The Garberg is just one Scandi ground knife made by minimalist knifemakers Morakniv in Mora, Sweden. While some bushcraft fans have described more basic Moras as disposable (they’re very cheap, just throw it away when it’s dull) the Garberg is designed to handle much more rigorous tasks....
This steel can be thought of as the Japanese equivalent to the US made 154CM. Accordingly, it has very similar properties and characteristics to the 154CM and in general represents a high quality steel which has become very popular with knife makers. ATS-34 has great edge retention but is ac...
Every MSK-1 is Crafted in Small Batches by Master Knifemakers Yes, this means you may have to pre-order (and wait a bit for) your blade, but your wait will soon be forgotten the day you take your MSK-1 in hand and feel the vibe of excellence that went into building your blade. ...
BUT it became obvious that if I wanted to stay in business I would have to produce more and more of my own designs and find a way to offer those knives at prices my customers would pay. The only answer was to find one or more makers in Taiwan and China that I could...
People have often emailed me, asking about thebest pocket knife brandsavailable. This is a complicated question. The market is flooded with an overwhelming number of good knife makers, both new and established ones. Selecting the right knife brand becomes a daunting task. Hence, after owning clo...
Goddard works as hard to teach knife making skills as he does to acquire them. His affiliation withBLADE Magazinehas brought new and interesting information, tips and tricks to thousands of would-be knife makers. Other popular titles from Goddard includeThe Wonder of Knifemaking(2000) and$50 Kn...
Some modern Arkansas makers apply the name to more sensible sized knives.Arm Knife. Small knives carried near the shoulder on the left arm by many tribes of the Sudanese. Double edge blade about six inches long.Armotex. Type of Polyester pack cloth that is flame retardant....
promotes forged blades; the Knifemakers Guild promotes all custom knives. There are quite a few legends surrounding Masamune and Muramasa and their blades. Masamune's work was considered benign, and Muramasa's evil and bloodthirsty - Katsujinken (live-giving sword) and Satsujinken (live-taking ...
This one’s priced a little on the higher side for $160; however, you’re ensuring that you not only get an amazing fixed, full tang blade but one that’s been thoroughly tested and appreciated for its quality. And it’s not just me who loves this knife; the ESEE-6 has received a...
The city’s creative spirit also drives the knife industry, especially for the artisan knife-makers. “There is a freedom here that encourages people to explore and follow their creative ideas,” says William Tuch, who makes his pocket knives by hand. “When my studio was downtown I would ...