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…
Benchmade has dropped a new suite of special Osborne variations this month. The new Burnt Copper Aluminum sub-series brings an entirely new look into the long-running knife family, along with a very desirable blade steel. Yes, we certainly do not need to discuss the Benchmade Osborne at this point, as…
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…
Italian-style stiletto switchblades have become iconic through the years because of Hollywood movies, video games, and general pop culture. Because of these things, and the use of them by criminals in the past, it has led many lawmakers all over the world to ban the sale and ownership of automatic…
If you are like me, you look forward to recycling. What I once thought as an onerous chore became a weekly delight when I realized that it was a perfect chance to test whaever folder I am carrying with me. The satisfying “ZIP!” of a sharp thin blade is one…
The origin of Benchmade can be traced back to California in 1979, when Les de Asis, the founder, was inspired to create a better quality knife than those he had used during his childhood. Dissatisfied with the poorly made butterfly knives available at the time, Les aimed to leverage the latest materials…
It is 5 from the Grinder time knife fans, and today we bring you Elmer Roush III, a second generation knifemaker who is forging his own path with EIII Knives. I don’t know him (or his father) personally, but I remember seeing his table at Blade Show. I try to…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of…
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