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Mosaic Damascus Pattern – How it’s Made

HAND ENGRAVING KNIVES

Making a Knightly Sword

How To Choose The Best Steel For Knives

How is scrimshaw made?

What Is The Rockwell Hardness Test

Forging Damascus Steel Blade

How to make a simple knife?

Blade grinding

Making a knife handle

Blade Heat Treatment

Canister Damascus

Coffee Etching Damascus steel | The Definitive Guide

How to make a leather knife sheath

Guide to Knife Grinds

Knife Blade Finishes

Mosaic Damascus Pattern – How it’s Made

05.01.2023

Damascus steel is a famous type of steel that is easily recognized by the watery or wavy light-dark metal pattern. It is known that Damascus steel is made by the technique of repeated forge welding of plates that differing from each other in their chemical composition and consequently in color after etching.

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Canister Damascus

26.12.2022

Canister Damascus or canned Damascus is a composite steel made by placing solid and powdered steels in an airtight environment inside a metal canister, and forge welding them together at high temperature and pressure. The welded bar is repeatedly reheated in the forge and pressed by a pressing machine (die mold) to produce a stout solid billet, then cut into cross-section pieces to be welded and turned into the final product.

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Making a Knightly Sword

18.12.2022

When you devote yourself to the ancient and noble art of sword-making, you are partaking in the history of the art at its latest evolution. With all the cutting-edge fanciful techniques we have today, the process of crafting a sword still bears a striking resemblance to what medieval bladesmiths did. So, what are the crucial phases of making a traditional sword? Dive into our step-by-step guide to learn the knightly art.

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Coffee Etching Damascus steel | The Definitive Guide

18.12.2022

Knifemakers use various etchants to achieve different effects, but some prefer natural etchants like vinegar, lemon juice, or wine. One natural etchant that has gained popularity in recent years is coffee.

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How to make a simple knife?

15.12.2022

Knife making takes some skills in metalwork, woodwork and designing, much endurance, carefulness and tranquility. You’ll need to take it easy and not hurry to make sure you’ll succeed. Fine projects take practice, and you might craft dozens of knives before making your excellent one.

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What Is The Rockwell Hardness Test

07.12.2022

The Rockwell hardness test is a commonly used method for measuring the hardness of a material. The test involves applying a specific load to an indenter that is pressed into the material, and the depth of the resulting indentation is measured. This test is widely used in quality control, material selection, and research and development, and is an important tool for determining a material's mechanical properties.

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How To Choose The Best Steel For Knives

27.11.2022

In the production of a custom knife, great attention must be given to the selection of steel used for the blade. Blade steel, along with edge geometry and design, is a critical factor that determines the performance of the knife.

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How to make a leather knife sheath

26.11.2022

A sheath is important to ensure safety and protection of a knife you carry every day. Making a homemade sheath is not as difficult, once you’ve got a set of required tools, materials and a bit of passion. Learn how to craft your personalized knife sheath in several simple steps.

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Guide to Knife Grinds

23.11.2022

Although to a beginner it might seem that a quality blade is everything required to make a knife a perfect cutting tool, the reality is a bit more complicated. The grind is an aspect often overlooked by knife owners, and every true knife lover has to understand how the grind impacts the use of a knife. The word ‘grind’ stands for the shape of knife’s blade and depicts how exactly the blade is made thin enough to cut with it. Explore the different edge types, their properties and strengths, to better understand how to have the best of your knife.

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The art of making knives

Knife making is the art and craft of creating knives by various methods, such as forging, stock removal, forge welding, or casting. Knifemakers use different types of metals, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, or Damascus steel, as well as natural or synthetic materials for the handles, such as wood, bone, horn, micarta, or G10. Knifemaking requires a range of tools and equipment for shaping, hardening, sharpening, polishing and finishing the blade and handle.

The basic steps of knifemaking

Knifemaking is an ancient skill that has been practiced for thousands of years by different cultures around the world. Today, knifemaking is both a hobby and a profession for many people who enjoy creating their own custom knives with unique designs and styles.

Designing the knife

The knifemaker sketches out the shape and size of the blade and handle on paper or using a computer program.

Profiling the blade

The knifemaker cuts out the outline of the blade from a bar of metal using a saw or a grinder.

Grinding and shaping

The knifemaker grinds and shapes the blade to create the bevels (the sloping edges that form the cutting edge), using a belt grinder or files. The knifemaker may also add decorative features such as grooves or patterns to the blade surface.

Heat treating

The knifemaker heats up the blade to a high temperature (usually over 800°C) and then quenches it in oil or water to harden it. This process makes the blade more durable and resistant to wear. The knifemaker may also temper (reheat) the blade to reduce brittleness and improve toughness.

Sharpening

The knifemaker sharpens the cutting edge of the blade using stones or sandpaper until it is razor-sharp.

Finishing

The knifemaker polishes and cleans up any rough edges on the blade using buffing wheels or sandpaper. The knifemaker may also apply a protective coating (such as oil or wax) to prevent rusting or corrosion.

Making and attaching the handle

The knifemaker selects a suitable material for the handle (such as wood, bone, horn etc.) and cuts it into scales (flat pieces) that fit on either side of the tang (the part of the blade that extends into the handle). The knifemaker drills holes in the scales and tang to insert pins, rivets, or screws that hold them together. The knifemaker then shapes and smooths the handle using files, sandpaper, or rasps until it is comfortable and ergonomic.