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  • Call in the Specialists

    May 7, 2018

    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...

  • Knife Maker Explains Why Forging Stainless Steel Matters

    April 30, 2018

    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...

  • Spydercollector Chronicles the History of ‘Unofficial’ Spyderco Knife

    April 25, 2018

    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...

  • 3 Knives That Won’t Die When You Do

    February 23, 2018

    Photo of One-Eyed Jack by SpyderCollector Somebody raised on CDs and MP3s won’t know the value of a record collection, and the same may apply...

  • Can Buying Knives be Addictive?

    February 9, 2018

    Nicotine, caffeine, alcohol … can we add knives to the list of addictive substances? No one needs more than 3 or 4 knives – so why...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 50: The Finale

    January 30, 2018

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com The bad news is, after one year and over 4 solid hours of griping, this will be...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 49: Cataloged

    January 23, 2018

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com Nick discusses the downside of the SHOT Show product release schedule and tells knife marketers that there’s...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 48: Smooth Operator

    January 16, 2018

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com According to Nick, today’s knife maker needs to meet these minimum expectations of quality. Knife Gripes with...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 47: Abandoned

    January 9, 2018

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com Nick shines a spotlight on the dark side of limited run models. Knife Gripes with Nick Shabazz...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 46: Extra Mile

    January 2, 2018

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com Nick tells knife makers why sometimes ‘good enough’ isn’t good enough. Knife Gripes with Nick Shabazz is...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 45: MAP Mishap

    December 26, 2017

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com Nick warns manufacturers about the misuse of MAP pricing. Knife Gripes with Nick Shabazz is brought to...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 44: Underhanded

    December 19, 2017

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com Nick says the world would be a better place if all high-end knife resellers were honest and...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 43: Long Game

    December 12, 2017

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com Nick explains why makers are better off producing knives that don’t require after purchase service. Knife Gripes...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 42: Steel Sense

    December 5, 2017

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com Nick discusses some of the factors to consider when settling on a steel. Knife Gripes with Nick...

  • Knife Gripes Episode 41: Wife Gripes

    November 28, 2017

    Knife Gripes is brought to you by UrbanEDCSupply.com Nick asked his female viewers to share their knife gripes and offers their perspective. Knife Gripes with...