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Knowledge Base

Everything you need to become a confident blade buyer — from materials to legal info.

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The buyer education knowledge base is currently under construction. Our smiths are hard at work building this experience — it will be live very soon.

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Materials

Steel Types Explained

CPM-3V vs 1084 vs S30V — which steel is right for your use case?

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Materials

Handle Materials Guide

From micarta to ironwood burl — durability, aesthetics, and grip performance compared.

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Design

Blade Geometry Basics

Hollow grind, flat grind, convex — how geometry affects cutting performance.

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Platform

How Escrow Works

Your payment is always protected. Here's exactly how BladeHubs holds and releases funds.

Platform

Understanding Smith Tiers

Wood, Stone, Bronze, Steel — what each tier means and how smiths earn them.

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Guide

Writing a Great Commission Brief

Tips for communicating your vision clearly so your smith nails it first time.

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Legal

Shipping Edged Items Legally

Carrier rules, state laws, and best practices for safely shipping blades.

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Legal

Knife Laws by State

A comprehensive overview of blade length and carry laws across all 50 states.

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Care

Blade Maintenance 101

How to clean, oil, and sharpen your new commission to keep it performing for life.