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Sometimes you can best serve your country by serving those in the armed forces. Daniel Winkler got that opportunity in the years after Sept. 11, 2001. Of course, the world changed dramatically on that fateful day, and Winkler soon changed with it. Before 2001, Winkler was primarily a full-time knifemaker, having achieved master bladesmith accreditation from the American Bladesmith Society…
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Limited Edition Bill Bagwell Book now available
Knife collector and author Dominique Beaucant has released a limited edition (24 pieces) collector book on legendary Bladesmith and ABS co-Founder Bill Bagwell. BILL BAGWELL- ONE OF A KIND- INFLUENTIAL BLADESSMITH LEFT HIS MARK Special limited numbered “Collector’s Edition” book of only 24 copies printed globally-There will be no reprint…
Knife Thoughts: Emisar D3AA EDC Flashlight Review; Does it Live Up to the Hype?
If you’ve ever looked into every day carry flashlights, you might have heard of the Emisar D4V2. It is the flashlight enthusiast’s benchmark for what a flashlight should be; bright, customizable UI, and small enough to carry. That said, many people (myself included) prefer an even smaller light than the…
KnifeNews: Ostap Hel/Civivi Kitchen Knife Project Finally Set to Release
No sooner have we finished covering one batch of new Civivi models than a new group appears on the horizon. One of the most notable in the March roundup is the Cibus, a chef’s knife designed by Ostap Hel. We first saw this last year at Blade Show and now…
GearPatrol: Gerber Quietly Released the Best USA-Made Ultralight EDC Knife Under $40
The Empire Strikes Back. Dallas. Blondie’s “Call Me.” There you have the top movie, TV show and song of 1980. While you can debate how resonant each of these pop culture artifacts is in 2025, at least one other product of that year is still going strong. For it was…
Weekend Open Thread: Anything but Metric Edition
Welcome back boys and girls! If it seems like forever since we have had a WOT, it is kinda the case. We finally put a fork in the April issue early this week, which is way later than we intended. I had my stuff turned in, then we decided to…
Member’s Only: Bowie No. 1 – by James L. Batson PhD
H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The…