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Natalie Savage Murray (right) of New York and Pamela Kenitzer (left) of Michigan represented the United States in the 2026 United Knife and Axe Throwers Knife and Axe Throwing World Cup in Carpi, Italy.

Pair Of Americans Compete At Throwing World Cup

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Pitching steel in Italy.
Work Sharp OD55 Benchstone System

First Look: Work Sharp OD55 Sharpening Stone And Base

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The right angle for users to learn freehand sharpening.
The empire of the edge—BLADE Show—was rocking in its 45th iteration with knife buyers, sellers and lovers converging on Atlanta. (Steve Shackleford image)

BLADE Show 2026 Recap: Sharpest Show On Earth

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The world’s largest knife show keen as ever.
Jim Batson mugshot

James Lucian Batson Jr.: Master Smith & Aerospace Engineer Passes

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Batson was an aerospace engineer, master bladesmith, author and educator. James Lucian Batson Jr., an aerospace engineer, master bladesmith, author and educator, passed away June...
Jimmy Lile's bicentennial set

50 Years Ago In BLADE: Jimmy Lile’s Bicentennial Blades

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Stoic Patriot's Knives Had Sober Inscriptions.
Edge Repair

CHIPS, DINGS AND BROKEN KNIFE EDGES

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Breathing life back into a damaged blade
Sharpal 202H Adjustable Angle Sharpening System

Sharps Makers: New Knife Sharpeners & Maintenance Gear

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Tools and accessories to keep your edge.
Elishewitz Pocket Tool sheathed and unsheated

First Look: Drop-Forged KA-BAR Elishewitz Pocket Tool

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Designed by Allen Elishewitz, KA-BAR’s USA-made drop-forged EPT pairs a 2.5-inch blade with a clip-equipped sheath for easy pocket carry. KA-BAR has expanded its line...
Certain to always deliver the right angle on your edge, these portable angle-guide sharpeners will keep you sharp and include, from the top, the Spyderco Sharpmaker, Benchmade GFS and Wicked Edge Venture Pro.

Portable Knife Sharpeners: Sharps On The Go

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Three options to stay keen when you're out and about.
Arkansas stones or novaculite hail from the Ouachita Mountains and are consider among the best natural knife sharpening mediums available. While synthetic sharpening materials have taken its share of the market, time-tested natural stones still hold a place in a knife sharpener’s toolbox. (Image courtesy of Chris Stillian)

Everything You Wanted To Know About Arkansas Sharpening Stones

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Novaculite still rock knife sharpening!
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

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The popular pattern offers a complex combination of materials and motif.
SOG Seal FX 250th version profile.

FIRST LOOK: SOG 250th Anniversary SEAL FX

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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

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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

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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

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The IPA will be available at "The Pit" durning the show.
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