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George Muhlestein
George is a video host and content writer at Blade HQ. Aside from being a dyed-in-the-wool knife nerd, George enjoys archery, cooking, and video games.
Carpenter’s A-421 Steel: Is It Better Than MagnaCut?
George Muhlestein on August 6, 2026, in News
In This Article For the last few months, we’ve heard whisperings of a groundbreaking steel making its way to us from the medical industry. It offers performance very similar to other high-end blade steels (think MagnaCut, CPM S35VN, etc.), but carved a unique path there. A-421 is really special and unlike most other premium blade steels. In this article, we’ll go over all the exciting details! To make sure we got...
33 Best Knives for Dad: Complete Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)
George Muhlestein, Jacob Miller on June 9, 2026, in Best of
Not all dads wear a cape, but to many of us, they’re still our heroes. This Father’s Day, don’t get him socks or a card. Get him something awesome—get him a pocket knife or multi-tool! Everyone’s dad is unique, but there are some prevalent categories that many fathers fall into: camping dad, BBQ dad, etc....
The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 – A Knife for the Ages
George Muhlestein on February 19, 2026, in Knife Knowledge, Learn
The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is a simple knife, but its special blend of features, timing, and quality, which we’ll talk about in this article, have made it a knife for the ages. This knife has become a rite of passage for knife collectors, and for many, a dear friend that spends more time in the pocket than not. Here, I’ll break down what makes this knife...
10 Best Chinese Knife Brands: WE, CIVIVI, Reate & More
George Muhlestein on July 15, 2026,
in Best of, Brand
Tags:
Budget Knives, Chinese knives, High quality knives, Inexpensive knives
In This Article People say a lot of stuff about Chinese-made products, much of it negative. To them, we say this: the knife brands in this article are not part of the problem; they’re part of the solution. Each of these brands has a team of passionate knifemakers behind it who are working with the best materials and technology available,...
Shot Show 2026 Recap – What We’ll See This Year
George Muhlestein on January 26, 2026,
It’s the Monday after SHOT Show 2026. I’m tired, my dogs are still barking from walking all over Vegas, and I’m positively AMPED for the next year of knives! In this article, I’ll break down some of the coolest knives we’ve seen, some things we see on the horizon, and some things to look out for. Let’s jump in! Everyone Loves a Good Remix This year at SHOT Show, especially from the USA-made brands, we...
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