Tag Archives: BLADE Show

Making a Kydex Sheath and Paddle

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Wilson

In preparation for BLADE Show 2018, I needed a wearable sheath for my SWAT Knife. The original sheath I had made had no real provision for mounting. I had to do something soon since BLADE is close and I wanted … Continue reading →

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BLADE Show 2018 is Imminent!

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Wilson

As an amateur knifemaker and sometime writer, I am stoked that BLADE Show 2018 is less than a month from now. This year, BLADE Show will open up 25,000 new square feet of exhibit space and add 200 more exhibitors … Continue reading →

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My Pocket Kiridashi 2.0

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Wilson

Okay, I was not super happy with My Pocket Carry Kiridashi. It was a bit too chunky and irritated my thigh when wearing the business casual attire that is my daily dress. I liked the idea of the knife, though, … Continue reading →

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Gone to BLADE

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Wilson

Today, I am driving to Atlanta from Florida for BLADE Show 2017.  Here is my finished kwaiken knife and kydex sheath.  As a novice, I am happy with what I have made, but it has some flaws and I am … Continue reading →

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Rushing Toward BLADE Show 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Wilson

I have been very busy trying to keep my promise to myself to attend BLADE Show 2017 wearing a knife of my own making.  Well, I leave for the show tomorrow and I am still at work!  I am going … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding My “Knife Shop”

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Wilson

Since last year’s BLADE Show, I have concentrated some of my spare time into making knives from the materials I purchased there (see last posting).  It has been slow going because I am rebuilding my small shop of tools, which … Continue reading →

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BLADE Show 2016 and a Different Path

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Wilson

This year’s BLADE Show was transformational for me.  For the last four years, I have attended as a writer, with the job of interviewing people and taking photographs.  Maxpedition bag slung over one shoulder, I wandered into the Cobb Galleria … Continue reading →

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New Zero Tolerance Knives for 2016

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Wilson

Zero Tolerance Knives has released its new knives for 2016.  Here are some highlights and the manufacturer descriptions and specs.  If you’ve handled a knife by ZT, you know they are high quality pieces.  Enjoy! The new Zero Tolerance 0095BW … Continue reading →

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BLADE Show Patrons Scared by Zombie Tools

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Wilson

Zombie Tools had by far the most interesting display booth at BLADE Show 2015.  Their wares were as distinctive as they were lethal.  Heck, they even had a little lounge for resting between sprints from the angry undead!  These guys … Continue reading →

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GD Skulls Dress Up Your Knife

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Wilson

Genadijs Dmitrijevs handcrafts his GD Skulls with Old World skill.  Each skull bead is made in his Latvia, Russia workshop from 925 silver and bronze.  The designs are intricate and beautiful.  GD feels his mixture of the two metals, done … Continue reading →

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