BLADE Magazine – November 2021 (Digital PDF Download)

This digital PDF download of the November 2021 issue of BLADE magazine includes the photos, features and information scores of knifemakers, knife collectors and knife enthusiasts enjoy.

HALLMARK OF THE HAMON
For ages the hamon has fascinated makers & knife users alike.
By Mike Haskew

THE KNIFE HE CARRIES
Check out his lightweight and comfortable belt-carry dagger.
By David Lopez

THE SOFT-BACKED BLADE
How to maximize toughness without sacrificing edge performance.
By Jason Fry

MAD STEEL SKILLS
Hottest smiths’ hottest knives top the art of forging.
By Steve Shackleford

TRIED-AND-TRUE 1095
4 factory models wear & use the reliable carbon steel well.
By Dexter Ewing

SIMPLY FORGEOUS!
The ABS recognizes its best of the best in a 2-year period.

FORGED IN FAME
Ricardo Vilar is South America’s first ABS journeyman smith.
By Pat Covert

HOTTER THAN EVER
Stainless damascus looks fantastic and resists corrosion.
By Daniel Jackson

TO THE POINT PART II
It’s the point that often jump starts your blade into the work.
By Ed Fowler

STEEL TRINITY
3-layer san-mai construction creates sharp, beautiful blades.
By Mike Haskew

COPPER-MAI CUTTER
Gokals hunter combines 1084 & copper for some keen results.
By MSG Kim Breed

SKOAL, BRO!
Jensen Bergman’s bottle-opening folder will pop your tops!
By BLADE® staff