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Harvey Dean stated, “I could call Tony anytime for help and he always helped me out.” Harvey’s take on the saddlehorn trapper includes damascus, stag, gold engraving and a bomb shield. (image courtesy of Harvey Dean)

Tony Bose: The Legend’s Effect On Pocketknife Designs

Pat Covert -
How the iconic custom maker transformed pocketknives and the knife industry.
“Avoid flagged terms like ‘knife,’ ‘blade,’ or ‘weapon,’ and instead use neutral or creative alternatives such as ‘tool,’ ‘craft,’ or ‘functional art,’” ABS master smith Neels van den Berg advised. His elegant damascus ring dagger features mammoth ivory scales and a bronze guard. Overall length: 17.1 inches. (BladeGallery.com knife image; image of van den Berg by Chris Wellhausen)

How To: Marketing Knives On Social Media

Mike Haskew -
How to get the most from your knives on social media platforms.
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Cool Custom: Robert Young’s New York Flipper

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Robert Young reinvents a classic Loveless fixed blade in flipper form. Robert Young reproduces BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Bob Loveless’s New York Special fixed...
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Damascus Folders: New Custom Examples

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These damascus folder have the stuff to wow.
These are the only two folders by BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Bill Moran the author has ever seen in person. “I bought the knives on a Saturday, sent them to PointSeven to be photographed, got the knives back the following Thursday and sold them Friday. I got the photos after the knives had been sold,” the author wrote. “When they are rare and from a legend, the Matrix is not needed.” (Eric Eggly/PointSeven image)

Robertson’s Maker Market Matrix: An Explainer

Les Robertson -
The author’s system is designed to help you accurately price custom knives.
CRKT Twist Tighe Compact Automatic

American Made Knives: New And Hot Options

BLADE Staff -
Today’s American-made knives embody the latest in the state-of-the-art.
Pat Antuzzi's hand-knapped knife.

Cool Customs: Pat Antuzzi’s Hand-Knapped Fixed Blade

BLADE Staff -
When it comes to crafting a knife, Pat Antuzzi works one flake at a time.
Dagger by Rafal Kolakowski

The Rise Of Tactical Fixed Blade

Les Robertson -
The author explains why tactical fixed blades will “come into focus” in 2025.
ABS journeyman smith Mardi Meshejian gives the Japanese look a damascus and smooth polished wood treatment with his curvaceous fixed blade and saya (scabbard). Note the seamless fit of knife and saya.

Japanese Blades: Mystique Of The East

Mike Haskew -
Japanese blades have enchanted and endured for centuries with no end in sight.
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Custom Knives: Synthetic Handles That Turn Heads

BLADE Staff -
We collected a group of custom creations that showcase the leaps in synthetic handles. When you think synthetic handle materials, factory knives probably come to...
“I think it’s always good to ask a maker you’re not familiar with but interested in how they got into knifemaking,” Chris Schluter recommended. “How long have they been making knives? Why do they enjoy it?” Among others, Chris (left) collects the knives of BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Bob Terzuola (right). The knife on the facing page is Bob T’s iconic ATCF made circa 1998. (image of Chris Schluter and Bob T courtesy of Schluter; knife image courtesy of Neil Ostroff)

Choosing The Right Knifemaker

Mike Haskew -
Veteran collectors discuss what to look for in a top knifemaker. When it comes to spending your hard-earned dollar, knowing what to look for in...
The four fixed-blade hunting knives exhibit identical blade shapes, fiber spacer patterns, aluminum pommels, and stacked-leather handle construction, but each has a different blade tang stamp. From left to right, the blades are stamped “Jean Case,” “Belnap,” “Kinfolks,” and “Hollinger.”

Who Made Your Knife?

Richard D. White -
The company name stamped on the blade isn’t always the manufacturer's name. Who doesn’t like solving a good mystery? Remember the mystery game Clue, with...
As far as simple carbon steels go, 1095 is often a favorite for edge holding, just the thing for a fine-cutting kitchen knife like this one by Jeremy Bartlett.

Best Steel For Knives: How To Choose

Kevin Cashen -
Intended cutting use and blade style help determine the ideal alloy for you and your knives.
Jordon Berthelot Intergral Hunter

Cool Custom: Jordon Berthelot’s Integral Hunter

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Jordon Berthelot marries two electric materials in one knife. Jordon Berthelot achieves a hypnotic union of blade and handle materials in his integral hunter. The...
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Buying Custom Knives: Four Lessons To Get A Deal

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