Tag: The BLADE Blog
9 Tips for Buying a Custom Knife
Is it realistic to say there's a surefire way to get any custom knife you want? While there are always exceptions to the rule,...
Watch for “Forged In Fire” on History Channel
A new blade forging competition series will air on the History Channel this summer.
Do You Like Knife Lotteries?
Many custom knifemakers and knife show promoters use the lottery system to make buying certain custom knives available to more people.
The Gathering 5 In Las Vegas This Weekend
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Knifemakers, knife manufacturers, knifemaking suppliers, purveyors—anything and everything to do with knives, gear, lights and toys, particularly of the tactical kind—will party down this...
Loerchner Wins CKCA/Fisk Cutlery Challenge
It took four judges over two hours to reach a decision, but Elizabeth Loerchner was chosen the winner of the Custom Knife Collector Association...
Knifemaker Phil Boguszewski Passes Away
Long-time knifemaker Phil Boguszewski, one of the world’s leading crafters of cool, smooth-operating custom folders, has passed away.
A resident of Lakewood, Washington, Boguszewski was...
Cutting Critique: Spyderco Persistence
The Spyderco Persistence is a small knife that cuts like a bigger one and gets the once-over in our "Cutting Critique."
The Spyderco Persistence is...
Must Read Articles
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...
