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The Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Elite Sharpener features an adjustable angle system from 15 to 30 degrees to customize your knife’s sharpness to your needs. (Work Sharp image)

Knife Sharpeners: To The Nth Degree

Three top sharpeners help you determine the proper sharpening angle.
A sample of the stunning images from the Lorenzis’ new book is this 19th-century multi-blade folder for quill pens. (Dover, United Kingdom; maker: Hidler; from page 103 of Shining Blades)

Shining Blades: Book Shines A Light On The Lorenzis’ Cutting Collection

Cutlery Hall-of-Famer's book showcase the most unique, historic and outlandish blades to enter their treasury.
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Knife Steel After Crucible Industries LLC

Niagara will help fill the shoes of an industry icon.
In the center is the Lansky Folding Tapered Diamond Rod Sharpener (MSRP: $19.95). Among the author’s most used and abused serrated edges, clockwise from top: Spyderco Police, Henckels bread knife and Leatherman Wave.

Lansky Folding Tapered Diamond Rod Sharpener Vs. Serrated Blades

The author tries out the Lansky Folding Tapered Diamond Rod Sharpener. Over the years I’ve written a number of articles on sharpening. I have also...
The three test scissors sharpeners range from quick ‘n easy to sit a spell. From left: Smith’s V-Slot Knife & Scissors Sharpener, Spyderco Golden Stone and AccuSharp ShearSharp Scissors Sharpener. (Covert image)

Best Scissor Sharpeners: Where To Find Your Edge

Consider three cool tools to keep your scissors shearing sharp. I sharpen knives frequently but must admit I’m a loathsome scissors sharpener. It’s not like...
Gloved hand chopping

Gloves And Knives: Do They Go Hand In Hand?

There are times gloves make all the sense in the world to use when using a knife and times they don't.
It was a cutlery custom for someone who received a knife as a gift—such as this 2007 official Cub Scout knife by Colonial—to give the presenter a penny in return.

Penny For A Knife: Unraveling The History Of This Tradition

The fascinating origins of the "penny for a knife" custom, from ancient Rome to Sheffield. Learn why a coin was exchanged saved friendships.

2025 Cutlery Hall Of Fame Welcomes Eight Inductees

Largest class as HOF honors living and deceased legends.
According to custom maker/USMC veteran Les George, it is counterproductive to license the same model to multiple companies. “The maker would be competing with himself at that point,” he stated, “and it’s not helping the companies.” One of his more recent collaborations is the Anzu with Fox Knives.

Collaboration Knives: How Do They Come Together?

Top makers explain how they collaborate with knife companies.
Start near the top and carve down with the knife tip angled slightly upward to make a feather stick. This creates curls and reduces slicing resistance.

Bushcraft Tips and Tricks

Elevate your survival skills with these bushcraft tips! A good bushcraft knife is characterized by its manageable size and weight, allowing for comfortable handling and...

Hawaii Knife Ban Stopped In Its Tracks

Vagueness of bill could have potentially banned the carry of all but a few knives.
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Blunted Blades And Knife Bans: England Has Gone Over The Edge

England has gone quite crackers with their latest knife crime solutions.
Argentina’s Javier Vogt (left) and Belgium’s Veronique Laurent (right) represented two of the 35 countries providing exhibitors for BLADE Show ’24. The knife is one of Veronique’s art daggers.

2024 Knife World In Review

See what the highlights, low lights and everything in between were for the knife world in the past year.
Blade Magazine original photo, custom knife show.

Buying Custom Knives: Four Lessons To Get A Deal

We give you the tips to avoid mistakes when buying a custom knives.

Winkler Knives Special Sale To Rebound From Hurricane Helene

The company's shop was extensively damaged in the natural disaster.
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