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The upscale Tribal versions of the Winkler Knives Highland Hatchet and Blue Ridge Hunter feature 80CrV2 carbon blade steel and a black oxide no-glare finish. (hatchet and hunter image by Jerry Sarkody)

Leap Of Faith Knifemakers: From Home Shop To Factory

How two U.S. knifemakers successfully transitioned from home shop to factory.
Promoted with an inaugural theme by Emerson Knives Inc., the company’s All American utility folder will be out soon if it’s not already by the time you read these lines. It will come in both “A” and “B” (bowie) blades and various handle colors. Blade lengths and steel: 3.7 inches and 154CM stainless. In a Stars and Stripes motif, the handles are G-10 in options of black, gray, tan and OD. Closed lengths: 5 inches. MSRPs: $280 in black and $310 for the colored handle versions. (Emerson Knives Inc., image)

Roadblocks to U.S. Knife Manufacture

Leading domestic factory companies outline barriers to producing knives in America.
Knife Steel Alloys

Knife Steel Alloys: A Down-And-Dirty Guide

We break down what common steel alloying elements add to a knife.
Jantz Knife Supply

Jantz Knife Supply: Providing Everything Required To Make Knives

Jantz is a crucial source for many who fashion knives.
Peddinghous 220-pound solid steel anvil

Shop Dump: Murray Carter’s Tools Stick To His Knifemaking Roots

Carter's training at the elbow of a Japanese master smith shows in his shop.
The dropped hunter, the most famous Bob Loveless design of all

Bob Loveless: The Icon’s Indelible Mark On The Knife Industry

Loveless' impact is still felt today.
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How To Build A Tire Hammer

A clutch player in the knifemaker's shop, the tire hammer gives more control than other D.I.Y. power hammers. Like a variable-speed hand drill, your backyard...
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