Tag: Knifemaking
The Hamon: What, Where, Why and How
To those who appreciate the tempered steel of a Japanese sword, the hamon is visual evidence of the maker’s effort to produce the finest blade work.
8 Well-Made Knife Guards
Constantly on the lookout for something that will make their knives better and stand out at the same time, many of today’s custom makers...
4 Carbon Cutters: Steel With An Old School Feel
Carbon steel knives continue to be among the top factory performers.
High-performance stainless steels—CPM S30V, S35VN, S90V and 20CV, along with CPM 154, M390 and...
Intermediate Forging: Blending the Old with the New
BY LIN RHEA ABS MASTER SMITH
Blending the old with the new sometimes can yield notable results.
It’s been said there’s nothing new under the sun....
Using Children’s Modeling Clay to Design Mosaic Damascus
Children's modeling clay, such as Play-Doh, can make for a neat shortcut when designing mosaic damscus. This trick can save a lot of time and money.
How to Make Mokume
Mokume (or mokume-gane) is made by layering different metals into a stack and then forging the stack into a billet. It's similar to damascus.
11 Tips For Starting a Knife Shop at Home
Start making knives at home in your garage or shop with these 11 tips from a HEPK master smith.
