New Knife Company Has It Going On — Hellbender Blade Co (opens in new tab)

Max LVL EDC turns the camera on Hellbender Blade Co — a relatively new American knife maker that’s been generating real buzz in the fixed-blade community. In a quick 16-second showcase, the Ohio-based company’s work speaks for itself: clean geometry, substantial construction, and the kind of fit and finish that suggests a maker who takes their craft seriously. Max LVL EDC has a sharp eye for standout gear, and flagging an emerging maker like Hellbender early is exactly the kind of content tha...