Tag: Knifemaking
Knifemaking: Frame Handle Construction
KNIFE SHOP BY JASON FRY
Are you up to the challenge of frame handle construction?
Frame handle construction for knives has been around for centuries. Historical...
Making Knives By Smelting Bog Iron
Making knives with iron fished out of bogs? It's an ancient technique, but it still works, and a few people are still making knives
The Best Knife Handle-to-Blade Ratio
Is there a golden ratio when it comes to the lengths of blades and handles on knives? We asked some acclaimed knifemakers for answers.
Tips for Making Knives: Forging During the Summer
Forging knives during a heat wave can be dangerous. Knifemakers, here are some helpful hints to get you through the hot times.
Ancient Bog Oak: Knife Handles Thousands of Years in the Making
Ancient bog oak takes thousands of years to create. It also makes for excellent custom knife handles. Here are some examples.
Knifemaking: ABS Master Smith J.D. Smith’s 4 Principles
American Bladesmith Society (ABS) master smith J.D. Smith shares the four principles that he developed for a career of making knives.
Meet The Living Legends Who Make Knives
A new book from the publishers of BLADE magazine, Greatest Living Knifemakers, celebrates today's legends who make knives in ways that most can only dream...
