Cover Reveal: May/June 2020 and What’s Inside

KI StaffAugust 3, 2023

Our Knives Illustrated Magazine May/June 2020 issue is our FOLDERS issue! Here's what you'll see when it arrives in your mailbox or when you pick it up on n... Read Story...

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Filipino Martial Arts Blades: A Roundtable Discussion, Part 1

Waysun Johnny TsaiAugust 2, 2023

The Evolution of Filipino Martial Arts Blades Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) are a global phenomenon. You’ve probably seen FMA blades on the big and small screens... Read Story...

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Filipino Martial Arts Blades: A Roundtable Discussion, Part 2

Waysun Johnny TsaiAugust 2, 2023

We continue with the roundtable discussion of the evolution of the Filipino Martial Arts blade ... For this article, I decided to try something different. Inst... Read Story...

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Big B Leatherworks is in the house! Or, actually, we’re in their house!

KI StaffJuly 20, 2023

One day, while we were out West ... we decided to stop into Big B Leatherworks On the set with Amber Actually, Amber set up a great interview and we'll be ... Read Story...

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Carter Cutlery with Knives Illustrated at BLADE West 2019

KI StaffJuly 19, 2023

We caught up with Carter Cutlery at BLADE West 2019. Amber interviewed Murray Carter about his neck knives and found out a bit more about his process. Enjoy thi... Read Story...

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Four Collectible Folding Knives

KI StaffMay 18, 2020

Folders can be are utilitarian tools that can fit any budget. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat yourself occasionally with pieces like these collectible... Read Story...

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REVIEW: The Wenger Blades Vardr is Protection You Can Count On

Kevin EstelaMarch 25, 2020

To cut to the chase: The Wenger Blades Vardr is a serious knife meant to guard your life, and the name is fitting. It pairs perfectly with a concealed carry fir... Read Story...

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Knife Steel 101: A Beginner’s Look at Blade Materials

Carolyn KohMarch 16, 2020

A lot can change in 2.5 million years. Take knives, for example. Our early ancestors crafted knives by chipping and flaking off bits of rock to make an edge. On... Read Story...

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Keep Your Fingernails with Leatherman’s New FREE Collection

John ScottFebruary 23, 2020

Leatherman listens when customers speak, even when they just say, "Ow." A multitool that doesn’t threaten to rip out your fingernails when you deploy one of it... Read Story...

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Interview: Tony Cetani and Hourglass Knives

Doug JeffreyJanuary 31, 2020

It was 9:06 p.m. Monday, July 23. Most people were likely in front of their TV. Tony Cetani, the owner of Hourglass Knives, was in his knife shop. For those on ... Read Story...

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