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Brian “Rocco” Nawrocki’s tribute knife for USMC Sergeant Scott Bunker includes blade steel and deck wood from the vintage World War II Battleship USS North Carolina. The L/3/25 on the blade represents Scott’s Lima Company (L), Third Battalion (3) and 25th Regiment (25).

Cool Customs: Rocco Nawrocki’s Knife For Sergeant Bunker

Marine Corps hero feted with Nawrocki knife at The Battleship Ball. An unforgettable setting for a memorable event celebrating an American hero—all complemented by a...
Half the Template, Twice the Accuracy. Use a single half-profile pinned and flipped to trace a perfect mirror outline before grinding ever starts.

Dagger Design: Fundamentals Of Dagger Construction

From maintaining symmetry to adding fullers, we break down the intricate process of making a dagger design into a physical knife.
According to Coy Baker of Baker Knife & Tool, “We make carbon steel damascus patterns with copper, and they’ve been hot. We expect them to stay hot through 2025.” Marfione Customs and JB Blades employ Baker’s steel on the blade of this electrifying traditional Japanese tanto. (Images courtesy of Baker Knife & Tool)

Damascus Steel: Experts Forecast Growth In The Knife Industry

From copper-infused patterns to stainless steel sheets, discover the innovations driving the red-hot market for production damascus.
You can’t have enough talent. ABS journeyman smith Ryan Breuer shows some of his in the carving of the crossguard, handle and pommel of his PhD Sword. The sword was “commissioned to commemorate a doctorate earned in neuroscience by friends and loved ones of the new PhD.” That’s a carved neuron motif on the guard and “cast silver brain embellishment” in the pommel. (SharpByCoop image)

Knife Show Success: Pricing, Conduct & Collector Trust

Selling knives takes more than a sharp edge—professionalism, fair pricing and trust are key to long-term success on the show floor.
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.
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Knife Steel Alloys: A Down-And-Dirty Guide

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