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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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

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Trio Combo • Kurt Swearingen goes North American traditional with his buffalo hunter set