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BLADE magazine is the world’s #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry: knifemaking, how-to’s, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue you’ll find: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their values Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events Knife collecting tips from the experts The most up-to-date knife legislation info

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Blade • Vol. XLVIII, No. 13, October 2022

Magic Moments in Time

THE FUTURE IS NOW • Top bladesmiths teach tomorrow’s stars how to forge today

Forged & Friends • Damascus, straight carbon and stainless, and bunches more

THE MANY MOODS OF MOSAIC • Mosaic damascus takes the material for blades to an entirely different level

YOU OUGHT TO AUTO • Press the button and rock and roll with four of the latest automatics

SHOP DUMP STEVE SCHWARZER • Explore the happy place of Steve “Mr. Mosaic Damascus” Schwarzer

RECORD-BREAKERS’ DELIGHT • ABS celebrates its top annual knives, bladesmiths and members at the BLADE Show

The BLADE SHOW EFFECT • Now that the dust has settled, custom knife trends emerge from Atlanta

WHERE’S THE BREAK? • An award-winning knifemaker shows you how she conceals the “break” between blade and lockbar on a lockback

A Night for THE EDGES • In the conclusion, the balance of BLADE Show ’22’s custom winners get their due

MECH IT SO • The M-1 folder from MECHFORCE takes a licking and keeps on cutting

THE KNIFE I CARRY

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WHERE TO NET ’EM

Thin to Win • Schroeder’s stainless damascus blade comes in a bold yet simple forged pattern

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