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The 2026 Skur: A Technical Overview | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #109
The 2026 Skur: A Technical Overview | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #109
A technical breakdown of the 2026 Shed Knives Skur, covering steel, heat treat, CNC manufacturing, carry systems, and why it dominates real-world EDC use. Read more...
2026 Collection: Here’s What To Expect | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #107
2026 Collection: Here’s What To Expect | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #107
The 2026 Shed Knives Collection focuses on refinement, performance, and scale. Fewer models, higher standards, and the most advanced knives we’ve ever built. Read more...
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...
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
Why I Moved To 100% In-House Manufacturing | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #93
The move to 100% in-house manufacturing wasn’t a branding decision—it was a performance decision. When you’re building knives for people who actually use them, speed, control, and precision matter. Bringing... 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
Meet the 2026 Skur: The Small Knife Built for Big Work | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #92
The 2026 Skur takes everything that made previous models top sellers and pushes the design further. Updated geometry, improved ergonomics, and rock-solid materials come together in a compact fixed blade... Read more...
What is a Saber Grind? | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #86
What is a Saber Grind? | THE SHED KNIVES BLOG #86
The saber grind is one of the most versatile and durable blade grinds, making it a top choice for bushcraft, survival, and tactical knives. With a thick spine for strength... Read more...