Tag: Joe Kertzman’s Blog
RUKO Is Exclusive Importer of Muela Knives
As of Jan. 1, 2014, RUKO will be the exclusive North American importer of MUELA Knives of Spain, as per a deal recently inked between the two knife entities.
Knife For Veteran’s Day
On Veteran's Day (11/11/13), U.S. Elite Gear, in collaboration with Rustick Knives, plans to introduce a limited-edition fixed-blade "Kraken" model.
American Bladesmith Society Announces 2014 Hammer-In Schedule
The ABS claims to have had record attendance at its hammer-ins across the country in 2013, and has already announced its 2014 Hammer-In Schedule.
It’s a Hard-Use Knife
I needed to cut some high-tensile electric wire (the fence was unplugged at the time—at least I had that right). I didn't have a wire cutter on me, and the garage had to be at least 50 yards away. I pulled out my serrated Spyderco folder.
Innovative Knives
Congratulations to Michael Vagnino for winning the 2014 Wooden Sword award, given out to one custom knifemaker each year on page 7 of the KNIVES annual book.
Art Knife vs. Cutting Tool Debate
The art knife versus cutting tool debate of whether knives are, or should be, works of art or cutting tools has always intrigued me....
What’s Your Favorite Knife Design?
With over 100 knife designs to choose from—101 to be exact—there's plenty to mull over in coming up with an ultimate favorite blade design or pattern.
Must Read Articles
Knifemaking 101 – Read This Before You Make a Knife
by Wayne Goddard
My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. I've often said the hardest part of the...
