Andrew Demko has been one of the biggest names in knives for decades now. Many of the most popular Cold Steel knives are his designs. Heck, my favorite knife ever made, the Cold Steel AD-10, is a production version of his custom. A couple of years ago, Andrew Demko created Demko Knives, with the new...
If you’ve spent some time with Blade HQ, either on the website, social media, or YouTube, you’ve probably heard the expression “super steel” a few times. The time has come for me to explain what that means. No more putting it off. I’ve been doing some soul-searching lately, and I have realized that the vast...
A New Type of Lock – The History of the Crossbar Lock If you look at the knives available today, you’re bound to notice the abundance of locking mechanisms manufacturers use to keep their folders from closing on your fingers. Since the invention of the lockback, locking blades have been a staple of folding knives....
Maybe you’re like me. When I was getting started with my knife collection, I knew what materials I liked best, but I didn’t know why. But I wanted to know. Or, maybe you’re already a seasoned expert, but you’re always up to learning more. Or maybe you’ve just been pretending to know the difference between...
Back to Article Select a Steel Select a Steel Statistics Rankings Edge Retention Toughness Corrosion Resistance Ease of Sharpening * Rankings are compared to the steels featured on the Knife Steel Guide. Descriptions See More See More Back to Article...
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