Innehållsförteckning för August 2025 från Blade

Penny for a Knife I love the old traditions such as the penny for a knife (“Tradition in Twilight?”, page 98, June issue). I am fortunate in that it is not unusual for me to be gifted a knife—so much so, in fact, that I keep a supply of antique coins, mostly old English, on hand to use in the exchange. However, at almost every knife show I attend these days and at other venues where knife enthusiasts might gather, the conversation will inevitably turn to the issue of the aging demographic of collectors. (I think the same demographic is also true of makers, though to a lesser degree.) Commonly, the aging demographic will be upheld as the reason behind falling show attendance and slow sales at shows. Often such…

Probably the most important international buyers of modern American custom knives ever, BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Fame® members Aldo and Edda Lorenzi bought and then sold those knives and many other edged items in their iconic G. Lorenzi retail cutlery store in Milan, Italy. Located on the Via Montenapoleone in the heart of Milan’s elegant retail sales district, and under Aldo and Edda’s direction, G. Lorenzi sold the finest knives, scissors, razors, table cutlery and assorted other edged wonders from 1959 to 2014, serving customers from every corner of the globe. If you read BLADE® regularly, you know of the Lorenzis—but mostly only through the eyes of BLADE. In their new book, Shining Blades from the Aldo and Edda Lorenzi Collection, the Lorenzis recall their journeys far and wide in their…

LANSKY FOLDING TAPERED DIAMOND ROD SHARPENER ABRASIVE: Diamond-coated rod ROD LENGTH: 3.5”  ROD THICKNESS: 1/16” at tip, ¼” at base GRIT: 600 HANDLE: Nylon SHARP STUFF: Sharpens serrated blades, fishhooks, gut hooks and more; the rod folds into the handle for protection and ease of carry WEIGHT: .2 oz. CLOSED LENGTH: 5” OPEN LENGTH: 9” COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA MSRP: $19.95 Over the years I’ve written a number of articles on sharpening. I have also taught countless sharpening classes covering everything from knives, saws to Forstner bits. Sometimes you need a special tool to get the job done. In the case of serrated edges, you need a dedicated sharpening tool. This time it’s the Folding Tapered Diamond Rod by Lansky. I will cover the basics of sharpening a serrated blade…

SPEC CHART KNIFE: Bushcrafter MAKER: Kris Waddington BLADE LENGTH: 5.25” BLADE STEEL: A forged Nicholson file BLADE GRIND: Flat SCALES: Ironwood w/black liner HARDWARE: Brass OVERALL LENGTH: 11” EXTRAS: Ferrocerium rod w/ironwood handle SHEATH: Leather by @wesleys_american_made_ leather MAKER’S PRICE: $325.98 at press-time exchange rate The Bushcrafter by Kris Waddington of KSW Custom Knives is a great example of what bladesmiths can do with recycled carbon steel. Got a worn-out file? No problem. They can convert it into another useful tool—a knife. With a hot-enough fire, a smith can manipulate the steel into a wide variety of shapes and sizes. High carbon steels are made into cutting instruments, mild steels into ornamental fittings. It’s a great skill to possess and practice. Kris has the skill. Enough talk about the cool…

Largest Aussie Show Cancelled Due in large part to mandated security measures that would increase costs far beyond the show’s ability to implement and pay for them, the 2025 Sydney Knife Show—Australia’s largest custom knife show—has been cancelled. The cancellation announcement was made May 2 for the show that had been scheduled for Aug. 23-24 at the Rosehill Racecourse Grand Pavilion in Sydney, Australia. At press time, no plans had been announced concerning a rescheduling of the event. In the May 2 statement released on behalf of the show on social media, the Australian Knife Art Association (KAA) Committee stated, “We’re incredibly disappointed to announce that the 2025 Sydney Knife Show has been cancelled. Last week, KAA representatives met with NSW [New South Wales] Police and Rosehill Gardens management. At…

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 10-12 VADSTENA, SWEDEN Kniv-Expo 2025, Vadstena Castle. Visit https://www.knivexpo.se/en/.* ** JULY 11-12 LITTLE VALLEY, NY Village of Knives Knife Show, Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. Visit villageofknives.com. JULY 18-19 WASHINGTON, MO Adams International Knifeworks (AIK) 9th Annual Knife Show, Elks Lodge. Contact B.A. Adams 618-656-9868 adamsknifeworks.com@gmail.com.* AUGUST AUG. 1-2 ROGERS, AR Natural State Knife Show, Embassy Suite. Visit naturalstateknifeshow.com. AUG. 8-9 MERIDIAN, ID The 12th Annual Idaho Knife Show at the Courtyard by Marriott. Email idahoknife@gmail.com or visit idahoknife.com.* AUG. 15-16 MANKATO, MN Midwest Knifemakers Guild Annual Hammer-In. For more info, visit midwestguild.com.** AUG. 15-16 LEXINGTON,…

A self-described child of the ’60s, Larry Hirsch jumped at the chance to buy the DeFender when a collector offered it for sale. Made by Lloyd Hale a quarter century ago from the neck of a 1960s-era Fender Jazzmaster guitar, the knife did not have a sheath originally, so Hirsch got with Hale earlier this year and brainstormed one in the shape of the main body of the guitar, complete with strap and vol-ume and tone control knobs. “I told Lloyd the knobs had to turn because everyone that sees it, the first thing they will do is turn the knobs,” Hirsch said. Sure enough, when Larry displayed the knife at the 2025 Solvang Show, the first person that saw it turned the knobs. Oh, left whole a 1960s-era Fender…

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We usually have three cover knives but this time decided to go with one—especially considering how unusual Lloyd Hale’s De-Fender is. Featuring a neck from a 1960s Fender Jazzmaster guitar and made by Hale for a collector a quarter century ago, the knife is a cutlery tribute to rock and roll. Adding to it all is the sheath. While made by Hale to resemble a guitar, it wasn’t completed till earlier this year. The DeFender’s new owner, collector Larry Hirsch, wanted a sheath and he and Hale collaborated on the design for it. Larry received the sheath two weeks before April’s Solvang Knife Show and displayed the entire package to a delighted delegation of show patrons. For more on the knife and sheath, see page 82. SharpByCoop photographed the Defender.…

SPEC CHART KNIFE TYPE: Fixed blade BLADE LENGTH: 4.25” BLADE MATERIAL: Diamond Damascus by Baker Forge & Tool SCALES: Fat Carbon Gold Snake w/black and red G-10 liners WEIGHT: 7.4 ozs. OVERALL LENGTH: 9”  MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE (INCLUDES CUSTOM M SHEATH): $550-$600 MAKER: Miguel Navarro, Dept. BL8, 741 East Orange St., Santa Maria, CA 93454 mikeycnavarro@gmail.com 805-260-9629 SPEC CHART KNIFE NAME: Mosaic Fighter BLADE LENGTH: 10” BLADE MATERIALS: 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels BLADE GRIND: Flat BLADE PATTERN: Clip-point recurve HANDLE MATERIAL: Spalted sassafrass SPACERS: Textured brass and nickel silver GUARD: Blued mild steel KNIFE TO KNOW: Design features include an S-guard and dropped handle; Dale Holt is an ABS journeyman smith OVERALL LENGTH: 15” MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR MODEL: Contact maker for details MAKER:…

It’s not much of a knife if it’s dull. Getting a blade sharp and keeping it that way is what the top sharpeners are all about. Pull throughs, V sharpeners, adjustable angle models and more, contemporary sharpeners not only will keep your knives keen, some are multi-tools with Torx tools and bits, screwdrivers, fire starters and window breakers. From those for use in the kitchen, camp or workshop to portable use and more, make way for today’s sharp makers. MASTER’S EDGE Inspired by the design of Lansky’s top-selling Master’s Edge Sharpener, the Master’s Edge All Diamond Sharpener and its diamond-coated abrasives put a factory edge on hunting, utility, kitchen and other knives with just a few strokes. The unit includes a pair of medium (400 grit) and fine (600 grit)…

The old saying goes that two things might “fit like a glove” or “go hand in glove.” But just maybe another question involves exactly when the “glove fits.” Since mankind began working with tools, stone, bronze, steel and even in conditions that might be less than ideal, such as clearing trees and brush, dressing an animal, building a structure, or handling heat and cold temperatures, the idea of protection has been second nature. At first glance, the glove has its place and always will. But there are, in fact, other considerations in using hand protection, especially when it involves using a knife. The time and place for gloved hands is the choice of the user, and thoughts on the topic vary. “As you might expect, the answer ‘yes or no’…

On my belt I carry a fixed-blade Smith & Wesson SWHRT-9BO624, a tactical/rescue dagger. The size is perfect for EDC. I carry the Schrade Old Timer 60TW lockback folding hunter, too. I also have much pride in carrying the first custom knife I ever made, with an antler handle and custom leather sheath. I keep a Tiger USA framelock folder in my pocket. It has scorpion features on the handle. I also carry a small Gerber multi-tool. I carry all five every day. They have never failed me and are perfect examples of fine craftsmanship.” Elliot Blount, Franklin, West Virginia 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…

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