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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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Blade • Vol. L, No. 7, April 2024

Give It Up for POCKETKNIVES

The Tony TEST • Tony Bose said if you can make a lockback whittler, you have arrived as a knifemaker

LOCKBACK WHITTLER SEMINAR AT BLADE UNIVERSITY

Pocketful of Miracles • Pocketknives run the gamut in styles, blades, locks, sizes and more

Keys to THE BEST Pocketknives • In part one, the author outlines types, materials, brands, uses and more

KNIVES for the Birds–and Fish, too • Know what they are, how to use them and how well they perform

GET HOOKED ON THE KNIFE LIFE WITH BOOKS FROM BLADE

NEO-SLIPPIES • Tradition meshes with modern in today’s new-age factory slip joints

WHERE TO GET ’EM

AMERICAN KNIFE BOOM CONCLUSION • Four U.S. knife manufacturers talk making knives in the USA

BACK-UPS TO YOUR BACK-UP • Handy keychain knives are pocket pards ready to sever and serve

5 COLLABORATIONS • Check out some of today’s coolest knives designed for companies by custom knifemakers

Blade REHAB • Practice the proper steps with the proper equipment and, most important, be safe

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