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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

READERS RESPOND

COVER STORY

Blade • Vol. L, No. 13, October 2024

SENSEI OF STEEL

BIG DAMASCUS COUNTDOWN • How many damascus knives did Bill Moran make?

Dynamos of Damascus • Ladder, feather and Turkish patterns, mosaic and more

DAMASCUS DEEP DIVE • Bladesmiths outline which carbon steel combos they use and why

TO BLING OR NOT TO BLING? • That is the question when it comes to embellishing a knife

THE HAMMER Never Stops • Fabulous forged knives, new smiths, new chairman top ABS annual meeting

ABS ANNUAL AWARDS

NEW MASTERS & JOURNEYMEN

WHERE TO GET ’EM

ON THE SHOULDERS OF A GIANT • A star pupil pays tribute to a mentor who taught him oh so well

Trophy Knife TREASURES • Feast your eyes on the remaining portion of BLADE Show ’24’s custom winners

BLADE SHOW CUSTOM WINNERS 2024

A Sweet Little Blade • Vincent Silva’s Carver packs healthy cutting power in a compact package

THEY HAD THEM AT HELLO • In the conclusion, consider the balance of the BLADE Show’s factory knife debuts

THE KNIFE I CARRY

SHOW CALENDAR

WHERE TO NET'EM

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