Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2025 i Blade

22nd State Repeals Auto Ban Delaware became the 22nd state to repeal switchblade/automatic knife bans or restrictions with the signing July 30 of bipartisan SB 108 by Governor Matt Meyer. According to the Knife Rights website kniferights.org, the bill not only removes restrictions on the sale or possession of automatics in Delaware, it also amends the “Deadly Weapons” exemption for “ordinary pocketknife” by deleting “folding” in order to cover all knife types. It also increases the legal blade length from 3 to 3.75 inches. “SB 108 is a common-sense update, modernizing Delaware’s knife laws, so citizens gain the freedom to carry and use these tools responsibly without fear of legal penalty,” Meyer said. In addition to Delaware, states repealing switchblade bans or restrictions include Alaska; Colorado; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas;…

In every field of endeavor are those who exemplify it. They may be crusty character types that entertain and influence endlessly by the force of their personality. They may be fountains of knowledge that never cease to amaze with their ability to retrieve hidden gems of history or wisdom. These are but two qualities BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Bill Adams possessed, though he had many more. He passed away August 10 (page 6) after a knife career that spanned over half a century, a career that paralleled the modern age of knives. He wrote about knives, traveled the world in search of them, created retail businesses to sell them, collected them, fought anti-knife legislation in his undying zeal to protect them, and otherwise sheltered them in his own personal…

Legendary first timers, some of the world’s best custom and factory knifemakers and their knives, the annual West Coast Flipping Championships and much more await you at BLADE Show West Oct. 10-11 in the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Making its BLADE Show West debut* will be Leatherman Tool, the legendary multi-tool maker based in Portland, Oregon. Another cutlery household name exhibiting at the show for the first time, this time on the custom side, will be BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Jim Sornberger. Other top custom makers set to exhibit are such South Texas Slip-joint Cartel members as Cutlery Hall-of-Famer Bill Ruple and award-winning makers Luke Swenson, Tanner Couch and Tobin “Toby” Hill. An all-star cast of ABS blade-smiths features Bill Burke, Shane Taylor, Shayne…

Through the years, the name Emerson Knives has come to represent outstanding craftsmanship, quality and overall excellence in the knife industry. And each member of the Emerson family has contributed in his and her own way. “They grew up in the shop, both Megan and Rachael while my shop was at home, and Lucas was born after we opened our production factory,” Ernest Emerson remembered. “So we fenced off a corner in Mary’s office for him as a baby and a toddler. They have all worked in the company since the beginning, and today Mary is the overall manager, Megan is director of marketing, Rachael is operations director, and Lucas is engineering and is being groomed to run the shop. Me, I’m the government mule.” For some it would be…

SPEC CHART KNIFE NAME: Bear Creek Hunter BLADE LENGTH: 6” BLADE MATERIAL: 1095 carbon steel BLADE GRIND: Convex  SCALES: Sambar stag SPACERS: OD green canvas Micarta® and vintage tan, red and black fiber POMMEL: Aluminum GUARD: Soldered brass OVERALL LENGTH: 10.5” SHEATH: Leather belt model w/snap strap MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE AND SHEATH: $495  MAKER: Rocco Handmade, c/o Brian Nawrocki, Allenton, Michigan 586-531-5279 roccohandmade33@gmail.com (SharpByCoop image) SPEC CHART KNIFE NAME: Antler Hunter BLADE LENGTH: 4” BLADE STEEL: S35VN stainless BLADE GRIND: Flat SCALES: Sambar stag GUARD: 416 stainless OVERALL LENGTH: 9.25” KNIFE TO KNOW: The stag is from the customer’s first deer kill; Rod Harris is a member of the Australian Knifemakers Guild MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $650 at press-time exchange rate KNIFE TO KNOW: The Antler Hunter is…

The primary trend that has emerged in custom forged blades over the past 18 months is the growing popularity of the hunting and utility knife. The options seem limitless, from forged carbon steel and Micarta® to mosaic damascus and ivory. The best seller among the group is the carbon steel hunter featuring a Micarta handle. An excellent example is from award-winning ABS master smith Josh Fisher—world-class craftsmanship at an affordable price. Designed for serious work, this knife will last, if properly maintained, for the owner’s lifetime and beyond. One of my favorites is a hunter from Slovenian knifemaker Jan Hafinec featuring the unique hamon of his Bonfire Hunter. Jan’s hamon looks like flames streaking across the blade. He achieves the distinctive look by cleaning the grind and normalizing the blade.…

Fighters are some of the sexiest knives going. With many, even their curves have curves. Those less curvy make up for it with straight-line designs that look born to perform. If sex really does sell, fighters are the capitalists of cut. For the latest knives, knife news, trends and more, visit blademag.com, BLADE®’s popular Instagram page @blade_magazine, and on Facebook and X(Twitter).…

A.G. Russell Knives, Inc. www.agrussell.com ag@agrussell.com A.G. Russell The Cutting Edge® www.cuttingedge.com ce-asst@cuttingedge.com Admiral Steel www.admiralsteel.com sales@admiralsteel.com Widest Range of Stock for Blade Needs Adams International Knifeworks - AIK www.adamsknifeworks.com adamsknifeworks.com@gmail.com (618) 656-9868 Automatic & Customized Knife Specialists ADV Tactical Andre de Villiers www.advtactical.co.za Facebook - Andre de Villiers Facebook Group - ADV SOB BADNESS IG - advtactical adv44sales@gmail.com Butcher SOB folders and button lock flippers Artknives.com www.artknives.com fred@fredeisenleather.com BladeGallery.com www.bladegallery.com www.bladeconnection.com www.epicedge.com Buckeye Engraving www.BuckeyeEngraving.com Make Your Mark Manufacturer of Custom Hand Stamps, Dies and Brands Cutlery Specialties www.restorationproduct.com dennis13@aol.com Renaissance Micro-Crystalline Wax/Polish, Dennis Blaine Ed Fowler Knives www.edfowler.com eafwb@wyoming.com High Endurance Performance Knives Farina Fine Arts www.farinafinearts.com studio@farinafinearts.com One of a kind, fine art, collectible knives Knife Center www.knifecenter.com info@knifecenter.com RECON 1 www.Recon1.com sales@Recon1.com Your number one source…

HOMEGROWN SKINNERS P. 12 Montana Knife Co., https://www.montanaknifecompany.com, josh@montanaknifecompany.com; TOPS Knives, Dept. BL11, 3415 E. 109 N., Idaho Falls, ID 83401 208-542-0113 info@topsknives.com, www.topsknives.com; White River Knife & Tool, attn: Matt Cammenga, Dept. BL11, 130 Mason Dr., Coopersville, MI 49404 616-997-0026 matt@thewhiteriver.com, www.whiteriverknives.com; W.R. Case & Sons, attn: F. Feightner, Dept. BL11, 50 Owens Way, Bradford, PA 16701 800-523-6350 CR@caseknives.com, www.wrcase.com ABOVE THE PREY P. 24 Chip Carlisle, https://skjeggmennkniver.com; Jason Fry, frycustomknives@gmail.com; Alex Harrison, nightwatchknivs.com; Paul LeBatard, lebatardknives@aol.com; White River Knife & Tool, attn: Matt Cammenga, Dept. BL11, 130 Mason Dr., Coopersville, MI 49404 616-997-0026 matt@thewhiteriver.com, www.whiteriverknives.com UTAH AWESOME P. 32 Bill Burke, billburke@bladegallery.com; Corey Dunlap, corey@coreydunlap.com; Hawk Knives, gavin.hawk@hawkknifedesigns.com; Heretic Knives, Dept. BL11, Palm Bay, FL 772-918-4065 Anthony@hereticknives.com, hereticknives.com; Trevor Morgan, applevalleyforge@gmail.com; Jim Sornberger, sierrasjs@icloud.com; TOPS Knives, craig@topsknives.com; Zero…

It’s an honorable option, a sensible aspect of a purchase contract, but can be the source of confusion, head scratching and plain ridiculousness. The warranty is the buyer’s insurance policy. It’s the seller’s willingness to stake a reputation for quality on the performance of the product—in this case, a knife—or at least that’s what it’s meant to be. However, there are times when real life strains what is actually believable. So, when we explore the nature of the warranty with some of the finest knife companies in the world, a few of their warranty claims simply flirt with the edge of reason. Wacky warranty claims, contentions from supposedly “dissatisfied” customers, are out there. Frankly, when some of these are brought to light, they are simply unbelievable. Give a nod to…

PARA MILITARY 2 BLADE LENGTH: 3.45” BLADE STEEL: SPY27 stainless BLADE GRIND: Full flat EDGE CONFIGURATION: PlainEdge  LOCK: Compression Lock HARDWARE CONFIGURATION: Stainless steel pocket clip, standoffs and liners WEIGHT: 3.8 ozs. CLOSED LENGTH: 4.82”  KNIFE TO KNOW: Made in a limited edition of 1200 MSRPS: $177.50 for each unit numbered 1 to 49, $175 for each numbered 50 to 99 and $172.50 for each numbered 100 and up Spyderco has made its first “cut-through” blade design since its highly collectible Q, R and S series from roughly a quarter century ago to celebrate the 100th anniversary of H.L. Dalis Inc. The cut-through graces the blade of a Para Military 2, including perforations both of and flanking an engraving of the Statue of Liberty. “As a New York company, we…