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…
Throughout my knife-reviewing journey, I’ve had the pleasure of checking out some pretty sweet blades. Even though I might’ve missed a few popular models that every other channel and their grandma have reviewed, Blade Ops recently hooked me up with their exclusive Spyderco Shaman. Now, I know what you’re thinking—isn’t…
Blade Show: ever heard of it? It’s happening next month, and knife-related social media is ablaze with teasers, previews, and full-on reveals. We’ve naturally got plenty more coverage coming down the pike but we just had to highlight this Blade Show piece from Chuck Gedraitis: a custom automatic that’s barely…
Vosteed’s newest knife, the Acorn, has all the makings of the next big thing. Every once in a while, a knifemaker tweaks all the knobs just right and one of their knives becomes an instant classic – the kind of knife that becomes so easily recommendable that it seems to…
So you’re attending Blade Show and want to have the best experience possible? You’ve read the FAQ, maybe a Reddit post or two, and find yourself looking for more tips? Well I attended Blade Show for the first time in 2023 and have a couple suggestions you might not find…
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…
I loved the original Ferrum Forge Gent. Its successor, with the oddly downgraded steel (S35VN became 9CR), is pretty unexciting, but that original knife was a compact, well designed, well-made knife that just about anyone could benefit from carrying. Alas, its a bit pricey for what it is today and…
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…
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, reversed its ban on firearm-related transactions following intense…
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