Knife History Archives

Designed by Clarence “Bud” Holzmann, the Gerber MK II gained legendary status during the Vietnam War and is still highly sought after today. Its defining feature was its wasp waist, a design adding to its penetration prowess. (Rock Island Auction Company image)

U.S. Military Daggers: Blades That Have Taken Point

Mike Haskew - July 7, 2026

Daggers have struck home the U.S. military's point from the trenches of Europe to the jungles of Vietnam. Through the years, the military dagger has...

Lead image of Harvey McBurnette article.

50 Years Ago In BLADE: Big Bucks Bowie

BLADE Staff - June 24, 2026

Harvey McBurnette etched his name in high-dollar knife sales.

The Dan D Alamo Bowie has hung in the Alamo Exhibit of the Ralston Family Collections Center since 1968, when Dan Dennehy donation was accpeted by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Two Generations Of Dennehy Knives Now At The Alamo

BLADE Staff - February 27, 2026

John Dennehy's replica of his father Dan D Alamo Bowie was accepted by the site on the 190th Anniversary of the historic battle.

Is there any present as special as a high school graduation gift a father makes by hand for his child—in this case a banana skinner Bob Loveless fashioned for his daughter, Robin Askew? “It has a stag handle with intricate engraving that he had done by a silversmith,” Robin said. “It is absolutely beautiful.” (Dave Ellis image)

Bob Loveless’ Influence Still Touches Those Closest To Him

Mike Haskew - February 7, 2026

Robin Askew moves on, but her father (Bob Loveless) remains there for her.

What Knife Would Jim Bowie Carry Today?

Jason Fry - February 3, 2026

If he were in his prime today, Jim’s EDCs would run the gamut.

From left: brass-headed pipe tomahawk, probably Oglala Sioux; a mammoth pipe hawk measuring 13 inches from the tip of the pipe bowl to the bottom of the edge that belonged to a Sioux chief who reportedly ranged anywhere from 6’5” to as tall as 7’1”; and a double-pierced Plains tomahawk attributed to the Sioux. (from the Arnold M. Chernoff Collection)

50 Years Ago In Blade: Tomahawks–War Clubs To Modern Masterpieces

BLADE Staff - October 3, 2025

The tomahawk, from its American Indian origins to its modern renaissance as a highly sought-after custom-forged tool and defensive weapon. Arnold M. Chernoff offered a...