Tag: Forging
Damascus Forging: Tip For Tackling Your First Project
The secrets of the shop for pattern welding steel.
Secrets Of The Shop: John Horrigan Puts A Twist On Steel
The master smith gives tips on how to make twist patterns pop.
Copper Damascus: An Exciting New Way To Make Knives
Whether you call it copper san-mai, cu-mai, or anything else, copper damascus is one of the trendiest ways to forge knives today.
The Soft-Backed Blade
For maximum toughness without sacrificing edge performance, consider a soft-backed blade.
San-Mai: Steel Trinity
The three-layer construction of san-mai results in sharp, durable, beautiful blades
Knifemakers’ Key Equipment
Shop Dump: Top makers reveal the key equipment that helps them get the job done
“Shop Dump” is a new BLADE® feature showcasing the special...
Stainless Damascus: Challenges In Forging
Stainless damascus knives look fantastic and resist rust in the process, but present the knifemaker with a host of challenges.
Must Read Articles
Knifemaking 101 – Read This Before You Make a Knife
by Wayne Goddard
My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. I've often said the hardest part of the...
