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The latest news and information from the knife industry is available here. Check out summaries of the latest industry news from our members, as well as general knife community news. Whenever possible links will take you to the original story. To have your news included here, please add us to your press releas

Benchmade Knife Company Levels Up Its Senior Leadership Team

June 24, 2020

Benchmade Knife Company, a Regent member of the American Knife & Tool Institute, has solidified a new leadership team as it looks to the future for even greater growth.

DPX Gear Celebrates 10 Years of Flagship Knife

June 2, 2020

The Ti DECADE is a limited unit run made by LionSTEEL in Maniago, Italy, an award winning company that puts up with the constant perfection designer Robert Young Pelton demands.

SOG’s New Brand Direction Shines Through

May 7, 2020

Leading off the new introductions are total redesigns of three favorite SOG assisted-opening folding knives: Flash AT, Aegis AT and Trident AT. Each feature SOG’s newly developed Assisted Technology XR locking mechanism (AT-XR Lock).

Buck Knives Offers Discount to Healthcare Workers

April 29, 2020

Buck Knives announces that it is extending its online discount program to all the heroes that are working the frontlines to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 crisis.

Boker Introduces Boker Plus Lancer 42

April 21, 2020

Boker USA recently introduced the newest version of the versatile Lancer pocket knife.

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