HomeKnife Collecting

Knife Collecting

Custom Overeynder

Damascus Folders: New Custom Examples

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

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

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

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

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

Japanese blades have enchanted and endured for centuries with no end in sight.
Synthetic Handle

Custom Knives: Synthetic Handles That Turn Heads

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

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?

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

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

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...
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.

The Best Boning Knives

Editor’s note: The author (Josh Wayner) spent the better part of five years working in a high-end specialty butcher shop in coastal west Michigan....
Fine-tuning a wooden wedge using the chest-lever grip with the Marttiini Arctic Bush Knife.

Blade Grinds: A Down And Dirty Guide

Knife edges come in all different styles. We break down the major types in this quick guide to blade grinds.
Darriel Caston knives

Knife Steel Trends: What To Look Forward To In 2025

Knife industry pros give their takes on what the hot knife steels will be in the year ahead.
Advertisement

Must Read Articles

Read this before you make a knife

Knifemaking 101 – Read This Before You Make a Knife

  by Wayne Goddard My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. I've often said the hardest part of the...
how to forge damascus steel

How to Forge Damascus

Advertisement
Advertisement