2026 BLADE Show West Custom Knife Award Winners
See the hot blades that took top honors at the 2026 BLADE Show West Custom Knife Awards.
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The right angle for users to learn freehand sharpening.
Secrets Of The Shop: Steve Johnson’s Tips On Hollow Grinds
How the legend of Loveless-style fixed blades makes them sharp.
Steve Johnson began his journey in 1966 under Gil Hibben and refined his knifemaking...
Blue Ribbon Damascus: What Makes The Best Pattern-Welded Steel
Cream of the custom crop rises to the top.
New Knives September 2026: Launched At BLADE Show And Beyond
Hot drops from Atlanta and afterward.
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