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An iconic annual gift catalog known for its extravagance has removed the word "Christmas" from its name after a nearly 100-year run. Neiman Marcus' "Christmas Book," in print since 1926 ...

Neiman Marcus has quietly removed the word “Christmas” from its iconic, 98-year-old annual gift catalog – and some company insiders gripe that the stealthy switch smacks of woke politics ...

Look, it’s no secret what the hottest blade steel of the moment is. Gracing premium knives from some of the most respected names in the business, including Benchmade, CRKT and Leatherman, MagnaCut ...

What accompanied this text was a bit more noteworthy: a photo of a breathtaking new knife called, yes, the Orca. To date, the post has 49 likes — and the poster, Poikiloblade, has 3,662 followers. But ...

Amazon has been rolling out awesome sales on top-rated Gerber pocket knives like the Prybrid and EAB Lite, but for October's Prime Big Deal Days, the retailer is looking back into the brand’s ...

Pocket knives are essential equipment for the outdoors, but even for modern urban and suburban folks, it’s hard to make it through a day without needing a blade at some point. Its uses are wide ...

After putting eight carving knife and fork sets to the test by breaking down and slicing five whole turkeys, two boneless beef roasts, and a ham, we recommend the Messermeister Avanta 2 Piece ...