Tag: Knife Collecting
Knife Collecting Trends: Lockback Comeback
Lockback folding knives are popular all over again with knife collectors. Here's a look at four hot lockback folders from Spyderco, Bear & Son, Cold Steel and KA-BAR.
Photos: 7 Custom Knives with Handmade Bolsters
See examples of custom knifemakers who fashioned folding knives with handmade bolsters, whether for utilitarian or aesthetic purposes, or both.
The Legacy of Bob Loveless’s Dropped Hunter
Bob Loveless changed knifemaking and knife collecting forever with his dropped hunter. Here's the story behind this classic custom knife and why it refuses to fade away.
Knife Collecting Alert: 6 Knifemakers to Watch
Custom knife collectors should keep an eye out for blades by these six knifemakers from around the world.
Photos: What Steels Do Custom Knifemakers Use?
Custom knifemakers can use any steels they like. However, some steels continue to see use year after year. Here are a few great examples.
Photos: New Custom Knives to Knock Your Socks Off
These custom knives are new and innovative. If you're lucky enough to get your hands on one, you'll see why.
How Much is a U.S. President’s Sword Worth?
Antique sword values for U.S. presidents' pieces vary by provenance, historical significance and context. Here's one example, a sword owned by President Grant, that sold for $330,000.
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Knifemaking 101 – Read This Before You Make a Knife
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...
