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BLADE magazine is the world’s #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry: knifemaking, how-to’s, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue you’ll find: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their values Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events Knife collecting tips from the experts The most up-to-date knife legislation info

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Sharpest Season

COVER STORY

NEW WRAPPER, SHOW STEEL • BLADE Show’s home sharpens up for the 45th Anniversary

BLADE UNIVERSITY CLASS SCHEDULE

2026 BLADE SHOW DROPS • The sharpest new steel slated for Atlanta

PREPARING FOR THE BEST

ALL FOLDED IN TO ONE • From the author’s experience, one folding knife has it all

PULL OF THE PUSH DAGGER • Master smiths explore the symmetry, skill and survivalist roots of a classic

BLADE SHOW 2026

BLADE SHOW SCHEDULE

BLADE MAGAZINE CUTLERY HALL OF FAME¨

YOUR BLADE SHOW GUIDE TO BOOTH & TABLE EXHIBITORS*

BLADE Show 2025 In Pictures

KNIFE-OF-THE-YEAR® AWARDS

BLADE UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTORS • For the complete BLADE University class schedule, see the story beginning on page 18.

BLADE UNIVERSITY • A big thank you to all our 2026 BLADE University speakers. We are thrilled to have such a plethora of knife topics being covered at BLADE Show this year!

WHERE TO GET ’EM

THRIVING At 45 • Forty-five shows in, the edge-travaganz’s remains the beating heart of the knife world

LONE STAR STEEL • Knives and attendance were red hot at BLADE Show Texas

GIRL POWER • Women leading the rise of knife throwing across the country and world

Atlanta’s Deep Knife Show Roots • The city was cutlery crazy even before BLADE Show

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NEXT IN BLADE

From Screen To Steel • Jesse Hu brings the Vinland Saga’s famous daggers to life