Blade Show 2013: Awards & a Few Knives

Blade Show 2013: Awards & a Few Knives

Blade Show came and went, and from what I’ve heard, it was a pretty awesome weekend! Several Blade HQ team members got to go check it out, and we’ve got some updates from Atlanta to share with you. Stay tuned for more Blade Show updates on the blog and on YouTube in the coming days […]

Different Blade Finishes

Different Blade Finishes

Maybe you’re aware that there are different blade finishes and coatings out there, but how much do you really know about them? Finishes and coatings are used to prevent corrosion and generally speaking, the smoother the knife, the greater the corrosion resistance. Here’s an overview of the different finishes out there along with their benefits […]

65th Anniversary of the AK-47

65th Anniversary of the AK-47

  Today is the 65th anniversary of the legendary assault rifle, the AK-47. Invented by Lieutenant General Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, the Avtomat Kalashnikov Model 1947 was a response to the complaints with Soviet rifles by wounded Soviet soldiers Kalashnikov overheard while in the hospital recovering from an illness in 1941. In 1944 he designed a gas-operated carbine […]

USN G4 2012 “The Gathering IV” Knife Show Recap

USN G4 2012 “The Gathering IV” Knife Show Recap

Do you love knives and awesome gear? If so, then you should check out the USN forums, host of one of the best knife shows every year. Dubbed “the Gathering,” it is an excellent opportunity to meet and chat with some great knifemakers and lots of wonderful people. This was the 4th annual Gathering (from […]