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Gerald Willey of Willey Knives. Benchmade’s Altitude.
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10 ARE CUSTOMS REALLY WORTH THAT MUCH? 50 BLUE-COLLAR BLADES
Or should the question be are the knives underpriced? Production neckers labor time-and-a-half on the job.
By Steve Shackleford By James Morgan Ayres

12 14 CUTS ABOVE 58 CUT WITH CONFIDENCE

Warm your hands with some of the hottest collectibles. For knives to rely on, carry one of the latest lockbacks.
By Steve Shackleford By Dexter Ewing

22 WHERE DO KNIFEMAKERS COME FROM? 71 BATTLE OF THE BLADE SHAPES

The author returns to share more of his homespun knife wisdom. Two new knives take the sidewinder skinning test and more.
By Ed Fowler By MSG Kim Breed

30 PROFESSOR INTEGRAL 74 A WILLEY GREAT 50 YEARS!
Ted Dowell schooled an industry on fi ne knife craftsmanship. Willey Knives cutlery store celebrates its 50th anniversary.
By Mike Haskew By Mike Haskew

36 THEY GIVE SO OTHERS GET 78 HANGING OUT!

Caring knifemakers lead the way supporting worthy causes. Carabiner knives offer a refreshing change to everyday carry.
By Daniel Jackson By Pat Covert

44 CHIPS OFF THE OL’ BLADE 82 TEXAS TRENCH KNIFE
An experienced carver outlines factory edged tools for the job. Common-sense knife law paves the way for WWI custom repro.
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By Abe Elias By BLADE staff

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