The Complete Online Guide to Knifemaking

Find information, images and how-to videos that detail every aspect of knifemaking. This online how-to guide is designed for the beginner but includes tricks of the trade that even experienced blade smiths could benefit from.

 

 

Blade Texture

     Sample Blade Textures

Bevel Grinding

     Dust/Spark Collection system

     Glass Platen

Bolsters

Chef Knife

Demagnetizer

Handle Material

Heat Treating

Leather Sheaths

Makers Marks

Making Micarta

Materials

Metal Etching

     Sample Blade Etching Designs

     Sample Chef Knife Etching Designs

Mounting Handles

Pin and Bolster Holes

Pins

Post Heat Treating Clean Up

Profiling the Blade

Removable Scales

Safety Equipment

Scribed Center Lines

Shaping Handles

Sharpening

Spine and File Work

Stonewashed finish

Surface Grinding

Tools of the Trade

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