Tag: Knife History
Japanese War Swords Part I
By Leon Kapp
Japanese swords are iconic as ever
It was over seven long decades ago on Sept. 2, 1945, that the Japanese signed the agreement...
Who Made the First Damascus?
Modern collectors and knifemakers are enthralled with with, but what exactly are the origins of damascus steel?
Last Little Mester of Sheffield: Remembering Stan Shaw
The author remembers Stan Shaw as only she can
By Grace Horne
Sometime in the early 1990s, a journalist—to the chagrin of the handful of other...
Ballistic Knife: The Most Illegal Knife in America
The most banned knife in the United States remains the ballistic knife. Here's a look at what ballistic knives are and how they became banned.
Knife Collecting: The History of the Camillus M3
The Camillus M3 comes from an impressive lineage. Dive into Camillus Cutlery history to learn more.
History of the BLADE Show: It All Started With Two Names
Bruce Voyles and Jim Parker set the stage for the BLADE Show to grow into the world's biggest and most renowned knife show.
4 Surprising Superstitions About Knives
Do you believe in any of these knife superstitions? You may want to keep a penny on hand just in case.
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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...
