Best Knife Trends of 2016

  1. Titanium handles (& assoc beads, skulls)
  2. Novel, unknown steels (no longer boring AUS-8 or 440C)
  3. Return of carbon steel
  4. Slipjoints, small classic pocket knives
  5. Custom knives
  6. Rise of the knife collector

Look out for: Raw, in-the-original-form handles; anodised handles/spines, clips/beads/accessories

(titanium, return of carbon steel (compare w/ mechanical watches), slipjoints still retains popularity (new small custom makers propelled by ease of internet)

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Jerry Hossom Large Retribution Fighter

Jerry Hossom large Retribution fighter, DLC coat and burl handle (Photo: darcuss - BladeForums)

The Large Retribution Fighter from custom knife maker Jerry Hossom is a knife that resembles the Roman kopis, or fighting sword. The blade, 11.125″ in length, is made from CPM-3V steel that has a DLC coating. The handle is made from dyed stabilized burl and sports mosaic pins, which nicely complements the wooden handle. With an overall length of 18″ and weighing a hefty 15 ounces, the Large Retribution Fighter feels substantial in hand yet is light enough for some serious zombie close combat fighting. This knife was acquired from Blade 2015. (Photo: darcuss – BladeForums)

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Mosier Crossfire Two-Tone Folder

Mosier Crossfire, two-tone blade (Photo: vermicelli - BladeForums)

 

A custom flipper from David Mosier, the Crossfire has a two-tone finish on both the blade and its titanium handle. Sporting warm brass undertones, the lightweight titanium handle seems like a different species of metal from your typical Ti-handle knife. The S30V blade complements the blade design, which has a clip-point shape that is strengthened towards the tip for a strong point. It also has a false edge and a small thumb groove for delicate tasks, and a tip-up pocket clip for ease of use. (Photo: vermicelli – BladeForums)

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Todd Begg Razorback Sawtooth Knife: Zombies Beware!

Todd Begg Razor Back sawtooth knife (Photo: Nephilim killer - BritishBlades)

Here’s one for the zombie apocalypse – the Todd Begg Razorback sawtooth knife!

This knife is made from N690 steel, 10″ of sharp goodness with an overall length of 15 1/4″. It is hand satin-finished and has a wicked sawtooth back, which would make easy work of branches, belts, rope, etc. (or zombie clothing for that matter). The handle scales are G10, and comes with a handsome shaped black leather sheath. From Begg Knives.(Photo: Nephilim killer – BritishBlades)

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Voorhies/Yamin “Supernova” Lefty Carbon Fibre Folder

Les Voorhies-Faisal Yamin 'Supernova' lefty knife (Photo: mwalle6 - BladeForums)The “Supernova” is a collaboration between Faisal Yamin (designer) and Les Voorhies (maker). Sporting handsome handles made from lightning strike carbon fiber (LSCF) with silver wire, the Supernova has titanium liners and a zirconium* pocket clip, pivot, and back spacer. It has a blade length of 3.5″, cutting edge of 3.375″ and an overall length of 8″. The blade is made from carpenter CTS-XHP steel alloy, which has the corrosion resistance of 440C steel but the hardness/toughness of D2 tool steel. Shown here in an exclusive left-handed version! (Photo: mwalle6 – BladeForums)

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Anso ‘Crash’: Titanium Honeycomb Handle

Anso 'Crash' (Photo: fauxpas0815 - Instagram)

Featuring a satin finished curvy blade and a Spydie hole, the Anso ‘Crash’ is made by Danish knifemaker Jens Ansø. Its holey titanium handle has a unique honeycomb pattern, with a lanyard hole at the end of the blade. Jens Anso has been making knives since 1988 and has collaborated with Spyderco and Boker. He also makes carabiners and other pocket tools. (Photo: fauxpas0815 – Instagram)

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