Sommaire pour December 2019 de Blade

On Serve I received the August BLADE® and saw the cover with the World War II-vintage Randall Model 1 All-Purpose Fighting Knife on it, and then read “Annual Military Knife Issue” at the top of the page. I thought to myself that BLADE might have a whole issue I could get into at last. Not so. I’ll explain. Let’s go through the August issue. In the “Edge of Survival” article on pages 12 and 16, the Spartan Blade Hybris knife—isn’t that just a heavier version of the CRKT Dragon? Isn’t it a short, punchy version of a scramasax (for more on the latest seaxes, see page 60)? So what’s the thrill? Also, is tactical a code word for butt ugly? And they charge how much for that knife? “Is tacticala…

With the Hibben Machete in Rambo’s latest sequel, Last Blood (page 12), BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame® member Gil Hibben now holds two records: 1) having knives in the most Rambo movies—the trio of Rambo III (1988), Rambo (2008) and now Last Blood, and; 2) being the only maker to have the same custom knife model in more than one Rambo film: in this case, the Hibben Machete in Rambo and Last Blood. Before Last Blood, Hibben was tied with Cutlery Hall-Of-Famer Jimmy Lile for having knives in the most Rambo movies at two. Lile, of course, made the original First Blood Rambo knife for First Blood (1982) and also the Mission knife for Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985). In addition to the Hibben Machete for the fourth and fifth…

Editor’s note: A good friend of BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame® member, ABS master smith and long-time BLADE® field editor Wayne Goddard, the author wrote the following a few months after Wayne’s passing in 2018. Since this is the issue of BLADE scheduled for distribution at this year’s BLADE Show West in Portland, Oregon near Wayne’s home of Eugene, we felt it most appropriate to print the story at this time. We hope you enjoy it. This is not meant to be a eulogy for Wayne Goddard. Others have provided that better than I could do. This is my memory of the man and who he was to me. I first met Wayne at a knife show in Southern California, at which he was in the middle of a disturbance that…

In 2017 I received a commission for a piece in the style of Michael Price, a mid-19th -century knifemaker whose knives are stamped “M. Price San Francisco.” The customer sent me an image of the knife I should use as my template: a spear-point bowie with elk antler scales and Price’s iconic “peanut”- shaped handle. However, the customer also asked me to add some filework and make it my own. This was not intended to be a replica of the historic piece. The Price knife whose shape I was to imitate was symmetrical and quite simple, but I found myself a bit baffl ed by the guard, struggling to answer the question, “How did he attach it?” From the single-side-view photograph I had, several explanations would have been possible: It…

When it comes to general outdoor activities like hiking, camping, hunting and fishing, a current trend is to carry a knife that fulfills typical needs through the streamlining of materials and design, thereby reducing weight and saving space. For lack of a better term, call it a minimalist knife. “The old saying ‘ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain’ is true, especially for those that hike,” explained Matt Griffey, vice president of Bear & Son Cutlery and son of company founder/president Ken Griffey. “The overall design of the Minimal Frame Lock Folder offers a cutting tool that someone can carry into the backcountry without adding more weight.” The Minimal Frame Lock Folder is one of the new designs from Bear Edge, a division of Bear & Son that provides a…

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When First Blood debuted in 1982 and Sylvester Stallone made film and knife history with his survival knife by BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame© member Jimmy Lile, hardly anyone could have imagined that after 36 years and three sequels, John Rambo would return to combat. However, in the fifth installment of the franchise, Last Blood, Rambo returns not to fight an overpowering military opponent but to save a young woman dear to him from a Mexican sex trafficking cartel. As with each Rambo flick, a new knife is an integral part of the star’s equipment, and this time it’s two new knives. After Lile for the first two Rambo films and Cutlery Hall-Of-Famer Gil Hibben (page 10) for the latter two, Stallone left the design work for the new knives for…

Atypical blade shapes have been around since the beginning of knifemaking. They are seeing a comeback because customers are looking for a specific blade shape for a task. This time I tested two examples of knives with such blades: the Raven by Jeb Taylor Knives and the Dominator from Pachmayr. I began by angle-slicing single-walled cardboard. The Raven sliced smoothly and had a vibrating sound when I cut faster. It felt light in my hand while in use. The Dominator was also very smooth in slicing the cardboard, but it made no sound. The weight of the knife is balanced. Dense foam was next. I used a pull cut to get nice, even lines with the Dominator. Only light pressure was needed. It was the perfect weight for slicing foam.…

In terms of popularity among knife aficionados, especially in the custom realm, chef ’s knives are hotter than a steak fresh off the grill. Some range from functional art to almost practical tactical. However, what about those on the factory side? Four of the latest production chef ’s knives or chef ’s-type knives include the Hammered Damascus Santoku from Santa Fe Stoneworks (SFS), TOPS Dicer 8 Chef ’s Knife, Ontario Agilite Santoku and V-nives Emerald Chef ’s Knife. I used them in the kitchen to cut everything from apples to zucchini. Let’s dice! LOOKING GOOD Before I could even use it, I had to appreciate the fit and finish on the handle of the Hammered Damascus Santoku from Santa Fe Stoneworks. The scales are jet and mammoth ivory with steel…

Note: Events with an asterisk (*) have knives and knife accessories as the main/sole focus. Events with two asterisks (**) are knifemaking seminars or symposiums, cutting competitions, auctions or other knife-related events. NOVEMBER NOV. 1-3 PORTLAND, OR The 2nd Annual BLADE Show West, Oregon Convention Center. The latest in custom and factory knives, awards for same, demos, seminars and more. For more information visit bladeshowwest.com and/or contact bladeshow.com.* ** NOV. 1-3 PIGEON FORGE, TN Voyles Knife Show, Smoky Mountain Convention Center, 865-908-3015 https://www.mypigeonforge.com/event/voyles-knifeshow.* NOV. 2 SAN DIEGO, CA The Art Knife Invitational, Sheraton Hotel San Diego Bayside Tower. Contact artknifeinvitational@gmail.com, ArtKnifeInvitational.com.* NOV. 2-3 MT. VERNON, IL The 37th Annual Mt. Vernon Knife Show, Roland Lewis Community Building. Contact Nancy Hancock, Dept. BL4, 12193 Turner Dr., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 618-242-4514…

SPEC CHART KNIFE NAME: Shrike KNIFE TYPE: Flipper folder BLADE LENGTH: 2.75” BLADE MATERIAL: Damasteel damascus in a Hymer pattern BLADE PATTERN: Modified sheepsfoot BLADE GRIND: Hollow HANDLE MATERIAL: Heat-colored and anodized Timascus ™ HANDLE PIVOT: Anodized titanium HANDLE INLAY: Synthetic ruby, diamond and amethyst LOCK: Framelock CLOSED LENGTH: 3.5 ” MAKER’S LIST PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $1,200 MAKER: Butch Ball, ballknives@yahoo . com (Whetstone Studio image) SPEC CHART KNIFE NAME: Roxi 4 KNIFE TYPE: Folder DESIGNERS: Seth and Teryl Todd BLADE LENGTH: 3.98” BLADE STEEL: CPM S35VN stainless ROCKWELL HARDNESS: 59-61 HRC BLADE GRIND: Flat BLADE THICKNESS: .16” HANDLE MATERIAL: 6Al4V titanium LOCK: Framelock CLIP & OTHER HARDWARE: 6Al4V titanium PIVOT: Ceramic ball bearings WEIGHT: 4.9 ozs. CLOSED LENGTH: 5.08” MSRP: $305 MAKER: We Knife, attn.: Angel or Joe,…

“Trial and error, mostly error” is how the great BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame® member Bill Moran described his early efforts at producing pattern-welded or damascus steel for knife blades. The rest of the story, quite simply, is that the trial ended in triumph. Moran is credited with singlehandedly saving the art of bladesmithing in America—arguably the entire world—and with reintroducing the harmonious chorus of hammer, billet and anvil that brought damascus blade steel back to life. It would be enough for most men to be remembered for these accomplishments alone, but they are only a fraction of Moran’s contributions to custom knives. Along with Don Hastings, Bill Bagwell and Cutlery Hall-Of-Famer B.R. Hughes, he was one of the four founders of the American Bladesmith Society (ABS). The first bladesmithing school…

Pohl Knives and Lionsteel assume the mantle of “Rambo knifemaker” by providing the two new knives for the fifth movie in the Rambo franchise, Last Blood. Designed by Dietmar Pohl of Pohl Knives and CNC-manufactured by Lionsteel, the Pohl Knives MK-8 and MK-9 cover pieces are tactical-oriented models. Nicknamed the “Heartstopper” by Sylvester Stallone, the MK-9 has a 9-inch blade of Niolox stainless steel and an OD green canvas Micarta® handle. MSRP: $856. The MK-8 has an 8-inch blade, also of Niolox, and a handle of noble ebony. MSRP: $830. (The prices are based on approximate exchange rates at press time.) Each knife comes with a leather sheath and in a limited edition of 300. British knifemaker Andy Wood will make 100 custom versions of the knives as well. For…

“This is my Anglo Arms bush knife I carry when out in the field. I use it for all manner of jobs, from cutting cord or string to removing fruits and things when I am out hunting and foraging, which I do a lot. I have a few knives that I have for many tasks but this is a good all-arounder.”David Helm, Middlewich, Cheshire, England “I keep a Kershaw Chive in my pocket at all times. Don’t mess with the legend.”Peter von Groscht, a letter via e-mail “The Buck 112 Ranger is a smaller version of the Buck 110, which is why I like it—it carries easy, looks good and is a solid performer.”Todd Potts, a letter via e-mail For the latest knives, knife news, trends and more visit blademag.com,…

KNIFE NAME: Raven MAKER: Jeb Taylor Knives KNIFE TYPE: Fixed blade BLADE LENGTH: 5” BLADE STEEL: CPM S35 V stainless BLADE THICKNESS: 3/8” at the thickest BLADE GRIND: Flat HANDLE MATERIAL: G-10 HANDLE THICKNESS: 5/8” at the thickest WEIGHT: 7 ozs. OVERALL LLENGTH: 9 7/8” SHEATH: Nylon and Kydex MAKER’S LIST PRICE: $300 KNIFE NAME: Dominator COMPANY: Pachmayr BLADE LENGTH: 4 1/8” BLADE MATERIAL: D2 tool steel BLADE THICKNESS: 3/8” at the thickest BLADE GRIND: Flat HANDLE MATERIAL: G-10 HANDLE THICKNESS: .5” at the thickest WEIGHT: 8 ozs. OVERALL LENGTH: 8.75” SHEATH: Kydex MSRP: $99.98…

Given the practicality and curves of the bird’s-beak handle, it is small wonder that it is quite the popular grip among today’s knifemakers. In fact, the design resembling a bird’s head with a short beak at the butt of the handle has appeared in many cultures over many centuries. “You see it in different variations on Persian daggers and swords,” said North Carolina knifemaker Ken Hall. “Also, some kukris have the ‘hook’ in the handle. In American knives you see it in some of the Buck knife designs.” When the ABS journeyman smith with 11 years of experience is not forging in the Smoky Mountains, he raises honeybees, hikes and teaches others the craft. He made a bowie in January in preparation for an ABS master smith test that had…

CHEF’S-TYPE KNIVES P. 40 Ontario, attn: P. Tsujimoto, Dept. BL12, 26 Empire St., Franklinville, NY 14737 716.676.5527/800.222.5233 fax 716-676-5535 knifesales@ontarioknife.com, www.ontarioknife.com; Santa Fe Stoneworks, c/o Bill Wirtel & Family, attn: B. Wirtel, Dept. BL12, 3790 Cerrillos, Santa Fe, NM 87507 800-257-7625 or 505-471-3953 santafestoneworks.com, Knives@rt66.com; TOPS Knives, attn: Craig Powell, Dept. BL12, 3415 E. 109 N., Idaho Falls, ID 83401 208-542-0113 info@topsknives.com, www.topsknives.com; V-nives, attn.: M. Vellekamp, Dept. BL12, 9918 162nd St., Ct. E., Ste. 4, Puyallup, WA 98375 303-263-2468 https://vnives.com, info@vnives.com BIRD’S-BEAK HANDLES P. 46 Ismael Biegelmeier, contato@ismaelcuteleiro.com, ismaelcuteleiro.com, Facebook: I.Biegelmeier; Paul DiStefano, Dept. BL12, 156 Ross Ave., Staten Island, NY 10306 718-354-5339 pauldistefanoknives.com, distefanop27@gmail.com Instagram: @ Pauldistefanoknives; Ken Hall, Dept. BL12, 606 Stevenson Cove Rd., Waynesville, NC 28785 828-400-7815 kenhallknives.com, Khall@hallenergyconsulting.com Instagram/Facebook: @KenHallknives/ KenHallKnives; Greg Keith, Dept. BL12,…

It was probably only a matter of time—though it’s been well over a century now—but Victorinox has announced its first-ever fixed-blade Swiss Army knife. Christened the Outdoor Master Mic, the knife comes in two blade/overall lengths. The drop-point patterns feature Scandi grinds and a “slightly sharp” spine on which to strike the accompanying fire starter. The latter includes a paracord and fits in a sleeve on the knife’s Kydex belt-loop sheath. The sheath features a Tek-Lok System with a screw to torque down the throat to hold the knife more securely. If you buy or collect Swiss Army knives, you’ve got to have one. For more information contact Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc., attn: K. Oakes, Dept. BL12, 7 Victoria Dr., Monroe, CT 06468 203-929-6391 swissarmy.com, Kristin.oakes@swissarmy.com. For the latest knives,…