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A Beginner’s Guide to Making Knives: Part 4

Now that we have the steel cut into the shape of our blade, we will proceed to the next step: Heat-Treating. Simply put, heat-treating is the process used to strengthen the knife blade by changing its chemical properties and is usually done by heating and cooling the steel. The whole process is very technical, as […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Making Knives: Part 2

Last time, we discussed the first step in creating any knife, which is making a sketch. Once we have our design ready, it is time to get the materials we need to bring it to life. Step 2: Getting the Right Materials Steels Blade steels come in different sizes and types. For beginners, it is […]