Blade Show Atlanta 2026: June 5-7 Table 37J
Journal
My Journey into the World of Pocket Fixed Blades
I have carried a knife in my right front pocket for as long as I can remember. The first knife I remember toting around was a “Swiss Army Knife” style pocket knife from Yellowstone National Park. That little knife was awesome. It had a knife blade, file, scissors,...
A Quick Note on Eye Protection
Whether you are hiking, hunting, plinking, stump shooting, or foraging, there is one common enemy that plagues all of us woodsman. Stickers, briars, brambles, pokes, and prods get the best of us from time to time: ranging from holes in your knit sweater, to snags on...
Why FireFly?
Why is it that the deer of a lifetime is always shot just before dark? Why do you always need to re-tie your fly just as the sun sinks down below the mountains? Why do we always need to split kindling to get the fire going under the cover of darkness? It sure seems...
What’s the Deal With Steel?
Generally speaking, up until recently there were only two options when it came to knife steels: high carbon and stainless steel. This made choosing a knife steel straightforward and simple. Nowadays there is a lot more nuance involved. Thanks to people like Dr. Larrin...
Getting a Handle on…Handles
There are many important factors that need to be taken into consideration when it's time to buy a new knife. A few of those factors are blade steel, steel thickness, the overall size of the knife, and handle material. Many people focus on the first three factors...
The Everyday Game Kit
If you are anything like me, bringing home a freshly caught dinner is never too far from the front of your mind. Whether it is a last-minute stop at the local pond to catch a mess of bluegill or taking a short hike into the squirrel woods in the late afternoon, a...
14 Tips for the Beginner Knifemaker
Knife making is a fun and rewarding hobby. Not only do you get to work with your hands and learn a new skill, but you also end up with a tool that can last a lifetime. It is a natural progression for knife users and enthusiasts to want to step into the realm of knife...