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BLADE magazine is the world’s #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry: knifemaking, how-to’s, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue you’ll find: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their values Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events Knife collecting tips from the experts The most up-to-date knife legislation info

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Blade • Vol. LI, No. 6, March 2025

Let’s End the 67-Year Scourge

LEAPS OF FAITH • How two U.S. knifemakers successfully transitioned from home shop to factory

TAR HEEL HURRICANE

Cut Americana • Take your pick of the latest custom knives with decidedly American pedigrees

Roadblocks TO U.S. KNIFE MANUFACTURE • Leading domestic factory companies outline barriers to producing knives in America

SHARP USA STEEL • Today’s American-made knives embody the latest in the state-of-the-art

WHERE TO GET ’EM

FEELIN’ GROOVY? • Consider the why’s and wherefores of the blade groove known as the fuller

The Great AMERICAN COMEBACK • Three new models are but a smattering of the boom in factory-made automatics

A HOTBED OF BLADES • The first big knife show of 2025 also is the Longhorn State’s biggest—BLADE Show Texas

She’s a SHARP ONE! • The Sharps Bros. Meanstreak is a keen, mean cutting machine

Robertson’s MAKER MARKET MATRIX • The author’s system is designed to help you accurately price custom knives

ALL EYES ARE ON IT

THE KNIFE I CARRY

SHOW CALENDAR • 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.

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