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New York City Arrests to Continue: Governor Cuomo Vetoes Knife Reform Bill
In an eleventh-hour decision, yesterday New York Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed the Gravity Knife and Switchblade Reform Bill. The Bill clarified the definition of a...
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Does the Spyderco Para 3 Live Up to the Hype?
A big thank you to Cutlery Shoppe founder Jeff Loffer for sending us a dealer sample Para 3 to examine for this story. ———- Spyderco...
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Top 5 Emerging Brands to Watch in 2017
With KnifeNews SHOT Show coverage less than 3 weeks away, it’s already clear that 2017 is going to be a sensational year for knife enthusiasts. Spyderco has buyers buzzing...
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2017’s Biggest Knife Shows
Knife shows are the life blood of the industry. At 2017’s biggest knife shows partnerships are forged, new knives are announced, trends are born – or die...
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First Impressions: Böker Tucan and Its Hybrid Opening Mechanism
Böker has once again teamed up with inventor Wilfried Gorski to produce a new for 2017 knife called the Tucan. Like the Gorski-designed Merlin before it, the Tucan...
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ESEE Introduces CL1 Outdoor Cleaver and Signals New for 2017 Folders
ESEE just announced that it will be adding an outdoor cleaver named the CL1 to their 2017 catalog. According to the company, the new blade turns the traditional butcher’s...
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Flytanium to Introduce Titanium Griptilian Scales Ahead of Branded Knives in 2017
Benchmade’s award-winning G-10 Griptilian upgrade was clearly a hit this year, but if you’ve been dreaming of a full titanium Griptilian, Flytanium has you covered. The Griptilian is...
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We Knife Co. Goes Off-Script with Newest Models
Since we last checked in with We Knife Co. in August, the maker has been busy introducing 13 new models. They’re vastly outpacing the 20 new knives...
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Newcomer KC Designs Taps CAD to Create Digital Knives
Though none of his models have ever been produced, Kyle Chumchal of KC Designs is already making a name for himself as a knife designer....
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The Incredible Story of SNECX Tan and His High-Tech IFS-20
A 30 year-old man who goes by the name SNECX Tan got the knife world’s attention after he released video footage of the IFS-20, a truly high-tech...
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First Look at Ruger Knives Hollow-Point by CRKT
CRKT’s Ruger line barrels into 2017 with the announcement of the Ken Onion-designed Hollow-Point. This is CRKT collaborator Onion’s first Ruger design, and foreshadows plans the company has...
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7 Last-Minute Gift Ideas Under $50
Presented by KnifeCenter.com Christmas is just around the corner, but many of us are still scrambling to find the perfect gift for all the people on our...
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First Look at Cold Steel Golden Eye With New HTR™ Opening Mechanism
In an exclusive sneak peek for KnifeNews readers, Cold Steel has revealed the new Andrew Demko-designed Golden Eye, which will be included in the company’s...
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Rising Star TJ Schwarz Goes Behind the Camera to Learn the Trade
It’s not unusual for a young knife maker to turn to veterans in the field for mentorship and instruction. But 22 year-old TJ Schwarz is taking a unique approach...
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Shop Talk: 7Forge Knives Goes from Science Project to Semi-Production
In the last five years, the knife making scene has absolutely exploded, with dozens upon dozens of new names, new talents, and new knives. One shop that gained a...
Grant Hawk Passes Away at 82
Hawk Knives delivered deeply sad news to the knife world yesterday: Grant Hawk, one of the most innovative, boundary-pushing knife makers of the 20th century, passed away earlier this...
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New Top Liner Lock Folder Arrives This Week from Vosteed
More news rolling out from Vosteed’s direction this week: the company just released the Marten, the latest in their quickly-growing lineup of practical working knives assembled from sensible materials....
Twelfth GiantMouse GM Model Set to Drop at Noon
The latest in the GiantMouse GM series is releasing in just a couple hours. The GM12 (and it’s piratical counterpart, the GM12P) is a high-end piece with a refined...
New Benchmade Bali Hits Shelves Today
Benchmade just released a brand new balisong today: the 82 Laro. This one channels Benchmade’s long historical connection to the format while incorporating all of the company’s current preferences...
More Fixed Blades Come from Kizer Way
We’re not ready to call 2024 the Year of the Fixed Blade yet, but the venerable format has received a lot of love this year. Latest exhibit: an upcoming...
Civivi Placoid is a Rugged Workhorse Folder
In our ongoing coverage of Civivi’s ongoing, steady release schedule, we last covered the Hyperpulse, a straightforward, mid-sized EDC flipper. If you were hoping for something a little heftier...
