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Winkler Knives featured in TheFabricator
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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2025 BLADE Show Texas Custom Knife Award Winners
With deep roots in fine custom knifemaking, BLADE Show Texas consistently attracts the top names in the industry, making its Custom Knife Awards a true showdown of elite craftsmanship. The 2025 competition, held March 7-8 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, was no exception. The judging hall overflowed with exceptional…
Gideon’s Tactical reviews the Boker DBK Bushfriend 2000
Good review. He bought the knife himself, and Aaron is a straight shooter to boot. I have seen him destroy substandard tools and gear, but legitimately so, and not as a hit piece. Today he breaks down the good, and less good about the Boker DBK Bushfriend 2000. Read the…
KnifeRights: Washington “Spring Blade” Ban Repeal Passes Senate!
Knife Rights Director of Legislative Affairs, Todd Rathner, was in Olympia, Washington, on Wednesday to lobby for SB 5534, the the bipartisan “Spring Blade” Ban Repeal bill, which went on to pass the Senate by a vote of 46-2. It’s now off to the House. SB 5534 would repeal the…
Help AKTI Fight Social Media Censorship: FTC Soliciting Comments
There is something you can do now! The Federal Trade Commission recently launched an inquiry into technology censorship. They request public comment on how tech users have been banned, shadow-banned, or otherwise censored. You have until May 21, 2025, to submit a comment at this link https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2025-0023/document. You can comment…
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…