Check out the May 2011 issue of BLADE magazine - in this easy-to-view file you download to your computer!
FEATURESReady, Willing and Stable by Mike Haskew:
Rick Hinderer's lockbar stabilizer gains factory adherents.
A Celebration to Remember (Part One) by Jack Edmondson:
Take an insider tour of the Alamo battle's 175th birthday.
Herron Knives: Made to Get Dirty by Mike Haskew:
George Herron built them to be used – and used hard.
The Giant Awakes by Pat Covert:
KA-BAR/CUTCO has re-emerged as a major cutlery player.
How to Carve (Conclusion) by Joe Szilaski:
Learn the carving of a basic geometric handle design.
Know Fish and Wildlife Regulations by Joe Kertzman:
Play by the rules and your knives will stay legal and yours.
87 and Still Sharp by Stephen Garger:
War wounds, not even an amputation can stop Jack Barrett.
11 Hot Blades for Springtime by Steve Shackleford:
Get ready with factory models built for the season.
The Sub-Hilt: A Loveless Staple by Dave Rhea:
The Hall-of-Famer's "second guard" flourishes to this day.
Land Shark by MSG Kim Breed:
CAS' folding fillet handles much more than just fish.
Ed Fowler's 4 Bladesmithing Myths by Ed Fowler:
The author outlines the myths and facts as he knows them.
Rambo Creator's The Naked Edge by Mike Carter:
David Morrell novel uses the knife industry as a focal point.
COLUMNSReaders Respond; Cover Story; Unsheathed; The Knife I Carry; Knifemaker Showcase; Show Calendar; BLADE Shoppe; BLADE List; What's New; What's New; Where to Net 'Em; Where to Get 'Em; Hot Handmade; Handmade Gallery; Edge Testers