BLADE magazine is the world’s #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry: knifemaking, how-to’s, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue you’ll find: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their values Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events Knife collecting tips from the experts The most up-to-date knife legislation info
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It’s Been a Whole Buncha Fun!
UNITED BLADES OF AMERICA • Value, marketing key rise in quality U.S. knife production
CUSTOM AMERICANA • Edged wonders exhibit impeccable U.S. pedigrees
Lingering Legacy • Truly an American design, the bowie continues to inspire today’s makers
What Knife Would Bowie Carry? • If he were in his prime today, JimÕs EDCs would run the gamut
QUICK CUTTERS • U.S.-made automatics are hot, stylish, inventive and fast
WHERE TO GET ’EM
The Magical Decades • Custom knives came of age as collectables in the ’80s and ’90s
GET LONE STAR SHARP • BLADE Show Texas will kick off the ’26 show slate in style
HOT CUSTOM MAKERS AND BLADESMITHS
KNIVES LIE, DAGGERS DON’T CONCLUSION • In the final of five parts, learn how to wire wrap the handle
Homefront Hot • The latest American-made factory knives are sharp and sweet
Growing Up Loveless CONCLUSION • Robin Askew moves on but her father remains there for her
Spirit of ’76 • Ruffin Johnson knife celebrated the best-ever country’s 200th birthday
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NEXT IN BLADE® • MAILED TO SUBSCRIBERS IN EARLY-TO-MID MARCH
Rest Easy, Marine • One of the last living links to knifemaking’s golden era is gone