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Knife Specific Discussion

The place to be for general knife discussion.

  1. General Knife Discussion

    Your area to discuss knives in general: Folders, Fixed blades, Swords & knife related equipment, etc. Take off topic posts to the Community Center & manufacturer specific questions to their respective forums.
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    Latest: Pay it forward. Yes were doing this again. dsalazar, Oct 23, 2019 at 10:00 PM

  2. Axe, Tomahawk, & Hatchet Forum

    Hawk Talk at its finest!
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    Latest: Hatchet Redesign littleknife, Oct 23, 2019 at 9:44 PM

  3. Bernard Levine's Knife Collecting & Identification

    Moderated by Bernard Levine, "The Knife Expert"; author of Levine's Guide to Knives and their Values, Blade Magazine Correspondent (since 1974) and Knife World Editor (since 1978).
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    Latest: Veritable - Large folding knife waynorth, Oct 23, 2019 at 5:38 PM

  4. Custom & Handmade Knives

    Your place to find information about custom knives.
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    Latest: Modified Nessmuk (photos added) TK Steingass, Oct 23, 2019 at 8:44 PM

  5. Giveaway, Contest & Raffle Forum

    A place to pay it forward, help others, and raise awareness. Subject to the same rules as the exchange forums when it comes to self promotion. Restricted to Gold or higher members for replies.
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    Latest: Week 43 - Spyderco Endela + Prize Pack! BladeForums.com 20th Anniversary Year of Giveaways dammyippon, Oct 23, 2019 at 9:50 PM

  6. The Gallery

    Your place to post pictures of your knives - Art Knives, One-of-a-kind Customs, Tacticals, or Heirlooms.
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    Latest: Tactical fixed. makandr, Oct 23, 2019 at 3:59 PM

  7. Kitchen Cutlery & Tools

    Ya gotta eat, and what you use in the kitchen makes a big difference.
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    Latest: Kitchen Knife Set Eli Chaps, Oct 16, 2019

  8. Knife Laws

    Your place to discuss the laws that affect us "Knife Nuts"
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    Latest: I made a page dedicated to Maryland's edge weapon laws glistam, Oct 19, 2019 at 1:46 PM

  9. Knife Reviews & Testing

    The place to come for actual first hand information on specific knives and how they perform. Your own personal Consumer Reports of Knives.
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    Latest: Issues with CAK Khukuri by HI Stephen Spain, Oct 23, 2019 at 8:50 PM

  10. Multi-tools & Multi-purpose Knives

    Discuss all aspects of Multi-Tools, Swiss Army style knives, & related equipment.
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    Latest: Any Better Quality Alternatives to Squirt and Dime? Hickory n steel, Oct 23, 2019 at 9:16 PM

  11. Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment

    Your how-to area for discussion on sharpeners, rust prevention, alteration & more.
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    Latest: Screw Extractors Seadaddy1970, Oct 23, 2019 at 9:59 PM

  12. Pass-Around Forum for Knives & Gadgets

    By popular demand, the Pass-Around Forum is a central location for members to "try" knives & such for a short time.
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    Latest: Matej Uncovsky "Dark Series" knife passaround!!!! SpyderPhreak, Oct 23, 2019 at 9:50 PM

  13. Razors, Scissors, & Personal Grooming

    As the saying goes - you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Your place to discuss the equipment you use everyday.
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    Latest: What's a good straight razor? AlexMoore, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:17 AM

  14. Sheaths & Such

    They hold your knives & tools. Yeah.
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    Latest: Sheath for a Bose/Case Yukon Jack Dusty One, Oct 23, 2019 at 7:37 AM

  15. Sword Discussion

    The place to discuss all aspects of swords and sword fighting from the traditional style of the Samurai to modern European fencing, you will find it here.
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    Latest: Katana Identify Help Triton, Oct 22, 2019 at 8:34 PM

  16. Throwing Knives & Knife Throwing

    Hosted by Bobby Branton, of The American Knife Throwers Alliance. All aspects of throwing discussed!
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    Latest: Leather Scales? BitingSarcasm, Oct 3, 2019

  17. Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades

    Discussion of classic Hunters, Trappers, Lockbacks, Slipjoints, Skinners and other classic designs
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    Latest: Show us your Charlie Campagna SFOs knowtracks, Oct 23, 2019 at 10:00 PM