Author Bio
Jacob Miller
Jacob M. is the Marketing Content Specialist at Blade HQ. He enjoys writing fantasy stories and playing Magic: the Gathering in his free time. He's passionate about pocket cutlery, captivated by the beauty of words, and fascinated by the potency of a well-foreshadowed point (pun intended).
The Best Fixed Blade Knife for Every Budget (2026)
Jacob Miller on September 23, 2026, in Best of, Style
Welcome to our list of the best fixed blade knives of 2026! We’ve separated them into seven price brackets; for each, we’ve included a fixed blade that fits these categories: So no matter your budget or how you plan to use your knife, we have a fixed blade for you! We Made a Video! You...
The Ultimate Knife Steel Guide with Charts [45+ Steels] Fake
Jacob Miller on September 25, 2026,
Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Ratings Rating Methodology Knife Steels Charts Side-by-side Comparison Rating Limitations The Best Knife Steel? How to Choose a Steel Other Knife Steel Facts Steel Comparison Table Frequently Asked Questions Keep Learning Introduction Welcome to the Blade HQ Knife Steel Guide where you can explore our knife steel charts, learn the...
Best Kitchen Knives by Budget, Steel, Style & More
Jacob Miller on September 18, 2026, in Best of, Use
With the holidays right at our doorstep, we’re all going to spend a lot of time in the kitchen either cooking or stealing a bite of whatever is being thoughtfully prepared. No kitchen is complete without a great knife or two and boy do we have just the stuff to help your holidays go off without a hitch. Whether you’re carving up roast beast or putting together a veggie tray you’re going to need a knife to do it. Here’s our list of the Best Kitchen Knives of 2020. Let’s get to it!...
Best Steels for Your Budget
Jacob Miller on September 8, 2026, in Best of, Type
What’s the best steel for your budget? What’s the highest-value knife with that steel? If those are your questions, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll breakdown all the best steel types for high, medium, and low budgets, and present some of the highest-value knives on the market right now. In This...
Edge Retention & Ease of Sharpening: What’s the Difference?
Jacob Miller on August 31, 2026,
in Knife Knowledge, Learn
Tags:
Edge Retention, Sharpening
Are Edge Retention & Ease of Sharpening the Same? What’s the difference between edge retention and ease of sharpening, you ask? First off, it’s a good question! If you’re familiar with our Knife Steel Guide, you’ll know the four aspects we use to rate each steel: After perusing the various rankings, you may have noticed...
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