News from the Edge

Welcome to News From the Edge! Here’s where you’ll get the inside scoop from Monkey Edge on the knife and gear world. We get a ton of emails with questions on knives and gear, and being the sharp crew that we are, we figured we would start putting out as much information in this blog as our little brains will allow. Stay tuned here for technical information, how-tos, interviews, reviews, insane rants, and whatever else we can come up with.

Monkey Muster II: Primate Empire After Action Report

April 4, 2014

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History:

In late 2012, after 15 years of being in business, we were lucky enough to finally be able to purchase a commercial building. A couple of my goofball buddies said: “Hey, we should have a party to celebrate.”

Which to me meant: “Hey Brady, buy a bunch of drinks and food, and we will come over and dispose of them.”

Well, word started getting around, and knifemaker buddies started saying they would come and bring some knives. At some point, it turned into a full on event and was a great time. We had incredible support from knifemakers in bringing out great stuff. After our first Muster in 2013, people were asking about “next year”.

Starlingear • The Halloween Rings Story

October 26, 2013

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The reservation period for the 2013 Starlingear Halloween Limited Rings is well underway, but it closes on 10/31. So don’t miss out!

We have had several people that are new to Starlingear ask what the deal is with the Starlingear Halloween Editions. As with many things art related, Ryk Maverick says it was kind of an inspirational fluke. It started in 2005…

Strider Knives • Duane Dwyer Custom • Naval Bronze SMF Project

September 13, 2013

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Prior to becoming a knifemaker and co-owner of Strider Knives, Duane spent some time as a dive welder. Seems like anybody associated with ships, diving, etc. has some sort of genetic fondness for bronze. A couple of SHOT Shows ago, Duane happened to be in the Panerai Watches boutique and drooling over the The Bronzo Submersible and said “I HAVE to do some SMF’s out of bronze!”