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

ALL HE DID Was Act Naturally

YOU DON’T SEE THESE ANYMORE • Select custom makers really do make pocketknives like they used to

Blades for the Bush • When the going gets gnarly, take along one of these

BLACKIE’S BLADE • Blackie Collins brought The American Blade to an audience thirsting for knife news

SLIP INTO SOMETHING SHARP • Modern factory slip joints evolve in looks, materials and performance

The '23s ARE HERE! • Latest factory knives offer innovative features and feel and look sharp, too

A BEVY OF COWBOY BEVELS • BLADE Show Texas will feature the best in knives March 17-18 in Fort Worth

WHERE TO GET ’EM

Revenuer$ • … or how paying taxes on knife sales can plumb tucker one out

SHOP DUMP • 3 South Texas Slipjoint Cartel specialists outline their top knifemaking equipment

HOW TO BUILD a Backyard POWER HAMMER • Part 3: The Appalachian spring helve hammer, including springs, hammer head/tup and more

How Women PERCEIVE KNIVES • The author polls a number of ladies from diverse backgrounds to arrive at the answer

THE KNIFE I CARRY

SHOW CALENDAR

WHERE TO NET'EM

Professor Dog Bone • A full-time chemistry prof makes a scrumptious dog-bone bowie on the side