African Blackwood is on the Rise as a Custom Handle Material
Maybe it’s a bit of a contradiction, but both elegance and simplicity are elements of African blackwood, a handle material with a rapidly rising profile in the custom knife industry.
The color of the material...
What is a Drawknife? Three Examples
Whether for bushcraft, carving, or just straight woodworking, drawknives are handy tools that range quite a bit in size, function, and style. There are large drawknives to peel bark or hew small logs, as...
The Latest EDC Multitools
People Who Like to be Prepared Will Love the latest EDC Tools
Knife guys love gadgets, fix-it people love gadgets and DIY-ers love gadgets, so it’s easy to see why multi-tools do so well in...
Knife Performance: Is Steel Type Really the Most Important?
The type of steel in the blade is only one factor in the performance of a knife. Heat treating, Rockwell hardness and geometry also matter.
Three Blades with an East Asian Design Flair
Three blades with an Eastern design flair are zesty cutters
For many decades Asian knives, tools and swords languished in the cutlery industry, remembered most for blades brought back by U.S. service personnel who fought...
BLADE Knife Sharpener Buyer’s Guide
BLADE's guide breaks down the best knife sharpeners to buy in 2018. You'll find knife sharpener reviews, tips, and information for making the best decision.
27 Star-Spangled, Flag-Waving Knives That Cut Great
You need a knife. Everyone needs a knife. You know those plastic zip ties that you can't get the scissor blade under that are lashing down the new grill spatula? Yeah, those. You need...
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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...
