What is MokuTi Damascus?
Chad Nichols created a type of damascus steel called MokuTi that combines mokume with titanium. Learn why so many custom knifemakers can't wait to use it.
Why Would a Company Make Knives in the USA?
With all the pressures to outsource, why would a knife company choose to manufacture in the United States? It turns out there are plenty of benefits to keeping things local.
5 Pieces of Critical Knifemaking Safety Gear
Knifemakers know how important it is to stay safe while working in extreme conditions. Here are five pieces of safety gear to keep you out of the hospital and in the shop making knives.
10 Knifemaking Questions with Naked & Afraid’s Laura Zerra
Laura Zerra is best known for her appearance on Discovery Channel's "Naked & Afraid," but she is also an accomplished knifemaker with a new book on the way. Read the BLADE interview here.
Make a Bowling Ball Vise in 6 Steps
Here's how to make a bowling ball vise, one of the most useful hacks in all of knifemaking.
Why is CPM-154 So Popular with Custom Knifemakers?
CPM-154 stainless steel continues to dominate the custom knifemaking scene. What makes it so appealing? Two knifemakers offer their reasons for this hot pick.
Knifemaking: “Tricking Out” the Wilton Square Wheel Grinder
ABS master smith Ed Caffrey explains how to get the most out of a popular belt grinder for making knives, the Wilton Square Wheel Grinder.
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