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Good Knife Law News Knife enthusiasts in Hawaii and Louisiana received good news on the front lines of cut this past May. As reported by Knife Rights, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed HB2342 into law May 14 repealing the bans on the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession and transportation of butterfly/balisong knives, automatics/switchblades, gravity knives, swords and spears. The ban repeal includes brass knuckles, which also covers trench knives and karambits. However, concealed carry of the knives in question remains banned, so to be legal they must be carried openly. Also, the new law increases penalties if the knives are used in the commission of a crime. In addition, according to Knife Rights, the retention of the concealed carry ban potentially creates an issue with balisongs. Unlike autos and gravity knives…

The success or failure of podcasts depends mostly on the host and the guest, so when Aaron Law-vere invited me to be on The Good Ol’ Blades podcast this past May, I must admit I had some misgivings. Those misgivings were misplaced, though, as Aaron’s professional approach put me at ease, with things seeming to go well for the most part. However, when I listened to the podcast afterward, I realized I had made a glaring misstatement. When Aaron asked what my duties were for BLADE®, I went into my usual description, including the statement that “I did all the editorial for the magazine.” What I meant to say was I was in charge of all the editorial for BLADE, not that I did all the editorial. I failed to…

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For centuries, the hamon has served as a mark of excellence in the forging of blades. Conspicuous by its picturesque line generally dissecting the midsection of a differentially heat-treated blade, it demonstrates a skill set highly valued among top bladesmiths and swordsmiths. Moreover, the difference between a good hamon and one that doesn’t hit the mark can help the maker, owner and user in understanding the prospective performance of the blade itself. Basically, think of a hamon as the equator between the hard and softer or more malleable areas of the blade. Everything above the hamon is softer, which translates as making the back of the blade malleable and thus tougher. In other words, the blade will bend but not break. Meanwhile, everything below the hamon is harder, which is…

A multifunction knife, the puukko is integral to Nordic life, revered by scouts and symbolizing adulthood in Finland. The design—a palm-sized blade with a single edge and flat back—facilitates various tasks. It is ideal for carving and cleaning but lacks a guard because it’s crafted for slicing, not stabbing, with some models featuring finger grooves for wet conditions. While men’s and women’s (page 23) puukkos differ slightly in size and are ornately sheathed, both are equally esteemed. The puukko’s deep-carry sheath, easily attached to a belt or around the neck, makes it a practical tool for everyday use. Marttiini knives are Nordic puukkos crafted in the Arctic Circle using generations of craftsmanship and modern technology. Founded in 1928 by blacksmith Janne Marttiini, the company produces high-quality utility knives made of…

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Once considered a lost pastime, axe throwing has grown in popularity worldwide. With the founding of such organizations as the International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF), the World Axe Throwing League (WATL)* and others, and the pursuit’s establishment as a pub sport in the USA, Canada, Belgium, Poland and elsewhere, more people are interested in this thrilling activity. It’s no longer just a lumberjack’s hobby but an exciting sport most anyone can enjoy. Accompanying axe throwing’s growth in popularity is the demand for high-quality axes. The Cantina Axe from Condor Tool & Knife is an excellent all-purpose tool with features catering to professional axe throwers and seasoned axe users alike. The Cantina is versatile enough for both competition axe throwing and outdoor tasks, making it a valuable addition to any edgedtool…

The true hamon produced by the ancient practice of differential heat treating that originated centuries ago in Japan is becoming more common knowledge. However, it’s worth a moment to hear the professionals describe their craft. Simply put, Steve Schwarzer offers, “It is the differentially heat treated blade where one part is much harder than the other. Japanese swordmakers were looking for thousands of years for a steel that could get a super cutting edge and not break. The hard cutting edge needed something to support it, and the back would work like a spring to support the cutting edge when quenched as the clay slowed down the transition of austenite to martensite.” According to Mike Quesenberry, most bladesmiths like to see their hamon work about one-third of the way up…

“I carry a Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight Maxamet. I use it at work to cut open boxes, the plastic wrap from around pickle jars and other jobs. I like the way it handles and cuts. It’s lightweight and nice and sharp, too.”Sonny Joe Zetko, Harrison, Tennessee WIN A KNIFE! Tell us what knife you carry. Add a little history or an anecdote. Try to include a photograph—if digital, at least 600 KB but no larger than 2 MB—of you with your knife. We will publish your comments in an upcoming “The Knife I Carry.” Your name will then be entered in a drawing to win a free, high-quality, name-brand knife. The drawing will be November 15. Mail to: BLADE®, 5583 W. Waterford Ln., Suite D, Appleton, WI 54913, or e-mail…

The new Ken Onion Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2 from Work Sharp comes as a stand-alone sharpener or as an Elite package with the base sharpener and a fully featured blade grinding attachment. A new motor speed control offers seven pre-set speed settings to provide consistent, repeatable sharpening. The sharpening guide features a scope click adjustment knob. Detent clicks in half degree increments from 15 to 30 degrees enable improved precision, consistency and repeatability. The MK.2 comes with five grits to accommodate the full spectrum of sharpening, from repair to ultra-fine polishing. For more on the MK.2 and other of the latest sharpeners, see page 26. The image of the sharpener and knife is courtesy of Work Sharp. The knife is the Kramer Stainless Damascus 8-inch Chef ’s Knife designed…

“RECURVES ARE NOT HARD TO SHARPEN AT ALL IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT SHARPENER.” Editor’s note: In addition to holding down a full-time job, being a BLADE® field editor for many years and conducting several sharpening seminars and BLADE University classes on the subject, the author also runs a sharpening service. All the sharpeners illustrated in the story are in his collection. For related stories on the latest in recurve blades and the newest sharpeners, see pages 34 and 26, respectively. Face it—recurve blades are just plain sexy. The way the cutting edge adopts a sinewy figure is unlike most any other blade pattern and definitely catches the eye. A fun fact about recurve blades: the cutting edge is always longer than a standard blade of the exact same size.…

To throw a competition throwing axe, follow these steps: 1) Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and facing the target; 2) Hold the axe with both hands, with your dominant hand closer to the head of the axe; 3) Bring the axe back over your head, making sure the axe head is facing the target; 4) Step forward with your non-dominant foot as you swing the axe forward; 5) Release the axe when it reaches the top of your swing (eye level), aiming for the target bullseye; 6) Follow through with your swing, releasing the axe with both hands and allowing it to rotate through the air; 7) Watch as the axe sticks into the target, hopefully hitting the bullseye, and; 8) Retrieve the axe and repeat the…

The BV-Tac 8 “multitool” from Bear Valley Tactical is designed for firefighters, first responders, hunters, campers and other action seekers. It features plenty of uses for the average person that makes it a handy tool to have. It features hydrant and spanner wrenches, hammer, axe blade, pry bar, 7/16- and 5/16-inch wrenches, gas turnoff, and 15 feet of paracord in the handle. The axe blade and hammer are very useful. Bear Valley also offers attachments such as a shovel, pick with a hoe, bow saw and sand anchor (coming soon). The BV-Tac 8 is made in the USA. “THE PARACORD HANDLE PREVENTED ANY SHOCK TO MY HAND.” To test the axe head, I split some pine. The multitool was very controllable. The weight was perfect to split the wood for…

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. JULY JULY 12-14 LITTLE VALLEY, NY Village of Knives Knife Show, Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. Contact Brad Lockwood, lvknifeshow@gmail.com.* JULY 19-20 WASHINGTON, MO The 8th Annual AIK Knife Show. Call 618-656-9868 adamsknifeworks.com@gmail.com or visit aikknifeshowcom.* AUGUST AUG. 2-3 ROGERS, AR Natural State Knife Show, Embassy Suites. Call Sam Roddy 479-352-0205 admin@naturalstateknifeshow.com or visit naturalstateknifeshow.com.* AUG. 9-10 MERIDIAN, ID The 10th Annual Idaho Knife Association Traditional and Tactical Knife Show, Courtyard Marriott. Email idahoknife@gmail.com or visit idahoknife.com.* AUG. 10-11 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Sydney Knife Show, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Grand Pavilion. Email info@knifeartassociation.com.* ** AUG. 16-17 LEXINGTON, KY Central Kentucky Knife Show, Clarion…

Kevin Casey may have hit on a great idea for knives with both a custom touch and an antique look and feel. Taking some old yet inexpensive late 19th/early 20th-century dinner knives with mother-of-pearl handles and silver ferrules, he replaced the original blades with those forged of assorted patterns of his feather damascus. The result, the Little Feathers, went fast at the Solvang Show, with two selling individually and five going to one shrewd buyer. Kevin said similar versions of the original antique knives are available on eBay, Etsy, at jewelry stores, flea markets and the like. He cleaneded the insides of the ferrules with acetone before epoxying his damascus blades into them. He cleaned the ferrules with Flitz and a toothbrush, polished the handles and the knives basically were…