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A great knife gift idea is to assemble a knife for that special someone, and with Thanksgiving near, what better gift than a carving set from Jantz? (Jantz photo)

Knife Gift Idea Of The Month

Our knife gift idea of the month is just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Have you ever thought about assembling a knife...
Thanks the veterans you know on Veterans Day.

Salute America’s Family of Veterans

Many American families have their share of veterans. In fact, you could say America is one big family of veterans. With that in mind,...
Get the new BLADE, on newsstands today.

New BLADE® Hits Newsstands Today!

The new BLADE® is on newsstands now! Get the latest on knives for Veterans Day, the coolest factory assisted-opening knives, knife tests, knifemaker profiles...
Distal taper is exhibited in the way Terry Vandeventer's blade goes from thick to thin. (SharpByCoop photo)

Distal Taper: Why Knives Have It

Distal taper is a concept long used by knifemakers in different parts of the world. Characterized by a reduction in thickness of the blade...
The issue of BLADE on newsstands now addresses the skull-cutter craze.

Embrace the Skull-Cutter Craze

If you like knives, swords, cleavers and other edgeware embellished with skulls, the knife industry's skull-cutter craze is for you. And it's ideal for...
Attend the Ohio Classic Knife Show this afternoon and tomorrow to see makers like Wayne Hensley (right) and many others.

Ohio Classic Knife Show Starts at 1 p.m. Today

The Ohio Classic Knife Show hopes to build on the momentum of recent knife shows as it holds its annual event today and tomorrow.   Both...
Show your knife skills in KA-Bar's Pumpking Carving Challenge.

Enter KA-BAR’s Pumpkin Carving Contest

Break out your favorite KA-BAR knife, grab a pumpkin and commence to carving—it's time for KA-BAR's third annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! The winner will receive...
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