Blade Present Atlanta is sort of upon us! On June 6-8, 2025 knife fanatics, makers, and corporations will come collectively on the Cobb Galleria for the worlds largest knife present! Blade Present all the time gives attendees with the chance to get some face time with their favourite knife makers, choose up the newest and biggest from probably the most distinguished knife corporations, and get a sneak peak at what’s coming down the road. In fact we will not overlook after hours at “the pit” the place fanatics, makers, media personalities, and even some celebrities come collectively for time!
What extra are you able to ask for? How about some knife associated survival coaching from the Offgrid Workforce and perhaps a particular visitor! Blade College presents quite a lot of courses for knife fanatics and aspiring makers – this 12 months Offgrid is upping the ante with two unique courses!
Offgrid Teacher: Nick Italiano
Nick is the Affiliate Editor of Offgrid Journal and a passionate outdoorsman, survivalist, and self-reliant dwelling advocate. Along with his work with Offgrid he’s the founding father of Black Flag Survival the place he strives to coach and encourage others who’re fascinated about studying wilderness and preparedness expertise by way of his web site, social media, and courses.

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He is among the three hosts of Elevate the Flag Podcast, together with Tom Nugent of Knives by Nuge and Heather Saulsbury of PNWBUSHCRAFT.
Visitor Teacher: Joe Flowers
Joe Flowers is a person of many abilities. He’s an expert jungle information, wilderness survival expertise professional, worldwide hunter, wilderness first responder, author, zoologist, and knife designer. By way of his firm Bushcraft World, Joe Flowers has explored awe inspiring and terrifying environments and sometimes takes his college students together with him!
His knife designs are all primarily based on his experiences utilizing knives in jungle and different wilderness eventualities and his ardour for all issues that lower! Joe has mounted blades designs made by quite a lot of corporations embrace TOPS Knives, Condor Software & Knife, CJRB, Artisan Cutlery and extra!
Brakimo: Cast for the Area
- When: Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Location: Room 107
- Teacher: Nick Italiano and Joe Flowers
Be a part of Nick Italiano, Affiliate Editor of Recoil Offgrid and host of Elevate the Flag Podcast, for an unique dialog with legendary knife designer Joe Flowers. Because the mastermind behind the TOPS Knives Brakimo and the driving drive behind Bushcraft World, Joe reveals the untold story behind the Brakimo’s design—crafted for survival, journey, and all the pieces in between.
The Slicing Edge
- When: Saturday 9:45 am -10:45 am
- Location: Room 107
- Teacher: Nick Italiano
Nick Italiano, seasoned outdoorsman and host of the Elevate The Flag Podcast, discusses the nuances of assorted blade grinds. From widespread on a regular basis makes use of to survival conditions, Nick covers a number of widespread grinds and their real-world operate.
Choosing the right device for the job is significant for not simply your security, but in addition for the longevity of your device. Whereas all knives are inherently designed to chop issues, what they’re designed to chop can differ drastically. This class will cowl what grinds, blade shapes, and materials decisions try to be on the lookout for in knives for numerous makes use of together with EDC, outside, industrial, and tactical knives.
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