Knife Blade Finishes
Finishes and coatings are used to prevent corrosion. The smoother the knife, the greater the corrosion resistance. Knife blade finishes can be achieved by use of titanium nitride, satin finish, mirror polish, b...
Knives Seen in the Walking Dead TV Show
Just like countless others, you might have wondered how you would fare in a zombie apocalypse. In the show The Walking Dead, knives are a great weapon of choice against the dreaded walkers. They aren't loud the...
Powder Coating Knives
Powder coating was developed in the mid- the 1960s. Powder coating is applied using the electrostatic principle. The parts to be coated are given a negative charge and the powder coat is given a positive charge...
How to Make a Snake Knot Lanyard For a Knife
A snake knot is a great and popular pattern, producing an almost round, rope-like length that can secure your knife well. This lanyard can help you immensely when you're camping, hiking, or doing other outdoor ...
What Is a Japanese Anvil and Anvil Knife?
The Japanese anvil knife traces its roots to the early 20th century when anvil knives were manufactured by blacksmiths in large quantities. Most of them were made in London even though there was an immense comp...
How to Identify Real Damascus from Fake
If you are new to Damascus steel, it may not be easy for you to differentiate between a fake and a real Damascus Knife. Things will become more difficult for you if the steel has been etched. What you need to r...
What is Damasteel?
Damasteel refers to the type of a knife manufactured using a damasteel blade. This is a knife created using a Damascus knife.
To create a Damascus knife, it requires that the blacksmith press and weld two diff...
How to Etch Damascus Steel
Etching a Damascus steel knife is not as complicated as many people tend to believe. It is a straightforward process, which is used to enhance the appearance of the blade. One can use Radio PCB board etching so...
How to Add Carbon to Steel
For many years, locksmiths have been able to increase the amount of carbon in a steel bar by using a forge, harmer, and coal. In some cases, they have also used charcoal to achieve the same results. To do this,...
How to Become a Knife Maker
Knife-making is an ancient craft that's been instrumental in the progress of civilization. It's no surprise that many people are still interested in knife making as a hobby, though it can also be a lucrative sk...
Glestain Knives: What They Are and How to Sharpen Them
Glestain knives differ completely from other ordinary knives in looks and styles. They are in a class of their own; both beautiful and very functional. They can be promptly recognized by their patented hollow g...
Annealing Vs Tempering in Knife Making
Heat treatment is one of the methods that are commonly used to alter the mechanical and physical properties of metals used in making knives and other tools without necessarily changing their shape. This is an e...
Anodizing Titanium for Knife Making
Titanium is highly corrosion resistant, it is light weight, wear resistant, has heat and cold stability, it is a tough material and is highly flexible and is non-poisonous. It can be anodized by two main proces...
What is Retained Austenite?
Retained austenite frequently comes up in many knife- and blade-making discussions. Beginners to the craft may find it hard to follow these discussions without an understanding of what austenite is and how it f...
How To Sharpen A Knife
Knives are the must-have tools in every kitchen from the basic ones to the heavy duty types of knives. Just imagine how a kitchen will survive without a knife to peel the vegetables, to cut the meat, and to c...