Tag Archives: Tom Bender
Thomas R. Bender’s Latest Fixed Blade
It’s always a genuine pleasure to get my hands on one of Tom’s knives, and this latest offering is no exception. Each piece he crafts is a testament to his skill, formidable in every conceivable way. Tom, with his characteristic … Continue reading
Upcoming Review: A Thomas Bender Creation
While Thomas Bender might not be a household name echoing through the halls of mainstream knife commerce, he’s a remarkable individual whose story unfolds far beyond the typical industry narrative. Residing in the unassuming neighborhood of Van Nuys, Tom is … Continue reading
Tom Bender Van Nuys’ Blade Smith
A little over a year ago, I had the opportunity to review one of Tom Bender’s blades, which you can read here. Tom is an amazing Connecticut Yankee now living in Van Nuys, CA. There’s probably not an action film … Continue reading
Gear Review: Thomas R Bender’s The Tool
Let me say right off the bat that my catchy post title will be meaningless without reading my review. So, read the review. Having said that Tom’s creations are the personification of simplicity yet total ferocity! Nothing in his work … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Tom Bender Knife Maker
No other industry can tout artisans the way bladesmiths can. If you want to discover the spans of talent and human creativity just attend the Atlanta Blade Show; this is true around the world with examples like Bastien Cove of … Continue reading
Thomas R. Bender–Custom Knife Maker
Thomas R. Bender lives in Van Nuys, CA and has a passion for weapons of any kind. If you’ve been to an action movie, it’s quite likely he had something to do with the weapons and explosions. I had an … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret
This coming month we are going to treat you to one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets, Tom Bender. He’s not a screen name but his work has made just about every action film ever shot a success with his mastery … Continue reading
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