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Stop New Jersey from Instituting Knife-Free Zones!

New Jersey has a bill pending that would establish “knife-free zones” around schools, parks and “public facilities,” according to Knife Rights. New Jersey Assembly bill A1387, which would permit municipalities to establish huge swaths of “weapons free zones” around schools, …
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Arkansas Custom Knife Show Feb. 16-17

The 18th Annual Arkansas Custom Knife Show will showcase some of the world’s best bladesmiths and knifemakers Feb. 16-17 at the Robinson Center Exhibit Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas. The proceedings will kick off with a special cutting competition on …
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Knife Maker Skip Miller Passes Away

Knife maker John Keith “Skip” Miller of Keystone, South Dakota, died Jan. 22. He was 69. A member of the Professional Knifemakers Association, Skip had made knives since 1994, winning a number of awards for them in the process. Surviving …
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Knifemaker Steve Fecas Passes at 66

The world of knives lost a class act when knifemaker Stephen John “Steve” Fecas passed away Feb. 1. He was 66. A long-time member of the Knifemakers’ Guild and one of the original members of the South Carolina Association of …
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World’s Hottest Knives in April BLADE®

The steel that changed knives forever, the hottest custom makers’ hottest knives, how to build an emergency shelter, Chad Nichols’ MokuTi knife material, how to recognize future knife collectibles, these and much more highlight the new April BLADE®, on most …
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