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• What’s the Difference Between a Camp Knife and a Survival Knife?

  by The Knife Connection 5 hours ago

  For those of you just getting into collecting knives, or dipping your toes in the water of the world of outdoor sports and hobbies like bushcraft, camping, hiking, hunting, or prepping, it won’t be long before you learn there is a world of nuance in how knives are categorized. And not just in...
• Why Your Next Survival Knife Should Be an ESEE Laser Strike

  by The Knife Connection Mon at 1:23 AM

  The ESEE Laser Strike might be a generic-looking blade with a spear point profile, but there are actually quite a few things about it that make it a great option for a survival knife. This post will look into them.  Blade Profile and Steel The meat of the ESEE Laser Strike is a 4.75...
• 3 Super Steels Used in Bradford Knives

  by The Knife Connection May 7

  Bradford Knives, made in the USA by skilled artisans, command quite a mystique among those that don’t just collect knives, they use them.  Among the laurels on which Bradford rests is its use of super steels, 3 of the best of which will be covered here. Popular Bradford Knives like the ...
• Handle Scales for Knives: In Defense of Modern Synthetics

  by The Knife Connection Apr 29

  Traditionally, a knife’s handle would consist of a tang that was outfitted with either wood scales or some natural material like antler or bone. In some cases, a stick tang would run through antler or some other material. The tang might also be wrapped in leather, or have a stacked leather gr...
• An Argument for Handmade Knives

  by The Knife Connection Apr 29

  Not to mince words; there are many, many quality mass-produced knives on the market today. Some of the top national brands produce excellent knives that are either wholly or entirely machined in large quantities, even if they are fit and finished by hand.  That being said, there is still a tim...
• Behind the Popularity of Karesuando Knives

  by The Knife Connection Apr 25

  Karesuando knives, or Karesuando Kniven, if you want to get technical, are some of the most coveted tools in the outdoor world. The first thing you’ll notice is the name. It’s Swedish, and it’s not just a brand gimmick. This company is located on a river in Sweden, on the border w...
• 3 Great Joker Knives

  by The Knife Connection Apr 22

  Ever heard of Joker Knives? The company doesn’t have the brand recognition of some of the big box names like Buck or Benchmade, or any other mass-produced knives, but they do make simple patterns using excellent steels and noteworthy scale materials, and their knives are handcrafted in Sp...