10 Knifemaking Questions with Naked & Afraid’s Laura Zerra
Laura Zerra is best known for her appearance on Discovery Channel's "Naked & Afraid," but she is also an accomplished knifemaker with a new book on the way. Read the BLADE interview here.
Make a Bowling Ball Vise in 6 Steps
Here's how to make a bowling ball vise, one of the most useful hacks in all of knifemaking.
Tsuba Time: Make a Guard for a Japanese Sword
When it comes to making Japanese swords, the "tsuba" is also known as the "guard." Here’s how to make one, with instruction from American Bladesmith Society master smith Wally Hayes.
What’s the Best Kind of Knife Grind?
The most popular knife grinds today are hollow, flat and convex. Which one is the best overall? And does edge geometry matter more than heat treating? A few renowned knifemakers give their opinions.
Why is CPM-154 So Popular with Custom Knifemakers?
CPM-154 stainless steel continues to dominate the custom knifemaking scene. What makes it so appealing? Two knifemakers offer their reasons for this hot pick.
Knifemaking: “Tricking Out” the Wilton Square Wheel Grinder
ABS master smith Ed Caffrey explains how to get the most out of a popular belt grinder for making knives, the Wilton Square Wheel Grinder.
How to Make a Flipper Folding Knife
Go step by step with ABS master smith Wally Hayes and learn how to make a flipper-style folding knife.
