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…
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…
Hey there everyone. August’s Press Day is past and it is time for me to get back to the website. Today we bring you our latest 5 from the Grinder installment. If you are new to KNIFEMagazine.com, 5 from the Grinder is our short-format knifemaker interview series, where we ask…
The humble and iconic Swiss Army Knife has stood the test of time thanks to its quality construction, affordability, and sheer usefulness while navigating daily life. Nothing else on the market can offer the adaptability and value for money that Victorinox brings to the table with these enduring pocket knife…
RoseCraft is following up a modern folder blitz with the return of a retired traditional folder, the French Broad Jack. Designed by resident slipjoint scholar Andy Armstrong, the French Broad Jack comes back into circulation with the same specs, but a new cover material. We have not covered the French…
Kizer’s Sheepdog series, one of their best-known knife lines, is characterized by bold and functional sheepsfoot-shaped blades. There are several great knives in that series but I think their Clutch Lock models are the real standouts. You could say they are standout knives in a standout series. Specs Overall Length:…
I love Barlows. A Barlow is what ignited my interest in traditional pocket knives, and the main focus of my collecting to this day. I’m not alone; many knife enthusiasts consider the Barlow to be among the best patterns, and even non enthusiasts often know the name. But what actually…
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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