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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COVER STORY

Blade • Vol. L, No. 9, June 2024

SHOW DO’S & DON’TS

MELTING Pot of Steel • 43rd BLADE Show will host a plethora of countries and international exhibitors

BLADE SHOW

ALL 35 COUNTRIES

BLADE UNIVERSITY CLASS SCHEDULE

SEMINAR & EVENT SCHEDULE

All Over the World • Today’s custom knives run the gamut, from categories to continents

THE HAMMER WILL FALL • Bidding looks to be forge hot during BLADE Show ABS Auction

BLUE-COLLAR CUTTERS • Companies from every corner of the globe will unveil their new knives at the BLADE Show

WHERE TO GET ’EM

The Dellana Dot How-To • In part one, Dellana tells how she created and makes the Dellana Dots opening assist system—without a lathe

BLADE SHOW 2024

BLADE SHOW SCHEDULE

BLADE MAGAZINE CUTLERY HALL OF FAME®

YOUR BLADE SHOW GUIDE TO BOOTH & TABLE EXHIBITORS*

BLADE MAGAZINE KNIFE-OF-THE-YEAR® AWARDS

BLADE UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTORS • For the complete BLADE University class schedule, see the story beginning on page 14

BLADE UNIVERSITY • A big thank you to all our 2024 BLADE University speakers. We are thrilled to have such a plethora of knife topics being covered at BLADE Show this year!

5 TIPS AND 4 F’S • Observe all nine and your collecting pursuit can be most satisfying

Dark Knight • First Degree Forge EDC Fighter looks the part but does it cut?

BIG Show with a SMALL Show Feel • In the finale, enjoy the balance of the BLADE Show Texas knife judging winners

THE KNIFE I CARRY

SHOW CALENDAR

WHERE TO NET'EM

NEXT BLADE® • ON MOST NEWSSTANDS BY JUNE 11

A Double Life • Daniel O’Connor goes with the flow on his Black Widow