Tag: Steve Shackleford’s Blog
Is a World Ivory Ban in the Offing?
A CITES meeting that could determine whether there will be a world ivory ban begins Sept. 24 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The 17th annual meeting...
U.S. Military Issue of BLADE Out Now!
The annual U.S. military issue of BLADE® includes what to look for in a 4.0 military knife, special presentation Buck knives for a unique...
Roosevelt Knife Auction Sept. 9-11
President Theodore Roosevelt's knife, passed down through the Roosevelt family for the past 107 years and never before available for sale to the public,...
New Forged in Fire Debuts Aug. 23
Four past champions will do bladesmithing battle under the watchful gaze of a panel of judges enhanced by the addition of yet another ABS...
Best Knives, Best Knifemakers
The best knives by the best knifemakers from all corners of the globe and much more highlight the new BLADE®, on newsstands now.
The best...
The Ford of Knife Grinders?
When it comes to the go-to machine for knifemakers, the Burr King 960-272 2x72 may be the Ford of knife grinders.
"The 960-272 has been...
Custom Pocket Clips: Sal’s Pals
Custom knifemakers seem to introduce most knife innovations, which are then emulated by factory knife companies. Not so with custom pocket clips. BLADE Magazine...
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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...
