BladeNovember 2025的目錄

Blade|November 2025

SHORT CUTS

22nd State Repeals Auto Ban Delaware became the 22nd state to repeal switchblade/automatic knife bans or restrictions with the signing July 30 of bipartisan SB 108 by Governor Matt Meyer. According to the Knife Rights website kniferights.org, the bill not only removes restrictions on the sale or possession of automatics in Delaware, it also amends the “Deadly Weapons” exemption for “ordinary pocketknife” by deleting “folding” in order to cover all knife types. It also increases the legal blade length from 3 to 3.75 inches. “SB 108 is a common-sense update, modernizing Delaware’s knife laws, so citizens gain the freedom to carry and use these tools responsibly without fear of legal penalty,” Meyer said. In addition to Delaware, states repealing switchblade bans or restrictions include Alaska; Colorado; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas;…

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Blade|November 2025

He Made Cutlery Cool

In every field of endeavor are those who exemplify it. They may be crusty character types that entertain and influence endlessly by the force of their personality. They may be fountains of knowledge that never cease to amaze with their ability to retrieve hidden gems of history or wisdom. These are but two qualities BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Bill Adams possessed, though he had many more. He passed away August 10 (page 6) after a knife career that spanned over half a century, a career that paralleled the modern age of knives. He wrote about knives, traveled the world in search of them, created retail businesses to sell them, collected them, fought anti-knife legislation in his undying zeal to protect them, and otherwise sheltered them in his own personal…

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Blade|November 2025

CLASSIC DESIGN SIGNS

Classic skinners are all about specific design features as opposed to gimmicks. They typically have a blade with a wide belly and sweeping curve for long, confident strokes that excel at slicing through hide. Most use a drop point or semi-rounded tip to prevent accidental stabbing when dealing with gut sacks. A flat or convex grind offers a good balance between sharpness and strength, while hollow grinds, though sometimes sharper, can be fragile. Blade lengths usually range from 3 to 4 inches for maneuverability in tight areas like hooves or facial contours. Ergonomics is also crucial, with grippy materials like Micarta® or textured rubber preferred to prevent slippage.…

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Blade|November 2025

Utah AWESOME

Legendary first timers, some of the world’s best custom and factory knifemakers and their knives, the annual West Coast Flipping Championships and much more await you at BLADE Show West Oct. 10-11 in the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Making its BLADE Show West debut* will be Leatherman Tool, the legendary multi-tool maker based in Portland, Oregon. Another cutlery household name exhibiting at the show for the first time, this time on the custom side, will be BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® member Jim Sornberger. Other top custom makers set to exhibit are such South Texas Slip-joint Cartel members as Cutlery Hall-of-Famer Bill Ruple and award-winning makers Luke Swenson, Tanner Couch and Tobin “Toby” Hill. An all-star cast of ABS blade-smiths features Bill Burke, Shane Taylor, Shayne…

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Blade|November 2025

GRUNTS FOR THE HUNT

Fixed-blade hunting knives are the workhorses of your hunting gear. They handle a lot of the grunt work associated with cutting, including field dressing game after the take-down to various cutting tasks while hunting or in camp. As a result, it is important to choose a hunter that not only has the features and the materials you want but one that fits your budget as well. With its slender form, the Hogue Knives Extrak takes a minimalist approach to fixed hunters. Hogue President Jim Bruhns designed it to be lightweight and agile. Available in two sizes, the Extrak and its bigger brother the Extrak XL, both tackle heavy field-dress work while offering comfortable carry minus the bulk of many fixed hunters. The modified clip-point blade is 3.3 inches of high-performance…

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Blade|November 2025

BLADES IN THEIR BLOOD

Through the years, the name Emerson Knives has come to represent outstanding craftsmanship, quality and overall excellence in the knife industry. And each member of the Emerson family has contributed in his and her own way. “They grew up in the shop, both Megan and Rachael while my shop was at home, and Lucas was born after we opened our production factory,” Ernest Emerson remembered. “So we fenced off a corner in Mary’s office for him as a baby and a toddler. They have all worked in the company since the beginning, and today Mary is the overall manager, Megan is director of marketing, Rachael is operations director, and Lucas is engineering and is being groomed to run the shop. Me, I’m the government mule.” For some it would be…

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Blade|November 2025

SHOW CALENDAR

Note: Entries with an asterisk (*) include knives and knife accessories as the main/sole focus. Entries with two asterisks (**) include knife seminars or symposiums, cutting or balisong competitions, auctions or other knife-related events. OCTOBER OCT. 4 STATE LINE, PA Mason-Dixon Knife Club. Contact William C. Crilley 717-217-9375 crill9@hotmail.com.* OCT. 10-11 SALT LAKE CITY, UT The 2025 BLADE Show West, Salt Palace Convention Center. Visit bladeshowwest.com.* ** OCT. 10-12 NEW STANTON, PA Allegheny Mountain Knife Collectors Association Annual Knife Show, New Stanton Fire Hall. Contact Jim Sinclair 412-605-4231 sinclairknives@yahoo.com.* OCT. 17-19 SEVIERVILLE, TN Smoky Mountain Forging Festival, Smoky Mountain Knife Works. Visit https://www.pigeon-forge.com/event/smoky-mountain-forging-festival/.** OCT 18 MIDDLETOWN, MD The 10th Annual All Forged Knife Show and Auction presented by the William F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation. Contact Gordon Conner 240-818-7665 or Mike…

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Blade|November 2025

HOW TO REACH US!

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.BLADEMAG.COM TO: Sign up for our free newsletter. Renew your magazine subscription. There’s a subscription link in the nav bar. Comment on our site stories written by BLADE® staff members and others. LOOK FOR BLADE MAGAZINE ON: SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: Visit us on the web at www.blademag.com or call 877-485-6426. BOOK SALES: Visit us at www.gundigeststore.com or call 920-471-4522. BACK ISSUES FOR SALE: Subject to Availability. Call 920-471-4522. ADVERTISING: Contact Lori McDaniel at 715-498-3768 or lori@gundigest.com, or request a media kit by writing to: BLADE, 5583 W. Waterford Ln., Suite D, Appleton, WI 54913. LETTERS OR ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS: Steve Shackleford, Editor BLADE Magazine 5583 W. Waterford Ln., Suite D Appleton, WI 54913 or email steve@blademag.com.…

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Blade|November 2025

HOMEGROWN SKINNERS

Askinner is a knife purpose built for the delicate but necessary job of skinning game animals. Its singular mission: separate hide from muscle without causing a mess that makes a taxidermist weep. Skinning knives serve specific purposes. Primarily, they glide beneath the hide with minimal resistance. This feature allows for a smoother cutting experience, making it easier to separate the skin from the meat. Skinners also aim to minimize accidental punctures to the underlying meat or organs. This is crucial for preserving the quality of the meat and ensuring that it remains uncontaminated during the skinning process. Finally, skinners offer the control necessary for making fine cuts around joints, facial features and paws. This level of precision is essential for skilled processing, allowing for clean and efficient work. COMPACT POWER…

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Blade|November 2025

FALL IN!

SPEC CHART KNIFE NAME: Bear Creek Hunter BLADE LENGTH: 6” BLADE MATERIAL: 1095 carbon steel BLADE GRIND: Convex SCALES: Sambar stag SPACERS: OD green canvas Micarta® and vintage tan, red and black fiber POMMEL: Aluminum GUARD: Soldered brass OVERALL LENGTH: 10.5” SHEATH: Leather belt model w/snap strap MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE AND SHEATH: $495 MAKER: Rocco Handmade, c/o Brian Nawrocki, Allenton, Michigan 586-531-5279 roccohandmade33@gmail.com (SharpByCoop image) SPEC CHART KNIFE NAME: Antler Hunter BLADE LENGTH: 4” BLADE STEEL: S35VN stainless BLADE GRIND: Flat SCALES: Sambar stag GUARD: 416 stainless OVERALL LENGTH: 9.25” KNIFE TO KNOW: The stag is from the customer’s first deer kill; Rod Harris is a member of the Australian Knifemakers Guild MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $650 at press-time exchange rate KNIFE TO KNOW: The Antler Hunter is…

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Blade|November 2025

A Full Spectrum of Options

The primary trend that has emerged in custom forged blades over the past 18 months is the growing popularity of the hunting and utility knife. The options seem limitless, from forged carbon steel and Micarta® to mosaic damascus and ivory. The best seller among the group is the carbon steel hunter featuring a Micarta handle. An excellent example is from award-winning ABS master smith Josh Fisher—world-class craftsmanship at an affordable price. Designed for serious work, this knife will last, if properly maintained, for the owner’s lifetime and beyond. One of my favorites is a hunter from Slovenian knifemaker Jan Hafinec featuring the unique hamon of his Bonfire Hunter. Jan’s hamon looks like flames streaking across the blade. He achieves the distinctive look by cleaning the grind and normalizing the blade.…

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Blade|November 2025

KNIVES LIE, DAGGERS DON’T PART I

Few weapons are as simple in concept yet as demanding to design as the dagger. At first glance, it is merely a blade—sometimes short, sometimes long, usually but not always double edged—yet every aspect of its form has been refined over millennia for one purpose: stabbing. Unlike blades that balance cutting, slicing or chopping, a dagger’s geometry, materials and ergonomics allow no compromises in pursuit of its one purpose. From early Bronze-Age thrusting knives to the stilettos of the Renaissance, every angle in any dimension maximizes straight-line penetration. Whether for combat or display, understanding this purpose is essential for anyone who wishes to design, craft or appreciate these edged weapons. Even the most ornate ceremonial dagger should appear “stab-ready” at a glance, communicating the implied threat of the utilitarian tool…

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Blade|November 2025

Capitalists of Cut

Fighters are some of the sexiest knives going. With many, even their curves have curves. Those less curvy make up for it with straight-line designs that look born to perform. If sex really does sell, fighters are the capitalists of cut. For the latest knives, knife news, trends and more, visit blademag.com, BLADE®’s popular Instagram page @blade_magazine, and on Facebook and X(Twitter).…

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Blade|November 2025

WHERE TO NET ’EM

A.G. Russell Knives, Inc. www.agrussell.com ag@agrussell.com A.G. Russell The Cutting Edge® www.cuttingedge.com ce-asst@cuttingedge.com Admiral Steel www.admiralsteel.com sales@admiralsteel.com Widest Range of Stock for Blade Needs Adams International Knifeworks - AIK www.adamsknifeworks.com adamsknifeworks.com@gmail.com (618) 656-9868 Automatic & Customized Knife Specialists ADV Tactical Andre de Villiers www.advtactical.co.za Facebook - Andre de Villiers Facebook Group - ADV SOB BADNESS IG - advtactical adv44sales@gmail.com Butcher SOB folders and button lock flippers Artknives.com www.artknives.com fred@fredeisenleather.com BladeGallery.com www.bladegallery.com www.bladeconnection.com www.epicedge.com Buckeye Engraving www.BuckeyeEngraving.com Make Your Mark Manufacturer of Custom Hand Stamps, Dies and Brands Cutlery Specialties www.restorationproduct.com dennis13@aol.com Renaissance Micro-Crystalline Wax/Polish, Dennis Blaine Ed Fowler Knives www.edfowler.com eafwb@wyoming.com High Endurance Performance Knives Farina Fine Arts www.farinafinearts.com studio@farinafinearts.com One of a kind, fine art, collectible knives Knife Center www.knifecenter.com info@knifecenter.com RECON 1 www.Recon1.com sales@Recon1.com Your number one source…

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Blade|November 2025

COVER STORY

Designed by Hogue Knives President Jim Bruhns, the Hogue Knives Extrak (page 46) is a lightweight, agile fixed-blade hunter. CPM MagnaCut stainless blade steel in a full, flat grind and a lean handle of textured orange G-10 augment the package. The Varis (page 20) by Dominic Binkert won Best Hunting Knife at the 2025 Queensland Knife Show. A member of the Australian Knifemakers Guild, Dominic flat ground the blade from Nitro V stainless steel and also uses orange G-10 scales. Designed for detailed work without sacrificing length, the White River Knife & Tool Model 1 Skinner (page 12) combines CPM S35VN stainless blade steel and yet another orange G-10 handle. A large choil and gimping enhance control during delicate skinning tasks. Available exclusively through H.L. Dalis Inc., the Spyderco Para…

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Blade|November 2025

GOOD SKINNERS AND BAD+

A good skinner slices smoothly without requiring brute force, retaining the cutting edge throughout the job. It cleans easily, especially around the scales, and feels intuitive in your hand, almost as if the knife knows your intentions before you do. Moreover, it keeps the hide intact, avoiding headaches caused by unwanted holes. A bad skinner features an overly aggressive tip that punctures organs at the slightest touch, slippery scales that become a liability when blood is involved, and poor edge retention that necessitates awkward sharpening breaks. It may possess a clunky balance that makes it feel more like a garden tool than a precision instrument and hard-to-clean crevices that turn into breeding grounds for bacteria. In short, an effective skinner collaborates with, rather than works against, you; it’s about finesse,…

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Blade|November 2025

ABOVE THE PREY

Whether it’s a secret lure, special scent, backwoods honey hole, a custom-tuned call, or even camo boxers or lucky socks, all hunters have some kind of secret weapon, superstition or technique that they believe will give them an edge over their quarry. But when it comes to the actual edge—the blade of your knife—are you that particular? Are you that picky, that much caught up in hype or that much committed to tradition? Let’s explore the “hunter’s edge” as we consider what kind of grind and edge geometry makes a so-called perfect hunting knife. Hunting is a game of tradeoffs. If you hunt the field, you can’t hunt the hill. You may be stuck at work on the nice weather days and sitting in the trees in the rain on…

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Blade|November 2025

WHERE TO GET ’EM

HOMEGROWN SKINNERS P. 12 Montana Knife Co., https://www.montanaknifecompany.com, josh@montanaknifecompany.com; TOPS Knives, Dept. BL11, 3415 E. 109 N., Idaho Falls, ID 83401 208-542-0113 info@topsknives.com, www.topsknives.com; White River Knife & Tool, attn: Matt Cammenga, Dept. BL11, 130 Mason Dr., Coopersville, MI 49404 616-997-0026 matt@thewhiteriver.com, www.whiteriverknives.com; W.R. Case & Sons, attn: F. Feightner, Dept. BL11, 50 Owens Way, Bradford, PA 16701 800-523-6350 CR@caseknives.com, www.wrcase.com ABOVE THE PREY P. 24 Chip Carlisle, https://skjeggmennkniver.com; Jason Fry, frycustomknives@gmail.com; Alex Harrison, nightwatchknivs.com; Paul LeBatard, lebatardknives@aol.com; White River Knife & Tool, attn: Matt Cammenga, Dept. BL11, 130 Mason Dr., Coopersville, MI 49404 616-997-0026 matt@thewhiteriver.com, www.whiteriverknives.com UTAH AWESOME P. 32 Bill Burke, billburke@bladegallery.com; Corey Dunlap, corey@coreydunlap.com; Hawk Knives, gavin.hawk@hawkknifedesigns.com; Heretic Knives, Dept. BL11, Palm Bay, FL 772-918-4065 Anthony@hereticknives.com, hereticknives.com; Trevor Morgan, applevalleyforge@gmail.com; Jim Sornberger, sierrasjs@icloud.com; TOPS Knives, craig@topsknives.com; Zero…

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Blade|November 2025

Wacky Warranty Claims

It’s an honorable option, a sensible aspect of a purchase contract, but can be the source of confusion, head scratching and plain ridiculousness. The warranty is the buyer’s insurance policy. It’s the seller’s willingness to stake a reputation for quality on the performance of the product—in this case, a knife—or at least that’s what it’s meant to be. However, there are times when real life strains what is actually believable. So, when we explore the nature of the warranty with some of the finest knife companies in the world, a few of their warranty claims simply flirt with the edge of reason. Wacky warranty claims, contentions from supposedly “dissatisfied” customers, are out there. Frankly, when some of these are brought to light, they are simply unbelievable. Give a nod to…

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Blade|November 2025

TOMAHAWK!

Arnold M. Chernoff offered a wide-ranging review of the American Indian tomahawk in the November-December 1975 issue of The American Blade. As Arnold pointed out in “Tomahawk!” the hawk was a weapon and tool used to maximum effect as the former by both American Indians and American colonists, often more savagely by the early colonists than the Indians. Arnold outlined a plethora of hawk designs with roots in the American West, from stone-headed war clubs of the Crow, Sioux and Cheyenne to metal-bladed models used by the Crow, Sioux, Blackfoot, Osage and Canadian Cree. Examples included everything from the foregoing stone-headed versions to fancier ceremonial types. The Indians were not limited to using the stone-headed versions exclusively early on when English settlers first landed at Jamestown in 1607. As the…

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Blade|November 2025

Return of the CUT THROUGH

PARA MILITARY 2 BLADE LENGTH: 3.45” BLADE STEEL: SPY27 stainless BLADE GRIND: Full flat EDGE CONFIGURATION: PlainEdge LOCK: Compression Lock HARDWARE CONFIGURATION: Stainless steel pocket clip, standoffs and liners WEIGHT: 3.8 ozs. CLOSED LENGTH: 4.82” KNIFE TO KNOW: Made in a limited edition of 1200 MSRPS: $177.50 for each unit numbered 1 to 49, $175 for each numbered 50 to 99 and $172.50 for each numbered 100 and up Spyderco has made its first “cut-through” blade design since its highly collectible Q, R and S series from roughly a quarter century ago to celebrate the 100th anniversary of H.L. Dalis Inc. The cut-through graces the blade of a Para Military 2, including perforations both of and flanking an engraving of the Statue of Liberty. “As a New York company, we…

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