Blade

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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Blade • Vol. L, No. 2, December 2023

Bali Ban Battle ROUND 2

BIG, BAD BRISKET KNIVES • Prepare massive meat feasts with one of these barbecue beasties

Breaking Bread BLADES • From kitchen to camp and beyond, these puppies will perform

Knife BE NIMBLE • The kitchen utility knife is the quintessential all-around food tool

SPARE THE ROD +

GET READY WITH A PETTY • The handy little kitchen model is a paring knife on steroids

Meet the M.A.C.K. • Learn what the latest BLADE Show custom knife award is all about

WHERE TO GET ’EM

SUDDEN and Sharp • 3 hot assisted openers approach the genre with speed and style

Chefs of Steel • Three top makers of household cutlery outline the equipment that brings home the bacon

LET’S DO CRUNCH! • The author gets to test one of his favorite classic knife styles

GOING GOLDEN PART III • Relive 10 years that transformed knives, knife people and knife events

A CRUCIAL STEP

THE KNIFE I CARRY

SHOW CALENDAR

WHERE TO NET ’EM

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A Bonnie Blade • Derick Kemper makes a statement piece with his Scottish dirk