Home Tags Knife Collecting

Tag: Knife Collecting

ABS master smith J.W. Randall's Turkish-style fighter, with its nearly 9-inch feather damascus blade, mammoth ivory handle and intricate file work, demonstrates in one package why damascus knives are so desirable. (SharpByCoop image)

Damascus Buying Secrets: What To Look For In Pattern-Welded Steel

Mike Haskew -
Sharp tips for the best damascus buy
Fang Gentleman's Bowie: John Davis

Walking A Thin Line: Slender-Bladed Custom Knives

BLADE Staff -
These blades cut a lean profile.
Steve Randall’s frame-handled damascus hunter features an expressive 4.75-inch feather pattern blade and features the advanced handle construction techniques discussed in the article. (KSR Image)

Frame-Handled Hunters: High-End Hidden Gems

Les Robertson -
Hidden value of damascus frame-handle hunters.
Tony Docherty was inspired by Australia’s ancient dry riverbeds to create his River Series of knives. His chef’s knife is an impressive example of the mosaic pattern, with a thick layer of the meandering across the centerline of the blade, like a river.

Etched In The Outback: Tony Docherty’s River Series Chef’s Knife

BLADE Staff -
Australia’s ancient landscape gets set in steel.
For the discerning collector, mid-tech and custom knives go hand-in-hand with custom and mid-tech flashlights. Making a striking collection (from the top left) are Hanko Trident Crystalized Ti flashlight, David Carver Mini Waif, Okluma DC2, Jared Price Mini Shrike, Hanko Mini Trident and Strider SnG (bottom). Photo: Chris Schluter

Bright Stars: Custom Flashlights Take The Spotlight

Chris Schluter -
Custom flashlights have become highly sought after and offer many of the appeals of custom knives.
Shayne Carter Two-Bladed Trapper

Stag Party Sharps: Antler And Stag Handled Custom Knives

BLADE Staff -
These handles rack up wins.
Gabe Fletcher used the gradient element technique developed by Mareko Maumasi and Peter Burt to arrive at the award-winning pattern on his BLADE Show 2025 Best Damascus winner. (Gabe Fletcher knife image)

Blue Ribbon Damascus: What Makes The Best Pattern-Welded Steel

Steve Shackleford -
Cream of the custom crop rises to the top.
123...43Page 1 of 43
Advertisement

Must Read Articles

Read this before you make a knife

Knifemaking 101 – Read This Before You Make a Knife

Wayne Goddard -
  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...
forged in fire knifemaking tv show

8 Things You May Not Know About “Forged in Fire”

how to forge damascus steel

How to Forge Damascus

James Huse ordered a custom sheath by No Surrender Holsters for his BBQ knife.

How to Create Damascus Patterns

Why Are Switchblades Illegal?

Advertisement
Advertisement