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A closeup of Daryl Meier’s American Spirit Bowie blade. Each side has 13 American flags and instances of USA all along its length, with all 50 stars in each flag.

Meier Helped Forge The World Of Damascus We Know Today

Daryl Meier's star pupil pays tribute to a mentor who taught him oh so well.
Chris McPherson forged the 10.5-inch damascus blade of his fighter from 1075 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels. Though he’d heard that 1075 may have a bit less contrast due to its lower manganese levels, the damascus exhibited beautiful contrast after a deeper etch. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Damascus Steels: What To Use And When

Bladesmiths outline which carbon steel combos they use and why.
Daryl Meier in 2016 holding his American Spirit Bowie.

Daryl Meier: Sensei of Steel

In on the ground floor of the damascus knife movement, Daryl Meier has left an indelible mark forging and teaching.
A small Bill Moran dagger features damascus, curly maple handle and silver wire inlay, and a matching sheath. Overall length: approximately 8 inches.

How Many Damascus Knives Did Bill Moran Make?

We talk with those who know Bill Moran best to determine how many damascus blades the godfather of the craft forged.
An integral dagger by Wolfgang Loerchner demonstrates how the masterful combination of curves, diagonals, and triangles can command notice. Overall length: 19 inches.

Knife Embellishment: When To Do It And When Not To Do It

To Bling or Not to Bling?
The 14 new ABS journeyman smiths

2024 ABS Award Winners And New Master & Journeyman Smiths

Fabulous forged knives, new smiths, new chairman top ABS annual meeting. Some of the finest forged knives of the year, the newest American Bladesmith Society...
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,...
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