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An integral dagger by Wolfgang Loerchner demonstrates how the masterful combination of curves, diagonals, and triangles can command notice. Overall length: 19 inches.

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Ryan Breuer, 26, said the primary influence on his one-of-a-kind Relic Dagger is the Bronze Age Egyptian dagger. The shapes on the quillons of Ryan’s knife are carvings in the bronze. While Ryan has made knives for about 10 years, he did not start making them seriously until about eight years ago after graduation from high school. A part-time bladesmith, he works full time as an engineer for a manufacturer making parts for medical devices. (image of Ryan’s knife by SharpByCoop.com)

Cool Custom: Ryan Breuer’s Relic Dagger

Breuer’s Relic Dagger is Bronze Age solid gold.
Custom reproduction of a Remington 1306 Bullet lockback

Cool Customs: Barret Chrisman Takes The Ol’ Bullet Hi-Tech

Barret Chrisman puts a modern spin on a vintage Remington design.
Steve Schwarzer gives the suguha a run for its money here on the blade of his katana.

What Makes A Good Hamon?

Know the visual tells of whether a hamon is done properly or not.
Steve Dunn & Hanford Miller

ABS Lose Two Long-Time Leaders In Passing Of Steve Dunn & Hanford Miller

Dunn and Miller left lasting impressions on ABS, students and custom knifemaking.
Kevin Casey mother of pearl handle knives

Cool Customs: Kevin Casey’s Little Feather Knives

Kevin Casey feathers his cap with an outstanding array of custom throwback blades.
Dellana Dot system

How To: Dellana Dots Opening System

Dellana tells how she created and makes the Dellana Dots opening assist system—without a lathe.
Jared Oeser—here critiquing a show patron’s knife

What Do Judges Look At In Custom Knife Competitions?

Know some of the criteria judges use to evaluate custom knives.
The knife was inspired by the Black Widow Spider

Daniel O’Connor Goes With The Flow On His Black Widow

A suski knife that developed a taste for Texas brisket.
Grinding at Blade University

2024 BLADE University: Classes That Keep You Sharp

Get your bachelor's of state-of-the-art degree at the 11th Annual BLADE University. The state-of-the-art in all things knife, including the latest in mosaic damascus steel,...

The Tony Test: Lockback Whittlers

Tony Bose said if you can make a lockback whittler, you have arrived as a knifemaker.
taka v2s

Cool Custom: Brian Brown’s Taka v2s

Not one of his everyday builds, the Taka v2s by Brian Brown features a notable blade, handle and lock.
Jantz Knife Supply

Jantz Knife Supply: Providing Everything Required To Make Knives

Jantz is a crucial source for many who fashion knives.
Ray Rybar's Prospector handle

Cool Custom: Ray Rybar’s Prospector Push Dagger Strikes It Rich

Sourced from Geronimo country Rybar's Prospector dagger and bolo combo prove pure gold.
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