Dellana tells how she created and makes the Dellana Dots opening assist system—without a lathe. Editor’s note: Full-time knifemaker Dellana created her Dellana Dots blade-opening assist system in 1994. The system consists of one or more elements raised above the surface of the blade to provide a gripping surface when opening a folding knife. Dellana […] The post How To: Dellana Dots Opening System appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

A suski knife that developed a taste for Texas brisket. The post Daniel O’Connor Goes With The Flow On His Black Widow appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

Tony Bose said if you can make a lockback whittler, you have arrived as a knifemaker. The post The Tony Test: Lockback Whittlers appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

Not one of his everyday builds, the Taka v2s by Brian Brown features a notable blade, handle and lock. The post Cool Custom: Brian Brown’s Taka v2s appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

Jantz is a crucial source for many who fashion knives. The post Jantz Knife Supply: Providing Everything Required To Make Knives appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

Sourced from Geronimo country Rybar's Prospector dagger and bolo combo prove pure gold. The post Cool Custom: Ray Rybar’s Prospector Push Dagger Strikes It Rich appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

These classic custom daggers dare the steal the show. The post Custom Dagger: Double-Edged Gems That Get To The Point appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

Carter's training at the elbow of a Japanese master smith shows in his shop. The post Shop Dump: Murray Carter Tools Stick To His Knifemaking Roots appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

A clutch player in the knifemaker’s shop, the tire hammer gives more control than other D.I.Y. power hammers. Like a variable-speed hand drill, your backyard power hammer should be able to run slowly, at full speed or in between, depending on the task. The simplest way to guarantee it does this is to use a slipping […] The post How To Build A Tire Hammer appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more

Known for his custom kitchen knives, here are the tools Dmitriy Popov relies upon to craft his creations. “I am not going to score any originality points for naming my belt grinder as the most important tool in the shop,” Dmitriy Popov begins with a smile. “I have had the pleasure of using a wide […] The post Shop Dump: Where Dmitriy Popov Bangs Out His Kitchen Masterpieces appeared first on BLADE Magazine ..read more