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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DROPS THAT DO • It’s hard to go wrong hunting if you do it with a drop-point hunter
Hunters Have You Covered • Hunting knives come in a wide variety of styles, materials and prices
A GENTLEMAN’S GAME • While not as plentiful as they once were, quality folding hunters can still be had
BUDGET-TO-BANG COMBOS • Take one of these hunting sets into your great outdoors
Damascus Hunters: IT’S THEIR TURN • The “secret” to buying them is to understand what you’re paying for
KNIFE UTOPIA in Utah • BLADE Show West will make first-ever appearance in Salt Lake City
BLADE SHOW WEST EXHIBITORS
BLADE SHOW WEST SEMINAR SCHEDULE
'WHERE TO GET 'EM
THE FORGED BLADE • Each loving hammer blow is forever recorded in its development
SHOP DUMP • Even all the creature comforts can be crucial for a maker’s go-to tools
WINNING IN MAN WORLD • VERONIQUE LAURENT
BEEF CHIEF • When it comes to heavy duty, the MILF-02 brings it
THE KNIFE I CARRY
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION
SHOW CALENDAR
WHERE TO NET 'EM
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Trio Combo • Kurt Swearingen goes North American traditional with his buffalo hunter set