Tis the season. We have been cleaning up the yard the past few weeks.  One of Knoxville’s “Dogwood Trails” runs by our house, so we will have gawkers driving by for the next couple of weeks. This was a more interesting than average KniFAQ, which I always enjoy regardless.   ..read more

The new Sage 5 Salt got a great geometry but I love convex edges. I like to remove the shoulder on the edge and with diamonds it is only a matter of minutes. First thing. I do protect the sides of the blade to avoid scratching because I’m clumsy. I use thick duct tape AKA gaffer used to fix everything on the movie sets for everything including marks on the floor or information on magazines. File this under “modding” more ..read more

RoseCraft blades has made a major splash in the knife market since its inception in 2021. They offer both traditional and modern knives, all with a unique flare. I have had the opportunity to check out many RoseCraft Blades knives and have been thoroughly impressed, particularly by the build quality and cover options of the traditional slipjoint models. Andy Armstrong, General Manager, was kind enough to answer a few questions about RoseCraft Blades. Read on to get an inside look ..read more

We have long been aware of the existence of a third original Colclesser Brothers Kephart knife. Horace’s original is in the collections of the Western Carolina University museum, and the second was sold by KNIFE Magazine Publisher Mark Zalesky to none other than Ethan Becker.  That one served as the guide for the KABAR BK62 production Kephart, and access was given to custom Knifemakers Dan Eastland (Dogwood Custom Knives) and the late Mike McCarter (House Mountain Blades), who each made ..read more

Every knife maker finds their own way into the craft, and Pennsylvania-based Luke Dellmyer‘s path began in the demands of a farming life. Working with horses and learning the ins and outs of traditional but still very necessary metalworking brought Dellmyer into our field. As a custom knifemaker, Dellmyer focuses on handforged pieces; this passion stems directly from his days as a professional farrier, making horseshoes for local farms and veterinarians. I wasn’t familiar with Luke or his work. I ..read more

The Spirit of the Steel Knife Show is underway in Pigeon Forge. Mark is set up at his customary table to the left of the entrance. It is a Bruce Voyles show.  Bruce is our Editor at Large and writes two columns in each month’s print issue. (Bruce on the Loose & Edgewi$e) Come swing by to say hello. (click the image for more info)   So obviously we are fans ..read more

As I mentioned before, someone complained because they were offended by a meme, so the Weekend Open Thread is no more. Going forward, I will be posting the weekend’s Knife Shows to the newsfeed. This weekend there is one show. The Spirit of the Steel Show in Pigeon Forge. Next weekend there is one show as well… If you click on the images, it will take you to the show information. Have a great Weekend Everyone ..read more

All good things come to an end. The Weekend Open Thread started as a way to share each weekend’s knife shows. I would toss in a meme because I needed the image. Then WuFlu hit, and there were no shows, but we had a community that I didn’t want to lose, so it became a meme and knife giveaway. Then Shows came back, and it morphed into the format that we had for about 5 years. Apparently, after 5 years ..read more

There is something you can do now!  The Federal Trade Commission recently launched an inquiry into technology censorship. They request public comment on how tech users have been banned, shadow-banned, or otherwise censored. You have until May 21, 2025, to submit a comment at this link https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2025-0023/document.  You can comment individually, as an employee, or on behalf of your business.  All comments can be seen publicly.  If you are concerned about your identity being revealed, there is an anonymous option ..read more

Knife Rights Director of Legislative Affairs, Todd Rathner, was in Olympia, Washington, on Wednesday to lobby for SB 5534, the the bipartisan “Spring Blade” Ban Repeal bill, which went on to pass the Senate by a vote of 46-2. It’s now off to the House. SB 5534 would repeal the ban on sales and civilian possession of “spring blade” (automatic) knives, as well as specifically exclude them from the definition of “dangerous weapon.” We sincerely appreciate the efforts by our ..read more