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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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COVER STORY

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TACTICAL TALK

LOCK OF the Decade? • Iterations of an old lock design take the factory knife industry by storm

Blades To Count On • From tactical to the outdoors, one of these will turn the trick

A Knife Show WORTH ITS SALT • Revel in the balance of BLADE Show West ’23’s knife winners

The Two-Tanto TUSSLE • A pair of contrasting Japanese-influenced blades take the Texas knifemaker test

Tactical Knives: A VERY SHORT HISTORY • Tactical set the parameters for what was or wasn’t a combat knife

Air Cutters • To be competitive, today’s balisongs must excel at flipping as well as cutting

BALIS AND THE CONSTITUTION

WHERE TO GET ’EM

GOING GOLDEN PART IV • Knives at war and new trends help highlight BLADE® from 2004-2013

Knife Knowledge Found Here! • KNIVES 2024, presented by BLADE, has more of what you’re looking for: knives, knives… and more knives! In-depth stories, new products and stunning custom designs in full color, along with contact info for the featured makers, combine to make this a treasured reference you’ll reach for again and again. Order today!

Shake, Battle and Roll • The author takes hi Battle Blade to the next test level and up

Now You See It, Now You Don’t • Three cool autos offer hidden releases, tradition, hi-tech and more

Push Comes TO SHOVE • Three contemporary push daggers offer three distinct choices

THE KNIFE I CARRY

SHOW CALENDAR

WHERE TO NET’EM

NEXT IN BLADE® • ON MOST NEWSSTANDS BY FEBRUARY 20

The Prospector • Ray Rybar’s push dagger/bolo strikes it rich in Geronimo country