RECOIL OFFGRID Contests Events Offgrid at Blade Show Atlanta
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Blade Show Atlanta is nearly upon us! On June 6-8, 2025 knife enthusiasts, makers, and companies will come together at the Cobb Galleria for the worlds biggest knife show! Blade Show always provides attendees with the opportunity to get some face time with their favorite knife makers, pick up the latest and greatest from the most prominent knife companies, and get a sneak peak at what's coming down the line. Of course we can't forget after hours at “the pit” where enthusiasts, makers, media personalities, and even some celebrities come together for a good time!
What more can you ask for? How about some knife related survival training from the Offgrid Team and maybe a special guest! Blade University offers a number of classes for knife enthusiasts and aspiring makers – this year Offgrid is upping the ante with two exclusive classes!
Nick is the Associate Editor of Offgrid Magazine and a passionate outdoorsman, survivalist, and self-reliant living advocate. In addition to his work with Offgrid he is the founder of Black Flag Survival where he strives to educate and inspire others who are interested in learning wilderness and preparedness skills through his website, social media, and classes.
He is one of the three hosts of Raise the Flag Podcast, along with Tom Nugent of Knives by Nuge and Heather Saulsbury of PNWBUSHCRAFT.
Joe Flowers is a man of many talents. He is a professional jungle guide, wilderness survival skills expert, international hunter, wilderness first responder, writer, zoologist, and knife designer. Through his company Bushcraft Global, Joe Flowers has explored awe inspiring and terrifying environments and often takes his students along with him!
His knife designs are all based on his experiences using knives in jungle and other wilderness scenarios and his passion for all things that cut! Joe has fixed blades designs made by a number of companies include TOPS Knives, Condor Tool & Knife, CJRB, Artisan Cutlery and more!
Join Nick Italiano, Associate Editor of Recoil Offgrid and host of Raise the Flag Podcast, for an exclusive conversation with legendary knife designer Joe Flowers. As the mastermind behind the TOPS Knives Brakimo and the driving force behind Bushcraft Global, Joe reveals the untold story behind the Brakimo’s design—crafted for survival, adventure, and everything in between.
Nick Italiano, seasoned outdoorsman and host of the Raise The Flag Podcast, discusses the nuances of various blade grinds. From common everyday uses to survival situations, Nick covers several common grinds and their real-world function.
Picking the right tool for the job is vital for not just your safety, but also for the longevity of your tool. While all knives are inherently designed to cut things, what they are designed to cut can vary greatly. This class will cover what grinds, blade shapes, and material choices you should be looking for in knives for various uses including EDC, outdoor, industrial, and tactical knives.
If you don't have tickets for Blade Show Atlanta yet, don't wait! Use code BUGOUTBLADE to get either a day pass or a full weekend pass for 20% off! Click the link below to get your tickets.
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