SHOT Show 2024 is in the books, and we’ve seen a ton of awesome new knives from all sorts of companies. You can check out our YouTube channel to see a more exhaustive list of what was new, but that would take you several hours. I was at the show and in each of these...
When it comes to bushcraft and survival knives, few names are as respected as ESEE. ESEE is a subsidiary of Randall’s Adventure & Training, an educational institution that teaches people survival, tracking, rescue, and other outdoor skills. Every person on their team is first and foremost an outdoorsman. Their knives are built for this rigorous...
In recent years, the world of small, EDC fixed blades has become a lot bigger. More and more people are realizing the joys of having a fixed blade knife. There’s no pivot to break, clean, or lubricate, there’s no pocket clip hot spot in your hand, and equipping a fixed blade instills a sense of...
This is a special year at Blade HQ – it’s the first annual Blade HQ Knife Awards! All of the new knives at Blade HQ from 2023 have been considered, and a team here at Blade HQ has compiled a list of nominees in six categories: Folder, Fixed Blade, Auto, OTF, and Overall Knife of...
A long time ago, my friend Trevor wrote a blog post entitled “9 Ways to Carry a Fixed Blade.” It was a great blog post, but in the years since he wrote it, the fixed blade world has become a whole lot bigger. I found eleven more fixed blade carry methods, none of which are...
Kershaw has everything from premium out-the-front (OTF) knives to budget-friendly assisted-opening knives. The breadth of its offerings in price range and style is part of what makes Kershaw excellent—it has something for everyone! If you want a crossbar lock knife, Kershaw has you covered. Looking for a sweet karambit? Look no further. In the market...