The S.K. Blog

Why the Skur Became One of Our Best-Selling Knives | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #105
Why the Skur Became One of Our Best-Selling Knives | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #105
The Skur became Shed Knives’ best-selling fixed blade by solving real carry and performance problems through American manufacturing and year-by-year refinement. Read more...
CNC-machined fixed blade tang and G-10 scale fit
Why American CNC Milling Produces Better Knife Fit and Finish | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #104
American CNC milling improves knife fit and finish by enforcing precision, repeatability, and tighter tolerances. Learn how Shed Knives uses CNC to build better fixed blades. Read more...
The Skur Platform Explained: Design Decisions, Materials, and Use Cases | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #103
The Skur Platform Explained: Design Decisions, Materials, and Use Cases | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #103
The Skur is a precision-built American fixed blade designed to balance compact carry with real field performance. Here’s how every design choice delivers results. Read more...
Why Our New G-10 Scales Are a Game-Changer for Outdoor Use | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #102
Why Our New G-10 Scales Are a Game-Changer for Outdoor Use | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #102
The 2026 Shed Knives G-10 scales were redesigned for grip, comfort, and consistency. Here is why our CNC-milled FR4 G-10 handles outperform the rest. Read more...
The Hidden Cost of Chinese Knives (And Who Pays for It) | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #101
The Hidden Cost of Chinese Knives (And Who Pays for It) | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #101
Discover why cheap Chinese knives fail in the field and why Shed Knives’ USA-made blades offer superior durability, edge retention, and lifetime value. Read more...
Why We Refuse to Outsource Knife Production | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #100
Why We Refuse to Outsource Knife Production | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #100
Discover why Shed Knives refuses to outsource. Learn how in-house, U.S.-made production improves quality, ensures precise tolerances, and supports local workers. This blog details the real costs, risks, and benefits... Read more...
Best Fixed Blade Knife for Cold Weather Camping (What Actually Works in Freezing Conditions) | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #99
Best Fixed Blade Knife for Cold Weather Camping (What Actually Works in Freezing Conditions) | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #99
Cold weather exposes weak knife design fast. In freezing conditions, steel brittleness, poor grip, and unreliable sheaths can turn essential gear into a liability. This deep dive breaks down what... Read more...
Why 154CM Steel Is Making a Comeback in USA Made Knives | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #98
Why 154CM Steel Is Making a Comeback in USA Made Knives | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #98
154CM steel is making a major comeback in American-made knives thanks to its balanced edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness. Originally developed by Crucible Industries, 154CM combines high carbon (1.05%)... Read more...
Skur knife handle featuring 3D contoured G-10 scales in Skur Orange with matte black Allen screws, designed for secure outdoor grip.
A New Standard for American Knives: 2026 Skur | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #97
The 2026 Shed Knives Skur sets a new standard for American-made knives. Compact yet capable, this knife features a 3.168" 154CM steel blade, 3D contoured G-10 handle scales, and a... Read more...
Shed Knives U.S. workshop CNC milling station producing blades with boxes on shelf showing high standards.
Why There Are So Few American Knife Manufacturers: A Deep Dive | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #96
American knife manufacturing is rare—but at Shed Knives, we do it 100% in the U.S. with U.S.-sourced materials. In this deep dive, we reveal why so few knives are made... Read more...
2026 Shed Knives Skur compact fixed blade with textured G-10 scales and CNC-milled Kydex sheath
2026 Skur Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #95
The 2026 Skur is built for users who demand reliability, clean machining, and a streamlined fixed blade that punches far above its size. This guide breaks down every detail—steel, sheath... Read more...
Shedknives.com: 2026 Shed Knives Skur Buschraft Knife with Sheath, Full Tang Knife Fixed Blade Camping Knife, Large Blade Outdoors Knife Survival Knife with G-10 Handle, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, 154-CM steel blade 100% USA Made
What Makes a Great Kydex Sheath? (And Why Most Brands Get It Wrong) | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #94
A Kydex sheath doesn't just hold a knife, it’s a critical piece of gear that protects you, protects your knife, and shows the standard you carry. Most brands get it... Read more...