Welcome to Blades On Demand
Blades On Demand's Story
At Blades On Demand, we offer exclusive deals and services on a wide range of top brands such as Buck, Boker, Kershaw, Gerber, Case, CRKT, Spyderco, Microtech and several other newer brands that I can't wait to give an audience to. After a disabling wreck in 2019 that took me out of my profession of 20 years, cooking, I had to find something to fill the void for work and finances. After 5 years of toil and drama I could have done without, I landed on the solution to my problem. EDC pocket Knives and fixed blades of all sorts, a lifelong passion, and after years in the cheffing industry the knife knowledge, care and safety ingrained into my soul has a place to finally pour all out! I'd found the something that I love, enjoy and want to bring to others. Fulfillment is the best medicine!
Mission Statement: FEEL THE REAL
By offering our curated selections for event's based on your criteria determined through working with me on what particular interests you may have as far as product features, expectations, brands and usage ensures that you find high-quality products without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for EDC, Damascus, assisted flip, full auto, OTF, classic collector's pieces like antique Case XX, Boker Tree, or Buck etc; our deals are designed to help you save while enjoying premium items in the comfortable surroundings of your choice. No one else will bring the show to you like Blades on Demand. "FEEL THE REAL" & get the deal. Schedule now and be one of the first to spread the word to your buddies in need of steel about how easy it can be to see and feel before the deal...no more worrying if you got the right knife for you anymore, you'll KNOW before you blow money you regret upon receiving something sub-par, per description / imaging, making it nearly impossible to put your trust in even giving a different brand a go!
Customer Reviews
Read what our customers have to say about their shopping experience with Blades On Demand \ KARMA KOOL LLC on Yelp. Also check Goldysgarage on Ebay for 100% customer rating over 5 years with 300+ reviews, ALL 5+++++. Or for right this moment you can catch me at the Beebe, AR flea market Saturday mornings and Thackerland in Judsonia, AR Sunday mornings. I never miss a day. From the quality of our products to our customer service, I pride myself on providing the best possible experience to our customers and what better way to get out and meet the community you wish to serve than feet on the ground, face to face, and markets are a great opportunity for just that! Community!
Service & Loyalty Matter at BOD!
First and foremost, honoring my father, ALL veterans, whether active or reserve, receive a 10% discount as a thank you for serving this great country. Since building a brand is about building relationships and trust then what better way than a loyalty rewards program. Every time you make a purchase from me it is logged, and every 3rd purchase is 10% off (stackable, so yes, 20% if you're a veteran!). It doesn't stop there! Recommend me for a show and upon their deposit YOU get one free $50 or less item, beat that!
Deposits for Shows
It would be nice if we could always depend on each other's word, but life happens, and for that reason and that reason alone I must ask for a low, non-refundable $50 deposit, just to cover the basics of travel and gas to the show and back, pretty simple and straight forward.
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Money Matters: Budgeting Your Blades
You Can Get A Good Cheap Knife, But You Can't Get A Good Knife Cheap
It sounds a little paradoxical yes, but its the truth; and at Blades on Demand I am going to find a balance so all can enjoy and grow in the knowledge and size of your collection based on the budget you are working with and with loyalty perks and veteran discounts you may be able to get a little something more than you expected from your cache. I'm always open for suggestions on this , thanks again if you've taken the time to read this at least it means I've got someone's attention...and thanks to all of my customers irl!.
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Affordable Prices
At Blades On Demand, we believe that not every blade cost a fortune and we even offer a selection of replicated clones if you want the look and design without the exgtra pricetag for all of the special machinery under the hood (see "Sum of it's Parts section). That's why we offer affordable prices on all our products from edc, to limited collector's pieces, to just good old quality knives that come with a price right for the product and not a mortgage more
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Under Attack of the Clones
IP Theft
Over the past decade intellectual property rights have taken a hit. As a result China, India, Pakistan as well as other countries are now producing "clones" more than ever. The biggest losers seem to be Microtech, Spyderco, Buck, Chris Reeve, just to name a few more known brands. As "anti" American as we can view this it still boils down to the product, and the fact is that some of these clones have almost become indistinguishable from the real thing!
All on Board
Furthermore, they have found their way into our economy the same way they got out of their native countries, the back door. Some of these clones actually aren't clones at all but American companies that produce overseas due to the abundance of natural resources and finish the product packaging in the U.S.A. allowing for the "Made in America" stamp!
What's happening?
Rings have formed that are taking a portion of REAL branded knives with a reputation for being made in America, simply skipping one step, and package the ORIGINAL products in the country they are produced in and selling them through cheap online marketplaces that Americans now buy from addictively due to the unreasonably low prices available in today's economy. Many never go back after the first experience of purchasing something that comes, sometimes, completely different than pictured or described, or the scale seems off by about 100%. This is another goal of Blades on Demand, "Feel the Real".
!Feel The Real!
That's our motto and mission rolled into three words! We put the REAL knife that you choose directly in your hands so you know precisely what you're getting, even if it is a clone you're after, because not everyone can afford $300 for one they want if they can get a doppleganger that looks just like it for $30, but like a doppleganger some clones have no soul. Function is almost everything when it comes to a knife though, and it's like comparing a Ferrari to a Ford. Both can make a body as beautiful as the other, but there is only one Ferrari under the hood, and that's where the performance comes from.
So, make informed decisions and when it's time to invest in a piece that IS an investment and make sure you know what you're getting and where, or who, you're getting it from. It would be nice to get everything factory direct, but it doesn't work that way with all brands of knives. Many are sold through contracted distribution deals with suppliers or are available marked up direct from factory as to not interrupt the MSRP.
So, Why Blades On Demand?
Blades on Demand knows how to get the knife you want into your hands with no more than an ask, and we do it fast, reasonable and offer service / maintenance plans for ALL of our knives so it's literally hassle free for you to own and maintain a top notch brand of steel you could only dream of before because regardless how much you read and learn about knife care and sharpening, nothing compares to actually doing it, and doing it right. Hear more about our service plans during your free consultation!
Sum of its Parts
A knife isn't JUST a blade and a handle. There's plenty more than meets the eye!
Blade components
- Edge: The sharpened part of the blade that does the actual cutting.
- Spine: The top, unsharpened, and thickest part of the blade. It provides strength and stability and can be used to apply pressure for tough cuts or for scraping food.
- Tip and point: The tip is the forward third of the blade, used for delicate, precise cuts. The point is the very end of the tip, used for piercing.
- Heel: The widest and strongest part of the blade, located closest to the handle. It is ideal for tougher tasks that require more force.
- Belly/sweep: The curved portion of the cutting edge. A wider curve is good for "rocking" cuts.
- Granton edge: Scalloped indentations along the blade that create air pockets to prevent food from sticking while slicing.
Handle components
- Tang: The portion of the blade's metal that extends into the handle.
- Full tang: Extends the full length of the handle, offering maximum strength and balance.
- Partial tang: Extends only partway into the handle, making the knife lighter but less sturdy.
- Scales: The two pieces of material, typically wood or composite, that are fastened to either side of the tang to form the grip.
- Rivets: Metal pins used to secure the scales to a full tang.
- Bolster/Hilt: The thick band of metal where the blade meets the handle. It provides weight for balance, strengthens the knife, and acts as a finger guard.
- Butt/pommel: The end of the handle, opposite the blade.
A Test of Your Metal: Common blade steels for EDC knives
8Cr13MoV
A dependable, entry-level stainless steel that offers a balance of corrosion resistance and toughness.
○ Pros: Very easy to sharpen and affordable.
○ Cons: Low edge retention, meaning it will dull faster under heavy use. .
420HC
A lower mid-range stainless steel with good toughness and excellent corrosion resistance for the price.
○ Pros: Very affordable and easy to sharpen.
○ Cons: Only adequate edge retention.
D2 Tool Steel
A "semi-stainless" tool steel with high carbon and chromium content.
○ Pros: Excellent edge retention for the price and good toughness.
○ Cons: Not fully stainless, so it can rust without proper care
Sandvik 14C28N
: Developed by Crucible Industries, S30V and its successor S35VN are considered a "gold standard" for high-end EDC”.
○ Pros: Outstanding balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness.
○ Cons: Harder to sharpen than budget steels.
M390
A top-tier powder steel known for extreme wear resistance.
○ Pros: Holds an edge for an incredibly long time and offers high corrosion resistance.
○ Cons: Less tough than other premium steels and notoriously difficult to sharpen
CPM MagnaCut
A newer, high-tech powder steel that defies the traditional compromise between toughness and corrosion resistance.
○ Pros: Excellent corrosion resistance, great edge retention, and superb toughness.
○ Cons: Extremely expensive and difficult to sharpen
EL-MAX
The newEST, high-tech CPM (Crucible Particle Metallurgy) steel that even further defies the toughness and corrosion compromise of MagnaCut
○ Pros: Excellent corrosion resistance, great edge retention, and superb toughness.
○ Cons: Extremely expensive and difficult to sharpen
CPM Developer and IRONic History
Brief History of Powder metallurgy (PM)**is a term covering a wide range of ways in which materials or components are made from metal powders. Powder metallurgy can be used to make unique materials impossible to get from melting or forming in other ways. Powder metallurgy techniques usually consist of the compression of a powder and heating it at a temperature below the melting point of the metal, to bind the particles together. The powder metallurgy "press and sinter" process generally consists of three basic steps: powder blending (or pulverizationp), die compaction, and sintering (heating the powdered metals and alloys just below their melting points allowing for an atomic reconstruction of the metals entirely), capable of producing super steels stronger in every way imaginable achieved through a process unthinkable when forges flamed at. Compaction of the powder in the die is generally performed at room temperature. Sintering is the process of binding a material together with heat without liquefying it. It is usually conducted at atmospheric pressure and under carefully controlled atmosphere composition. To obtain special properties or enhanced precision, secondary processing like coining or heat treatment often follows. The metal powder is usually iron, and additives include a lubricant wax, carbon, copper, and/or nickel. This produces precise parts, normally very close to the die dimensions, but with 5–15% porosity, and thus sub-wrought steel properties. This method is still used to make around 1 Mt/y of structural components of iron-based alloys. The ancient Incas made jewelry and other artifacts from precious metal powders, though mass manufacturing of PM products did not begin until the mid or late 19th century.
Crucible Industries**, commonly known as Crucible, was an American company which developed and manufactured specialty steels, and was the sole producer of a line of sintered steels known as Crucible Particle Metallurgy (CPM) steels. The company produced highspeed, stainless and tool steels for the automotive, cutlery, aerospace, and machine tool industries. Crucible's history spanned over 100 years, and the company inherited some of its ability to produce high-grade steel from England beginning in the late 1800s. Thirteen crucible-steel companies merged in 1900 to become the largest producer of crucible steel in the United States, and this company evolved into a corporation with 1,400 employees in several states. Crucible declined in tandem with the automotive industry during the 1980s, recovering over the next decade. With only 550 employees left in 2009, the company ultimately put out it's proverbial fire, per se, in 2025. A slow sad end to a long-lived legacy of the steel industry's American giants and disseminators of the finest quality steel on the market for designing and forging strong, sharp tool steel. A grand legacy well left for the entirety of knife designers, makers and enthusiasts to exploit, profit and enjoy, perhaps, the most of all modern industries.
Much of the general public has never even, knowingly at least, handled CPM metals due to their inherent use in industry and manufacturing that requires significantly stronger, sharper and longer lasting edges. The perfect marriage of elite design and unbelievable hardness and durability, One could easily see why higher end knives may choose this as their stock. EL-MAX & Magnacut are currently the two most popular CPM's in production. Microtech is one backer of EL-MAX, found in the Halo VI single action OTF, alongside companies like Benchmade and Rick Hinderer whom both use Magnacut steel in many of their blades now. Spyderco often uses CPM-S30V and CPM-S35VN for their balance of hardness and corrosion resistance. Average forging temperature for good stainless and carbon steel is 2,000-2,250 degrees Fahrenheit, so the ability to forge super hard steel without wearing full-on protective gear, hardly still computes to many over 100 yrs after its introduction. So, from every fan of a well-made blade, thanks for your contribution, Crucible!
**informational summary from Wikipedia.
Keep On Grinding: Common Knife Grinds and Why it Matters
Full Flat
The blade tapers evenly from the spine to the edge, creating a V-shaped cross-section.
Utility: Slicing, food preparation, general use.
Pros- slicing ability and easy to sharpen.
Cons- Less durable than thicker grinds.
Saber / V-Grind
Similar to a flat grind, but the flat bevel starts lower on the blade, leaving a thicker spine.
Utility: Heavy-duty tasks, chopping, tactical applications.
Pros - High durability and a strong edge.
Cons - Not as sharp for slicing as a full flat or hollow grind.
Hollow
A concave grind that thins dramatically near the edge, created by a grinding wheel.
Utility: Precision slicing, shaving, skinning.
Pros - Produces a very thin, razor-sharp edge.
Cons - Can be less durable and prone to chipping under heavy use.
Convex / "Appleseed"
The blade's cross-section curves outward, forming a strong, durable edge.
Utility: Chopping, heavy-duty cutting, survival knives.
Pros - Extremely durable and resilient to chipping.
Cons - Difficult to sharpen without specialized tools.
Chisel
Ground on only one side, like a chisel, for an asymmetrical edge.
Utility: Precision work, carpentry, Japanese kitchen knives.
Pros - Very sharp, precise edge.
Cons - Less versatile, and can "steer" during cuts due to the uneven grind
Getting to the Point...Blade points and Uses
Drop point
- Characteristics: The most common and versatile blade profile, featuring a full belly (the curved portion of the edge) and a spine that curves gently downward to meet a strong, thick tip
- Uses: A great all-purpose choice for everyday tasks, hunting, and outdoor activities. The strong tip resists breakage, while the large belly is excellent for slicing, chopping, and skinning.
Clip point
- Characteristics: This style has a straight spine with a concavely clipped front end, resulting in a fine, sharp point. The clip thins the spine, making the tip more acute.
- Uses: The slender, pointed tip is ideal for piercing and fine, detail-oriented cutting. It's commonly found on hunting knives, tactical knives, and many pocket knives.
Tanto point
- Characteristics: Inspired by Japanese swords, this point has a high, angular tip with a flat grind. The front edge meets the back edge at a dramatic angle, rather than a curve.
- Uses: The extremely strong tip is designed for heavy-duty piercing through tough materials. This strength comes at the cost of slicing ability, making it less of a general-purpose utility knife.
Spear point
- Characteristics: A symmetrical, balanced blade with a point aligned with the blade's centerline. It can have one or two sharp edges, but the top edge is often unsharpened on smaller knives.
- Uses: Designed for piercing and thrusting. This design is common on daggers, bayonets, and many throwing knives, though it can also be found on smaller pocket knives.
Sheepsfoot
- Characteristics: This blade has a straight cutting edge and a dull spine that curves down to meet the edge at the tip, which is also dull. The name comes from its resemblance to a sheep's hoof.
- Uses: Its design makes it safer for use around fingers and on flat surfaces since there is no piercing point. It is excellent for controlled cuts and slicing, and is commonly used for rescue knives and wood carving.
Wharncliffe
- Characteristics: Similar to the sheepsfoot, the Wharncliffe has a straight edge, but its spine curves more gradually and ends in a finer point.
- Uses: Offers extreme precision for detailed work, such as whittling, scoring, and crafting. The straight edge provides excellent control, but the tip can be delicate.
Trailing point
- Characteristics: The spine of this blade curves upward, with the tip rising higher than the handle. This creates a large, curved cutting belly.
- Uses: Offers extreme precision for detailed work, such as whittling, scoring, and crafting. The straight edge provides excellent control, but the tip can be delicate.
Needle point
- Characteristics: A symmetrical, extremely sharp, and narrow point.
- Uses: Excellent for piercing soft targets, but its fragile nature makes it unsuitable for heavier tasks.
Hawkbill
- Characteristics: This blade has a sharply curved, talons-like shape.
- Uses: It is used for specialized tasks that require grabbing and slicing, such as cutting rope, linoleum, or carpet.
Locked Down: Various EDC Locking Mechanisms
LOCKS, LOCKS, LOCKS
A pocketknife's locking mechanism secures the blade in the open position to prevent accidental closure during use. Each type of lock has a unique design with varying levels of strength, ease of use, and suitability for different tasks.
Back lock / Lockback
Summary: One of the most traditional locking systems, a back lock (also called a lockback) uses a rocker arm and spring that runs along the spine of the knife handle. When the blade is opened, a hook on the rocker arm drops into a notch on the blade's tang, locking it in place. How it works: To close the knife, you press down on the exposed portion of the rocker arm, which is typically on the spine of the handle. This raises the hook out of the blade's notch, allowing the blade to pivot back into the handle. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Strong and reliable.
- Keeps your fingers out of the blade's path when closing, making it safer.
- Ambidextrous operation.
- Cons:
- Dirt or debris can interfere with the locking mechanism, requiring regular cleaning.
- Can be difficult to close with one hand due to strong spring tension.
Liner lock
Summary: The liner lock is a popular and simple locking mechanism where a thin, springy piece of metal (the liner) inside the knife handle snaps into place behind the blade's tang. How it works: To disengage the lock, you use your thumb to push the liner to the side, allowing the blade to close. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Enables smooth, one-handed opening and closing.
- Relatively simple and cost-effective to manufacture.
- Cons:
- The locking liner can wear down over time, impacting reliability.
- The user's fingers are in the blade's path when closing, which requires extra care.
- Can be weaker than other locks under extreme stress.
Frame lock
Summary: A frame lock is a more robust version of the liner lock, where a portion of the knife's handle frame itself forms the locking bar. When the blade is open, a section of the frame moves inward and wedges behind the blade's tang. How it works: To close the knife, you push the frame piece to the side to disengage it from the blade's tang. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Extremely strong and reliable due to the thicker lock bar.
- Allows for one-handed operation.
- Minimalist design.
- Cons:
- Typically found on more expensive knives because they require precise machining and often use higher-end materials like titanium.
- The user's thumb is in the path of the blade when closing.
- The locking bar can wear down the tang over time, though some designs use a steel lockbar insert to prevent this
AXIS lock (Crossbar lock)
Summary: Patented by Benchmade, the AXIS lock uses a spring-loaded steel bar that travels in a slot on the handle. When the blade is open, the bar engages a ramp on the back of the tang, locking it securely. How it works: To release the blade, you pull back on the bar on either side of the handle, freeing the blade to swing open or closed. The patent on this design has expired, leading to similar "crossbar" locks from other brands. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Extremely strong and reliable.
- Fully ambidextrous and easy to operate with one hand.
- Your fingers are never in the blade's path when closing.
- Cons:
- The small omega springs that power the lock can fail over time.
- The mechanism can get gummed up with dirt and debris, requiring maintenance.
Compression lock
Summary: A patented Spyderco design, the Compression Lock is essentially a reverse liner lock. A split liner on the top of the handle wedges between the blade's tang and the stop pin. How it works: You press the leaf spring on the spine of the handle to release the blade and close it. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Provides excellent mechanical strength.
- Extremely safe to close, as your fingers are never in the blade's path.
- Allows for one-handed operation.
- Cons:
- Proprietary design by Spyderco, though some brands have similar concepts.
- More complex to manufacture.
Button lock / Plunge lock
Summary: Found on both manual and automatic knives, the button lock uses a spring-loaded plunger that fits into a cutout in the blade's tang to lock it open. How it works: Pressing the button retracts the plunger, allowing the blade to pivot freely. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Extremely intuitive and easy to use.
- Can often be operated with one hand without placing fingers in the blade's path.
- Provides a strong lock-up.
- Cons:
- Requires precise machining to function properly.
- In manual versions, it may require a separate flipper or thumb stud to open.
Ring lock (Virobloc)
Summary: Popularized by Opinel knives, the ring lock uses a rotating metal collar that sits at the junction of the handle and blade. How it works: When the knife is open, you rotate the ring to cover the gap where the blade pivots, locking it in place. The ring can also be rotated to lock the blade closed. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Simple, reliable, and strong.
- Locks the blade both open and closed.
- Cons:
- A two-handed operation is required to lock and unlock the blade.
- Can become inflexible if dirty or wet.
Slipjoint
Summary: A traditional mechanism that does not technically "lock" but uses spring tension to hold the blade open. The spring presses against a flat section of the blade's tang, holding it in place. How it works: Pressure on the spine of the blade is all that's needed to overcome the spring tension and close the knife. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Simple, classic design.
- Legal in many places that prohibit locking knives.
- Cons:
- Not a true lock, meaning it can close accidentally under pressure, which is a safety concern.
- Not suitable for heavy-duty tasks.
Bolster lock
Summary: A lesser-known variation of a liner or frame lock, typically found on Italian-style switchblades. A bolster on the handle pivots to release the lock. How it works: To close the blade, a pivoting bolster is moved to release the rocker arm. Pros and cons:
- Pros:
- Aesthetics, as it can hide the locking mechanism within the handle.
- Cons:
- Less common, so fewer options are available.
- More difficult to disassemble.
Get A Grip on Handle Materials: Old & New
Wood
Good ol' wood, a classic and probably the first other than hides to texture the tang. An aesthetically pleasing option but requires more maintenance (oiling / conditioning / temperature / humidity) to prevent cracking or warping. The options are only as limited as the forest! Oak, maple, cherry, elm, cedar and pecan are among the favorites and old timers.
Stainless Steel
Heavy and durable, often with texture for improved grip.
Aluminum
Lightweight and durable, often anodized in different colors, but can be more slippery than G-10.
G-10
A fiberglass laminate that is durable, lightweight, and offers excellent grip even when wet.
Micarta
A composite of linen or paper soaked in resin, providing a classic look and comfortable feel.
Find Your Perfect Outfit: Knife-time Care Pack
Knife-Time Services Available
Have you ever been in this guy's predicament. A pile of what were once show pieces into a stressful spread of grinding rust, loose screws, playing blade, no pocket clip, just can't seem to figure out exactly how to sharpen to get that edge you are always envious of. Not with Blades on Demand's Knife-Time service plan though. For a one-time payment of $30 with the purchase of your knife you can rest easy knowing that your knife will be serviced on a bi, or tri monthly basis depending on the knife and the steel and its uses. Regardless, it will always have an edge, pretty, polished and ready for work or play in the case with sharp new friends. You can also cover any knife you already own for only $10 more each one. For the life of a good knife its worth every cent! It's cheaper than having to go buy a good new knife every time whenever the butter cutter has finally given you enough hell to consider my alternative Just think on it and thank you for taking the time to read this. It's a knife life!
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