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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.  Add us to your press release email list to include your news here.

Buck Knives Announces Appointments

August 12, 2020

Buck Knives, leader in sports cutlery, is pleased to announce key organizational appointments that reinforce and position the company for a dynamic approach to marketi

Benchmade Launches New Artist Series

August 12, 2020

Benchmade is proud to announce the new Limited Edition Artist Series. The first installment of this exciting series is a collaboration with artist Casey Underwood, featuring his artwork on four styles of  the 15085 Mini Crooked River.

Tiny, but Tough! WESN Microblade

July 22, 2020

WESN announces that its best-selling Microblade is back in stock, but this time with an upgrade to a high carbon, high chromium D2 tool-grade steel blade for even better hardness, toughness, and abrasion resistance.

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.

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