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5 TIPS AND 4 F’S
by Custom Knife Field Editor, Les Robertson
BLADE MAGAZINE  JUNE ISSUE 2024  PAGES 78-82

Since 1985, Les has been collecting custom knives. What began as a neccessary tool in the field at Ft. Cambell, KY; developed into a full-time business. Needless to say, his experience over the years is invaluable to today’s custom knife collector. He enjoys simplifying his knowledge in this article for the Blade Magazine’s June readers with 5 TIPS and 4 F’s.

What to look for in a custom hunting knife and some sharp examples.
by Custom Knife Field Editor, Les Robertson
BLADE MAGAZINE  NOV ISSUE 2023  PAGES 42-46

Les’ Five Favorite American Custom Knife Makers
by Custom Knife Field Editor, Les Robertson
BLADE MAGAZINE  MARCH ISSUE 2022  PAGES 24-28

Damascus comes in several patterns, each of which affects overall knife value.
by Custom Knife Field Editor, Les Robertson
BLADE MAGAZINE  MARCH ISSUE 2021  PAGES 56-59

Completing this 3-part series talking about Collectible Influencers.
by Custom Knife Field Editor, Les Robertson
BLADE MAGAZINE  NOV. ISSUE 2020  PAGES 34-38 

In this first article of a 3-part series, the subject is Collectible Users.
by Custom Knife Field Editor, Les Robertson
BLADE MAGAZINE  SEPT. ISSUE 2020  PAGES 30-33 

How to make the most of your time and money at the Blade Show?
by Custom Knife Field Editor, Les Robertson
BLADE MAGAZINE  NOV. ISSUE 2020  PAGES 34-37 

Part 1 Proportion and Balance, Handle Styles, Blade Traits and more.
BLADE MAGAZINE • SEPT 2013 • By Les Robertson, Custom Knife Field Editor
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Conclusion Standards of Quality, Delivery Times and Deposits, Bladesmith Business Practices and more.
BLADE MAGAZINE • OCT 2013 • By Les Robertson, Custom Knife Field Editor
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