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Dr. Larrin Thomas said the combination of nickel, tungsten and vanadium of the new steel known as Pop’s ProCut gives it high toughness and wear resistance while still being easy to forge and heat treat. Shane Frank uses it for the 10.5-inch flat/double-ground blade of his Arkansas Tactical Toothpick. Overall length: 16 inches. Shane’s price for a similar model: $750. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

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Niagara Specialty Metals Announces Steels List

Get a gander at what's on the slate for NSM in 2026.
GSM Outdoors take a step deeper into the knife world with the purchase of Smith's Products.

GSM Outdoors Purchases Smith’s Products

GSM Outdoor takes a larger stake in the knife industry with the purchase of Smith's Products.
Jesse Hu uses a combination of the new Pops Procut and 1084 carbon steel for the blade of Maelstrom mosaic damascus on his chef’s knife. Overall length: 14 inches. (huhandmadeknives@gmail.com) (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Buderus Mill Closure Threatens 10xx Carbon Steel Supply For Knifemakers

Read our full report on what the Buderus closure means for knifemakers, Damascus production, and company inventory.
GiantMouse 10th Anniversary

GiantMouse Turns 10: A Bold Idea Becomes A Global Knife Brand

Built on collaboration, craftsmanship, and a no-compromise mindset, GiantMouse celebrates a decade of redefining what everyday carry can be.
Bill Adams

Bill Adams: Cutlery Hall-of-Famer And Entrepreneur Passes

William “Bill” Adams was a revered knife entrepreneur, author and Cutlery Hall-of-Fame member. Learn about his immense impact on the knife community. William Calhoun “Bill”...
A knife fresh off the grinder at the new EBX facility in South Moravia, Czech Republic.

Euro Blade Worx: Spartan Blades & KA-BAR Bring Knife Production to Europe

Spartan Blades and KA-BAR announce the launch of Euro Blade Worx (EBX), a new joint venture in the Czech Republic.
Sniper Bladeworks Kryptek DMF

Sniper Bladeworks Joins NBS, Unveils Exclusive Show Specials for Dealers

Sniper Bladeworks partners with Nation’s Best Sports to offer exclusive show specials at the 2025 NBS Fall Market.
Vermont Switchblade Repeal

Vermont Becomes 21st State To Repeal Switchblade Ban

Legislation expunges any related convictions under the old switchblade law.
Ryan Allen Thompson

UltiClip’s Ryan Thompson Passes Suddenly

UltiClip's sales and marketing specialist provided a friendly face to the cutting-edge brand.
Hughes, Klotzli and Rexroat

Knife World Mainstays Hughes, Klotzli and Rexroat Pass

Great friends to the knife community, Hughes, Klotzli and Rexroat leave a hole publishing, sales and knifemaking.

Hawaii Knife Ban Stopped In Its Tracks

Vagueness of bill could have potentially banned the carry of all but a few knives.
Jens Ansø

Designer Jens Ansø Departs From GiantMouse

Jens Ansø to focus efforts on his personal brand, Ansø of Denmark.
Argentina’s Javier Vogt (left) and Belgium’s Veronique Laurent (right) represented two of the 35 countries providing exhibitors for BLADE Show ’24. The knife is one of Veronique’s art daggers.

2024 Knife World In Review

See what the highlights, low lights and everything in between were for the knife world in the past year.
B. R. Hughes (left) and Jim Batson at the Alamo chapel.

B. R. Hughes, Pioneering Writer And Bladesmithing Teacher, Passes Away

Hughes' unbound energy touched outdoor writing, knifemaking, sports and higher education.
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