Tag: Knifemaking
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.
Knife Design 101: What are Line and Flow?
Good line and flow are at the core of knife design.
How Much Money Do You Need to Start Making Knives?
How much is the initial investment for a path toward a knifemaking career? Get answers here.
Tips For Making A Hidden-Tang Knife
It's not as hard as it seems! Here's how to attach the handle to a hidden-tang knife.
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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...
