In 1919, the Remington Arms Company established the Remington Cutlery Works at its massive manufacturing complex in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This facility was already world-renowned for munitions production, but the shift toward consumer goods after World War I allowed for the company to utilize its extensive metalworking expertise and vast labor force during peacetime. By 1920, the company released an incredibly ambitious first catalog that spanned nearly two hundred pages and featured hundreds of distinct knife models. This initial offering signaled to...

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The development of 420HC steel was a shift in cutlery history, moving away from specialized boutique alloys toward a metal that prioritizes the needs of the everyday user. Before its invention, the knife industry often struggled to find a middle ground between rust-resistance and cutting performance. The steel’s parent alloy, AISI 420, had great corrosion resistance, but it was largely relegated to low-cost kitchen knives and diving gear. Because it lacked sufficient carbon, it simply could not hold a sharp edge under the pressure of real-world work. Everything changed in the late 1960s when...

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This week’s new releases bring together a strong mix of traditional craftsmanship, modern materials, and compact everyday practicality from several standout makers across the knife world. Case continues to lean into classic American patterns with a pair of SMKW exclusives featuring bone handles and old-school slip joint construction, while Boker adds a modern automatic twist to a timeless Italian-inspired profile. Lishen Knives expands its growing lineup of handcrafted fixed blades with several compact models built around AEB-L steel, natural...

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Christian Lishen’s path to knife making began in a small town in Florida, where his love for crafting and working with his hands was first sparked. Raised in Pierson, Florida, a rural town known for its massive production of leatherleaf ferns, Christian’s early years didn’t exactly scream future knife maker. However, his path was shaped by an unexpected exposure to blacksmithing during his youth. As a teenager, his father became the director of the Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts in Delon Springs, Florida, a historical reenactment center where Christian’s...

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