Knives, Steel & Collecting

Materials, Restoration & the Culture of the Collection

August 10, 2026

Powder Steel vs. Carbon Steel: What Actually Changes at the Edge

August 9, 2026

Reading Heat Treatment Specs Without a Metallurgy Degree

Aug 8, 2026

Off-Season Storage: Protecting Carbon Steel From Humidity

Aug 5, 2026

Independent Lab Publishes Edge-Retention Data for Six Popular Steels

Aug 3, 2026

What Handle Material Actually Tells You About a Knife's Intended Use

Jul 30, 2026

Sharpening Angles Explained: A Practical Field Guide

Aug 10, 2026

Restoration Diary: Bringing a Rusted 1950s Fixed Blade Back to Life

Aug 10, 2026

Auction Recap: Three Estate Collections That Surprised Bidders

Aug 8, 2026

A Short History of the Finger Choil and Why It Still Matters

Aug 6, 2026

Why Some Collectors Only Buy Knives They'll Never Use

Aug 4, 2026

The Etiquette of Handling Someone Else's Custom Blade

Aug 1, 2026

Reading a Maker's Mark: A Short Primer for New Collectors