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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. 7, April 2025

5 Pocketknife Breakthroughs

New School TRADITIONALS • The move to modernized slipjoints continues with these sizzling new models

SHARP ASSORTMENT • Today’s pocketknives come in assorted locks, no locks, blades, handles and more

Lost and Found • Some knives “get away” only to be recaptured years or even decades later

THEY’RE A LOCK! • Four new entries help show why locking folders rule the pocketknife world

Maximize Your Sharp Market • How to get the most from your knives on social media platforms

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3 Musketeers of Cut • A knifemaking trio with little to no ego keeps Suprlativ super

Guarded Moments

The TONY BOSE EFFECT • How the iconic custom maker transformed pocketknives and the knife industry

TONY & THE CARTEL

CRUNCH CUTTER SUPREME • Bradford Guardian 3.2 in MagnaCut is a rope-eating animal

What’s In A Name? • Recognition, catchiness and marketability are but three keys to knife names

SHORT CUTS

THE KNIFE I CARRY

SHOW CALENDAR

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