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It’s full speed ahead for the iconic flag- BLADE STEELS Today’s brightest flashlight knives shed
ship model of KA-BAR. By BKG staff Each steel must be a happy middle light on the subject. By Pat Covert
ground of important traits. By Dave Rhea
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SYNTHETICS EVER? 34 WHAT’S YOUR HANDLE? See how four distinct recurve blade
styles affect function. By David W. Jung
How Raffir and Santa Fe Stoneworks got Natural materials hold on while hot
them to the USA. By Steve Shackleford synthetics gain momentum. By Mike
Haskew
92 BLADED BOTTLE OPENERS
10 NEW KNIVES FOR 2018 Four knives can open your beverage but
Steel your first look at the latest knives 42 KNIFE INDUSTRY DIRECTORY can they cut? By James Morgan Ayres
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22 GO-TO GUYS OF SHARP The author wasn’t born a klutz—he had to work
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ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF KA-BAR
K
A-BAR celebrates its 120th anni- his Union Cutlery knife. The manage- powder coating. The handle has stacked
versary in 2018, and one great way ment of Union Cutlery was so impressed leather washers and traction grooves. Ap-
to observe the milestone is a cover by the letter they began to use KA-BAR as proximate weight: 11.2 ounces. Overall
appearance of the iconic KA-BAR 1217 a trademark in 1924. The KA-BAR name length: 11.875 inches. MSRP: $104.90 (w/
USMC Fighting/Utility Knife. became world famous thanks to Union traditional leather sheath) or $114.45 (w/
Born from the ashes of the failed Brown Cutlery 1219C2 Fighting/Utility Knives hard plastic sheath).
Brothers Razor and Tidioute Cutlery Cos., marked “KA-BAR” made their way into For more information contact KA-
the Brown Family consolidated the hold- the hands of American Marines and sol- BAR, attn.: Joe Bradley, Dept. BKG18,
ings of defunct knife companies, includ- diers around the globe during 1125 E. State St., Olean, NY 14760 800-
ing their own Union Razor cutlery sales World War II. 282-0130 ka-bar.com.
concern. Brothers Wallace and Emerson Today’s 1217 USMC
Brown, alongside their father John, guided Fighting/Utility Knife For the latest knives, knife news,
the Tidioute Cutlery Co. on the path to features a 7-inch blade trends, blogs and more visit
success. The Browns moved the company of high-carbon cro- blademag.com.
to Olean, New York, and adopted the name van steel with a
Union Cutlery Co. to more accurately re- smooth black ep-
flect their geographic location. oxy “baked”
The Union Cutlery Co. produced hunt-
ing knives and pocketknives. The name
KA-BAR was adopted as a trademark
after an Alaskan hunter sent a letter in
describing an encounter with a Kodiak Salute KA-BAR’s 120th anniversary in
2018 with the company’s most famous
bear. The bear mauled the hunter, who model of all: the KA-BAR 1217 USMC
“K’d A Bar,” or “Killed A Bear,” with Fighting/Utility Knife.
In addition to the USMC model, the 1217 also comes in The 1217’s handle of stacked leather washers and traction grooves is almost as
Presentation Grade USMC, USMC Serrated, U.S. Army iconic as the knife itself. The 1217 is sold at all U.S. military post exchanges
Serrated, U.S. Army and USN versions. (PXs).

T I P OF T HE BL A DE | BY STEVE SHACKLEFORD
MOST BEAUTIFUL
SYNTHETICS EVER?
T
he latest and most advanced ma- department we did not have one scale
terials drive the knife industry, set crack, and at the end of the block we
and the BLADE 2018 Complete Knife retained a .020-inch veneer—anyone
Guide focuses on some of the best exam- who has cut mammoth tooth knows
ples in terms of blade steels and handle this is impressive. Then in our grind
materials, as well as knifemaking supplies department we noticed how dense the
and suppliers in general. material was after a superior stabilizing
A specialist in the cutting, shaping method.”
and finishing of exotic and composite Perhaps most notably, there was very
materials, Santa Fe Stoneworks is known little to zero chipping or abrasions of the
throughout the knife industry for its material. Meanwhile, almost no repair
stunning handles consisting of pearl, tur- filling was required on the part of Santa
quoise, jet, coral, malachite, ancient ivory Fe’s finishing department.
and other natural materials. Among the “Typically when we’re ready to fin-
latest of materials are synthetics, however, ish mammoth tooth, we have five-to-20
and come from the company known as cracks and abrasions that we have to fill
Raffir based in Hadsten, Denmark. and re-fill and re-fill,” Miles noted. “But
Basically, whether it’s the material with Raffir Mammoth Tooth this allevi-
type know as Raffir Fossil, Raffir Wood ated the problem by 80 to 90 percent.”
or what have you, the genuine article After a year of working with Raffir,
(fossil, wood, etc.) is filled with a unify- Santa Fe reached out to the Danish com-
ing and strengthening resin through a pany about selling Raffir materials to the
high-pressure process that stabilizes the cutlery industry. Today, Wirtel indicated
material. The finished stabilized mate- Santa Fe is the domestic distributor of
rial retains the original structure of the Raffir materials and counts among its
untreated substance while obtaining the customers Masecraft Supply, Atlas Bil-
mechanical advantages of the homog- liards and Guitar Parts and others, as well
enous resin compound. The result is a as Chris Reeve Knives, William Henry
Raffir Fossil mam-
material reflecting much of the beauty of Knives, Spyderco and more. moth ivory comprises
nature but with the strength and dura- For additional information on Raffir and the handle of Danish
bility of a synthetic. other of the latest handle materials, see the knifemaker Tommy
After Raffir officials learned that Santa story on page 34. For the respective stories Astrup’s breathtak-
Fe Stoneworks was one of a handful of on the hottest steels and four top knife- ing mosaic damascus
fixed blade. (image
manufacturers who can process mam- making suppliers, see pages 28 and 22. courtesy of Raffir and
moth tooth and ancient/fossil ivory, the Santa Fe Stoneworks)
two companies began exchanging emails HOW to MAKE a BOWIE
and agreed to do business. When Santa If you’re looking for part two of “How To
Fe Stoneworks received the first shipment Make a Bowie” by Chris Amos, it will ap- For more information on Raffir materi-
of Raffir Fossil materials, Santa Fe’s Miles pear next issue in the January BLADE®. als contact Santa Fe Stoneworks, attn: M.
Wirtel was pleasantly surprised. This issue of the BLADE 2018 Complete Wirtel, Dept. BKG18, 3790 Cerrillos, San-
“It blew me away the quality of the Knife Guide is in a different format than ta Fe, NM 87505 505-471-3953 santafes-
fossils and the stabilization process. Af- the other 12 issues of BLADE, and Amos’s toneworks.com.
ter our first batch of knives was com- “Knife Shop” is among the departments—
plete, I realized how far advanced Raffir along with “Readers Respond,” “Un- To read about the latest knives, knife news,
was [over] anyone else in the industry,” sheathed,” “The Knife I Carry,” “Cool Cus- blogs and more, visit blademag.com.
Miles wrote. “The biggest advantage tom,” “Knifemaker Showcase” and “What’s
was how well the fossils stayed intact New”—that don’t appear this time, but
through our operation. In our cutting also will return in the January issue.

N E W F O R ‘1 8 | BY BKG STAFF
THE LATEST BLADES RUN THE GAMUT OF SHARP
FIRST LOOK:
KNIVES
FOR
TOPS “unidentified cutting object”
2018
T
OPS Knives’ new fixed blade is
so new that at press time it didn’t
even have a name. The 7.25-inch
CRKT Raikiri
acid-rain-finished blade is 5/16-inch-
thick 1075 carbon steel with a Rockwell
hardness of 56-58 HRC. The handle is tan & Tool has a 4.375-inch double-ground
canvas Micarta under black G-10. Over- dagger blade of CPM S35VN stainless,
all length: 12.25 inches. Sheath: Ky- 6Al4V titanium single-piece-channel
dex. Designer: Leo Espinoza. handles with a spring-less “Coolie Hat”
Contact TOPS Knives, attn: easy disassembly, clasp design, and phosphor bronze thrust
Craig Powell, Dept. BKG18, the Raikiri sports a 3.75- bearings. Closed length: 5.6 inches.
POB 2544, Idaho Falls, ID inch modified wharncliffe blade Contact Medford Knife & Tool, attn.:
83403 208.542.0113 top- of 1.4116 stainless steel. The linerlock Greg Medford, 17464 N. 25th Ave., Dept.
sknives.com. folder has an aluminum handle. Weight: 5 BKG18, Phoenix, AZ 85027 623.249.4506
ounces. Closed length: 5.1 inches. MSRP: medfordknife.com.
LIGHTNING KNIFE $99.99. Contact CRKT, attn: L. Phelps,
Designed by Dew Hara, son of Japanese Dept. BKG18, 18348 SW 126th Place, Tu-
knifemaker Koji Hara, the CRKT Raikiri alatin, OR 97062 503.685.5015 crkt.com. SLYDR SHARP
flipper is based on “a sword tucked away The Slydr Sharp from Diamond
in the pages of Japanese lore—it’s said to POSEIDON ADVENTURE Machining Technology (DMT) is a
have sliced a bolt of lightning in two!” Designed as an “operator’s kit item,” the diamond sharpener with two retractable
In CRKT’s Field Strip technology for Poseidon balisong from Medford Knife fine-grit hones—one for plain edges and

the other serrated—in a single unit. The S30V 110 AUTO
Slydr Sharp also sharpens curved edges. Buck upgrades its 110 Auto with CPM
The ergonomic handle has comfort pads S30V stainless steel, a G-10 handle and
for easy gripping. At 1.5 inches wide, the nickel-silver bolsters. MSRP: $250. In
2-in-1 sharpener is 5.5 inches long closed conjunction with the 110 Auto in
and 9.5 inches open. MSRP: $39.99. S30V, Buck also introduces the
Medford Knife
Contact DMT, c/o Camillus, attn.: Rick 110 Folding Hunter Pro & Tool Poseidon
Constantine, Dept. BKG18, 55 Walls Dr., in the same materi-
Ste. 201, Fairfield, CT 06824 800-835- als ($115 MSRP)
2263 camillusknives.com, dmtsharp.com. and the light-
POWER BALL!
The name for A.G. Russell Knives’ latest
linerlock flipper folders, Power Ball refers
to each knife’s ball detent. It is engineered Buck 110 Auto in S30V
and executed so that once the drop-
point blade moves past the reten-
tion point, the force applied to
the flipper propels it forward at a
high rate of speed. Each reportedly opens
faster than an automatic.
The core/cutting edge of the 3 and
3.25-inch blades is 9Cr13MoV stainless
steel with a Rockwell hardness of 58-
60 HRC. The handle scales are
black G-10 with tip-up pocket
clips. Weights: 2.9 and 4 ounces. Closed
lengths: 4 1/8 and 4 3/8 inches. MSRPs:
$135 and $145. Made in China. Contact
A.G. Russell Knives, attn: Jarrellyn Mar-
tin, Dept. BKG18, 2900 S. 26th St., Rogers, A.G. Russell Knives’
AR 72758 800-255-9034 agrussell.com. Power Ball folders
Slydr Sharp from Diamond

Machining Technology

NEW FO R ‘18 |
INTRODUCING
DX375 Double-Lock knife

CO 80215 303.462.0662 fax 303.462.0668
weight 110 Folding Hunter LT with a ny- bokerusa.com.
lon handle ($38 MSRP).
PREMIUM FEATURES. Contact Buck Knives, attn: R. Rogers, TUNED DETENT SYSTEM
AMERICAN-BUILT Dept. BKG18, 660 S. Lochsa St., Post Falls, A Tuned Detent System enables easy and
QUALITY. ID 83854 619.449.1100 800.326.2825 smooth manual opening with the Ker-
PERFECT PRICE TAG. buckknives.com. shaw Deadline. The detent ball is on the
front scale of the knife in an inset steel
ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE LOCK plate. This allows the detent to be “fine
An adjustable double-lock system de- tuned” so it’s easy to open the knife, and
signed to prevent the linerlock from re- also secure enough to keep the blade in
leasing during rugged cutting highlights the handle while closed.
the DX375 Double-Lock knife with flip- Blade length: 3.8 inches.
per from Coast. Blade steel: 8Cr13MoV stain-
The 3.5-inch plain-edge blade is less. Lock: Framelock. Ac-
7Cr17 stainless steel and features thumb tion: KVT manual opener
grooves for a positive grip. Ball bearings with flipper. Weight: 4.3
for smooth operation, an anodized ounces. Closed length:
aluminum handle with a checkered wood 4.25 inches. MSRP:
insert, a deep-carry stainless steel pocket $49.99. Contact
clip, and stainless steel liners complete Kershaw, attn: I.
the package. Weight: 4 ounces. MSRP: Forrest, Dept.
$29.99. Contact Coast, attn: D. Hutchens, BKG18, 18600
Dept. BKG18, 8033 NE Holman St., SW Teton
Portland, OR 97218 800-426-5858 or Ave., Tu-
503-234-4545 coastportland.com.
TRAPPER TANTO Boker Plus Urban

The Boker Plus Urban Trapper Tanto is Trapper Tanto
the tanto version of the company’s Ur-
ban Trapper. It boasts a 3.25-inch blade
of VG-10 stainless steel and a titanium
handle. Approximate closed length: 3.75
inches. MSRP: $129.95.
Contact Boker USA, attn: N. Nevins,
Dept. BKG18, 1550 Balsam St., Lakewood,
Ultra-smooth ball bearing action
Durable G10 handle with
stainless-steel hidden liners
BUILT IN
THE U.S.A.
Kershaw Deadline
GET YOURS AT
BEAREDGEKNIVES.COM
Lansky’s Sharp’n Cut

alatin, OR 97062 800.325.2891 kershaw-
knives.com.
SHARP’N CUT
Lansky’s Sharp’n Cut two-in-one por-
table tool is a knife sharpener and a small
ceramic blade in one. It features an inter-
nal magnet that allows you to “stick it” on
any metal surface such as a refrigerator,
tool cabinet, etc..
The carbide sharpener can hone a blade
in just a few strokes. The ceramic blade is
hard, wear resistant and fine enough to
cut and slice packing tape, etc. The sharp-
ener features a self-deploying guard that
retracts with pressure to expose the blade
when in use. Once pressure is relieved,
the guard automatically deploys to pro-
tect the blade. Contact Lansky, attn: D.
DiLorenzo, Dept. BKG18, POB 50830,
Henderson, NV 89016 716-877-7511 fax
716-877-6955 lansky.com.
For your free catalog
FLIPPER 7 call 479-878-1644 Dept #HKG18 Since 1964
Emerson Knives, Inc., announces the latest
©Copyright 2018, A.G. Russell Knives, Inc. Shop Online at agrussell.com
evolution of the CQC-7 with the Emerson
CQC-7BWS Flipper, aka the Flipper 7.
Blade length: 3.3 inches. Blade steel:
CPM S35VN stainless (also in 154CM
stainless). Blade finish: Black or stone-
Inkosi
washed. Blade grind: “B” blade/chisel-
The
ground tanto. Bearings: GTC of
440C stainless. Handle: Black
G-10. Lock: Linerlock.
Weight: 5 ounces. Closed
length: 4.65 inches. Zulu: Chief
MSRP: $235.95. Con- Giving you more features in a
tact Emerson Knives, smaller knife
Inc., attn: E. Emer-
Large
son, Dept. BKG18,
Hollow Grind
1234 West 254th,
Technology
Harbor City, CA
90710-2913 2.75” Blade
310-539- Length
5633 em-
S35VN
erson-
Blade Steel
knives.
com.
g Pocket Clip
Angled p
Ceramic Ball Lock Interface
Oversized Washers
Emerson Flipper 7 Large Pivot
chrisreeve.com

NEW FO R ‘18 |
BUSHCRAFTERS’ FÄLT
Developed with the input of bushcraft
and survival authority Lars Fält, the Lars
Fält Bushcraft Knife from Casstrom has
a 4.5-inch blade of a .14-inch-thick K720
high carbon steel in a Scandi grind. The
handle is curly birch. Weight: 6.15 ounc-
es. Overall length: 9 inches. MSRP: $225.
Contact Casstrom, c/o CAS Iberia,
attn: B. Pogue, Dept. BKG18, 650
Industrial Blvd., Sale Creek, TN
37373 423.332.4700 casibe-
ria.com.
YOUR WATER-JET,
BLADE CUTTING SPECIALIST.
The blade
industry runs
on Robo-Jet.
Casstrom Lars Fält
Bushcraft Knife
With 87,000 psi

HyperPressure Technology,
Robo-Jet can cut any
blade material without
leaving heat-affected
scars of torchcutting.
As a result of our state Bear Edge
of the art technology, Model 61105
Robo-Jet delivers higher
quality blades in a shorter
amount of time.
Robo-Jet uses the latest

Computer Numerical
Control technology to
precisely cut your blade
material within +/- .005" THE CUTTING BEAR EDGE Griffey, Dept. BKG18,
tolerance. Bear Edge offers up the model 61105 flip- 1111 Bear Blvd., Jack-
per folder in a 3.25-inch taper-ground sonville, AL 36265
blade of 440 stainless steel that operates 256.435.2227
on ball-bearing washers. The aluminum bearcutlery.com.
www.robo-jet.com handle is bead finished and equipped
with a sideliner lock and reversible, tip-
208-391-7575
design@robo-jet.com up-carry pocket clip.
Weight: 3.7 ounces. Closed length: 4.25
208-391-7575
inches. MSRP: $49.99. Built in America.
Contact Bear & Son Cutlery, attn: S.

KNIFE & SHARPENER
The Teton from Puma SGB is a single-
guard fixed blade that fits in a leather
sheath boasting a sharpening steel in a
pocket. The 4.75-inch blade is .15-inch-
thick 1.4116 stainless steel with a Rock-
well hardness of 55-57 HRC. The ze-
brawood handle scales are secured via
mosaic pins. Weight: 8.3 ounces. Overall
length: 9.5 inches. MSRP: $79.99.
Contact Puma USA, attn: T. Guth-
rie, Dept. BKG18, 13934 West 108th St.,
Lenexa, KS 66215 913.888.5524 pumak-
nifecompanyusa.com.
KNIFE WITH FLARE

The SOG Flare assisted-opening folder
features a 3.5-inch clip-point blade of
8Cr13MoV stainless steel that works on
SOG’s Assisted Technology (SAT) open-
ing system. A strong glass-reinforced
nylon handle and low-carry pocket clip
provide durability and versatility.
A slim profile makes for great every-
Puma SGB
Teton
day carry. Weight: 3.1 ounces. Closed

length: 4.6 inches. MSRP: $40. Contact
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, attn: C.
Cashbaugh, Dept. BKG18, 6521 212th St.
SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 425.771.6230
sogknives.com.

Flexcut
NEW FO R ‘18 |
Carvin’
Jack ®
SOG Flare
The best
carvin’ knife
around the
campfire... DiamondBlade Fury
and wherever life
takes you. KNIFE OF THE YEAR FRICTION-FORGED FURY
The BLADE Magazine 2017 American- A 2.6-inch blade of Friction Forged D2
Made Knife Of The Year®, the Kranos tool steel in an anti-corrosive coating
framelock flipper from Spartan Blades leads off the Fury. Rockwell hardness: 65-
includes a 3 3/8-inch spear-point blade 69 HRC in the edge zone and 42-44 HRC
of .157-inch-thick CPM S35VN stain- on the spine. The folder comes in a choice
less steel with a flat-ground main bevel of a linerlock or an automatic with a tor-
and a tapered top edge. The handle is sion bar spring.
contoured 6Al4V titanium with G-10 Handle: OD G-10. Pocket clip: Option-
or carbon-fiber scales, and titanium al. Weight: 2.2 ounces. Closed length: 3.9
spacer and pocket clip. inches. MSRP: $195. Contact Diamond-
<ZkobgCZ\k® Dual caged bearings provide for Blade, c/o Knives Of Alaska, attn: C. Al-
Retail Price $156.50 smooth and rapid one-hand opening. len, Dept. BKG18, 123 W. Main, Denison,
Weight: 4.3 ounces. Approximate closed TX 75021 903.463.7112.
length: 5 inches. MSRP: $515-$545 de-
pending on handle and finish options. BEST EDC?
Contact Spartan Blades, attn: C. Iovito, The Dominator 35 Patriot Mid-Tech is
Dept. BKG18, POB 620, Aberdeen, NC what the folks at Darrel Ralph Designs
28315 910.757.0035 spartanbladesusa. are calling “the world’s best EDC knife.”
com. As Ralph noted, “The light aerospace ti-
tanium frame combined with the tough
There’s no
other knife
like it in the world.
You’ll love whittlin’ and carvin’ with this
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SUPPLIERS ARE THE ULTIMATE RESOURCES FOR

YOUR KNIFEMAKING ADVENTURE
Ken Jantz of Jantz Supply

works on a prototype for
a new hollow-grinding
fixture (inset) in the Jantz
shop in Davis, Oklahoma.
GO-TO GUYS
OF
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here is a wealth of knife suppliers less and damascus steel, and wood, horn work. Our price for this heavy-duty ma-
providing just what the knife doc- and bone from around the world. chine is among the lowest available, if not
tor ordered, whether it be the best After Thanksgiving, the Hawkins fill the lowest. There is nothing skimpy about
in handle materials, steels, specialized the shop with Christmas music, from re- this machine or its accessories.”
forging equipment, or the tools that make ligious to Alvin and the Chipmunks. And History’s Forged in Fire TV series has
the sparks fly. while the store may be small—there’s no been fueling a rising interest in knife-
In the 1970s, knifemaker Rade room for a Christmas tree—they offer making for some time now. “Young peo-
Hawkins founded Hawkins Knife Mak- everything from drills, taps and fasteners ple who watch this program are eager to
ing Supplies. “He started the business in to belt grinders manufactured by Stephen learn and Bader grinders are a big part
a quest to locate better materials for his Bader Co., “a leader in the field,” they of this experience,” Russell and June ob-
own handmade knives and then ended stated. served. Partly as a result to fill the new
up with a supply of the materials to sell “The Stephen Bader belt grinder is ver- demand, they started offering books on
to other knifemakers,” noted Mrs. June satile, positive tracking, plenty of power how to make knives and sheaths so their
Hawkins and the Hawkins’ son, Russell. and has many accessories,” the mother- customers can increase their skills.
Rade passed away in December 2014 son team wrote. “It will flat grind and hol- Associate members of The Knifemak-
but his wife and son continue the busi- low grind and will allow you to make a ers’ Guild and the American Bladesmith
ness, filling and shipping orders for stain- complete knife with a minimum of hand Society, Hawkins Knife Making Supplies
2 2 KNIFE GUIDE ANNUAL 2 018

focuses on the personal touch, form- Among the specialties of Hawkins
Knife Making Supplies are belt
ing friendships by meeting knifemakers
grinders by Stephen Bader Co.
at shows and speaking to them over the such as the B3 8-inch Fin model.
phone. While they have a website, “In or-
der to protect our customers’ credit card
information, we do not have an inter-ac-
tive shopping cart,” they write. “We prefer
customers phone us at 770-964-1023 to
prevent them from being hacked and
speak with a personal representative.”
THEY MAKE THEIR OWN

Jantz is a second-generation supply com-
pany offering 9,000 different items for
sale. When Ken and Venice Jantz started
their operation in 1966, they visited about
30 shows a year, having conversations
and “basically building the business one
customer at a time,” said Shanna Kemp,
who works with her family and manages
accounting and IT for the company.
The conversations led to a growing ob-
session. “We became fascinated with the
science and art of knifemaking, and all fer the very best price all year round.” said, “because then people could call in
that went into it,” she noted. “In addition toll free and place their orders, whereas
to providing quality tools and supplies to STABILIZATION NATION now the majority is done online.”
professional knifemakers, Mom and Dad Jim and Meg Keir of Arlington, Texas, The small family-run business is lo-
wanted to make knifemaking truly acces- started Knife and Gun Finishing Supplies cated in a rural part of Arizona. If one to
sible to a broader range of people with (K&G) before Ken and Sharon McFall two customers walk through the doors to
varying skill sets.” bought it from the Keirs in 1990 and relo- view the showroom, it’s a good day.
To help meet this goal, Jantz started cated it to Lakeside, Arizona. Along with K&G offers a full line of knifemaking
making its own blade blanks. Indeed, it her husband Brad, the McFall’s daugh- supplies for customers, from novices who
still offers knife kits that are assembled by ter, Shannon Edgington, took over the have yet to touch a piece of steel to the
everyone from Boy Scouts to burgeoning business in 2010. Meanwhile, much has old pros of up to 30 years experience or
knifemakers. “We manufacture about 30 changed over the years in the mail-order more. The focus, however, is on providing
percent of our product line and are work- business. “A really big thing was to have stabilized wood handles. Since the stabi-
ing to expand that,” Kemp said. “This an 800 number back in the day,” Shannon lization process infuses the wood with a
allows us to provide our customers the
highest-quality products made right here The focus at Knife and Gun Finishing Supplies
in the USA. To my knowledge, we are the is on providing stabilized wood handles.
only supply company with a manufac- K&G offers a stabilizing service for
turing facility who makes knife blanks, knifemakers, steeping handle
pieces in a formula of polymers
components, fixtures and tools for their and acrylics.
customers.”
Some of the products include mosaic
pins made by the company’s staff. In the
future, Jantz will offer more such designs
in 2-inch lengths. Other of the company’s
leading products are the Jantz hollow-
grinding fixture and Jantz Kydex molding
press, along with Paragon heat-treating
ovens. In addition to tools, the company
offers such forgiving forging steels as
1080, 1084 and others.
All come at as low a cost to customers
as Jantz can offer. “We get asked about
sales and coupons quite often, and hon-
estly,” Kemp emphasized, “we simply of-
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up water and oils, and does not shrink. mascus. In a gunpowder-like form, the
K&G offers a stabilizing service for steel—K&G offers it 1084, 15N20 and
knifemakers, steeping the handle pieces pure nickel—comes in a can. At the be-
mailed to them in a formula of polymers ginning of November, K&G began offer-
and acrylics. “We try to keep [our turn- ing holiday deals on its website, knifean-
around time] very short so our customers dgun.com.
can get their materials back in a timely
manner,” she remarked. CRANK up the FORGE
Often, mail-order companies use their Blacksmiths Depot, aka Kayne and Son
years of experience to provide makers with Custom Forged Hardware, focuses pri-
the highest-quality materials. Edgington marily on blacksmithing, and, more to
said her company offers an 8-ounce kit of the point for this story, bladesmithing.
K&G epoxy. “It is the strongest epoxy we
have ever used,” she noted. The company
came across the epoxy two decades ago.
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Blacksmiths Depot (below) is branching out

into bladesmithing, building up its knife-
making options. The company’s website lists
products that range from 275-pound anvils
to hot cutters to a bladesmithing starter kit.
Knife and Gun Finishing Supplies offers an

epoxy K&G’s Shannon Edgington said is the
strongest the company has ever used.
David Kayne, company vice president

and owner, said his father started black-
smithing in the 1970s, forging all the
hardware in the family’s home in Smith-
town, New York.
When the Kayne clan moved to Can-
dler, North Carolina, in the ’80s and
Kayne’s father spent more time with
his fellow blacksmiths, he learned
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Soon after, he hosted a meeting of black-
smiths. “The most common complaint he
heard was that the members of the group
could not get tools,” Kayne recalled.
“They would order from several places
around the country, and it would be six This
his new Woodsman
months before they would get the tools.” by
y Winkler features a
The company’s website lists products topography
pography map design
that range from 275-pound anvils to hot etched
ched into the walnut handle
cutters to a bladesmithing starter kit. as
s well as the leather sheath!
Blacksmiths Depot is branching out into The
he Woodsman is a top choice for any
bladesmithing, building up its knifemak- outdoorsman
utdoorsman with a super tough 80CrV2
ing options. One such option is off-center carbon
arbon steel blade that is 3/16” thick! The
full
ll tang extends out past the handle scales for
blade tongs, which Kayne said have been hammering
ammering in your tent stakes or using as a window breaker. Best part about
well received by bladesmiths. this window breaker is that it is not a spike so you won’t constantly stab your
“There are several reasons for this,” palm when you put it back into the sheath. First thought when picking up the
Kayne asserted. “The tongs are 100 per- Woodsman was that it is one of the most comfortable fixed blades out there!
These sell for $425 each.
cent made in the USA. They are forged,
not cast. They are made of medium car- The sheath pictured is the “gold” version where the topography pattern really pops
bon steel, making them forgiving with out. There is also a darker and more subtle topography sheath that can be seen at:
the constant shock that happens in use,
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Kayne said they need to start with the
fundamentals.
“We get a large number of people com-
ing in with no experience except that
which they have gleaned from the inter-
net,” he cautioned. “Needless to say, this
can be very dangerous. When you are
first starting out, there are a lot of things
you can buy because you want them. We
try to sell you the stuff you need, not what
you want, first.”
When someone’s fired up for smithing,
when they are gathering equipment and
supplies, Kayne indicated the best gift to
give them over the holidays is simply a
gift card.
“It may sound a little more of a lazy
way to go,” he said, “but it’s much smarter
than buying something that will sit on a
shelf and not get used, or having to deal
with returns.”
For the contact information for the sup-

pliers and knives in the story, see “Sharp
Sources” on page 91.
To read about the latest knives, knife news,

blogs and more, visit blademag.com.

BL ADE S T EELS | BY DAVE RHEA
KEYS TO THE
T
here’s an
open-
ended
question that has
been floating around
the universe since long
before history can recount:
What’s the best kind of blade
steel? And the answer is, and
probably always has been, “well, it
depends.”
As you know, knives are versatile tools
that can be used in a variety of applications.
What’s the best knife steel for one application
can be a disaster for another. For example,
a steel that is optimal for a husky chopping
knife used in cutting competitions sanc-
EACH STEEL MUST BE tioned by BladeSports International may be
A HAPPY MEDIUM OF different from the best steel for a high-end
kitchen knife. However, there exists a happy
IMPORTANT TRAITS medium where a maker and an end-user get as
many general benefits as possible.
That medium consists of four factors, according to
Scott Devanna, vice president of quality and procure-
A steel that fits the bill for the happy ment at SB Specialty Metals. The four are:
medium of the important traits to have 1) Corrosion resistance;
in a blade material and is a best seller
because of it is CPM 154 stainless. 2) Edge retention;
H.L. Holbrook’s Semi Skinner 3) Toughness and;
#2 features a 3.5-inch blade 4) Consumer friendliness.
of the material and a handle
of stabilized maple. (Chuck
Ward image)
A steel that is optimal for a husky chopping knife used in cutting

competitions sanctioned by BladeSports International may be dif-
ferent from that of a high-end kitchen knife. However, there exists a
happy medium where a maker and an end-user get as many general
benefits as possible. (PointSeven image)
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
A ccording to Damasteel, it named the
first powder-metallurgy version of ATS-
34 stainless RWL34 in honor of BLADE
Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame© member
Bob Loveless. Among many other things, Loveless
“Custom introduced both 154CM and Japanese-made ball-
makers want bearing steel ATS-34 from Kobe Steel to the custom
a good steel, but knife industry, with both steels later being widely
they want some- Robert Waldorf
adapted by the factory knife industry as well. Loveless
thing that’s user
Pelle Billgren, Damasteel founder, was looking
friendly. Years ago,
for the best stainless knife steels and was able to transform ATS-34, which
when we introduced
already was an outstanding blade material, into a superior powder-metallurgy-
CPM S30V, everybody
made steel. In the process, it named the result RWL34, with the “RWL” the
thought it was the great-
initials for Loveless’ fullname of Robert Waldorf Loveless.
est thing since sneakers,”
explained Devanna, who —by BLADE® staff
worked at Crucible Specialty
Metals during the development
of the Crucible Particle Metallur-
While 1095 carbon steel may
gy (CPM) process. “But the custom rust, if it goes dull at least 34 to the knifemaking industry in the
guys didn’t really care for it because it people can put an edge on 1970s.
was difficult to work with because of it with ease if need be. “It’s a good steel,” agreed Per Jarbelius,
the higher vanadium content.” “What’s more important,” chairman of Damasteel. “What makes
Scott Devanna asked, “a
The steel that fits the bill for blade that won’t rust
the difference is it’s super clean, which
the happy medium and is a best or a blade that can be means you can polish it to a mirror fin-
seller because of it is Crucible sharpened easily?” ish.” Damasteel’s refined powder metal-
CPM 154, and comparable varia- Don Andrade uses lurgy process, Jarbelius explained, pro-
tions on the same grade such as the steel on his duces carbides that are extremely small
Kiritsuke chef’s
Carpenter Steel’s CTS-XHP. knife prototype and evenly distributed, which also means
“We deal with thousands of knife- in a 7.25-inch it will take a razor-sharp edge. “You can
makers,” observed Terry Summers, vice blade sporting make something really extraordinary
president at Admiral Steel. “Right now the a Gunome with that kind of steel,” he said of RWL34.
hamon.
market is really into CPM 154, if you’re (Caleb Royer
“It is very clean.”
looking for stainless steel. It’s Crucible’s image)
new, improved model of something that WHAT’S IMPORTANT
was originally 154CM.” For Devanna, just because a steel is judged
The ability for knifemakers to fashion It’s a best doesn’t mean it will be the best-sell-
blades that are corrosion resistant, du- little ing steel as well. As a metallurgist, he said
rable and can be polished to a bright mir- pricier people often ask him what he thinks is the
ror finish means that many flock to CPM but most best steel on the market, expecting him to
154. The relative newness of the steel type people, talk about one of the newer materials.
and the solid reputation of the manufac- when they use “People want me to talk about some
turer also equates to a lot of collectors re- it, they love it. of the new Carpenter grades, the new
questing the material, which helps CPM It’s extremely clean Böhler-Uddeholm grades and the new
154 in the marketplace. and it polishes well.” Crucible grades, and those grades are all
“It’s real easy to work with,” Summers Damasteel is argu- interesting and offer certain things. But to
reiterated. “We sell a wide variety of the ably best known for its this day, I still think S30V is one of the
high-carbon stainlesses, but if you’re beautiful and user-friendly best—if not the best—all-around knife
looking for the best seller, this one is way pattern steels. RWL34 is one steels out there,” Devanna maintained.
out ahead of the rest of the pack.” of its non-damascus offerings He explained that, on the manufactur-
“Another grade that is making some and is named in honor of BLADE ing side, the big production companies
headway in that area is RWL34, which Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame© that use S30V employ machinery that
is made by Damasteel,” Devanna added. member Bob Loveless (see sidebar), renders the steel easier to work.
“Basically it’s the same thing as CPM 154. who introduced 154CM and then ATS- “Four-hundred-series stainless, which

BL ADE S T EELS |
Per Jarbelius of Damasteel said it is

very difficult to develop a totally new
type of knife steel because most of the
lessons in the steel industry are already
known. Damasteel is best known for
its outstanding pattern-welded steels
forged at its facility (right) in Söderfors,
Sweden. (Damasteel image)
these grades are—440C, 154CM,,

XHP—they’re inherently brittle,”
Devanna said, adding that Cruciblee
introduced S30V to be a tougher ver-
sion of a 400 series knife blade stain-
less. However, he admitted that a
downside is if an average user allows
the blade of such a steel to go dull, he
or she won’t be able to sharpen it eas-
ily.
“And the question I get more
than any other about knife steels is,
‘Whattya got that’s new?’ Everybody
is looking for the newest, latest and
greatest,” Devanna said. “There’s been a said could be the next big evolution in i
trend over the last few years to go with h Material
knife blade material. Summit Materials’
more and more—and more—alloying el- l- SM-100 is a not a steel but rather an al- a
ements.” percen
loy of 60 percent nickel and 40 percent
He listed CPM S100V, CTS Maxamet, t, mate
titanium, which is reflected in the mate-
CTS-204P and Böhler M390 as exampless p r o m i s e ,” rial’s previous moniker, NiTiNOL—
where the manufacturers keep bumpingg Jarbelius said. the “NOL” being an acronym for
up the alloys. “Eventually there’s a limit to “You need to the U.S Naval Ordnance Labo-
what you can do,” he continued. “As you compromise on dif- ratory, which original created
do that, the steels get more and more different properties the material in the late 1950s.
ficult to work with.” because you cannot (Today, NiTiNOL is known
Devanna surmised that many makers get it all. That’s where
like 1095 carbon steel for blades because there’s innovation—you
it circumvents the dilemma altogether. need to find a good balance
While 1095 may rust, if it goes dull at of the properties.”
least people can easily put an edge on it Jarbelius added that it is very difficult
if need be. “What’s more important,” he to develop a totally new type of knife steel
asked, “a blade that won’t rust or a blade because most of the lessons in the steel
that can be sharpened easily?” industry are already known. However, he
said Damasteel has improved its steels by
A MIDDLE GROUND making them cleaner through advances
With the variety of experimental stain- in technology. Specific improvements re-
less steel “recipes” on the market, the garding Damasteel’s powder metallurgy
most important aspect of producing a process lie in how the powder is made,
Carpenter’s
best seller seems to lie in finding a reli- and how well the entire process can be CTS-XHP
able middle ground between toughness controlled after the melting to obtain the reportedly is
and hardness. While there continue to sought-after properties. “A good balance a comparable
be “super steels” coming on the market is important,” he stressed, “and we be- variation on the
same grade as
that boast extreme toughness, a steel that lieve that we have found a good balance CPM 154 stainless.
allows for knife blades that are hard but with our steels—and we have tried a lot Millit Knives employs
not brittle and that can be worked and of things!” CTS-XHP on the 3-inch
sharpened more easily, in many minds, is blade of its Torrent model
designed by TJ Schwarz. The
the real super steel. IT DEPENDS
handle is titanium and carbon
“Making a knife steel is always a com- All that said, Devanna spoke of what he fiber. (Chuck Ward image)

BL ADE STE E L S |
Scott Devanna listed CPM S100V, CTS Maxamet,
CTS-204P and Böhler M390 as examples where
manufacturers keep bumping up the alloys.
“Eventually, there’s a limit to what you can do,” h
he
observed. “As you do that, the steels get mo
more
Spyderco
and more difficult to work with.” Spyder
is one of the few companies to use
Maxamet successfully, doing
so here on the Native 5
Lightweight. MSRP:
(Spyderco
$239.95. (Spyde
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“The upside to it is that it’s totally cor- of the beholder, or perhaps in the hand
rosion proof*,” Devanna said. “It will not of the knifemaker grinding it, or the cus-
rust. It is also non-magnetic, which is tomer sharpening it. Most likely, the an-
good for some things, and it can be heat swer will continue to be, for the foresee-
treated to 59-61 Rockwell, so it will hold able future, “well, it depends.”
an edge.” Also, because of the titanium,
the blade can be heat colored. *According to Spyderco, its H-1 blade ma-
The downside is the experts haven’t terial “is a specialized austenitic alloy that
solved the problem of it being extreme- uses 0.1 percent nitrogen instead of carbon
ly difficult to work. Also, the material to achieve its steel-like qualities. This not
is very expensive. He said that whereas only makes it immune to corrosion, but
most CPM steels will sell from between also makes it a ‘work-hardening’ material.”
$15-to-$25 per pound, SM-100 costs be-
tween $250-to-$300 per pound. Even so, For the contact information for the sup-
it is a marked departure from adding el- pliers and knives in the story, see “Sharp
ements such as vanadium and molybde- Sources” on page 91.
num to carbon steel. Meanwhile, he said
there are a lot of guys making knives of To read about the latest knives, knife news,
it, including Duane Dwyer, co-owner of blogs and more, visit blademag.com
Strider Knives, whose HIPTiNite knives
were featured in the March 2016 BLADE®.
Ultimately, the answer to “what is the
Duane Dw-
yer (inset) used
SM-100, aka HIPTi-
Nite, on one of his custom Strider
SnG folders. According to Scott
Devanna, SM-100 is totally corrosion
proof, non-magnetic and can be heat treated
to a Rockwell hardness of 59-61 HRC. The
downsides are it’s extremely difficult to work
and very expensive. (Brady Miller knife image)

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G R I P M AT ERI A LS | BY MIKE HASKEW BLADE® FIELD EDITOR
Synthetic materials from the Danish company known as Raffir in-

clude Raffir Fossil. According to Masecraft’s Chris Hartman, Raffir
Fossil consists of rare fossils that have been filled with a unifying
and strengthening resin through a high-pressure
process that stabilizes the materials. Raffir made
this Raffir Fossil material (right) from
mammoth bone.
SYNTHETICS GAIN Raffir Fossil made from mam-

moth molar is the handle
MOMENTUM WHILE material for this selection of
damascus knives by Claude
SOME NATURAL Dozorme. (image courtesy of
MATERIALS HOLD ON Santa Fe Stoneworks)
T
he hottest in handle materials is
an ever-changing topic, and to-
day there seems to be a bit of a
mixed bag regarding demand. Synthetics
continue to surge in light of the growing
scarcity of some natural materials such as
abalone, while emerging wood types and
mammoth ivory remain chart toppers in
reasonably good supply.
According to Chris Hartman, a 37-
year veteran in the family business at
Masecraft, the buzz about two synthetic
materials, Richlite and Raffir, continues
to grow. “These product lines are totally
different from each other, and they work
like other materials that our customers
already use, so the transition is easy,” he
maintained.
Richlite is a durable, versatile and sus-

tainable material made from recycled, resin-infused paper and
pulp derived from trees that have been harvested responsibly,
Chris says. Complete with Forest Stewardship Council Certifica-
tion by the Rainforest Alliance and GREENGUARD Certifica-
tion, it is also antimicrobial, which is a benefit in food prepara-
tion.
“Richlite is tough enough to build skateboards and skateboard
parks, so it will take a beating and hold up to the elements,” he
added. “Richlite is made in the USA and actually costs less than
other like materials. It is similar to working with Micarta, G-10 Abalone is becoming more and
or carbon fiber, and many of our customers are familiar with more difficult to find in large
them. Customers appreciate that they are sizes, though pieces below 2
no longer inhaling carbon-fiber or fi- inches are still plentiful. Lloyd
berglass dust, which some of our Hale uses a small piece on the
guard of “Charlie.” (SharpBy-
customers just don’t like dealing
with.”
Distributed domestically by
Santa Fe Stoneworks (page 8), N e w
Raffir is a resin-preserved ma- compos-
terial used in jewelry and other products also. ite lami-
“It works well in fine handles and accessories nates and
in which aesthetics are of great importance,” hybrid materials
Chris advised. “There are several categories. are on the horizon, and their growth is steady.
The first, Raffir Fiber, is a composite mate- “Even though they are mass produced,” Chris
rial of neutral plant fibers cast in resin. said, “they can still be individually unique.
The second, Raffir Metapol, has alumi- They are stable and available in sizes that can
num fillers shining through a deep easily be used in CNC cutting for production, or
resin matrix. Raffir Noble is a com- can still be cut and worked with standard tools and
posite material with fine brass and be handmade.”
bronze-mesh layers encapsulated
in a translucent epoxy resin. The GOING NATURAL
last two categories, Raffir Fossil “I have a new material called Fernwood from the tropics that
and Raffir Wood, are genuine I’m getting good feedback on from customers,” remarked Charles
rare fossils and fine-grained Turnage of Fine Turnage Productions. Fernwood is a product of
wood blocks that have New Zealand and works well, seals easily and provides a steady
been filled with a unifying grip for users. It joins a wide selection of natural materials avail-
and strengthening resin able through Turnage, including coral, pressed mammoth bone,
fossilized wood, swordfish bill, mammoth tooth and mammoth
ivory.
“Natural materials seem to stick around, while synthetics
through come and go,” Turnage observed. “Fossil mammoth ivory is still
a high- our hottest material because of its beauty, which comes from
pressure minerals that it absorbs from being buried for tens of thousands
process that of years.”
stabilizes the Even though a continuing effort to educate lawmakers and the
materials.” public is in full swing, Charles notes that difficulties remain in
The finished differentiating ancient ivory from modern elephant ivory that is
Raffir fossil and banned in many countries amid an escalating war against poach-
wood materials main- ers, whose disregard for the animals they slaughter is appalling.
tain the original struc- “Ninety percent of the mammoth I sell comes from the frozen
tures of the untreated sub- tundra in Siberia,” Charles explained. “And the other comes from
stance while obtaining the Alaska and China. Under the new [President Donald Trump]
mechanical advantages of the administration I hope to see changes, but the real problem is in-
homogeneous resin compound. dividual states letting special interest groups influence them with
The Raffir materials are worked with inaccurate information about mammoth and ancient ivories.
the same tools that most knifemakers al- Five states have classified ancient ivory like elephant ivory. We’re
ready own, therefore little or no additional still fighting and trying to convince them that banning mam-
investment is required. moth won’t save elephants.”

G R I P M AT ERI A LS |
Raffir Noble is a composite material with fine brass and bronze-mesh layers encapsulated
in a translucent epoxy resin. The Spyderco Chaparral features a handle of the material.
(Spyderco image)
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Super Steels from Russia! For Ron Burke, owner of Exotic K

Supplies, the handle material
keeps evolving. He has
Knife
materials business
h been in business
since 2004, anand offers that the hottest
M390 knife material

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a commercial knife company’s line soon.”
Demand for fossil mammoth bone and
tooth is steady for Exotic Knife Supplies.
Aged from 15,000 to 150,000 years, the
products were among Ron’s offerings as
far back as the 2004 BLADE Show. “To
my knowledge I was the first one to sell
the tooth material for knife handles,” he
said. “It was somewhat hard to deal with
at that point because we didn’t know
enough about it. I tried over the years
to get companies to stabilize it and even
worked with a paleontologist, but couldn’t
get it produced the way I wanted it. Now,
I’ve come up with my own process to do
knife handles with it, and as of today it’s
the best handle material available. It has
everything you would want in a handle
and really holds up well.”
Another material that Exotic Knife
Supplies is distributing has gained at-
tention for its natural look. Pinecone
has opened up a variety of color options,
and Ron says it is gaining momentum
among knifemakers and purchasers alike.
“Norwegian pinecone is between 4 and 6
inches long,” he explains, “and I like to do
between 4 and 5 inches for knife handles.
I can also do smaller sizes on order, be-
tween a half and three-quarters.”
Ron also produces sequoia cone

Chris Hartman of Masecraft Supply said
Richlite is a durable, versatile and sustain-
able material made from recycled, resin-
infused paper and pulp derived from trees
that have been harvested responsibly. Mark
Newman uses the material for his fixed
blade. (Mark Newman image)

GRIP MATERIA
AT E R I ALL S |
handles,
using addi-
tives such aas gold
fo con-
or pearl dust for
Ronn Burke of Exotic Knife Supplies said trast. The stabil
stabilization
pinecone
necone has opened up a variety of thor
process involves thoroughly
color
lor options, and is gaining momen-
tum
m among knifemakers and knife drying the material, vvacuum
buyers
uyers alike. Billy Helton’s fixed pressure and sealing it with
blade
ade sports a handle of Norway liquid plastic. “I’ve b been ex-
spruce
pruce cone. (Chuck Ward p
perimenting with pinecone
image)
mage)
scales for about thr
three years,
and it took a couple of years
to get the quality I wanted. A normal
n set
would cost $25 to $30.”
SALES FLIP-FLOP
The availability of abalone is a continu-
ing challenge at Masecraft and across the
handle materials supply cha chain. “Large
shells are getting harder to source,
so ” Chris
warns. “Pieces below 2 inches inc are no
problem, but once you get over o that for
all types of shell it is getting vvery scarce.”
Raffir Wood comes in a wide selection of colors and looks. Like Raffir Fossil, it is filled with a
unifying and strengthening resin through a high-pressure process that stabilizes the materials.
(image courtesy of Santa Fe Stoneworks)

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He notes that Masecraft is doing its
best to hold the line on pricing while
decorative synthetic materials are a viable
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Sales of synthetic, hybrid or composite
materials are probably 60 percent of our
total sales, over natural materials, which
is the exact opposite of 10 years ago.”
Like the materials themselves, tastes
and availability continue to change. Con-
sult your favorite suppliers for tips on the
latest and greatest in knife handle mate-
rial trends.
For more on Raffir materials, see page 8.
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2018-38th-edition.

Northstar Associates Simonich Knives LLC Jenco Sales, Inc.
Knives/Cutlery Ontario Knife Co.
Queen Cutlery Co.
Smoky Mountain Knife Works
Spartan Blades, LLC
Kai USA Ltd. (Kershaw)
Karambit.com
Factory/Dealers Randall Made Knives Steel Addiction Custom Knives Katz Knives, Inc.
Reddick Enterprises Strider Knives Knife City
Riverside Machine Svord Knives KnifeHog
(Importers, Makers) SARCO Knives LLC Swamp Rat Knife Works Matthews Cutlery
Schmuckatelli Co. Swiss Army Brands Ltd. Mission Knives
Antique Smoky Mountain Knife Works SwissBianco USA Moteng North America
American Edge SOG Specialty Knives & Tools Tirdell’s Cutlery Ontario Knife Co.
American Military Edged Weaponry Museum Spartan Blades, LLC Tool Logic Inc. (see SOG Specialty) Ozark Cutlery Supply
Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Steel Addiction Custom Knives TOPS Knives Plaza Cutlery Inc.
Bryan Bros. Cutlery Co. Svord Knives True North Knives Puma Knife Co. USA
Cutlery Specialties TOPS Knives Two Finger Knife, LLC Sooner State Knives
EdgeDealer.com Two Finger Knife, LLC UST Brands Svord Knives
Fort Henry Custom Knives U.S. Cavalry Victorinox Timberline Knives
Hickory Hill Cutlery Wolf’s Knives White River Knife & Tool True North Knives
Hiltary Industries Wicked Edge U.S. Cavalry
House Of Blades Camp WILDSTEER UST Brands
LATAMA Cutlery Wolf’s Knives Wolf’s Knives
A.G. Russell Knives
Marble Arms Zac Brown’s Southern Grind Wuu Jau Co., Inc.
American Edge
N. Flayderman & Co., Inc. Zwilling J.A. Henckels LLC
Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
Northwest Knives & Collectibles Battle Horse Knives Exotic
Ozark Cutlery Supply Benchmade Knife Co. Commemoratives Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
RFG Safe & Knife Beretta U.S.A. Corp. A.G. Russell Knives Blue Ridge Knives
Shepherd Hills Cutlery Blade HQ Baron Engraving Bugei Trading Co.
Tennessee Cutlery BladeOps, LLC Beck’s Cutlery & Specialties Cold Steel, Inc.
Tony Foster Case Collectible Knives Blue Ridge Knives Blue Grass Cutlery Corp. Condor Tool & Knife
Boker USA, Inc. Blue Ridge Knives Cutlery Specialties
Bowies Brigade Quartermasters Boker USA, Inc. EdgeDealer.com
A.G. Russell Knives Buck Knives Brigade Quartermasters Ek Commando (KA-BAR Knives)
American Edge C.A.S. Iberia Browning FAMARS USA
Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Camillus c/o Acme United Corp. Buck Knives Fort Henry Custom Knives
Benchmade Knife Co. CampCo, Inc./UZI, Humvee, S&W Case, W.R., & Sons Cutlery Co. Frost Cutlery Co.
Beretta U.S.A. Corp. Case, W.R. & Sons Cutlery Co. Coast Cutlery Co. Hiltary Industries
Blue Grass Cutlery Corp. Coast Cutlery Co. Collector’s Armoury Inc. House Of Blades
Blue Ridge Knives Colonial Colonial Kanetsune c/o Tourmo Intl., LLC
Boker USA, Inc. Condor Tool & Knife Damascus U.S.A. Karambit.com
Buck Knives Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC EdgeDealer.com KnifeArt.com
C.A.S. Iberia Cutco Corporation Egginton Bros. Ltd. Knife City
Camillus c/o Acme United Corp. Cutlery Shoppe FAMARS USA Knights Edge Ltd.
Case, W.R., & Sons Cutlery Co. Damascus USA Frost Cutlery Co. Master Cutlery
Coast Cutlery Co. Denton, John Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars Matthews Cutlery
Cold Steel, Inc. EdgeDealer.com House Of Blades Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts
Condor Tool & Knife FAMARS USA Ka-bar Knives, Collectors Div. Moteng North America
Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC Fifty-Fifty Productions Katz Knives, Inc. Olamic Cutlery
Cutlery Specialties Fort Henry Custom Knives Knife City Ozark Cutlery Supply
Damascus U.S.A. Fox Knives USA Knights Edge Ltd. Pacific Solution Marketing Inc.Svord Knives
Denton, John Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives KUTMASTER True North Knives
EdgeDealer.com Frost Cutlery Co. Lee’s Cutlery U.S. Cavalry
Egginton Bros. Ltd. Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars Legendary Arms, Inc.
Marble Arms
Ek Commando (KA-BAR Knives) GLOCK, Inc.
Matthews Cutlery
Combat/Tactical/
Fifty-Fifty Productions Great Eastern Cutlery
Fort Henry Custom Knives H.L. Dalis, Inc. Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts Survival/Military
Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives Helle Norway Norris & Sons 5.11 Tactical
Frost Cutlery Co. Hiltary Industries Northstar Associates A.G. Russell Knivess
Gaston J. Glock LP House Of Blades Ozark Cutlery Supply Adams International Knifeworks
Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars J.T. Knives Parkers’ Knife Collector Service Al Mar Knives
GPKnives, LLC Kanetsune c/o Tourmo Intl., LLC Plaza Cutlery Inc. American Edge
H.L. Dalis, Inc. Katz Knives, Inc. Queen Cutlery Co. American Military Edged Weaponry
Hand Tech Made (HTM) Knives Klecker Knives, LLC Knife City Remington Arms Co. Museum
Hiltary Industries KnifeHog Shepherd Hills Cutlery Arizona Custom Knives
House Of Blades KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com Smoky Mountain Knife Works Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
Ira Green, Inc./Brigade Quartermasters Kroll International Sooner State Knives Bark River Knives
J.T. Knives KUTMASTER Spartan Blades, LLC Battle Horse Knives
Jenco Sales, Inc. L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knife Co. Svord Knives Beck’s Cutlery & Specialties
Kanetsune c/o Tourmo Intl., LLC Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. Taylor Brands Benchmade Knife Co.
Katz Knives, Inc. Lee’s Cutlery Timberline Knives Black Creek Limited
Knife City Marble Arms Tirdell’s Cutlery Blackhawk Products Group
KnifeArt.com Matthews Cutlery U.S. Cavalry Blackie Collins Design
KnifeHog Messermeister Blade HQ
Knifeology.com Moore Cutlery Diving/Deck Blade-Tech Industries
KnifePurveyor.com Moteng North America Blackie Collins Design BladeArt.com
KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com New Graham Knives Blue Ridge Knives BladeGallery.Com
Lee’s Cutlery 1 Stop Knife Shop Boye Knives BladeOps, LLC
Legendary Arms, Inc. Ontario Knife Co. Brigade Quartermasters Blue Ridge Knives
Matthews Cutlery Ozark Cutlery Supply Bubba Blade/Fish Tales, LLC Bradley Cutlery Co.
Medford Knife and Tool Plaza Cutlery Inc. Bud K. Worldwide Inc. Branton Knife Co.
Moore Cutlery Queen Cutlery Co. C.A.S. Iberia Briar Knives
Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts Reddick Enterprises EdgeDealer.com Brigade Quartermasters
N. Flayderman & Co., Inc. Riverside Machine Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars Brous Blades
Neptune Trading Inc. SARCO Knives LLC GPKnives, LLC Browning
New Graham Knives Sarge Knives House Of Blades Bubba Blade/Fish Tales, LLC

Buck Knives Matthews Cutlery Condor Tool & Knife Kanetsune c/o Tourmo Intl., LLC
Bugei Trading Co. MAXPEDITION Cutco Corporation Katz Knives, Inc.
Busse Combat Knife Co. Medford Knife and Tool Damascus U.S.A. Knife City
C.A.S. Iberia Meyerco USA EKA Knives/ProForce Equipment Knife Outlet
Camillus c/o Acme United Corp. Microtech Knives, Inc. Fifty-Fifty Productions KnifeCenter
CampCo, Inc./UZI, Humvee, S&W Midwest Gun Exchange Frost Cutlery Co. KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com
Case, W.R. & Sons Cutlery Co. MIL-TAC Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars Kroll International
Chris Reeve Knives Miltner Adams Company GPKnives, LLC KUTMASTER
Cold Steel, Inc. Mission Knives Great Eastern Cutlery Lamson and Goodnow
Colonial Monkey Edge Havalon Knives Matthews Cutlery
CRKT Moore Cutlery Helle Norway Messermeister
Combat Elite Morakniv c/o Industrial Revolution House Of Blades Morakniv c/o Industrial Revolution
Condor Tool & Knife Moteng North America Jenco Sales, Inc. Moteng North America
Crawford Knives Museum Replicas Ltd. Joy Enterprises–Fury Cutlery New Graham Knives
Custom Knife Gallery Of Colorado N. Flayderman & Co., Inc. Kai USA Ltd. (Kershaw) Ontario Knife Co.
Cutlery Shoppe Nemesis Knives, LLC Katz Knives, Inc. Ozark Cutlery Supply
Cutlery Specialties Neptune Trading Inc. Kellam Knives Co. Paragon Sports
Damascus U.S.A. New Graham Knives Knife City Parker River Knife Co.
Denton, John Olamic Cutlery KnifeHog Pietro Rosa Due Buoi Snc.
DPx Gear Inc. 1 Stop Knife Shop Knives of Alaska Plaza Cutlery Inc.
EdgeDealer.com Ontario Knife Co. KUTMASTER Queen Cutlery Co.
Egginton Bros. Ltd. Ozark Cutlery Supply Lamson And Goodnow Quikut
Ek Commando (KA-BAR Knives) Pacific Solution Marketing Inc. Matthews Cutlery R. Murphy Co., Inc.
Elite Custom Knives Piranha Knife Co. Messermeister SARCO Knives LLC
Emerson Knives Plaza Cutlery Inc. Mister Twister, Inc. Smoky Mountain Knife Works
Epicurean Edge Pro-Tech Knives, LLC Morakniv c/o Industrial Revolution Sooner State Knives
ESA Queen Cutlery Co. Moteng North America Spyderco, Inc.
ESEE Knives R. David Knife Co. Ozark Cutlery Supply Stamascus Knifeworks, Inc.
Excalibur Cutlery Randall Made Knives Pietro Rosa Due Buoi Snc. Stone River Gear
Extrema Ratio RAT WORX, Inc. Plaza Cutlery Inc. Stratus Culinary
Extreme Outfitters Real Avid Puma Knife Co. USA Svord Knives
Fallkniven Red Horse Knife Works, Inc. Queen Cutlery Co. Swiss Army Brands Ltd.
FAMARS USA Riverside Machine Quikut The Epicurean Edge
Fazalare International Enterprises Robertson’s Custon Cutlery Randall Made Knives Three Sisters Forge, LLC
Fifty-Fifty Productions RUKO LLC Rapala Tirdell’s Cutlery
First Edge LLC Sarge Knives SARCO Knives LLC Tool Logic Inc. (see SOG Specialty)
Fort Henry Custom Knives Schenk Knives Sarge Knives Tramontina USA
Fox Knives USA Schmuckatelli Co. Smoky Mountain Knife Works Victorinox
Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives Simonich Knives LLC Sooner State Knives Winners Circle
Frost Cutlery Co. SOG Specialty Knives & Tools Spyderco, Inc. Wolf’s Knives
Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars Sooner State Knives Svord Knives Wolff Industries
GLOCK Inc. Spartan Blades, LLC SwissBianco USA Wüsthof-Trident of America Inc.
GPKnives, LLC Spyderco, Inc. Tirdell’s Cutlery XIKAR Inc.
Grayman Knives Stamascus Knifeworks, Inc. Two Finger Knife, LLC Zweibrueder/Billy O.
H.L. Dalis, Inc. Steel Addiction Custom Knives Victorinox Zwilling J.A. Henckels LLC
Hallmark Cutlery Stone River Gear Virginia Blade Inc.
Hand Tech Made (HTM) Knives Steel Will Knives c/o Sports Mfg. Group White River Knife & Tool Hunting
Hardcore Hardware Australia Strider Knives Wolf’s Knives
A.G. Russell Knives, Inc.
Heckler & Koch Inc. Svord Knives Zweibrueder/Billy O.
Al Mar Knives
Hiltary Industries Swamp Rat Knife Works Zwilling J.A. Henckels LLC
Alabama Damascus Steel
Historic Edged Weaponry Three Sisters Forge, LLC American Edge
Hogue Knives Timberline Knives Household Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
House Of Blades Tirdell’s Cutlery Cutlery/Scissors Bark River Knives
J.T. Knives Tool Logic Inc. (see SOG Specialty) Battle Horse Knives
A.G. Russell Knives
Jenco Sales, Inc. TOPS Knives Bear & Son Cutlery
Alcas Cutlery Corporation
Joy Enterprises–Fury Cutlery Tru-Balance Knife Co. East Beck’s Cutlery & Specialties
American Edge
Ka-bar Knives True North Knives Beretta U.S.A. Corp.
Beck’s Cutlery & Specialties
Kanetsune c/o Tourmo Intl., LLC Two Finger Knife, LLC Blackie Collins Design
Blue Mountain Turquoise
Karambit.com U.S. Cavalry Blade HQ
Blue Ridge Knives
Katz Knives, Inc. United Cutlery Blade-Tech
Boker USA, Inc.
Kizer Inc. UST Brands BladeArt.com
Bubba Blade/Fish Tales, LLC
Klecker Knives, LLC Victorinox BladeGallery.Com
Buck Knives
Klotzli White River Knife & Tool Blue Grass Cutlery Corp.
C.A.D. Cutlery Co.
Knife City WILDSTEER Blue Ridge Knives
CampCo, Inc./UZI, Humvee, S&W
Knife Outlet Wilson Combat/Wilson Tactical Boker USA, Inc.
Case, W.R., & Sons Cutlery Co.
Knife Store, The Winners Circle Bradley Cutlery Co.
Classic Cutlery
KnifeArt.com Wolf’s Knives Briar Knives
Consolidated Cutlery Co., Inc.
KnifeCenter Wuu Jau Co., Inc. Brigade Quartermasters
Cutco Corporation
KnifeHog XIKAR Inc. Browning
Cutlery Shoppe
KnifeLegends.com Zac Brown’s Southern Grind Bubba Blade/Fish Tales, LLC
Coutellerie Chambriard
Knifeology.com Damascus U.S.A. Buck Knives
KnifePurveyor.com Fillet Dexter-Russell Inc. C.A.S. Iberia
KnifeTreasures.com Al Mar Knives, Inc. Dovo Scissors Camillus c/o Acme United Corp.
KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com American Angler Edgecraft Corp. CampCo, Inc./UZI, Humvee, S&W
Knights Edge Ltd. American Edge Egginton Bros. Ltd. Canal Street Cutlery
Kroll International Blue Ridge Knives FAMARS USA Case, W.R., & Sons Cutlery Co.
Krudo Knives Boker USA, Inc. Fox Knives USA Coast Cutlery Co.
KUTMASTER Browning Gaston J. Glock LP Cold Steel, Inc.
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. Bubba Blade/Fish Tales, LLC Great Eastern Cutlery Colonial
Lee’s Cutlery Buck Knives Grohmann Knives CRKT
Legendary Arms, Inc. Case, W. R., & Sons Cutlery Co. House Of Blades Condor Tool & Knife
Marfione Custom Knives, LLC Coast Cutlery Co. Ka-Bar Knives Coutellerie Chambriard
Master Cutlery CRKT Kai USA Ltd. (Kershaw) Crawford Knives

Custom Knife Gallery Of Colorado Riverside Machine Zac Brown’s Southern Grind Fox Knives USA
Cutco Corporation S 4 Supply Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives
Cutlery Shoppe Santa Fe Stoneworks, Inc. Miniature Knives Frost Cutlery Co.
Cutlery Specialties SARCO Knives LLC A.G. Russell Knives Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars
Damascus U.S.A. Sarge Knives Atlanta Cutlery Corp. GPKnives, LLC
Denton, John Schenk Knives Blue Ridge Knives Grayman Knives
DPx Gear Inc. Seber Design Group Buck Knives Great Eastern Cutlery
EdgeDealer.com Simonich Knives LLC CampCo, Inc./UZI, Humvee, S&W H.L. Dalis, Inc.
EKA Knives/ProForce Equipment Smoky Mountain Knife Works Cutlery Specialties Hallmark Cutlery
Elen Hunting & Importing Inc. SOG Specialty Knives & Tools EdgeDealer.com Hand Tech Made (HTM) Knives
Epicurean Edge Sooner State Knives Frost Cutlery Co. Havalon Knives
Euroknife Spyderco, Inc. House Of Blades Hickory Hill Cutlery
Fallkniven Stamascus Knifeworks, Inc. Jenco Sales, Inc. Hogue Knives
FAMARS USA Steel Addiction Custom Knives Matthews Cutlery House Of Blades
Fifty-Fifty Productions Stone River Gear Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts Imagical Design
Fort Henry Custom Knives Svord Knives Smoky Mountain Knife Works J.T. Knives
Fox Knives USA Swamp Rat Knife Works Wolf’s Knives Jenco Sales, Inc.
Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives Swiss Army Brands Ltd. Joy Enterprises - Fury Cutlery
Frost Cutlery Co. SwissBianco USA Ka-bar Knives
Gaston J. Glock LP Taylor Brands
Pocketknives/ Kai USA Ltd. (Kershaw)
Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars Three Sisters Forge, LLC Folders/Automatics Karambit.com
GLOCK, Inc. Timberline Knives 5.11 Tactical Katz Knives, Inc
GPKnives, LLC Tirdell’s Cutlery A.G. Russell Knives Kellam Knives Co.
Great Eastern Cutlery TOPS Knives Adams International Knifeworks Kizer Inc.
Grohmann Knives True North Knives Al Mar Knives Klecker Knives, LLC
H.L. Dalis, Inc. Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. American Edge Klotzli
Hallmark Cutlery Two Finger Knife, LLC Antonini USA KnifeArt.com
Havalon Knives U.S. Cavalry Arizona Custom Knives Knife City
Heckler & Koch Victorinox Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Knife Outlet
Helle Norway Virginia Blade Inc. Bear & Son Cutlery Knife Store, The
Hiltary Industries White River Knife & Tool Beck’s Cutlery & Specialties KnifeCenter
House Of Blades Wicked Edge Benchmade Knife Co. KnifeHog
Jenco Sales, Inc. WILDSTEER Beretta U.S.A. Corp. KnifeLegends.com
Joy Enterprises–Fury Cutlery Wolf’s Knives Blackie Collins Design Knifeology.com
Ka-bar Knives Wuu Jau Co., Inc. Blade HQ KnifePurveyor.com
Kai USA Ltd. (Kershaw) XIKAR Inc. Blade-Tech KnifeTreasures.com
Kanetsune c/o Tourmo Intl., LLC Zwilling J.A. Henckels LLC BladeArt.com KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com
Karambit.com BladeGallery.Com Kroll International
Katz Knives, Inc. Machetes/Bush BladeOps, LLC Krudo Knives
Kellam Knives Worldwide Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Blue Grass Cutlery Corp. KUTMASTER
Kizer Inc. Battle Horse Knives Blue Ridge Knives L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knife Co.
Klecker Knives, LLC Benchmade Knife Co. Boker USA, Inc. Lansky Knife, Tool & Sharpeners
Knife City Blade HQ Boye Knives LATAMA Cutlery
Knife Store, The Blue Ridge Knives Brigade Quartermasters Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
KnifeArt.com Brigade Quartermasters Brous Blades Lee’s Cutlery
KnifeCenter Bubba Blade/Fish Tales, LLC Brownells Marfione Custom Knives, LLC
KnifeHog Busse Combat Knife Co. Browning Master Cutlery
KnifeLegends.com C.A.S. Iberia Buck Knives Matthews Cutlery
Knifeology.com Case, W.R., & Sons Cutlery Co. Bulldog Brand Knife MAXPEDITION
KnifePurveyor.com Cold Steel, Inc. C.A.S. Iberia Medford Knife and Tool
KnifeTreasures.com Colonial Camillus c/o Acme United Corp. Meyerco USA
KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com Condor Tool & Knife CampCo, Inc./UZI, Humvee, S&W Microtech Knives, Inc.
Knives of Alaska Cutco Corporation Canal Street Cutlery Midwest Gun Exchange
KUTMASTER EdgeDealer.com Case, W.R., & Sons Cutlery Co. Mission Knives
L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knife Co. ESEE Knives Chris Reeve Knives Moki Knife Company
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars Christy Knife Co. Monkey Edge
Lee’s Cutlery H.L. Dalis, Inc. Coast Cutlery Co. Moore Cutlery
Marble Arms Helle Norway Cold Steel, Inc. Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts
Master Cutlery Inc. House Of Blades Collectors Knives Moteng North America
Matthews Cutlery Kanetsune c/o Tourmo Intl., LLC Colonial N. Flayderman & Co., Inc.
Monkey Edge Knife City CRKT Nemesis Knives, LLC
Moore Cutlery KnifeHog Combat Elite Neptune Trading Inc.
Morakniv c/o Industrial Revolution KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com Compass Industries Inc. New Graham Knives
Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knife Co. Coutellerie Chambriard Norris & Sons
Moteng North America Matthews Cutlery Crawford Knives Northstar Associates
Nemesis Knives, LLC Medford Knife and Tool Custom Knife Gallery Of Colorado Olamic Cutlery
Neptune Trading Inc. Moteng North America Cutlery Specialties 1 Stop Knife Shop
New Graham Knives New Graham Knives DPx Gear Inc. Only Fine Knives
Olamic Cutlery Ontario Knife Co. EdgeDealer.com Ontario Knife Co.
1 Stop Knife Shop Ozark Cutlery Supply Egginton Bros. Ltd. Ozark Cutlery Supply
Ontario Knife Co. Plaza Cutlery Inc. EKA Knives/ProForce Equipment Pacific Solution Marketing Inc.
Outdoor Edge Cutlery Corp. Queen Cutlery Co. Elite Custom Knives Paragon Sports
Ozark Cutlery Supply Sarge Knives Emerson Knives Parker River Knife Co.
Pacific Solution Marketing Inc. Simonich Knives LLC Epicurean Edge Parkers’ Knife Collector Service
Paragon Sports Smoky Mountain Knife Works Euroknife Pietro Rosa Due Buoi Snc.
Parker River Knife Co. SOG Specialty Knives & Tools Excalibur Cutlery Piranha Knife Co.
Plaza Cutlery Inc. Svord Knives ExecutiveKnives.com Plaza Cutlery Inc.
Puma Knife Co. USA Swamp Rat Knife Works FAMARS USA Pro-Tech Knives, LLC
Queen Cutlery Co. Tirdell’s Cutlery Fazalare International Enterprises Puma Knife Co. USA
Randall Made Knives Two Finger Knife, LLC Fifty-Fifty Productions Queen Cutlery Co.
RAT WORX, Inc. TOPS Knives Fight’n Rooster RAT WORX, Inc.
Real Avid U.S. Cavalry First Edge LLC Real Avid
Remington Arms Co. UST Brands Fort Henry Custom Knives Red Horse Knife Works, Inc.

Remington Arms Co. Fort Henry Custom Knives Remington Arms Co. Boker USA, Inc.
Riverside Machine Fred Eisen Leather & Art Knives Shining Wave Metals Branton Knife Co.
SARCO Knives LLC GPKnives, LLC Sooner State Knives Brigade Quartermasters
Sarge Knives Hand Tech Made (HTM) Knives Svord Knives Bud K. Worldwide Inc.
Seber Design Group House Of Blades Swiss Army Brands Ltd. C.A.S. Iberia
Shepherd Hills Cutlery Karambit.com Sword and The Stone Cold Steel
Smoky Mountain Knife Works KnifeArt.com Tool Logic Condor Tool & Knife
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools KnifeLegends.com True North Knives Crawford, Pat
Sooner State Knives Knifeology.com Two Finger Knife, LLC Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC
Spyderco, Inc. KnifePurveyor.com United Cutlery Dixie Gun Works
Stamascus Knifeworks, Inc. KnifeTreasures.com U.S. Cavalry Emerson Knives, Inc.
Steel Addiction Custom Knives Knives of Alaska Victorinox EdgeDealer.com
Steel Will Knives c/o Sports Mfg. Group L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knife Co. Wolf’s Knives Frost Cutlery Co.
Stone River Gear Lee’s Cutlery XIKAR Inc. GPKnives, LLC
Suchat Custom Knives Legendary Knifemakers.com H & B Forge Co.
Svord Knives Marfione Custom Knives, LLC Swords/Sabers House Of Blades
Swiss Army Brands Inc. Matthews Cutlery Angel Sword Jenco Sales, Inc.
Swiss+Tech Moore Cutlery Arizona Custom Knives Knife City
SwissBianco USA Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts KnifeHog
Taylor Brands Nemesis Knives, LLC Kroll International
Benchmade Knife Co.
Three Sisters Forge, LLC New Graham Knives Matthews Cutlery
BladeArt.com
Timberline Knives Northstar Associates Moteng North America
BladeGallery.Com
Tirdell’s Cutlery Only Fine Knives Neptune Trading Inc.
Blue Ridge Knives
TOPS Knives Ozark Cutlery Supply New Graham Knives
Bugei Trading Co.
True North Knives Paragon Sports Ozark Cutlery Supply
C.A.S. Iberia
Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. Pietro Rosa Due Buoi Snc. Plaza Cutlery Inc.
Cold Steel, Inc.
United Cutlery Plaza Cutlery Inc. Reddick Enterprises
Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC
U.S. Cavalry Pro-Tech Knives, LLC Riverside Machine
Damascus U.S.A.
UST Brands Randall Made Knives RW, Wilson
EdgeDealer.com
Victorinox Reddick Enterprises Smoky Mountain Knife Works
Epicurean Edge
Virginia Blade Inc. Schenk Knives Spring River Trade Co.
ESA
William Henry Simonich Knives LLC Svord Knives
Fifty-Fifty Productions
Wolf’s Knives Sooner State Knives Tirdell’s Cutlery
Frost Cutlery Co.
Wuu Jau Co., Inc. Spartan Blades, LLC Tru-Balance Knife Co. East
Gladius (see C.A.S. Iberia)
XIKAR Inc. Stamascus Knifeworks, Inc. U.S. Cavalry
Historic Edged Weaponry
Zac Brown’s Southern Grind Steel Addiction Custom Knives Wolf’s Knives
House Of Blades
Strider Knives Wuu Jau Co., Inc.
Jenco Sales, Inc.
Razors Svord Knives
Kai USA Ltd. (Kershaw)
Three Sisters Forge, LLC
Kanetsune c/o Tourmo Intl., LLC Utility Knives/Tools
Tirdell’s Cutlery A.G. Russell Knives
Blue Ridge Knives Knife City
TOPS Knives Al Mar Knives
Col. Conk Products Knife Outlet
True North Knives American Edge
House Of Blades KnifeCenter
Two Finger Knife, LLC Antonini USA
KnifeCenter KnifeHog
William Henry Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com
Matthews Cutlery Wolf’s Knives Bear & Son Cutlery
Knights Edge Ltd.
Moteng North America Mantis Inc. Beck’s Cutlery & Specialties
Plaza Cutlery, Inc. Specialty Master Cutlery Beretta U.S.A. Corp.
Smoky Mountain Knife Works A.G. Russell Knives Matthews Cutlery Blade HQ
Tirdell’s Cutlery Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Medieval Replicas Blade-Tech Industries
World of Weapons Blue Ridge Knives Moteng North America Blue Grass Cutlery
Zwilling J.A. Henckels LLC CampCo, Inc./UZI, Humvee, S&W Museum Replicas Ltd. Blue Ridge Knives
CRKT N. Flayderman & Co., Inc. Branton Knife Co.
Semi-Production Condor Tool & Knife Neptune Trading Inc. Brigade Quartermasters
Crawford, Pat Northstar Associates Brownells
Custom Knives Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC Northwest Knives & Collectibles Camillus c/o Acme United Corp.
A.G. Russell Knives Custom Knife Gallery Of Colorado Ontario Knife Co. CampCo, Inc./UZI, Humvee, S&W
Adams International Knifeworks Cutlery Specialties Ozark Cutlery Supply Case, W.R., & Sons Cutlery Co.
American Edge Denton, John Pacific Solution Marketing Inc. Chris Reeve Knives
Bark River Knives EdgeDealer.com Plaza Cutlery Inc. Coast Cutlery Co.
Bell, Donald/Bellknives ExecutiveKnives.com Queen Cutlery Co. Colonial
Beretta U.S.A. Corp. FAMARS USA Reddick Enterprises Condor Tool & Knife
Blade HQ GATCO Sharpeners Riverside Machine Cutlery Specialties
Blade-Tech Industries GPKnives, LLC Smoky Mountain Knife Works EdgeDealer.com
BladeArt.com House Of Blades Svord Knives FAMARS USA
BladeGallery.com IDL Techni Edge Sword and The Stone Fifty-Fifty Productions
Blue Ridge Knives Joy Enterprises–Fury Cutlery Tirdell’s Cutlery Fox Knives USA
Boye Knives Kai USA Ltd. (Kershaw) Toledo Swords Frost Cutlery Co.
Branton Knife Co. Karambit.com Two Finger Knife, LLC Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars
Brous Blades Katz Knives, Inc. United Cutlery GLOCK, Inc.
Browning Knights Edge Ltd. U.S. Cavalry GPKnives, LLC
Busse Combat Knife Co. KUTMASTER Wolf’s Knives Great Eastern Cutlery
C.A.S. Iberia Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. Wuu Jau Co., Inc. Havalon Knives
Crawford Knives Matthews Cutlery Helle Norway
Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC Messermeister Throwing House Of Blades
Cutlery Specialties Miltner Adams Co. Hyde Tools, Inc.
Damascus U.S.A. Mission Knives Knives/Tomahawks Iain Sinclair Design Ltd.
Denton, John Moteng North America A.G. Russell Knives IDL Techni Edge
EdgeDealer.com N. Flayderman & Co., Inc. American Edge Jenco Sales, Inc.
Elite Custom Knives Pacific Solution Marketing Inc. Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Karambit.com
Emerson Knives, Inc. Parker River Knife Co. Black Creek Limited Klecker Knives, LLC
Epicurean Edge Pietro Rosa Due Buoi Snc. BladeOps, LLC KnifeArt.com
FAMARS USA Plaza Cutlery Inc. Blue Ridge Knives Knife City
Fazalare International Enterprises Reddick Enterprises Bob Karp Master of the Blade KnifeHog

KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com Accessories Jantz Supply Frost Cutlery Co.
Krudo Knives Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts Glendo Corp.
KUTMASTER A.G. Russell Knives Henry A. Evers Corp.
Antonini USA Riverside Machine
Lansky Knife, Tool & Sharpeners Sarge Knives House Of Blades
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Jantz Supply
Blade HQ Sheffield Knifemakers Supply
Matthews Cutlery Katz Knives, Inc.
Blue Grass Cutlery Ultra Speed Products
MAXPEDITION KUTMASTER
Messermeister Brigade Quartermasters Warren Tool Co. Inc. Lindsay Engraving & Tools
Mission Knives Brownells Wood Carvers Supply, Inc. Paragrave Profitable Hobbies
Morakniv c/o Industrial Revolution Cutlery Specialties Pilkington, Scott Jr.
Moteng North America Extreme Outfitters Cutters/Lasers/Hydro Riverside Machine
Northwest Knives & Collectibles Fort Henry Custom Knives SARCO Knives LLC
Admiral Steel
1 Stop Knife Shop GATCO Sharpeners
Jancy Engineering Sarge Knives
Ontario Knife Co. Gerber Legendary Blades/Fiskars
JPW Industries Sheffield Knifemakers Supply
Ozark Cutlery Supply Hawkins Knife Making Supplies
LMS Stamping Spyderco, Inc.
Paragon Sports House Of Blades
New Jersey Waterjet Inc. Three Sisters Forge, LLC
Pietro Rosa Due Buoi Snc. Jantz Supply
Tormach Ultra Speed Products
Plaza Cutlery Inc. Ka-bar Knives Inc.
Wolf’s Knives
Knife & Gun Finishing Supplies
Queen Cutlery Co.
KnifeHog Damascus
Real Avid
KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com Alabama Damascus Steel
Etching
Riverside Machine Baron Engraving
KUTMASTER Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
RUKO LLC Blue Ridge Knives
L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knife Co. Damascus U.S.A.
Sarge Knives Buck Knives
Moore Cutlery Damasteel AB
Seber Design Group Buckeye Engraving
Moteng North America
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Hiltary Industries
New Graham Knives Fountain Plating Co. Inc.
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools House Of Blades
Premium Knife Supply™ Frost Cutlery Co.
Sooner State Knives Jantz Supply Grohmann Knives Ltd.
Queen Cutlery Co.
Steel Addiction Custom Knives Katz Knives, Inc. I.M.G. of Utica, Inc.
Raine, Inc.
Svord Knives Knife & Gun Finishing Supplies Jantz Supply
Riverside Machine
Swiss Army Brands Ltd. Nichols Damascus Katz Knives, Inc.
Schmuckatelli Co.
Swiss+Tech Premium Knife Supply™
Sheffield Knifemakers Supply Knife & Gun Finishing Supplies
SwissBianco USA Rados, Jerry
Spyderco, Inc. KUTMASTER
Taylor Brands Riverside Machine
Texas Knifemakers Supply Lectroetch
Timberline Knives Sheffield Knifemakers Supply
The Ultimate Edge, Inc. Marking Methods
Tool Logic Shining Wave Metals
Tirdell’s Cutlery Midwest Knifemakers Supply
TOPS Knives Texas Knifemakers Supply
Tool Logic Riverside Machine
True North Knives Two Finger Knife, LLC
Tormach Sheffield Knifemakers Supply
U.S. Cavalry U.S. Cavalry
U.S. Cavalry Spartan Blades, LLC
Victorinox Wood Lab
Wolf’s Knives Spyderco, Inc.
Wolf’s Knives
Wolf’s Knives
Wuu Jau Co., Inc.
Auctioneers Displays, Cases, Rolls
XIKAR Inc.
J. Bruce Voyles Auctioneers and Boxes Gas Forges
A.G. Russell Knives Centaur Forge LLC
Special Bandsaw Blades American Edge
Bill’s Custom Cases®
Chile Forge
NC Tool Company Inc.
JPW Industries
Services/ Midwest Knifemakers Supply
Blade HQ
Blue Grass Cutlery Corp.
Sheffield Knifemakers Supply
Products/ Suffolk Machinery Corp.
Blue Ridge Knives Wood Lab
Culpepper & Co.
Supplies/ Blades/Blade
Coatings
Dorris Wood Creations
Fort Henry Custom Knives
Grinders
Equipment Alabama Damascus Steel Fort Knox Inc. American Siepmann Corp.
Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Frost Cutlery Co. Beaumont Metal Works
Berger L.L.C.
Abrasives Black Creek Limited Hickory Hill Cutlery
Brownells
C.A.S. Iberia House Of Blades
3M Abrasive Systems Burr King Mfg. Co., Inc.
Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC Intn’l Display and Packaging
American Siepmann Corp. DAREX/Work Sharp Tools
Damascus U.S.A. Ka-Bar Knives Inc.
Atlanta Cutlery Corp. Hawkins Knife Making Supplies
Dixie Gun Works KnifeHog
Brownells Hiltary Industries
Fountain Plating Co. Inc. KnifeWorks /KnifeWorks.com
Burr King Interamco, Inc.
Hiltary Industries L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knife Co.
Canadian Knifemaker Supply Ltd. Jancy Engineering
House Of Blades MAXPEDITION
Custom Kraft Jantz Supply
Jantz Supply Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts
Cutlery Specialties Jowitt & Rodgers Co.
Knife & Gun Finishing Supplies Morton Enterprises
EZE-Lap Diamond Products JPW Industries
KUTMASTER Northwest Knives & Collectibles
G.L. Pearce Abrasive Co. Kerry Abrasives
Matthews Cutlery Parker River Knife Co.
GATCO Sharpeners Knife & Gun Finishing Supplies
NorthCoast Knives R& J Case Company
Hiltary Industries Lamson and Goodnow
Premium Knife Supply™ Sack-Ups
House Of Blades Larkin Precision
Queen Cutlery Co. Sheffield Knifemakers Supply
Industrial Abrasives Co. Midwest Knifemakers Supply
Reddick Enterprises Spring River Trade Co.
Jantz Supply Reba’s Enterprises
Riverside Machine The Ultimage Edge, Inc.
Kerry Abrasives Red Hill Corp.
Rocklin Manufacturing Wren Chest Co.
Klingspor Abrasives Riverside Machine
Knife & Gun Finishing Supplies Sheffield Knifemakers Supply
Midwest Knifemakers Supply
Stamascus Knifeworks, Inc. Engraving Stephen Bader & Co., Inc.
Svord Knives
Norton / Saint-Gobain Abrasives Baron Engraving Texas Knifemakers Supply
Texas Knifemakers Supply
Osborn International Billy Bates Engraving Tormach
Red Hill Corp./Supergrit Abrasives Blair, Jim
Two Finger Knife, LLC
Riverside Machine
York Saw & Knife Co.
Blue Ridge Knives Handle Materials
Sheffield Knifemakers Supply Buck Knives
Spyderco, Inc. Buckeye Engraving Alabama Damascus Steel
Stephen Bader & Co., Inc.
Carving Custom Knife Gallery Of Colorado American Knifemaking Supplies
Texas Knifemakers Supply A.G. Russell Knives Elite Custom Knives American Metal Xchange Inc.
Tru-Grit, Inc. House Of Blades FAMARS USA Arizona Ironwood

Atlanta Cutlery Corp. NorthCoast Knives Epicurean Edge Antonini USA
Boone Trading Co., Inc. Paladin Press Gallagher, Barry Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
Blade HQ Paragrave Profitable Hobbies Point Seven, Inc. Blade HQ
Blue Ridge Knives RW, Wilson SharpByCoop Photography BladeOps, LLC
Blue Ridge Woodcrafters Two Finger Knife, LLC Weyer International Blue Ridge Knives
Wood Carvers Supply, Inc. Wolf’s Knives Brigade Quartermasters
Cains Outdoor, Inc.
Bubba Blade/Fish Tales, LLC
Canadian Knifemaker Supply
Classic Cutlery
Internet Groups Polish, Metal Buck Knives
bladeforums.com Baron Engraving Dan’s Whetstone Co., Inc.
Crazy Crow Trading Post LLC DAREX/Work Sharp Tools
blademag.com Blue Ridge Knives
Culpepper & Co. DMT Diamond Machining Technology
ckdforums.com (custom knife directory) Brownells
Dixie Gun Works knifedogs.com Cutlery Specialties Edge Pro Sharpening Systems
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LATAMA Cutlery lamsonproducts.com Meriden, CT 06450
P.O. BOX 721 292 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02115 American manufacturer and distributor Philip Hartman, Chris Hartman
Montauk, NY 11954 p 800-682-5489
p 203-455-4637 of household fine cutlery and kitchen
Walt Halucha hand tools and accessories, as well as f 203-238-2373
www.garylevine.com
p 631-668-5995 industrial hand tools. www.masecraftsupply.com
garylevine24@gmail.com
www.latama.com info@masecraftsupply.com
Dealer of fine custom knives
pick@latama.com Over-30-year supplier of natural and
LoRay Sharpeners
New-vintage automatic knives spoken synthetic knife handle material to
here. Restoration, buy-sell-trade and
Lindsay Engraving & Tools 27348 State Route 511
3714 W. Cedar Hill New London, OH 44851 manufacturers, other reseller/suppliers
more. and individual artisans, pistol grips,
Kearney, NE 68845 Ron Roerig
Steve Lindsay p 440-647-4718 guitars, pool cues and so much more
Layton, Jim p 308-236-7885 roerigmachine@yahoo.com
2710 Gilbert Ave. www.airgraver.com Original manufacturer of LoRay Sharpeners Maserin Coltellerie Snc.
Portsmouth, OH 45662 www.engravingclasses.com Via Dei Fabbri n. 19
p 740-353-6179 www.engravinglessons.com 33085 Maniago (Pn), Italy
Custom leather knife sheaths www.engravingschool.com p +39 0427 71335
www.engravingforum.com f +39 0427 700690
Leather Crafters & Saddlers steve@lindsayengraving.com www.maserin.com
Journal Engraving tools and equipment info@maserin.com
P.O. Box 673 Offering folding, hunting, outdoor, law
Rhinelander, WI 54501 Linville Knife & Tool Co. enforcement, military, everyday carry
Brian Stelzel 5645 Murray Road L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knife Co. and kitchen knives.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106 130B Warren Lane
p 715-362-5393 or 888-289-6409
T. Britton Wintersville, OH 43953 Master Cutlery, LLC
f 715-362-5391
p 336-923-2062 L.T. Wright 700 Penhorn Ave.
www.leathercraftersjournal.com
www.linvilleknifeandtool.com p 740-317-1404 Secaucus, NJ 07094
brian@leathercraftersjournal.com
info@linvilleknifeandtool.com www.LTWrightKnives.com Richard Gasson
Bi-monthly how-to leathercraft magazine
Manufacturer of knives and knife kits, and info@ltwrightknives.com p 201-271-7600; 888-227-7229
pistol grips Bushcraft, hunting and EDC knives Master Cutlery Customer Care: 888-271-
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
12106 N.E. Ainsworth Circle 7229
M f 888-271-7228
Portland, OR 97220-0595
www.mastercutlery.com
p 800-847-8665
f 503-253-7830
Mantis Knives richard@mastercutlery.com
16530 E Laser Drive, #6 Hours: M-F 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST
www.leatherman.com
Fountain Hill, AZ 85268 (excluding weekends/holidays).
info@leatherman.com
Gary West Also visit: www.topchefcutlery.com,
Stainless steel multi-purpose tools and
p 480-809-4537 www.mastercutlery.com and www.
folding knives featuring pliers, knives,
lionSTEEL sas di Pauletta Gianni f 480-809-4536 mc-armyknives.com
screwdrivers and more www.mantisknives.com
M. D.
Via La Mola, 9 sales@mantis.bz MAXPEDITION
Lectroetch Company Maniago PN 33085 Italy Manufacturer of utility, karambit, fixed and 137 Savarona Way
5342 Evergreen Pkwy p +39 0427 71984 folding blades, and Necessikeys Carson, CA 90746
Sheffield Village, OH 44054 f +39 0427 709032 p 310-768-0098
p 440-934-1249 www.lionsteel.it Marble Arms www.Maxpedition.com
f 440-934-1293 info@lionsteel.it (see Blue Ridge Knives) info@Maxpedition.com
www.lectroetch.com Folding knives, fixed-blade knives, multi-
sales@lectroetch.com LMS Stampings Marfione Custom Knives, LLC tools, knife cases and sheaths
Electro-chemical marking equipment and 1209 W. Lehigh St. 15A National Avenue
supplies, including custom stencils, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Fletcher, NC 28732 McGowan Manufacturing Co.
etching supplies and systems for p 610-867-5011 Susan Marfione, President 4720 N. La Cholla Blvd., #190
private or commercial knifemakers f 610-866-1433 Anthony Marfione, CEO Tucson, AZ 85705
www.lmsstampings.com p 828-684-4355 Mike McGowan
Ledlenser USA info@lmsstampings.com f 828-684-4354 p 520-219-0884
P. O. Box 20466 Water-jet cutting www.MarfioneCustomKnives.com f 520-219-9759
Portland, OR 97294 Marketing@MicrotechKnives.com www.mcgowanmfg.com
p 800-650-1245 London, Rick Pocketknives, out-the-fronts, folders, fixed info@mcgowanmfg.com
www.ledlenserusa.com 5676 Yorkshire Court blades, some of the finest and most FireStone & DiamondStone ceramic
info@ledlenserusa.com Lake Oswego, OR 97035 advanced cutlery in the world. Unique stone knife sharpeners, manual and
Retail store: p 503-684-6494 designs and innovative concepts. electric, FireStone Belt Axe, CarvingAxe,
10109 NE Cascades Pkwy. Collector-grade handcrafted folding knives UtilityAxe and SportAxe
(at Cascade Station) Marking Methods, Inc.
Portland, OR 97220 Lone Star Wholesale 301 S. Raymond Ave. Medford Knife & Tool/MKT USA
p 503-408-5550 2401 Interstate 40 W Alhambra, CA 91803-1531 17464 N. 25th Ave.
Flashlights, headlamps and accessories Amarillo, TX 79109 Charlie Nichols Phoenix, AZ 85027

Greg Medford f 714-638-4621 swords and other historic edges flayderman@aol.com
p 623-249-4506 www.missionknives.com weapons, as well as clothing, jewelry Website, catalog, antique knives, including
www.medfordknife.com info@missionknives.com and accessories bowies, swords, dirks.
greg@medfordknife.com Manufacturer of titanium and steel
Advanced edged weapons and tools, knives and tools with over 20 years in N Niagara Specialty Metals
military knives, flipper and frame-lock business. Tactical, combat, military, law 12600 Clarence Center Road
folders, tactical fixed blades, karambits, enforcement, EOD units, survivalist, NC Tool Company, Inc. Akron, NY 14001
tantos, fighters, bowies, daggers, diving, recreational straight blades, 6133 Hunt Road p 800-424-0048
tactical machetes and tomahawks folding blades and mine probes, and Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 f 716-542-5555
more. Still made in the USA! René Aldridge www.nsm-ny.com
Messermeister, Inc. USA Denise Jones nsm@nsm-ny.com
913 Bryant Place Mister Twister, Inc. p 800-446-6498 CPM steel, including CPM-20-CV, CPM-4V
Ojai, CA 93023 P.O. Box 996 p 336-674-5654 and CPM-CruWear, as well as 6/4
Debbie Dressler Minden, LA 71058 f 336-674-9991 titanium sheet
p 805-640-0051; 800-426-5134 Chuck Byrd www.nctoolco.com
f 805-640-0053 p 318-377-8818 nctool@nctoolco.com Nordic Knives
www.messermeister.com f 318-377-8862 Gas Forges 436 1st St., Ste. 203A
info@messermeister.com www.mistertwister.com Solvang, CA 93463
Kitchen knives, culinary tools and knife customerservice@mistertwister.com Nelson Woodworking Dave Harvey
luggage. 110-volt electric knife designed for 601 W. Main Road p 805-688-3612
filleting fish Little Compton, RI 02827 www.nordicknives.com
Microtech Knives, Inc. p 401-635-4733 info@nordicknives.com
15A National Avenue Moki Knife Company Ltd. www.johnnelsonwoodworking.com Dealer specializing in custom and Randall
Fletcher, NC 28732 15 Higashisenbo nww@farm.necoxmail.com knives
Anthony Marfione, President Seki City GIFU Manufacturer knife handle stock. Bone and
Susan Marfione, CEO Pref JAPAN other natural materials included Norris & Sons
p 828-684-4355 Satoru Sakurai 3613 Park Ridge Drive
f 828-684-4354 p 575-22-4185 Nemesis Knives, LLC Grand Prairie, TX 75052
www.MicrotechKnives.com f 575-24-5306 2753 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 101-103 Joe Norris
Marketing@MicrotechKnives.com www.moki.co.jp Mesa, AZ 85204 p 972-264-3307
Pocketknives, out-the-fronts, folders, fixed information@moki.co.jp Jeff Hall f 972-264-0872
blades. Manufacturers of some of the Pocketknives, folders, fixed-blade knives p 562-594-4740 JGrump1@yahoo.com
finest and most advanced cutlery in the and gent’s knives www.nemesis-knives.com Cutlery distribution
world. Unique designs and innovative info@nemesis-knives.com
concepts. Monkey Edge Handmade and production knives NorthCoast Knives
4838 E. Baselin Rd., Ste. 121 17407 Puritas Ave.
Midwest Knifemakers Supply Mesa, AZ 85206 Neptune Trading Inc. Cleveland, OH 44135
1350 Lake Street p 866-633-7681; 480-305-6422 Pat Percival
4021 Greystone Dr.
North Mankato, MN 56003 f 480-834-3705 www.northcoastknives.com
Ontario, CA 91761
Tracy Mickley www.monkeyedge.com pjp@northcoastknives.com
p 909-923-0236/888-637-8723
p 507-720-6063 service@monkeyedge.com Knifemaking supplies, educational tutorials,
f 909-786-2092
f 507-720-6305 Dealer of Strider, Rick Hinderer, Starlingear step-by-step projects, and hints ‘n’ tips
www.neptunetradinginc.com
www.USAknifemaker.com and many more. Custom knives, tactical for aspiring knifemakers.
mail@neptunetradinginc.com
info.usakms@gmail.com pens and gear One of the largest direct importers and
Full-line knifemakers supply with over Northstar Associates
distributors in the knife and sword
7,900 tools, parts and supplies. Moore Cutlery 2749 Herrod Ave.
industry. Pocketknives, swords, military,
Competitive pricing, tools for the job P.O. Box 633 Atwater, CA 95301-9422
medieval, historical, fantasy, anime,
and service. Sister site: KnifeDogs.com Lockport, IL 60441 Tom Dinwoodie
handmade, Oriental, foam, cosplay,
Gary Moore costume props, LARP, self-defense, p 831-212-0173
Mike Vellekamp Knives & p 708-301-4201 martial arts. northstartjd@yahoo.com
Designworks LLC www.moorecutlery.com Independent sales representative for H.L.
(see V NIVES) gary@moorecutlery.com New Graham Knives Dalis, Compass Industries, ProCut/EPP
Purveyor of fine custom knives, high- 560 Virginia Ave. and others
MIL-TAC Knives and Tool quality production knives, micro/mini- Bluefield, VA 24605
P.O. Box 161 tools and accessories Mike Dye Northwest Knives & Collectibles
Rockwall, TX 75087 p 276-326-1384 or 866-333-4445 270 Hansen Ave. S.
Craig Sword Morakniv c/o Industrial Revolution www.newgraham.com Salem, OR 97302
p 877-MIL-TAC6 5835 Segale Park Dr. C mdye@newgraham.com Bill Claussen
www.mil-tac.com Tukwila, WA 98188 Established in 1935 as part of New Graham p 503-362-9045
craig.sword@mil-tac.com p 888-297-6062 Pharmacy, retail and online stores carry www.nwknives.com
Tactical knives and tools, pistol grips, EOD www.industrialrev.com a wide selection of knives from over sales@nwknives.com
Operators’ kits, and other tools and kits sales@industrialrev.com 75 manufacturers like Case, William Knives, knife display stands, sharpeners,
designed for first responders and military Morakniv of Sweden hunting, survival, Henry, Chris Reeve Knives, Spyderco swords, multi-tools
fishing, woodworking and kitchen and Emerson, knife sharpening and
Miltner Adams Company knives maintenance accessories Norton/Saint-Gobain Abrasives
Richard Miltner 1 New Bond St.
p 661-235-0058 Morey’s Jewelry And Gifts New Jersey Waterjet Inc. PO Box 15008
www.miltner-adams.com (see Ridgeway) 1018 Oak St. Worcester, MA 01615
mac@miltner-adams.com Roselle, NJ 07203 John Blake
Designers/inventor: knives, tactical Moteng North America p 732-910-1602 p 866-279-3520
equipment, gun holsters, self-defense (see Sportsman’s Supply, Inc.) f 877-723-0860 f 508-795-4130
and fitness equipment. www.newjerseywaterjet.com www.nortonabrasives.com
Museum Replicas Ltd. www.h2ojet.net Grinding wheels, abrasive sandpaper,
2147 Gees Mill Road larry@newjerseywaterjet.com discs, belts and sharpening stones
PO Box 840 We cut any material, “Knife Blades Our
Conyers, GA 30012 Specialty” O
p 800-883-8838 retail
p 800-241-3664 ext 146 wholesale N. Flayderman & Co. Oklahoma Leather Products, Inc.
Mission Knives f 770-388-0246 PO Box 2446 500 26th St. NW
7130 Fenwick Ln. www.museumreplicas.com Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33303 Miami, OK 74354
Westminster, CA 92683 mrw@museumreplicas.com p 954-761-8855 Mike Platt
p 714-907-0505 Subsidiary of Atlanta Cutlery. Battle-ready www.flayderman.com p 918-542-6651

f 918-542-4340 Oso Famoso f 972-222-0646; 888-222-6450 Pietro Rosa Due Buoi Snc
www.oklahomaleatherproducts.com P.O. Box 654 www.paragonweb.com (see Due Buoi)
sales@oklahomaleatherproducts.com Ben Lomond, CA 95005 info@paragonweb.com
Leather and fabric knife sheaths p 831-336-2343 Paragon manufactures heat-treating Pilkington, Scott
www.osofamoso.com furnaces for knifemakers
354 Little Trees Ramble, PO Box 70
oso@osofamoso.com
Fossil ivory, mammoth scales
Monteagle, TN 37356
Paragon Sports Scott Pilkington
867 Broadway at 18th Street
Outdoor Edge Cutlery Corp. New York, NY 10003
p 931-924-3400
5000 Osage St. #800 p 800-961-3030; 212-255-8889 f 931-924-3489
Denver, CO 80221 www.paragonsports.com learn2engrave.com
David Bloch customerservice@paragonsports.com engraver@pilkington.com
p 800-447-3343 Folders, fixed blades, hunters, multi-tools, Engraving
p 303-530-7667 tool knives, handmade fixed blades and
Olamic Cutlery 303-530-7020
1954 Old Middlefield Way, Unit F folders from top makers Piranha Knife Co.
www.outdooredge.com PO Box 5934
Mountain View, CA 94043
moreinfo@outdooredge.com Paragrave Profitable Hobbies
Eugene Solomonik Twin Falls, ID 83303
Quality knives and tools for hunting, 2927 North 175 East
p 408-480-3533 Josh Hazen
survival, outdoor and EDC Provo, UT 84604
www.olamictactical.com p 208-732-5525
eugene@olamiccutlery.com Tamaree Littlefield f 208-732-5535
Custom tactical folding knives made in
Ozark Cutlery Supply p 800-624-7415
5230 S. Main St. www.piranhaknife.com
America and handmade damascus www.profitablehobbies.com
Joplin, MO 64804 piranha@pmt.org
fixed blades made in Russia tamaree@profitablehobbies.com
Christa Hoag High-speed engraving, sandblasting, Folders, autos.
p 417-782-4998 airbrush equipment and training
Old World Anvils ozarkcutlery@gmail.com
N8126 Postville Road
Plaza Cutlery, Inc.
Supplier of major knife brands 3333 S. Bristol St.
Blanchardville, WI 53516 Parker River Knife Co.
p 608-527-2494; 888-737-5714 23 Newbury Neck Rd. South Coast Plaza, Suite 2060
f 608-527-6908
P Newbury, MA 01951 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
www.oldworldanvils.com J. Parker Dan Delavan and family
Anvils, flypress, power hammer Pacific Heat Treating p 978-432-9444 p 714-549-3932
1238 Birchwood Drive www.parkerriverknife.com f 714-549-1371
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 info@parkerriverknife.com
One Stop Knife Shop www.plazacutlery.com
p 408-736-8500 Pocketknives, folders, cheese, oyster and
245 Hubbards Ln. dan@plazacutlery.com
f 408-745-7620 clam knives, outdoors knives, and gift
Louisville KY, 40207 Factory and handmade knives, Dog Paw
www.pacificheattreating.com and display boxes
p 502-671-5510 (general); 866-289-1757 Knives, flashlights, tactical bags,
shipping@pacificheattreating.com
(orders)
Knife blade heat-treating shaving items, scissors and household
f 502-671-5560 Parkers’ Knife Collector Service
www.onestopknifeshop.com PO Box 23522 cutlery are just some of the items we
info@onestopknifeshop.com Pacific Sintered Metals Chattanooga, TN 37421 carry. Sponsor of California Custom
Knives, sharpening supplies, flashlights, 14000 Avalon Blvd. James P. (Buzz) Parker Knife Show and Hawaii Knife Show
tactical, hunting, tactical gear, camping Los Angeles, CA 90061 p 423-892-0448
O’Brien O’Connell www.bulldogknives.org
equipment and automatic knives Pop’s Knives & Supplies
p 310-715-9800 x102 buzz@bulldogknives.org
f 310-715-1414 1654 S. Smyrna Church Road
Only Fine Knives Online and mail order dealer specializing Washington, GA 30673
www.pacificsintered.com
PO Box 90 in collectible knives, including Bulldog p 706-678-5408
obrien.oconnell@pacificsintered.com
Clarksville, VA 23927 Knives, Weidmannsheil and Parker
Manufacturer of parts out of powdered f 706-678-5409
Shannon Turner Eagle Brand. Parkers’ Greatest Knife
metals www.popsknifesupplies.com
p 434-738-8647 Show On Earth
popknifesupp@nu-z.net
http://onlyfineknives.com/
Pacific Solution Marketing Inc. Sanding belts, handle screws, buffing
sturner@onlyfineknives.com Paul Bos Heat Treating
1220 E. Belmont St. supplies
Specializing in William Henry and Chris c/o Paul Farner at Buck Knives
Ontario, CA 91761
Reeve knives 660 S. Lochsa St.
Daniel Lo
Post Falls, ID 83854 PPC Specialty Metals, Inc.
p 877-810-4643
f 909-930-5843 Paul Farner 1504 Miller St.
ONTARIO p 208-262-0500 x211 Monroe, NC 28110
www.pacificsolution.com or www.
KNIFE musashicollection.com f 800-733-2825 Eddie Poindexter
pfarner@buckknives.com
COMPANY sales@pacificsolution.com
Or contact Paul Bos direct:
p 704-283-9122; 855-470-2721
The solution to wholesale folding f 704-289-6406
pocketknives, hunting, outdoors, p 928-237-1656
www.ppcspecialtymetals.com
Ontario Knife Company tactical and novelty knives, shields & paulbos@buckknives.com
eddie@ppcmetals.com
26 Empire St. armors, martial arts equipment and Heat-treating
Tool steel and heat treat furnaces.
Franklinville, NY 14737 accessories, specializing in handforged
Air-hardening tool steel, oil-hardening
p 716-676-5527 / 800-222-5233 samurai swords and tantos Paul Long Custom Leather
108 Briarwood Ln. W tool steel, ground flat stock, tool wrap
f 716-676-5535
www.ontarioknife.com Paladin Press Kerrville, TX 78028-9311
knifesales@ontarioknife.com 5540 Central Ave., Ste. 200 Paul Long Premium Knife Supply™
Knives, machetes, cutlery, fixed blades Boulder, CO 80301 p 830-367-5536 or 830-459-1967 P.O. Box 927, 98 Crown and Bridge Place #3
and folders Lynne Seipp pfl@cebridge.net Hayesville, NC 28904
p 303-443-7250 x223 Custom leather sheaths Jim Kumas
Osborn International p 720-473-8823 (direct line) p 828-835-2707
3440 Symmes Road f 303-442-8741 Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc. www.premiumknifesupply.com
Hamilton, OH 45015 www.paladin-press.com 215 Race St. sales@premiumknifesupply.com
Gary Buck lynnes@paladin-press.com Meadville, PA 16335 One-stop source for knife blanks, handle
p 513-860-3400 Book publishers, videos and instructions Brad Stallsmith
materials, kits and accessories
f 513-8608732 p 814-333-1782
www.osborn.com/usa/en/products/ Paragon Industries, LP www.petersheattreat.com
compounds.html 2011 South Town East Blvd. blades@petersheattreat.com Premium Manufacturing
gbuck@osborn.com Mesquite, TX 75149 High-precision heat treating for all steel Group, LLC
JacksonLea brand compounds and buffs, Arnold Howard types, specializing in custom and (same contact as Premium Knife Supply)
abrasives, polishing solutions p 972-288-7557; 800-876-4328 factory cutlery. www.premiummanufacturinggroup.com

Sole authorship. Remington.
Raine, Inc. Ridgeway

6401 S. Madison Ave. 102 N Main/PO Box 493
Anderson, IN 46013 Bridger, MT 59014
Ron James p 800-527-3828
p 800-826-5354; 765-622-7687 f 406-662-9896
Pro-Tech Knives LLC www.ridgewaycompany.com
17115 Alburtis Ave. f 765-622-7691
info@ridgewaycompany.com
Artesia, CA 90701-2616 www.raineinc.com
Reate Knives Custom folding and hunting knives
David Wattenberg rainemail@raineinc.com
A Forestry Centre, BeiShan
p 562-860-0678 Knife sheaths, cases, pouches FangJi Road, Dongchen town, Riverside Machine
www.protechknives.com Yangdong City, Guangdong Province, PRC 201 W. Stillwell Ave.
dave@protechknives.com or Randall Made Knives www.reateknives.com DeQueen, AR 71832
service@protechknives.com 4857 S. Orange Blossom Terrace sales@reateknives.com Alton “Uncle Al” Lawrence
Manufacturer specializing in automatic Orlando, FL 32839 Warranty and service: p 870-642-7643
knives for police, military and p 407-855-8075 19425 Soledad Canyon Road, Suite 349 f 870-642-4023
discriminating collectors f 407-855-9054+ Canyon Country, CA 91351 www.riversidemachine.net
www.randallknives.com warranty@reateknivesusa.com uncleal@riversidemachine.net
Puma Knife Co. USA info@randallknives.com Tactical, folding and pocket knives Knifemaking supplies, tools and jigs
13934 W. 108th St.
Hunting, skinning, fishing, carving, utility,
Lenexa, KS 66215 Red Devil, Inc. R. Murphy Company, Inc.
diving, survival and military sheath
p 913-888-5524 4175 Webb St. 13 Groton-Harvard Road/P.O. Box 376
www.pumaknifecompanyusa.com knives
Pryor, OK 74361 Ayer, MA 01432
customerservice@pumaknifecompanyusa. p 800-4-A-DEVIL (423-3845) Mark Furman, owner
com Rapala f 908-825-5761 p 978-772-3481; 888-772-3481
Importer/distributor of Puma Knives p 800-874-4451 www.reddevil.com f 978-772-7569
www.rapala.com info@reddevil.com www.rmurphyknives.com
Q Fillet knives, sharpeners, fishing tackle and Sanding and abrasives, utility knives sales@rmurphyknives.com; information@
equipment murphyknives.com
Queen Cutlery Company Manufacturer of household cutlery,
507 Chestnut St./PO Box 408 RAT WORX, Inc. industrial hand and wood carving
Titusville, PA 16354 112 E. Hitt St. knives
K. Ryan Daniels Mt. Morris, IL 61054
740-418-0142 (cell) Allen Millhouse Red Hill Corp. Robertson’s Custom Cutlery
factory: 814-827-3673 p 800-675-6906; 815-734-7346 (see Supergrit Abraisives) Les Robertson
www.QueenCutlery.com f 800-732-9948 p 706-650-0252
rdaniels@queencutlery.com www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com
www.ratworxusa.com Red Hill Cutlery
Traditional pocketknives, folders, fixed blades customknives@comcast.net
guns@ratworxusa.com 1628 N Logsdon Pkwy
Radcliff, KY 40160 Custom knife entrepreneur
Home of the world’s only Chain Drive
Quick Click Wine Opener p 800-378-7120
Automatic Knife.
PO BOX 721 f 270-352-5263 Robo-Jet LLC
Montauk, NY 11954 jrbasham@redhillcutlery.com 390 E. Corporate Drive, Suite 110
Walt Halucha Razor Edge Systems, Inc. Meridian ID 83642
https://redhillcutlery.com
p 631-668-5995 303 N. 17th Ave. E. Beatriz von Ungern
www.QuickClickUSA.com Ely, MN 55731 p 208-391-7575
Red Horse Knife Works, Inc.
info@QuickClickUSA.com Mary Graves https://robo-jet.com
1970 South Carboy Road
Designed for single-handed operation. p 218-365-6419 design@robo-jet.com
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
“Just Push the Button.” Made in Italy. p 800-541-1458 p 847-621-2419
f 218-365-5360 f 847-593-1830 Rocklin Manufacturing
Quick Release Oil www.razoredgesystems.com www.redhorseknifeworks.com 110 S Jennings St.
P.O. BOX 721 mary@razoredgesystems.com info@redhorseknifeworks.com Sioux City, IA 51101
Montauk, NY 11954 Knife sharpening kits, components, and High-quality mid-tech knife company. US J. Rocklin
Walt Halucha accessories. made using materials bought from US p 712-255-6046; 800-255-6046
p 631-668-5995 manufacturers. The haven for merging f 712-252-5619
www.QuickReleaseOil.com old-world mentality with new-age www.rocklinmanufacturingco.com
info@QuickReleaseOil.com Reactive Metals Studio, Inc. info@rocklinmanufacturingco.com
technology.
Knives, guns, anything with moving metal P.O. Box 890 “Rocklinizer” carbide application
parts will last longer and work better Clarkdale, AZ 86324 equipment, blades, blade coatings
Deborah, Michele & Sharon Red’s Gear
when you Quick Release it!
2293 Grissom Drive
p 928-634-3434 Rocky Mountain Scrimshaw & Arts
Maryland, Heights, MO 63146
Quintessential Cutlery p 800-876-3434 p 855-714-7219 5474 Road 112.6
P.O. Box 11 f 928-634-6734 www.redsgear.com Alamosa, CO 81101
Clearwater, MN 55320 www.reactivemetals.com support@redsgear.com Tom High
Grazyna Shaw info@reactivemetals.com Knives for fishing, camping, boating, 719-589-2108 XSX
p 320-217-9002 Niobium, titanium, anodizing power hunting and tactical. www.rockymountainscrimshaw.com
www.quintcut.com supplies, Multi-Etch® (safer titanium rmscrimshaw@gmail.com
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ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
FUN TO BUILD,
THREE KITS RESULT
IN FINE KNIVES
FOR THE MONEY
Knives assembled
from the kits by, from
left, with MSRPs in
parentheses: Knifekits.com
Sundown Trapper ($59.99),
Premium Knife Supply
SW450K Lone Wolf Survi-
vor ($49.95) and USA
Knife Maker K1257
linerlock ($28.72).
O
ver the years, more and more In the case of the three kits for this re- SPOT ON & EASY
knife kits have become available. view, I examined the quality of parts, ease I have worked with Premium Knife Sup-
At one point it was more com- of assembly and the finished product. In ply before, and the company is very ac-
mon to find fixed-blade kits, but now, assessing the level of difficulty of each commodating and carries a wide variety
thanks to advancements in Computer kit’s assembly, I took into consideration of knife supplies and kits. The assembled
Numerically Controlled (CNC) machin- the need to have certain tools to complete knife from the SW450K Lone Survivor
ing, folder kits are more widely available. the job. Knife Kit is 8 inches overall and made

A FAMILY THING
A t BLADE University
during the 2017
BLADE Show, knife-
maker Jason Brous and
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ed the class “Knifemak-
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com gave Stinger knife
kits to all the students. Under the direction of knifemaker Jason Brous
The kids had a choice be- (at right in the background), students draw knife
tween the G-10 and the wood designs during the BLADE U. class “Knifemaking
scale models. Steve Andrews for Kids” during the 2017 BLADE Show.
from Knifekits.com assisted
Jason and described it as a hands-on event—better yet, a family one.
To assemble the Sundown Trapper, the “The kids came expecting to hear about how knives were made. They were stoked
author locks the handle in a vise so he when they found out they were actually going to get to build one themselves,” Steve
can use a small piece of metal to unload
the springs. Knifekits.com provides small said. “I think the parents were even more excited.”
bronze washers with the kit. If you don’t It is important to hold events that promote the future of the community, and the
have the right kind of fingernails, you’d bet- fact that knives are important tools with a place in our society. Working with youth
ter get a good set of tweezers if you hope to in such away is a case in point.
be able to pick the washers up.
“It gives kids a sense of accomplishment going from a box of parts to a com-
pleted knife, as well as helping them understand the inner workings of one,” Steve
noted. “As a bonus, they have a working tool when they are finished.
“Our goal at KnifeKits.com has always been to bring new people into the knife-
making arena. Who knows, one of these kids could be a future superstar in the knife
industry, and this class may have been the catalyst.”
Here’s a suggestion: As the holidays approach, it might be a good idea to get a
knife kit as a family project
—by Abe Elias
The author attaches the spacers to one

side first of the K1257 instead of trying to
attach both sides to one spacer at a time.
As he notes, “I find it better than fumbling
with three small parts at once.”
It helps to have two drivers handy some-

times. At this point, the author needs
them to tighten the pivot point of the Lone
Survivor.

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To make drilling the scales easier on the

Sundown Trapper, the author attaches
them quickly with a 5-minute epoxy.
from D2 tool steel. It is full-tang con-

struction with a drop-point hollow-
ground blade.
I picked this one because I like having
a fixed-blade everyday carry (EDC) once
in a while. To me there is nothing wrong
with a fixed-blade EDC—just make sure
you are aware of your local laws. As an
EDC the Lone Survivor is not a small
fixed blade but you’re not carrying a
chopper around, either. Fit and finish is
spot on. The blade has a stonewashed ox-
ide finish for a subtle look.
As for assembly, this one was super
easy. It went together faster than it took
me to grab a beverage and clear off a spot
on the bench. All you need is a standard
micro-screwdriver set. Seriously, this has
to be one of the easiest knife kits I have
assembled.
The SW450K comes with two OD
green G-10 scales with crosshatching. A
fitted Kydex sheath is included. If I had
one concern, it’s that the sheath is rigged
for neck carry only. If you want belt carry,

you have to make up a rig. Otherwise, I BANG for YOUR BUCK
am enjoying this knife. At its MSRP of The level of difficulty on USA Knife Mak-
only $49.95, as a knifemaker I could not er’s K1257 linerlock kit is very low. All
make the knife for that kind of money. you need are a pair of micro-screwdriver
Even though it is an easy kit to assem- sets and nail polish. The grade of finish
ble, don’t forget to dry fit all the pieces on my kit was superb. Simply put, it is as
before fastening them. It is a good idea to if someone took a completed knife apart
check your threads as well. A poor man’s and left it for you to re-assemble. It comes
Loctite® is clear nail polish, so get a bottle with all the fasteners and washers you
at the dollar store before you start. need and a set of OD G-10 scales com-
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When the author assembles a kit knife, he

places the screws in a diagonal pattern as
on the Lone Wolf Survivor (right). “I don’t
tighten anything until all the screws are in
place,” he writes. Note the pattern milled
into the G-10 handle.
pletely milled. Closed length: 4.25 inches.

The drop-point blade is hollow ground
from 440C. I know 440C is a point of con-
tention with many steel snobs, but prop-
erly heat treated it makes a good knife.
Assembly is simple as with any other
linerlock. It is a bit tedious lining up
the washers and blade to insert
the pivot point, but you
eventually get it. Take
your time and be
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As an EDC it is a good knife and works
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so if you want to try and experiment and
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WORK TIME!
Of the three test kits, the Knifekits.com
Sundown Trapper with stainless steel
damascus was the most difficult to as-
semble. It is not impossible but you must
work at it. A short list of tools you will
need includes a small ball-pien hammer,
an anvil of some sort, Super Glue®, a vise
and sandpaper.
The kit comes as a trapper pattern with
two 71-layer damascus blades. For scales
I got white quince burl wood but decided
to use some fiddleback maple I had on
hand instead. The finished knife is 4.1
inches closed.
The first order of business was to fit
the scales to the sides. I chose to sand

While assembling a linerlock kit knife such
as the K1257 (left), the author starts by
assembling the lock side. “It’s easier to
assemble the kit with the lock side on the
bottom,” he advises. “Work goes easier when
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The lights of two of the

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Note the broader, more
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FLASHLIGHT KNIVES SHED
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A
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compact and limited to small tasks, but
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KNIFE PATTERN: Linerlock folder KNIFE PATTERN: Linerlock folder KNIFE PATTERN: Fixed blade
BLADE LENGTH: 3.5” BLADE LENGTH: 3” BLADE LENGTH: 4.5”
OVERALL LENGTH: 7” BLADE TYPE: Modified clip point
BLADE PATTERN: Spear point BLADE TYPE: Clip point
BLADE MATERIAL: 7Cr17 stainless BLADE MATERIAL: D2 tool steel,
BLADE MATERIAL: 8Cr13MoV stonewash finish
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ADDITIONAL: Push button on/off ADDITIONAL: Hex wrench cutouts,
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HANDLE MATERIAL: Black Allen screwdriver included HANDLE MATERIAL: Black G-10
polycarbonate HANDLE MATERIAL: Aluminum/ CARRY: Black Kydex sheath,
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4 inches closed, it is the smallest of our The LK375’s single lightbulb is acti- the base, and runs on an easy-to-find
three test knives. The Mini-Satin has very
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bonate handle is 4.65 inches long with a

SPECIALTY K N IVE S |
With its
partially ser-
rated blade, the
Coast LK375
performed very
well at cutting
seat-belt web-
bing. The single
bulb, rated at
110 lumens,
throws ample
light on the
subject and its
bright orange
activation but-
ton is easy to
locate.
Southern Grind’s
Rhino is built
like a tank and
your best bet of
the three test
knives for heavy-
duty chores.
There are other
tools designed
in, such as the
hex-wrench
blade cutout,
making it the
most versatile of
the test trio.
Once a rarity, knives with lights

are becoming more popular as
manufacturers take advantage of
LED technology. From left: the
Coast LK375, Southern Grind
Rhino and SOG Bladelight
Folding Mini-Satin.

TRUE NORTH
®
AAA battery. The light is rated at 110 lu-
mens with up to four hours of runtime.
A waterproof battery case is located on
the lower back side of the handle, eas-
KNIVES
ily removed by unfastening one Phillips-
head screw. A 2.75-inch pocket clip pro-
vides tip-down carry. Weight: 5.2 ounces.
TNK FREEDOM
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COLLECTION
MSRP: $55.
VERSATILE BRUISER
We’ve saved the “beast” for last. The ap-
propriately named Southern Grind Rhi-
no is a 9.5-inch feature-filled fixed blade.
Rather than having a light built in its han-
dle, the Rhino has a removable Olight S10 Rick
Baton LED flashlight—400 lumens, 3.8 Hinderer
inches long—that can be detached and
used alone as a handheld torch. When at-
tached inside the handle, the Olight S10
splits its beam on both sides of the blade.
The flashlight is held in place with a steel
clip, and is popped out by pushing down Jake
on the top rim and pulling outward. In- Hoback
side the handle the light is well protected
by ample, nicely sculpted G-10 scales.
The D2 tool steel blade, best described
as a modified clip point, is 4.5 inches
long and a healthy 0.21 inch thick. On
the blade resides a hex-wrench cutout Brian
that accommodates ½-, 7/16-, 3/8- and Nadeau Chris
5/16-inch heads. On the base is a ¼-inch Reeve
wrench cutout, cap lifter and flathead
screwdriver, which doubles as a glass
breaker. The Rhino rides in a black Ky-
dex belt sheath with securing loop, lan-
yard and a black Pelican case to corral
the entirety of its orneriness. Weight: 11.2
Chris
Reeve
Michael
Zieba
Only
O nly available at True North Knives.
Kni
niive
ves
s.
The SOG Bladelight Folding Mini-Satin with

a battery cover removed reveals two of its
four CR2032 lithium batteries. Note the
waterproofing gasket around the perimeter
of the housing—a nice feature.

S PE CIA LT Y K N IVE S |
The new and improved
Paragon furnaces
Compact Paragon knife making fur-
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We moved the temperature controller
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sloped base. We also improved the heat
distribution. Color selection Choose the stan-
Drop or side door? Do you prefer dard black paint or, at no extra charge, the
the traditional counter-weight drop door optional turquoise, jade, navy, berry, pur-
or the side-swing door? Choose either; ple . . . or even pink.
the price is the same. 3 controllers Choose the 12-key dig-
1/3 Sq
ital u
Both doors include the door safety a r ethe
controller, new Sentinel touch
switch. Both doors are mounted onto a screen controller shown above, or save
heavy steel case and rotate on a rugged money with the 3-key controller.
shaft that is built to last a lifetime. For more information please call or
email us. We would love to hear from you
about our new design and colors. Your
opinion means everything to us.
The soul of the blade is
born in the crucible of The Coast LK375 also has a waterproof
the furnace. battery cover. It requires removing only
one screw with a small 000-Phillips-head
2011 South Town East Blvd. screwdriver to access the AAA light battery.
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“The Paragon oven is very well constructed,”
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was made.” info@paragonweb.com
ENLIGHTENED EDGES
It should be noted these knives are de-
signed exclusively for slicing and similar
ABS BLADESMITHING AT cutting. Chopping is out of the question
as the light will illuminate a subject only
HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE when it comes in contact with it. I tested
each knife in darkness on a variety of
Clyde, North Carolina materials: paracord, 3/8-inch rappelling

rope, seatbelt webbing and tough waxed
lasso rope. All three knives emitted plen-
ty of light to work on the various materi-
als, both in flat-surface slicing and pull-
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through cuts.
^ƵƌǀŝǀĂů<ŶŝĨĞ &Ğď͘ϭϵͲϮϯ ^ĐŽƩDĐ'ŚĞĞ The SOG Mini Satin did extremely
well with paracord but took more effort
/ŶƚƌŽƚŽůĂĚĞƐŵŝƚŚŝŶŐ DĂƌ͘ϭϵͲϯϬ 'ƌĞŐEĞĞůǇΘ^͘DĐ'ŚĞĞ on larger materials. The Coast cut all four
media but excelled at slicing the seatbelt
Ύ^ŵŽŬǇDƚŶ͘,ĂŵŵĞƌͲ/Ŷ DĂƌ͘ϮϮͲϮϱ
webbing thanks to the serrated blade. The
&ŽůĚĞƌƐ DĂǇϭϰͲϭϴ ĂŶŝĞůtĂƌƌĞŶ big Southern Grind Rhino was a rope-
cutting machine, handling the rappelling
,ĂŶĚůĞƐΘ'ƵĂƌĚƐ :ƵŶĞϰͲϴ :ĂŵĞƐZŽĚĞďĂƵŐŚ and lasso rope with ease.
KĐƚ͘ϭͲϭϮ :ŝŵƌŽǁĞůů Each knife offers plenty of visibility,
/ŶƚƌŽƚŽůĂĚĞƐŵŝƚŚŝŶŐ
though there are differences. The SOG
Folding Mini and Coast LK375 have very
dŽƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌ͕ŽŶƚĂĐƚŶƌŽůůŵĞŶƚDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚĂƚϴϮϴͲϲϮϳͲϰϱϬϱ bright, focused beams while the Southern
Grind Rhino has the broader, sweeping
beam you’d expect from a flashlight. All
did a very good job. It should be noted
ΎΎ&ŽƌŚĂŵŵĞƌͲŝŶŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ<ĞŶ,ĂůůĂƚϴϮϴͲϲϮϳͲϮϭϯϱ͕ the LK375 could give southpaws a prob-
ŬŚĂůůΛŚĂůůĞŶĞƌŐǇĐŽŶƐƵůƟŶŐ͘ĐŽŵ lem as the light positioning on the one
Žƌǁǁǁ͘ĂŵĞƌŝĐĂŶďůĂĚĞƐŵŝƚŚ͘ĐŽŵ side favors right-handers.
One feature you should consider is the

ease of swapping batteries. Because the Rhino with the Olight Baton removed in the story, see “Sharp Sources” on page
SOG Folding Mini is so small, it requires from its mount. For daily tasks the com- 91.
flat CR2032 lithium batteries. You must pact SOG Folding Mini makes an ex-
remove the pocket clip first to get to the cellent EDC. The larger Coast LK375 To read about the latest knives, knife news,
battery cover on the back side. (When folder is a good choice if you want to up blogs and more, visit blademag.com.
removing small screws such as these I your game for bigger tasks. The South-
always do it over a large dinner plate to ern Grind Rhino is a champ in terms of
make sure I don’t lose one.) Once the cov- heavy-duty use for field and survival.
ers are removed the batteries are easy to Is it time to light up your knife?
swap out—just be sure to get them po-
sitioned correctly on each side—then For the contact information for the knives
simply reassemble. The Coast Light Knife
LK375 required removing only one screw
with a 000-fine Phillips-head screwdriver
to reveal and replace the AAA battery.
Battery replacement for the Southern
Grind Rhino was as simple as with any
common flashlight. Remove the Olight
Baton from its handle socket, unscrew
the base, replace the CR123A battery as
you normally would, then screw back on
the base back.
LIGHT UP YOUR KNIFE

There are three distinctly different choic-
es among the three flashlight knives re-
viewed. All three do exactly what they’re
supposed to, the key differences being
the size and difficulty of the task and, of
course, budgetary concerns. All three
work solely as flashlights: the SOG Fold-
ing Mini and Coast LK375 with their
blades folded, and the Southern Grind
1/2 Island
If you’ve changed a battery in a con-

ventional flashlight, the Southern Grind
Rhino’s integrated Olight Baton will
present no challenge. Simply unscrew the
base, drop out the spent CR123A battery,
load in a new one and screw the base back
in place.

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BL ADE S HA PES | BY DAVID W. JUNG
ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
THE
INSIDE
According to the author,
EDGE CONSIDER HOW
FOUR DISTINCT
“The Puma SGB Buffalo
Hunter did the best job at RECURVE BLADE
light carving wood branches. STYLES AFFECT
Puma has found a sweet spot
in the recurve of the blade FORM AND
that peels the wood away a FUNCTION
little better than the other
knives tested.”
K
nife users love variety and performance, and one time- MULTI-TASKER
tested blade design that offers both is the recurve. The Black Fox BF-0701 hunting knife from Fox Knives was
The “S”-shaped recurve blade has the rear of the cut- introduced with the goal of offering “a nice, huge
ting-edge, or belly, curving inward toward the spine in a continu- knife, durable for outdoor and hunting pur-
ous curve from the point. Though most recurves have similar poses.” Sourced in China, the BF-0701
looks, subtle design differences mean that each knife has a dis- comes with a very reasonable
tinct feel and performance. manufacturer’s suggested retail
Given the long history of recurve knives and swords (page 85), price (MSRP) of $97.95. At near-
it is obvious something about the blade shape makes sense. With ly 12.5 inches in overall length, it
swords, the forward belly of the recurve blade makes an effec- comes closer to the sharpened-
tive chopping/striking tool. The inward facing belly guides the pry-bar school of thought
object being cut toward a central point rather than away from than that of a delicate
the blade. The slicing cut as the blade is drawn across the object slicer. Weigh-
also changes the angle, thus allowing more angles to the cut. This ing in at 1 The
inward centering draw makes the recurve handy for rope, hose Kizlyar Safari
has a well-proved
or any other item that has a tendency to roll off the cutting edge. AUS-8 stainless steel
The front edge of the blade excels at slicing and, in the case of blade with an oxide coating.
thicker blades, chopping. While it can do light chopping,
Four knives from Condor, Fox, Kizlyar and Puma share the knife excels at slicing. Though
the same recurve design but vary in size, materials, the blade is thinner than the other test
knives, it does not flex and would make an
blade thickness and finish. Comparing the four excellent field-dressing tool. Kizlyar also offers a
demonstrates how the differences affect form Micarta-handle version with a satin-finish blade for
and function. the same $147 MSRP.

pound with a 7.28-inch blade of approxi-
mately quarter-inch-thick 440A stainless
steel, the knife and its heft are evident as
PASSING THE TEST OF TIME
soon as you pick it up.
Because of physics, a thinner knife will
always slice more efficiently than a thick-
T hrough the centuries, many cultures used single-
edge recurve blades. With the rise of bronze, iron
and steel, the recurve shape grew in popularity.
er one. Strength and ruggedness demand The ancient Greeks used a blade called a kopis, which looked
a thicker blade, hence the trade-off. Even like a slender Nepalese kukri. Used in battle, the kopis had an
with the thick blade, the knife arrived axe-like strike in battle with a long slicing edge. Pre-Roman Spain
shaving sharp. For a blade this thick, Fox had a similar blade called a falcata, which may have had agricul-
did an excellent job maintaining balance tural roots based on early sickles. Smaller utility and camp recurve
between the blade and the handle, which blades have been found in ancient Roman archeological sites.
increases comfort for extended periods of Ottoman Turkey had a long blade called a yatagan, which was used
use. The only handling consideration for from the mid-1600s to the 1800s. The aforementioned kukri from
some might be the sharp lower edges of Nepal, with its pronounced bend, is technically a recurve, though it
the pakkawood grip. This is a matter of emphasizes the chopping strike rather than slicing. The Philippines
personal taste and can be easily modified has numerous recurve blades for fighting and agriculture.
with an abrasive if desired. The recurve is not a new idea and as a design has passed the
Sporting a substantial bolster, the BF-
test of time.
0701 is designed with a choil in front of
—by David W. Jung Pre-Roman Spain had
the guard along with gimping that allows a recurve blade called
for enhanced control for fine detail work. a falcata. Vince Evans
The recurve blade helps guide the work reproduced the style
into the center of the blade. The large in his Iberian Falcata
(right). (PointSeven
knife actually has the ability to multi- image)
task, which makes it ideal for use as a
camp or heavy-duty hunting model. As
one of Fox’s best sellers, it’s easy to argue
the design hits the user’s sweet spot in the
outdoor market.
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RECURVE
SHARPENING TIPS
G iven the recurve’s “S”-

shaped blade, it is impor-
tant to note that sharpening
the edge must be done a
little differently. A large flat
stone will not work on the
inward facing edge. A nar-
row stone or ceramic rod can
easily fit the angle needed.
Examples of sharpeners that work
well on recurves include the Spy-
derco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker, with
its ceramic stones, or one of the
Lansky sharpening systems with
the narrow stones. In both systems
the sharpening angle is precise and
the blade contour will not be dam-
aged. Protecting the profile is more
important on recurve blades as the
angle might stay the same, but the
amount ground changes because of
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FREE KNIFE CATALOG
Where the Black Fox seemed to encour- “The large recurve makes pull cuts on A complete catalog of knives, including
age chopping, the Safari is a slicer. The a number of materials very aggressive,” Damascus, collectors knives, tactical
latter is a knife that would excel around noted Blake Pogue of CAS Iberia, an im- and work knives, and much more!
fish and game processing. In use, the han- porter of Kizlyar knives. “It also helps
dle acts as the center of gravity with the create a thinner section of the blade for
low mass of the blade not countering the close work while allowing a nice, big belly
cutting movement. The Safari performs for skinning and butchering.” Because of
its manageable weight, the Safari could
The Black Fox is a big tool. The choil and easily be carried on a hunt or hike with-
gimping in front of the guard promotes
a surprising amount of blade control
out fatigue while providing an
for a knife its size. excellent tool for most outdoor
cutting needs.
CLASSIC DESIGN
If there were a beauty contest among the
four test knives, the stag-handle Puma
SGB Buffalo Hunter would win. With
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BL ADE SHAP E S |
As the author noted, “The nic-
est sheath by far is included
with the Condor Huron [far
left], followed by the Kydex
sheath [second from right]
fitted to the Kizlyar Safari. The
other two sheaths are satisfac-
tory but represent cost-cutting
construction.”
edge,” said Puma USA’s Trenton Guthrie. With a convex grind rather than
“It’s an old formula but time tested and the hollow grind of the other
will not let you down.” test blades, the Condor Huron
acts like a bushcraft knife. “The
With its brass pins and guard, the Buf- convex grind doesn’t dive into
falo Hunter reflects a classic look that the material as easily as other
NC Tool Co. Inc. dates back to traditional German hunt- grinds,” the author observed,
6133 Hunt Road “but it is a very durable grind
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
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able resemblance, though it

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DR I N K I NG BUDDI ES | BY JAMES MORGAN AYRES
ALL IMAGES BY MARY LOU AYRES
THESE FOUR KNIVES

CAN OPEN YOUR BEER,
BUT CAN THEY CUT?
The DPx Gear HEST/F, one

of four reviewed knives with
built-in bottle openers, has
a 3.15-inch German Niolox
stainless steel blade with a
gray stonewashed titanium
carbo-nitride PVD coating.
It performed well as both a
knife and a bottle opener.
MSRP: $287.50.

T
he assignment raised a question: than I usually drink. I could pour the beer Prudence dictated that I do the knife
how to best review four folders out, but no, that wouldn’t be right. Finally evaluations before I started opening the
with bottle openers? Clearly I had I decided I’d just handle it without help. beer. Here’s how they shaped up.
to open some bottles, but what kind? Soft Tough job but duty called!
drinks? Nah. Beer? Yup. I thought about I also needed to evaluate each folder as POCKET SURVIVAL FOLDER
recruiting some help. I figured I’d need a knife as well as a bottle opener. To do DPx Gear’s HEST/F is a variation on the
to open at least three bottles with each so I cut rope and cut and drilled wood, tough little pit bull of a knife I voted best
knife to get a good feel for how well each including fibrous palm bark, and meat new folder in a BLADE® survey a few years
one worked. So, three bottles times four and vegetables for a camp stew. You’re go- ago. I’ve had experience with this knife
knives equals 12 beers. That’s more beer ing to eat something with that beer, right? and think of it as a pocket-sized survival
Four knives were tested for both

their bottle-opening abilities and
their performance handling ev-
eryday cutting chores, from top:
Kershaws Hops, Leatherman
Tool Skeletool KB, DPx Gear
HEST/F and the appropriately
named 5 O’Clock Somewhere
from Fremont Knives.

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Although a tad tricky to master at first, the Leatherman Tool Skeletool The Fremont Knives 5 O’Clock Somewhere is 4Cr15 stainless steel
KB has a sleek design with the opener discreetly hidden in the pocket with a 2.5-inch blade. The knife comes in a nylon sheath with a hori-
clip. MSRP: $24.95. zontal belt loop. MSRP: $27.99.
folder. The framelock with its LionSteel

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Lifting bottle caps with this puppy is
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at Knives Plus finished a Cordura® belt sheath and a bottle open-
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on your belt. It will give good service as

a utility knife and, if pressed, as a small
outdoor/bushcraft/survival knife. The
blade had no trouble drilling wood, mak-
ing fuzz sticks or doing kitchen duty. And
yes, the bottle opener works fine.
Domestic Producers of sheet and plate products for the knife industry. NIFTY LITTLE FOLDER
Stainless and tool steel grades, all CPM knife steels plus new: Opening the box from Leatherman I ex-
CPM cruwear, CPM 20-CV and 6/4 titanium sheet, and the pected to find a tool with pliers, 27 screw-
re-introduction of CPM S60V (CPM 440V). drivers, a hacksaw, wood saw, maybe a
Quick response. Quality workmanship. chainsaw and handcuff key, a can opener,
a file and a half-dozen other tools. Not
hardly. What I found was the Skeletool
KB, a slim, graceful, lightweight folder
with a smoothly curved blade, not or-
namented but in size and shape almost
a gent’s knife. The nested linerlock fits
with precision and keeps the blade secure
when open, and has a ball bearing detent
that secures the blade closed. Where,
I thought, was the bottle opener? As it
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and required two to three leverages to
bend the bottle caps enough to remove
them. That said, the opener does work
and makes a nice package with a fully
functional little folder.
PENGUIN PATTERN?
The the Kershaw Hops’ name should give
you a clue. The bottle opener is the flip-
per on the assisted-opening blade. Very
clever. It works, too. It’s also, dare I say,
cute. From the side it resembles a pen-
guin, which does not detract from its
overall utility. This is a tough little guy,
penguin or not, and will fit in the watch
pocket of your jeans. The thick, stubby
blade has good geometry and cut every-
thing well, within the limits of a 1.5-inch
blade. The framelock is vault solid. The
assisted opener works like all Kershaw as-
sisted openers: without flaw. The handle
is all steel but comfortable in hand due
to its shape.
For the contacts for the story knives, see

www.blacksmithsdepot.com “Sharp Sources” on page 91.
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DPx Gear’s 5.1-ounce
HEST/F (top left) split
palm bark for kindling
without issue. The
knife’s strength and
blade geometry make it
suitable for both camp
and kitchen.
Kershaw’s 3.1 ounce

Hops (top right) made
short work of ¼-inch
rope.
The Skeletool KB by
Leatherman Tool (bot-
tom left) is a slim 1.3
ounces. The handle
is Black DLC-coated
stainless steel, and its
rounded edges make
it comfortable in the
hand.
Even if a knife can

open a beer it still
needs to cut, and
Fremont Knives’
2.5-ounce 5 O’Clock
Somewhere (bottom
right) sliced cucum-
bers neatly.
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3KNIFE CUTS
THE FINAL CUT | BY STEVE SHACKLEFORD
MOST MEMORABLE
Finger the Stinger by knife-
maker Robert Brothers.
(Kris Kandler image)
K
nives are a dominant force in he was going to come un-gas-capped, so- what they were buying. One of us had the
many of our lives. There are the to-speak. Oddly enough, I don’t remem- bright idea of “standing” the knives tip
classic designs, the valued collect- ber the cut hurting that much. Anyhow, first next to their sheaths on the shelves.
ibles and, perhaps most of all, the users. five stitches later I had learned just how I propped up a small damascus fixed
Of the latter the ones I remember in a fragile human flesh is. blade built by since-retired custom
special way are those with which I acci- 2: Years later while fishing I caught a knifemaker Robert Brothers, along with
dentally cut myself. Of those cuts, three bream and was in the process of filleting its sheath, on a shelf. As the cameras
stand out. it with a Marttiini classic fillet knife when photographed away, being the colossal
1: I was 11 or so and rode a Western zip, zap! the blade went right through the klutz I am I bumped the shelf. The knife
Auto Wildcat bicycle—the kind with the bream and across, over and through the tip came tumbling down point first into the
Hollywood handlebars and banana seat of that same left index finger. The cut did webbed skin between my ring finger and
with sissy bar—most everywhere. At the not require stitches but the Marttiini blade pinky. You guessed it—I let out with the
time the oil company then known as was sharp as the dickens, and my finger “sh__!” word in full earshot of the show’s
Esso, today’s Exxon, had the promotion burned like fire to the bone almost imme- television viewing audience.
“put a tiger in your tank” with Esso gaso- diately after I cut it. To this day I can recall Bruce took my on-air epithet better
line. To help sell it they gave away furry how it felt and shudder at the memory. than I thought he would. (Unlike today,
toy tiger tails with elastic looped straps 3: The third most memorable cut hap- profanity was forbidden on television
people attached to their car gas caps so pened while I was on what back then back then.) Maybe the best part was the
the tails would flop in the breeze as the we called satellite television. In the early knife did not sell and Brothers, being the
cars motored along. 1990s, BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall- good Samaritan, gave it to me—but not
I had the bright idea that I would cut Of-Fame© member Bruce Voyles was before having it etched, “In Memory of
the looped strap of one of the tails in two BLADE publisher and the original host Steve Shackleford: Finger The Stinger.”
and tie the resulting straps around my of The Knife Collector’s Show on the old I don’t have the old serrated knife or
banana seat sissy bar so the tail would Shop At Home Network. (If you Wiki- the Marttiini fillet but I still have The
flop in the wind as I rode my bike. (To pedia Shop At Home Network, Bruce is Stinger—and, somehow, all my fingers,
my later chagrin, I didn’t know how to do glaringly omitted as one of the hosts of too.
the old loop-tie trick back then.) I pulled The Knife Collector’s Show.) I worked for
a large serrated knife from the kitchen Bruce back then and assisted him on a For the latest knives, knife news, trends,
drawer and proceeded to cut the strap— few of the satellite telecasts. blogs and more visit blademag.com.
and also the base of my left index finger. It On one of them we had a number of
was one of those ragged-jagged cuts, and, custom knives that Bruce wanted me to
when Dad walked in and saw it, I thought display on shelves to help viewers see

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