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What is Micarta and What Makes It a Great Knife Handle

Posted by Kendal Clawson on September 1, 2022October 26, 2022, in Knife Anatomy

As a knife person, you know a thing or two about micarta, but did you know that it is also used in the making of propeller blades, auto parts, guitar fingerboards, pool cues, and much more? Micarta is a popular material amongst manufacturers and can be used in many capacities. It takes many forms and... Read More

Knife Steel Guide

Posted by BladeHQ on August 29, 2022December 20, 2022, in Knife Anatomy, Learn

Tags: Knife Steel

In its most basic form, steel is just iron and carbon, but people have been studying, experimenting with, and perfecting steel with other elements for specific applications for millennia. The study of steel is now so complex and nuanced that one can acquire a graduate degree in the subject and still learn new things every day... Read More

Must-Have Bowie Knives for Your Collection

Posted by Michelle Hubbard on August 24, 2022March 8, 2023, in Knife Knowledge

Tags: Bowie Knives, Buck Knives

Life is rough, so you gotta be tough. Johnny Cash When James Bowie disemboweled Norris Wright with a large butcher knife at the Battle of Sandbar, you couldn’t really blame him. I mean, Wright’s sword cane was in his chest at the time. And Bowie had already been shot in the hip and had a... Read More

Where and When To EDC

Posted by BladeHQ on August 15, 2022October 26, 2022, in Knife Knowledge

By Kevin Estela(@estelawilded) We’ve all seen them: the elaborate everyday carry (EDC) flat lay images on Instagram and all over the internet. They have symmetry, the right balance of brightness and contrast, and a near-impossible cleanliness to it all. They exist because we find what other people carry interesting. Generations ago, a gentleman’s EDC included... Read More

For a Durable Handle, Look No Further Than Aluminum!

Posted by Aaron Wood on August 12, 2022October 26, 2022, in Knife Anatomy

Tags: Benchmade, Kershaw, Pocket Knives, Spyderco

With so many knife options, how do you begin to consider which knife will best suit you? When buying a knife, the blade and the handle are two factors in question. While the blade is what makes a knife, the handle is equally as crucial, as that’s what you are in contact with the most... Read More

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Posted by Maya Mortensen on June 5, 2022December 15, 2022, in Culture

FATHERS DAY GIFT GUIDE FOR EVERY TYPE OF DAD Dads are great, and because they’re great, they deserve awesome gifts. If you haven’t prepared for Father’s Day (June 19th by the way), this Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you get the perfect gift for your unique dad. Who’s Your Daddy? Everyday Carry Dad The... Read More

In Defense of Limited Runs

Posted by George Muhlestein on June 1, 2022December 12, 2022, in Knife Knowledge

We’ve all been there before. You see someone on YouTube or Instagram showing off a knife that is the pure embodiment of cool, so you take to the internet in search of one of your own. You find the knife on Blade HQ, only to learn it was one of a limited run that is... Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Gravity Knives

Posted by George Muhlestein on May 26, 2022December 20, 2022, in Reviews, Style

“Gravity Knife” – the term invokes a sense of danger, shrouded in a mist of legal ambiguity. Are gravity knives really dangerous? What even is a gravity knife? Are they as illegal as most people think? The answers might just surprise you. What is a gravity knife? For the purposes of this article, a gravity... Read More

How to Use a Butterfly Knife Trainer

Posted by Maya Mortensen on May 25, 2022December 20, 2022, in Knife Knowledge, Learn

Tags: Butterfly Knife

If you’re like us, you’ve probably seen butterfly knives (also called balisongs) handled by professionals with otherworldly fluidity and wondered how they do that without losing a finger. The answer? Lots and lots of practice. That’s where a training butterfly knife comes in! What is a training butterfly knife? A training butterfly knife, or a... Read More

CIVIVI Elementum: A Must-Have Knife for Your Collection

Posted by Aaron Wood on May 25, 2022December 20, 2022, in Model, Reviews

Tags: CIVIVI

History of CIVIVI With how fast this company has grown, many people may not be familiar with the brand that is CIVIVI. When it comes to the knife community, whether you’re a lifelong member or new to the game, the question will always be; can I trust this company to make quality knives? Bringing some... Read More

CPM Magnacut Knife Steel | What’s the Big Deal

Posted by George Muhlestein on May 18, 2022October 12, 2023, in Knife Knowledge, Learn

Tags: Knife Steel

CPM MagnaCut has the knife world buzzing. It’s been called the next big breakthrough in knife steels, and that’s high praise! Here at Blade HQ, we think it’s worthy to be called a breakthrough, and you can bet that you’ll see MagnaCut on thousands of knives for years to come. What is Magnacut? CPM MagnaCut... Read More

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