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Why a Sharp Knife Is Actually Safer Than a Dull One

Why a Sharp Knife Is Actually Safer Than a Dull...

One of the most misunderstood things about knives is the idea that a dull blade is somehow “safer” than a sharp one. To someone unfamiliar with blades, that assumption makes...

Why a Sharp Knife Is Actually Safer Than a Dull...

One of the most misunderstood things about knives is the idea that a dull blade is somehow “safer” than a sharp one. To someone unfamiliar with blades, that assumption makes...

Missing Blade Show ATL This Year

Missing Blade Show ATL This Year

Honestly, it’s a little sad… but also very exciting. One thing we’ve learned while building Orbital is that every decision comes with tradeoffs. That applies to knife design, materials, production...

Missing Blade Show ATL This Year

Honestly, it’s a little sad… but also very exciting. One thing we’ve learned while building Orbital is that every decision comes with tradeoffs. That applies to knife design, materials, production...

Moving the Orbital Forum to Reddit

Moving the Orbital Forum to Reddit

I will keep this short and sweet. When we launched the Orbital Knives forum, the goal was simple: create a space where people could talk about knives, design, steels, and...

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Moving the Orbital Forum to Reddit

I will keep this short and sweet. When we launched the Orbital Knives forum, the goal was simple: create a space where people could talk about knives, design, steels, and...

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Learning how to make knives with a Forged in Fire Champion

Learning how to make knives with a Forged in Fi...

For years my role in the knife world has mostly been on the design side. I’ve spent countless hours sketching ideas, refining shapes, thinking about ergonomics, blade geometry, materials, and...

Learning how to make knives with a Forged in Fi...

For years my role in the knife world has mostly been on the design side. I’ve spent countless hours sketching ideas, refining shapes, thinking about ergonomics, blade geometry, materials, and...

Why There Is No Such Thing as a Perfect Knife

Why There Is No Such Thing as a Perfect Knife

If you spend enough time interacting with the knife community, you’ll hear people searching for “the perfect knife.” The perfect steel.The perfect size.The perfect weight.The perfect handle. But here’s the honest...

Why There Is No Such Thing as a Perfect Knife

If you spend enough time interacting with the knife community, you’ll hear people searching for “the perfect knife.” The perfect steel.The perfect size.The perfect weight.The perfect handle. But here’s the honest...

20CV Steel: Origin, Performance, and Its Place in the Knife World

20CV Steel: Origin, Performance, and Its Place ...

When people talk about premium knife steels, 20CV is almost always part of the conversation, and for good reason. Known for its exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and clean, refined...

20CV Steel: Origin, Performance, and Its Place ...

When people talk about premium knife steels, 20CV is almost always part of the conversation, and for good reason. Known for its exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and clean, refined...