRKT M14 10XD open in profile.

First Look: Legendary CRKT M16 Gets Affordable Makeover

Celebrating its 30th birthday, the Kit Carson-designed M16 has an economical crossbar lock option.
Crowd on Blade Show's floor.

BLADE Show 2026: Thriving At 45

Forty-five shows in, the edge-travaganz’s remains the beating heart of the knife world. Each year, the BLADE Show draws thousands as the knife industry's perennially...
Women With Knives and other organizations have been established in recent years with the goal of recruiting and growing the sport with women.

Competitive Knife Throwing: Girl Power On The Fly

Women leading the rise of knife throwing across the country and world.
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Remembering Hawaiian Knifemaker Keith Derrick Ouye

Remembering a dedicated craftsman of the Fujisaka lineage known for his tactical precision and collaborative artistry.
2026 HOF Inductees group

7 Join BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame®

New inductees span the world of custom and factory knives.
Ed Fowler cradles one of his trademark sheep-horn handle knives at his shop bench at his ranch in Riverton, Wyoming.

Ed’s Quest For Excalibur

Remembering Ed Fowler’s 80 Years of Knifemaking.
Screen Shot of the Bark River Knives website after the company shut down.

Bark River Knives Shuts Down Amid Steel Controversy

Bark River Knives owner Mike Stewart took to Facebook to admit to closure and the use of Chinese steel in Made-in-U.S.A. labeled knives. Bark River...
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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...
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