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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...
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2026 BLADE Show Knife Drops: Hot In Atlanta

Get a look at the new knives released at BLADE Show, the world's largest knife show.
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New Production Knives: Factory Picks For ’26

Get an edge on your cutting needs with the latest production knives.
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First Look: TOPS Knives Sidekick Diver and Snake River Rescue

TOPS Offers Surface-Level Performance, Subsurface Strength In Pair Of Water-Focused Blades.
The Winkler Woodsman (left), Böker Bronco Mini, Knives by Nuge Cub-Muk, and Bear Forest Simple 2 sitting pretty before the author put them through the bushcraft wringer.

Beating The Bush: Top Bushcrafting Knives

Four Blades, One Purpose: Bushcraft Mastery.
Fillet knives the author put to the test were (left) the Smith’s Flex Fillet Knife and the Bear & Son Smooth White Bone Professional Fillet Knife. Both pieces of cutlery had 7-inch blades.

Head-To-Head Of Two Fillet Knives

Comparing Smith's Flex Fillet and Bear & Son Smooth White Bone Pro Fillet in fish-skinning dominance.
Brutish and sharp, the 4.09-inch blade SK-4 Sentinel was designed with input from the ex-SpecOps operatives. It certainly has a cloak-and-dagger look. (Elwood Shelton image)

Spycraft Knives SK-4 Sentinel Review: Covert Ringer

We put the Spycraft Sentinel through the wringer to see if the undercover blade is up to cloak-and-dagger work.
Reiff Circadian Sheepsfoot (top), Bear & Son Sheepfoot Barlow, and the Tactile Knife Co. Redhawk are three modern renditions of the time-tested pattern.

Taking The Foot Path: Top Sheepsfoot Knives

Three unique sheepsfoot blades for top pocket performance.
Created as a hard-work knife, Aaron Wilburn’s BodyGuard only gets better with use.

Aaron Wilburn’s BodyGuard Review: Cutting At Another Level

Aaron Wilburn’s BodyGuard pushes the performance bounds of a hard-work knife. ABS master smith Aaron Wilburn produces spot-on precision works of art. His mosaic damascus...
Vero Engineering Phase

Homefront Hot: New American-Made Knives For 2026

The latest American-made factory knives are sharp and sweet. Reiff Knives Rangewolf Knife type: A lightweight, compact utility model for hunting and EDCDesigner: Stu ShankBlade length: 3”Blade steel: CPM MagnaCut...
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First Look: GiantMouse GMF1-MG

GiantMouse's compact classic fixed-blade GMF1-MG updated with some top-notch materials. GiantMouse has a knack for creating "giant" utility in small packages, and the company's latest...
Josh Davis Sgian Dubh

New Knives: January 2026

From Ancient Inspiration to Modern Innovation: A First Look at the Year’s Most Anticipated Custom and Production Blades. The new year kicks off with a...
The cut-out in the blade located before the scales of the Rebel tactical EDC fixed blade by Piotr Gosciniak provides additional control for either a thumb or forefinger.

Tactical Fixed Blades: EDC With An Edge

Don’t overlook small tactical fixed blades for everyday carry.
When it comes to sub-hilt fighters, BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Bob Loveless (page 68) is the standard bearer. The Spade Series includes two of his smaller sub-hilt fighters flanking his Big Bear sub-hilt, along with two other Loveless classics, all in engraving by the incomparable Julie Warenski. (SharpByCoop knife image)

Sub-Hilt Knives: Aesthetics And Aggression In Harmony

The sub-hilt is at once belligerent and beautiful, adding a strange allure to the knives that sport it.
For such a slim knife, the White River Exodus 3/Adventurecraft cuts with abandon.

White River Exodus 3: Petite And Sweet Outdoor Maven

White River Exodus 3 is a great little companion blade to add to your gear. A small bushcrafter/EDC knife, the Exodus 3 by White River...
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