How Much Money Do You Need to Start Making Knives?
How much is the initial investment for a path toward a knifemaking career? Get answers here.
Tips For Making A Hidden-Tang Knife
It's not as hard as it seems! Here's how to attach the handle to a hidden-tang knife.
Knifemaking: How to Do Pearl Inlays
Here's how to create pearl inlays in knife handles, with step-by-step instruction from ABS master smith Wally Hayes.
Photos: How to Wrap a Japanese-Style Handle
ABS master smith Wally Hayes details each step in this photo series. This demonstration wraps over a ray skin handle.
Want to Make Knives Full Time? Read This First
The pros agree: Follow these tips and you'll (maybe) become a full-time knifemaker.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About MicartaⓇ
"Micarta" has become the Kleenex of knife handles. It's used so generically that it's easy to lose sight of the fact that the word refers to something specific.
Knifemaking 101: The 12-Step Vine Filework Method
In step-by-step photos, ABS master smith Wally Hayes details how to file a vine pattern on the spine of a knife.
