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Ed Fowler cradles one of his trademark sheep-horn handle knives at his shop bench at his ranch in Riverton, Wyoming.

Ed’s Quest For Excalibur

Remembering Ed Fowler’s 80 Years of Knifemaking.
The Cu Mai Dragon not only catches the eye thanks to the copper Mai damascus used for the blade, but the dragon-scale styling along the spine of the razor. The dragon motif has cropped up in several of Stuart Kerr’s creations.

Cool Custom: Stuart Kerr’s Cu Mai Dragon Is Built To Slay Beards

Stuart Kerr just can't help meddling in the affairs of dragons with his custom straight razors.
Josh Howard’s Folding Hunter features a remarkable 3.5-inch hollow-ground blade crafted from pattern-welded damascus depicting a detailed deer hunting scene. Measuring 9 1/8 inches overall, the knife is built on a stainless steel frame with stainless bolsters and classic amber stag handle scales. (SharpByCoop image)

Rockin’ The Joint: Haunting Hunt For Slip Joint Perfection

These slip joint knives overcome the mechanical challenges of the style to qualify as works of art.
Brian Milinski Paratrooper Elegante Linerlock

Stud Farm: Custom Folders That Get A Thumbs Up

The thumb stud is reliable, time-tested and add dynamic dash to these customer folders.
Lloyd Custom Knives’ Osprey is a flipper folder featuring a 3.5-inch hollow-ground blade of "Coat of Arms" Damascus. This 7.5-inch masterpiece utilizes a titanium frame, intricate mosaic Damascus bolsters, and premium mammoth ivory handle scales. (SharpByCoop image)

Custom Flipper-Folders: Art Of The Flip

Aesthetically and mechanically challenging flipper designs that shine.
ABS master smith Lin Rhea’s X-Rhea knife design has become renowned over the years and was an insperation, both developmentally and philosphically, for Iranian maker Masoud Hashemabadi.

The X-Rhea Experience: A Journey Of Craftsmanship And Connection

Follow the journey of Iranian bladesmith Masoud Hashemabadi, AKA Apurak, as he masters the art of the X-Rhea knife.
ABS master smith Andrew Blomfield used gold wire to wrap the mammoth ivory handle of his quillon dagger. The 11.5-inch blade is mosaic damascus. Overall length: 18.5 inches. (Jocelyn Frasier image)

Dagger Design: Mastering Wire Wrapping The Handle

Wire wrapping the handle of a dagger is the finishing touch to the process, but requires a fine touch and patience.
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