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Known simply as Bowie No. 1, this early 19th-century knife is attributed to the style of James Black. Some believe Black made one or more knives for Jim Bowie.

American Knives: Legendary Designs From The Land Of The Free

Are these the best American knives? Maybe, maybe not. One thing is for sure, these are some of the blades folk most associated most...

Antique Switchblades: World War II And Beyond

Harking back to American military glory and post-war prosperity, antique switchblades from the 1940s and 1950 have enduring appeal.

The Best Wharncliffe Options

The wharncliffe is an interesting blade design with a captivating history. Over the years it's grown into a desirable EDC blade. These five wharncliffes stand out from the pack.
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The Viking Seax And Where To Get One

Deeply rooted in Scandinavian history, the seax, aka "scramasax" or "sax," was the blade shape of choice for the much feared and revered Vikings.

A Labor of Love: Lorenzi Foundation And Museum

The Lorenzi Foundation and Museum showcases one of the finest collections of rare and historical knives in the world.
The knives in Keith Kaiser’s 9/11 memorial project, from top: a skeletonized folder by Pat and Wes Crawford; an Allen Elishewitz folder; a Gil Hibben dagger with scrimshaw handle; a Bob Dozier damascus folder; a Bob Terzuola CQB fixed blade; a damascus folder by Mel Pardue; and a Jerry Fisk damascus Sendero.

9-11 Knives: Custom Memorials To The Tragic Day

The atrocity that shocked the world continues to transform it. Here is a look at some of the memorials 9-11 spawned from that faithful day.

Japanese War Swords Part II

BY LEON KAPP The great World War II Japanese swordsmiths, war sword souvenirs and more Kurihara Akihide established the Nippon To Denshujo. Akihide was a member...
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