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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...
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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...
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Krein Knives Commited to Blade Geometry and Performance
Krein Knives is continuing to develop as it moves into the new year. Founder Tom Krein tells us that he’ll be pursuing pursue new models...
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Canadian Makers’ Self-Taught Approach Leads to Bold Knife Design
Solid Steel Works is pressing forward with new designs and a burgeoning kitchen knife line. The two-man team, located in Vancouver, Canada, says that their...
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Noble Knives Trades On Unique Blades, High Fit and Finish
Marshall Noble of Noble Knives is intent on growing his business of high-end custom knives. Working out of the high desert in Victorville, CA (home...
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Flipper Knife Expert Brian Nadeau Details Plans for New Folders
SharpByDesign’s Brian Nadeau sat down with us ahead of the 10th annual USN Gathering (G10) to talk about the past, present, and future of his business. Nadeau...
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David Taber Brings Fresh Materials to Traditional Slipjoints
Custom traditional maker David Taber of DRT Knives is experimenting with materials and builds on his slipjoints. Winona, Minnesota-based Taber’s recent pieces have showcased unique designs...
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Charl Pienaar Building on Successful Front Flipper
South African knife maker Charl Pienaar is slowly but surely expanding his business. Since he began working in 2013, Pienaar’s knives have become more and more...
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L.T. Wright Talks Knife Business and Future Projects
L.T. Wright is growing his Wintersville, OH-based knife shop in new and exciting ways. While primarily focusing on outdoors and bushcraft-style fixed blades, Wright has...
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Lucas Burnley Weighs in on the Mid-Tech Question
Talk to any maker or collector and you’ll hear a different interpretation of what is or isn’t ‘mid-tech.’ Custom knife maker and designer Lucas Burnley...
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Newcomer Todd Knife and Tool Co-Founded by YouTuber
Teryl Todd, otherwise known as YouTuber Zelrick42, and his brother Seth are working to establish Todd Knife and Tool. The new outfit aims to make...
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Swedish Maker Showcases Craftsmanship in Award-Winning Work
Knifemaker Anders Högström is coming off a majorly successful Blade Show, having reeled in two of the biggest awards for a custom bladesmith with a...
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Traditional Knives Take a Surreal Turn
Longtime knife maker Bob Neal’s surreal, curved traditional knives are quickly getting the attention of knife makers and collectors. These blades take traditional folding knife...
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Thierry Savidan’s Little Monster Offers Innovative Clip
Custom maker Thierry Savidan is preparing the launch of the Monster, his newest and smallest knife model. The Monster combines the size and convenience of...
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Burnley Nishi Bridges East and West Design
Lucas Burnley has just put the finishing touches on his latest custom fixed blade, the Nishi. The new knife is a fusion of an American-style...
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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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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...
Benchmade Shrinks Down Vallation Assisted Opener
Benchmade has shown off the new 427 Mini Vallation, a smaller version of the 407 Vallation model released last year. This shrunk-down sequel brings the original’s dimensions down into...
FOBOS Knives Launches Brand with Tier 1 Mini
FOBOS Knives is preparing to break onto the tactical knife scene with the release of the Tier 1 Mini. The new fixed blade merges an ergonomics-focused interpretation of the...
SOG Joins Forces with New Marketing Partner
SOG is partnering with sales and marketing firm Outtech Inc. to help inspire and manage its growth as a company. Outtech serves the outdoors market, which knives and gear...
