This video from the American Bladesmith Society (ABS) explains how to perform salt bath heat treating. It’s part of the Phoenix knife project ABS members worked on.
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Video: The Kevin Cashen Phoenix Knife
A house fire couldn’t stop the Kevin Cashen Phoenix Knife from literally rising out of the ashes and becoming a great American Bladesmith Society piece.
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Illustrated Guide to Types of Blades
Learn about the different types of blades with this handy illustrated guide.
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Video: Homemade Hydraulic Press for Knifemaking
In this video from the American Bladesmith Society (ABS), journeyman smith Karl B. Andersen reviews his homemade hydraulic press. Andersen uses the innovative device to make damascus steel for his blades.
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Benchmade Hires David Fee as VP Sales/Marketing
Benchmade Knife Company has announced that David Fee will be the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The position involves all sales and marketing activities for Benchmade at their headquarters in Oregon. “We’re thrilled to have David join the Benchmade …
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Video: New England School of Metalwork Tour
Here’s a look at the classes offered by the American Bladesmith Society at the New England School of Metalwork.
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Featured Knife: CRKT Kit Carson M16-14ZLEK
The Kit Carson-designed M16 line of knives manufactured by Columbia River Knife & Tool continues to grow in popularity. The latest from this partnership is the M16-14ZLEK.
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