Knife knerds know that one of the coolest blade materials dates back to ancient times, when Middle Eastern blacksmiths pounded out a special steel from India called wootz to make swords that shimmered ...

This old balisong was frozen shut and full of rust, but a careful teardown brought every part back to life. Watch the hinge freed, the blade refined, and the balance restored for smooth flipping. The ...

Like any kid growing up at a time when the notion of adolescent martial arts-practicing humanoid amphibians did not seem weird at all, I was pretty fascinated by ninjas. This obsession manifested many ...

The majority of EDC and pocket-knife enthusiasts want smooth and snappy action from their go-to knives, and arguably, the quickest action you’ll get is from a switchblade. They’re the knives that open ...

David Balisong had vanished from his home in Cheadle, Greater Manchester in the UK on June 6, before secretly boarding a one-way flight to Malaysia. (PDRM pic) Seventeen-year-old British teenager ...

David Balisong had vanished from his home in Cheadle, Greater Manchester in the UK on June 6, before secretly boarding a one-way flight to Malaysia. (PDRM pic) British teenager David Balisong, who was ...

Chloë Grace Moretz has been in the spotlight since she was a child and in early September 2025, she made international headlines when she married her longtime girlfriend, model Kate Harrison. In case ...

Watch as we take an old, worn-out balisong knife and restore it piece by piece to its original beauty. This video breaks down the cleaning, polishing, and sharpening process for vintage blades.

One of the unique trade events in Atlanta, the annual Blade Show is the biggest showcase of the cutlery industry. Featuring over one thousand exhibitors, the show attracts hundreds of knifemakers and ...

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The new law lets some connect with Native Hawaiian and other cultures through traditional weapons. It’s also generating concern about increased use of weapons. This story was written by Associated ...