Hand-forged Japanese knives and machine-forged knives differ in the methods used to create the knives and the resulting quality and characteristics of the knives. 1….
Where do they make handmade knives in Japan?
Handmade knives produced in Japan are made in various locations throughout the country, but some of the most famous knife-making regions are: 1. Sakai Sakai…
What’s Handmade Japanese knives ?
Japanese knives are handy and, at the same time, aesthetically pleasing. These are some of Japan’s main regions where handmade knives are produced. Each region has…
How hard is knife making?
I’m not here to dissuade you (rather, I’d like to encourage you), but let me first get this out of the way: knife making is…
A detailed step by step guide to making knives
I wrote up a few lengthy comments on how to make knives and someone pointed out that it’d make a good post, so here we…
How to Make a Knife Using Scrap Metal
I got my inspiration for this project by watching forged in fire, which is how I learned to forge. I made this project to show…
How to Restore an Old Knife
I turned an old crappy knife into an old nice knife! My boss told me that an old widow brought this knife into the shop…
How to Make a Serbian Chef Cleaver
Our latest custom blade is a Serbian Chef Cleaver made out of 1084 carbon steel. A local contractor requested it. He does a lot of…
How to Keep Your Knife in Top Shape
Once your knife is restored, proper care is essential to maintain its sharpness, shine, and functionality. Clean After Use After every use, wash the knife…
Knife Restoration: How To Restore Old Knives
Quick Summary Restoring old knives can revive their functionality and preserve their history, turning forgotten tools into prized possessions. Start by assessing the blade and…