5 Best Knife Making Steels for Beginners (Updated for 2023)
When it comes to knife-making, beginners often make the mistake of choosing overly complex steels that require a much higher skill level than they possess. In order to hone their…
Tungsten Sword – Can You Make a Sword Out of Tungsten?
Swords can be made from a variety of materials, from iron and steel to titanium and even carbon fiber. But what about tungsten? Can you make a sword out of…
The Definite List of Knife Making Tools for Beginners
Watching Forged in Fire or visiting a professional knifemaker's workshop might make you think you need thousands of dollars to get into knife making. This is far from the truth,…
Can You Make a Knife Out of Mild Steel?
My friend recently told me that he simply can't harden his knife, no matter what. When I went to his workshop, I realized he was using mild steel. In this…
Is Knife Making Dangerous? (Hazards, Injuries, Safety)
The issue I see coming up more often now that we have lots of people giving knifemaking a try is the safety aspect of our endeavor. I want to begin…
Are Engine Parts Good for Making Knives?
So you just started forging, and you're wondering if you can use those old parts of the engine for making knives. You want to recycle stuff; the material looks good,…
Can You Make a Knife Out of Aluminum?
Knives have been made out of all kinds of materials for a very long time. These include steel, bronze, silver, gold, titanium, and even plastic. However, steel is by far…
7 Practical Knifemaking Tips for All Beginners
We previously went over the most common beginner mistakes in knife making. Today, I will show you 7 tips you can apply practically in your work. The goal here is…
7 Knife-Making Mistakes You Should Avoid
Everyone had to start somewhere. No reasonable human being can expect to become an expert in a particular field after just a couple of days. The same thing applies to…