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SOG April Fools’ Contest Really Stands Out
It’s April 1st, and the knife world is celebrating in style. SOG went the extra mile this year with a company-wide April Fools’ design contest...
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How Long Are Our Folders Meant to Last?
We’ve all seen pictures of old traditional knives that have been sharpened down to a still-usable, pencil thin length of cutting edge. And obviously, it’s...
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Predictions: What to Expect in the Knife World in 2019
As we round the corner on the last couple weeks of 2018 and with the Readers’ Choice Awards wrapped up, it’s worth making some predictions...
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5 Talented Knife Designers to Follow in 2019
Last month we wrote about five knife brands that should be on your radar in 2019. But on top of the manufacturers and shops putting...
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Expert Opinion: Should You EDC a Fixed Blade Neck Knife?
There are many different knives, and many different ways to carry them, but Murray Carter of Carter Cutlery has always been an advocate of neck...
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KnifeNews Staff Picks: 5 Underrated Folding Knives
When knife users start the search for a new purchase, they are absolutely spoiled for choice. Whether they’re in the market for an entry-level beater...
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5 Predictions for Spyderco’s Discontinued for 2019 List
One of fall’s most bittersweet events for knife fans is the release of the Spyderco Discontinued List. Soon, we’ll find out which models won’t be...
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Why More Knife Users Should Care About Kitchen Cutlery
It’s surprisingly easy for knife users to ignore the humble kitchen knife. The market is flooded with custom and production folders, and plenty of outdoor...
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Leatherman Documentary Celebrates Company Origins and Legacy
Leatherman continues to celebrate its 35th anniversary with the release of Made of Mettle: The Leatherman Documentary. The 16-minute film debuted in July after more...
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Forged in Fire Winner Takes Inspiration from Victory
Today the knife community knows Pete Winkler as the man behind Cross Knives (formerly Buckeye Knives), a maker of custom outdoors fixed blades. But in 2016...
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Man Survives Four Days Lost in the Mountains with Buck 110
This story was written by Seth Vietti. Seth is a knife nerd and active member of the community. You can follow him here. Some knife...
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Knife Steel Nerds Takes Scientific Approach to Steel Testing
Larrin Thomas is the man behind Knife Steel Nerds, a website dedicated to collecting, analyzing, and presenting information about knife steel in an accessible way....
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Call in the Specialists
By Nick Shabazz I’m staring at my review table right now, and noticing something funny. Of the nine knives neatly lined up awaiting carry and...
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Knife Maker Explains Why Forging Stainless Steel Matters
In the world of hand-made knives there are many makers out there who would say you can’t – or shouldn’t – forge stainless steel. But...
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Spydercollector Chronicles the History of ‘Unofficial’ Spyderco Knife
Spyderco-centric blogger Spydercollector recently chronicled the acquisition of an ‘unofficial’ Spyderco release, the Mosquito. This modified first gen Ladybug sports an awl for a blade and...
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Maker Denis Shefer Prepares for North American Debut
Russian custom maker Denis Shefer is exhibiting at Blade Show for the first time this year. He hopes to find a wider audience for his meticulously finished but deeply...
Wildcraft Knives Mixes Primitive Flair into Custom Fixed Blades
Olivia Garriga of Wildcraft Knives is putting out handmade fixed blades that blend handmade artistry with a focus on utility. In the knife community, the word ‘custom’ can mean...
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Pro-Tech Celebrates 20 Years with Limited Editions
In the runup to Blade Show 2019 Pro-Tech is celebrating its 20th year in the knife industry with special editions of classic models. Both TR-2 and TR-3 Elite are...
Justin Lundquist Releases First Model with WE Knife Co.
Justin Lundquist has just revealed the Angst, his first release under the WE Knife Co. label itself. The Angst brings a style that breaks away in key ways from...
Philippe Jourget Partners with CKF for the First Time
French custom maker Philippe Jourget and Custom Knife Factory are rolling out their first collaboration, the FIF23. The new knife takes its name from the Jourget custom on which...
Kizer Scales Up Sheepdog Cleaver
In the ramp up to Blade Show 2019 Kizer Cutlery has showcased an incoming new release: a bigger version of the C01 Sheepdog flipper knife, called the Sheepdog XL....
Krudo Knives Emphasizes Art with FEROCE Folder
KRUDO Knives is moving into a new phase of its development with the release of the FEROCE folder. The knife signals a move away from traditional tactical knife design...
