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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...
Knife Blade Shapes Guide: Every Blade Shape and What It’s For
George Muhlestein on January 8, 2026, in Knife Anatomy, Learn
Knives come in all shapes and sizes. Some look boringly familiar; others look straight out of an edgy teenager’s college-ruled notebook. But no matter what your scout leader told you, every blade shape has a purpose. In this article, I’ll break down every major blade style, what they’re good for, what they’re not so good for, and who might want one. Let’s jump right...
Cities of Blades: Maniago, Italy
George Muhlestein on November 3, 2025, in Culture, Knife Knowledge, Learn
This is the first in a series of articles entitled “Cities of Blades.” In this series, I’ll tell you all about some of the greatest knife cities in the world. Every city we’ll talk about has a rich cutlery history and a diverse knife community to this day. These cities are must-see destinations for true knife nerds. The first city on the list,...
What Is Micarta
George Muhlestein on September 5, 2025,
in Knife Anatomy, Knife Knowledge, Learn
Tags:
Fixed Blade Knives, Knife Anatomy, Knife handle materials, Knife History, Pocket Knives
Of all the knife handle materials I own, Micarta is the one that by far the least non-initiated knife people have heard of. That’s a crying shame if you ask me! Micarta is awesome, and I think the world ought to know about it. To that end, I’m writing this article, and I hope that...
MagnaMax Steel – Everything You Need to Know
George Muhlestein on June 16, 2026,
in Knife Anatomy, Learn
Tags:
Blade Steel, Knife Anatomy, News, Spyderco
The rumor mill has been churning for over a year now, but the cat is finally out of the bag: CPM MagnaMax, Dr. Larrin Thomas’s new steel, is here. With the help of our friends at Spyderco, I got my hands on a knife made of it to run it through its paces. In this...
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