Knifemaker to Watch: Phil Jacob
Phil Jacob took home the Best New Maker award from BLADE Show 2017, which is as good as it gets for someone getting started in knifemaking. The achievement is also good news for knife collectors.
The Sea of Mud Knife: James Bowie’s Knife Found? Pt. 1
A bowie knife recovered from a "sea of mud" 160 years after the Battle of the Alamo has some wondering whether Jim Bowie's personal blade has finally been found.
Knifemaking: “Tricking Out” the Wilton Square Wheel Grinder
ABS master smith Ed Caffrey explains how to get the most out of a popular belt grinder for making knives, the Wilton Square Wheel Grinder.
An Axe with a Beard?
Beards and blades never went out of style, so it's only appropriate that an axe continue the tradition with a "beard" of its own.
Knife Collecting: 12 Questions to Ask Before Starting Over
Is it time to start over with your knife collection? Read this before deciding whether to change the types of knives you collect.
Photos: 4 Butterfly Knives that Sting Like a Bee
Butterfly knives (aka "balisongs") have evolved into meticulously crafted pieces of cutlery. Here are four perfect examples.
Notorious Knife Prosecutor Allegedly Turned Blind Eye to Weinstein Accusations
The Manhattan district attorney notorious for his "gravity knife" prosecutions is now being investigated for apparently turning a blind eye to a 2015 sexual assault allegation against disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
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