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Knife 101: The Anatomy of a Knife

Knife 101: The Anatomy of a Knife

Posted by American Edge on Mar 10th 2020

Each section of a knife and their specific attributes and features can be difficult to remember. The basic anatomy of a knife can be divided into two parts: the handle and the blade. Let’s go over the main points and … read more
Antique Knife Collecting

Antique Knife Collecting

Posted by American Edge on Feb 21st 2020

Antique knife collecting can be a great hobby. Before you get started, you want to begin by doing your research and learning about quality knives so you don’t get swindled. You may decide to be a generalist and collect a … read more
Florist Knives

Florist Knives

Posted by American Edge on Feb 4th 2020

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it’s the time of year that flower shops are busier than ever. Orders are coming in left and right, and they need to work quickly in order to accommodate them. One great way to do … read more
Art of Custom Knives

Art of Custom Knives

Posted by American Edge on Jan 23rd 2020

Much like you would collect artwork from a favorite artist or pieces from an antique collection, many individuals also collect knives. There are knife collectors that may want to add a specific piece to their collection, … read more
Zero Tolerance ZT Model List

Zero Tolerance ZT Model List

Posted by Jordan Saldana on Dec 4th 2019

This is a comprehensive list of every Zero Tolerance model as of July 26th, 2020. This list was complied by someone other than myself. This includes discontinued models, limited editions, other dealer exclusives, distrib … read more
Dating Vintage Imperial Tang Stamps

Dating Vintage Imperial Tang Stamps

Posted by Jordan Saldana on Sep 8th 2019

These photos depict the various tang stamps used by the Imperial knife company along with the corresponding dates these particular stamps were used. … read more
What to look for in an EDC or Everyday Carry Knife?

What to look for in an EDC or Everyday Carry Knife?

Posted by Jordan Saldana on Mar 21st 2018

I was interviewed for a magazine about what a customer should look for in an EDC knife. Below is the questions I was asked and the answers I gave. This should help anyone looking to purchase a high quality everyday carry … read more
American Edge Condition Grading System

American Edge Condition Grading System

Posted by Jordan Saldana on Nov 5th 2017

Prices will be adjusted according to condition, issues, and any missing or extra accessories.  **Please see descriptions to find anything of note**Brand New: Knives in this category … read more