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Blade • Vol. XLVIV, No. 13, October 2023

AMERICA’S FIRST

The Historic REVEAL • Bill Moran’s reintroduction of damascus knives changed everything

Steel Synthesis • Damascus, high-performance stainless and straight carbon steel standouts

FORGED PHENOMENON • If Mr. Moran could only see his damascus neighborhood now

CAN’T GET ENOUGH HOT STUFF! • Damascus steel is produced on a mass scale by some of the best in the business

WHERE TO GET ’EM

The Telltale KNIFE • In the author’s view, the Carrigan has tells that prove James Black made it

SHARP EDGES Made Easy • Four of the latest sharpeners take the guesswork out of edgework

ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE • The author gets to see and hold the Warenski King Tut Dagger

Phil, Buster and Tut

The Cutlers DID IT • In the wrap-up, enjoy the balance of the BLADE Show’s custom knife winners

Tradition or CONVENIENCE? • The answer’s up to you with today’s replaceable-blade knives

THE MARSHALL PLAN • Josh Smith’s new knife company tackles its first Spec Sheet

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