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Cool Customs: Kurt Swearingen’s Buffalo Hunter Set

From one-day course to one-of-a-kind knives, Kurt Swearingen's Buffalo Hunter Set shows how quickly the knifemaker honed his craft.
The author up close and personal with an X-Rhea Knife forged red hot.

Mastersmith Lin Rhea Honored As Arkansas Living Treasure

Master bladesmith Lin Rhea was recently recognized as an Arkansas Living Treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council.
Matt Williams BBQ knife

Cool Customs: Matt Williams’ BBQ Chef’s Knife

A woodworker by trade, Matt Williams crafts knives meant for rugged use, including his BBQ Chef's Knife.

Shop Dump: Burt Flanagan

A disciple of Bill Ruple, Burt Flanagan has been making knives for nearly a decade and crafts some of the finest slip joints in the Lone Star State.

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.

Allure Of The Subhilt

The subhilt provides an additional element to make a knife one of a kind. These makers show what a subhilt can be.
Shawn McIntyre's forged mosaic damascus Sheffield Bowie with a striking presentation stag handle and 9-inch blade. The knife runs 14 inches in overall lenght. Similar knives from McIntyre would command $2,850.

Bowie Knife: Shorter Customs Are Where It’s At

The new sweet spot for a custom bowie knife is now a 9- to 9.5-inch blade!
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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...
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How to Forge Damascus

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