Tag: Knifemaking
Hunting Knife Sheath: Choosing The Right One
Expert craftsmen give insight on how to find the best hunting knife sheath for the best protection, performance and look.
DIY Engraving Vise or Block
The bowling ball vise makes knife handle work easy and inexpensive
As the old adage goes, “necessity is the mother of invention,” but whoever thought...
Custom-Made Chef Knife: The Kitchen Integral
One-piece custom-made chef’s knives embody strength, balance, line and flow and more
By Mike Haskew
As it does in other aspects of custom knives, integral construction,...
Knifemaking: How to Make Temper Lines
Temper lines—aka hamons—are a very exciting part of knifemaking, and I would like to share with you how I produce cool temper lines on...
How to Do Plug Welds on Knives
Plug Welds the David Lisch Way
The ABS Master Smith shows how he puts a plug weld in a damascus blade
On this and the following...
The Best Blade Grinds: What To Look For
As with most things knife, one type never fits all.
BY MIKE HASKEW BLADE® FIELD EDITOR
Finding the best blade grind for the job at hand...
Jerry Hossom makes a Navy-themed set for Capt. Ryan Heilman of the USS Nevada
Submariner Steel
Jerry Hossom makes a Navy-themed set for Capt. Ryan Heilman of the USS Nevada
Jerry Hossom had that twinkle in his eye again and...
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...
