From Benchmade’s tactical Adamas to Master Cutlery’s bonkers Z-Hunters, knife names truly run the gamut. While many can seem ...

Taking rusty, discarded steel and turning it into a high-performance blade is one of my favorite challenges. Watch as I ...

Every blade tells a story. In this project, we take raw materials - scrap metal, old tools, and even motorcycle chains - and ...

The length and severity of the tariffs often affect these price increases. The James Brand’s $399 Chapter 2 Damascus knife uses steel sourced from Sweden, which these new tariffs could impact. The ...

If a knife is inexpensive and claims to be Damascus, I’d be skeptical. True Damascus is made by layering steel of different properties, which creates a unique pattern when etched. Skilled makers can ...

Damascenes are experiencing the first Holy Month of Ramadan without the al-Assad family in more than five decades. Bashar al-Assad, who took over from his father Hafez, was the last of the family ...

For folks who prefer the lightweight ease of Japanese-style knives, Miyabi’s 8-inch, full-tang, fine carbide stainless steel chef knife delivers, holding its impeccably sharp edge after multiple ...

By Alissa J. Rubin Reporting from the Faysh Khabur border crossing between Iraq and Syria In the Syrian capital, Damascus, the country’s new leader has hosted a national unity conference and ...

While firearms and explosives are typically handed over to law enforcement, items such as pocket knives, multitools, and other everyday carry (EDC) gear are sold through state-run surplus programs.

At less than $30, it was also super wallet friendly, an achievement reached with entry-level materials, including 15Cr knife steel. Even accounting for inflation, its successor is pricier, but for ...

Israel’s defense minister says minority Druze in Jaramana a town south of Damascus, were under attack from the new Syrian regime and that he ordered Israeli forces to be poised to help protect ...

Claiming that the suburb 3km southeast of Damascus is a Druze city under threat, Netanyahu and his Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed their troops to “prepare to defend” Jaramana.