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The Importance of Knife Storage

The Importance of Knife Storage

Posted by LeNeigh Saldana on Apr 16th 2025

There’s nothing worse than pulling out your favorite blade and seeing the dreaded orange tint of rust creeping across the steel. Whether you're a collector, an outdoorsman, or just someone who appreciates a good ed … read more

Don't Be Blunt- A Look at Common Blade Grinds

Posted by LeNeigh Saldana on Feb 10th 2025

When it comes to knives, one of the most important things to consider for performance is the blade grind. When we talk about grind, we are referring to the shape and angle at which the edge of the blade is formed. The gr … read more
Camillus Tang Stamps

Camillus Tang Stamps

Posted by Jordan Saldana on Apr 23rd 2021

This guide was not complied by me. This is from All About Pocket KnivesTang Shown: 3 Line Arch StampTime Estimate: Early 1900's; roughly 1902-1915Tang Shown: 4 Line Stamp (Also Shown Lower on This Page) First 3 Line … read more
Why Every Woman Should Carry A Knife

Why Every Woman Should Carry A Knife

Posted by LeNeigh Saldana on Apr 21st 2021

Here’s the thing, in the world that we are living in today, women are more independent than ever before. Many of us, myself included, work outside of the home. In a day and age where our independence is supported and ou … read more
Counterfeit Knives

Counterfeit Knives

Posted by American Edge on Jan 7th 2021

Counterfeit knives are an increasing problem in our world. Fortunately, there are a few resources to help authenticate true knives.American Knife and Tool Institute has developed a program to help fight against the count … read more
Traveling with Knives

Traveling with Knives

Posted by American Edge on Oct 21st 2020

Most knife enthusiasts never leave home without a knife in your possession. While our knives are important to us, we need to be cautious of our knives when we travel. It’s a bit of a tricky subject, however. There is no … read more
A History of Damascus

A History of Damascus

Posted by American Edge on Aug 18th 2020

Damascus steel is sought after for many reasons. Its history is intriguing, and its looks are majestic. Damascus steel isn’t just beautiful though- it can be high performance as well. Knives that feature Damascus blades … read more
The Bowie Knife: An American Blade with an Alluring Past

The Bowie Knife: An American Blade with an Alluring Past

Posted by American Edge on Jul 21st 2020

Perhaps the most famous American-made blade is the bowie knife. This symbol of the American frontier has historical ties to the old west and modern fixtures in hunting. It’s no wonder it’s been a favorite among outdoo … read more
How to Recognize a Quality Kitchen Knife (Pt. 2)

How to Recognize a Quality Kitchen Knife (Pt. 2)

Posted by American Edge on Jul 21st 2020

In our first installment, we discussed how to recognize a quality kitchen knife based on factors like weight, size, handles, and balance. However, we didn’t compare the composition of a knife. Stainless steel has b … read more