knives

One thing I’ve been paying more attention to lately is how much the final grind changes the way a knife feels. It is easy to spend most of the time thinking about the steel and heat treatment, but two knives made from the same steel can feel completely different once you start looking at the...

I keep seeing the same thing come up when bull cutters get discussed: one person calls it a skinner, someone else calls it a small Bowie, and somebody else says it is just whatever the seller decided to put on the listing. The name actually has some history behind it. A traditional bull cutter...

One thing I enjoy about handmade balisongs is that changing the steel or handle material can make two knives from the same general tradition feel completely different. For example, the BF-13 Bear uses 440C with brass and Kamagong wood inserts. It is a fairly straightforward traditional-looking...

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately looking back at where the balisong actually came from, rather than just repeating the usual internet version of the story. The connection to Taal and Batangas is what makes the history interesting. The traditional knife developed into a real local craft...

There seems to be a lot of confusion around trainers, especially from people who are completely new to balisongs. A trainer isn't necessarily a cheaper or completely different version of a butterfly knife. A properly made trainer can have the same handles, weight, balance and pivot setup as the...

One thing I noticed when learning more about balisongs is that most beginner explanations spend a lot of time talking about flipping and not enough time explaining what is actually happening mechanically. The two handles, pivots, tang pins, latch and blade all have pretty specific jobs. For...

Pearl Lily Handmade Damascus Drop Point Ladies Knife with White Pearl Resin Handle, Steel Bolsters & White Leather Sheath | Women’s Collector Knife | BMK-1212

When people look at a Damascus blade the first thing they usually notice is the pattern. I find it interesting that the pattern is not simply something added to the surface at the end. The pattern comes from the way the different steels are forged and worked together. At Black Mamba Knives the...

Hello everyone I am with Black Mamba Knives, a knife workshop located in Memphis, Tennessee. We have been creating knives since 2009. We focus on hand-forged and hand-finished blades Many of our projects involve Damascus, hunting knives, pocket knives and other handmade designs. What I like the...

I just recently finished this batch and first time ever posting here, so if I did it wrong, I apologize. All of these i'm posting are made from 1095 steel, blackened with gun blue, have their own handmade sheaths, except for the axes. All these blades are made to be used and yes, even the...

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I made a video about my Italian Army multitool knife (full review). its features are: straight, plain edge; sheep foot point; can opener; flat screwdriver; marlin spike; lanyard ring; bakelite handle scales; carbon steel; spring retention system. more info in the video.

Folders can be are utilitarian tools that can fit any budget. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat yourself occasionally with pieces like these collectible folding knives. As one collector I met at Blade last year quipped, “My wife likes my folder collection because it takes up much less...

Hello, my name is Vladimir. I worked in the knife industry and interested in any blades. I like communicating with knife makers and gaining experience. I haven't done my knife yet, but I will definitely do it! Thanks vk.com/copperfi3ld

Microtech MTX2 S30-V Rare Early Production 11/2004 Serial#1027 Folding Knife Details The Microtech MTX2 is a true D/A knife in that the blade can be opened both manually with a thumb stud; or by activating the secret bolster release. The Microtech MTX2 with a partially serrated Satin finish...

Big Jake Here is my most recent knife. This will be a great companion on the upcoming hunts this year! Steel: Damascus 1095 high carbon steel and 15N20 high carbon steel with 2% Nickel RC Rating: 58-59 Weight: 7.26 oz Scales: Stabilized Ironwood OAL: 9 3/4 inches Blade: 5 inches...