Patrick Brennan describes the process of making Damascus steel as ‘magical.’ The knife maker Patrick Brennan welds a piece in his workshop in Ireland. In March, he became a full member of the ...

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Ask any home cook or professional chef about their most important tool, they'll probably tell you about their knife. It slices, dices, chops, and juliennes. A well-made knife will make getting a meal ...

BELLOWS FALLS — Ever since Kyle and Kaila met, they’ve been making custom knives and swords together. Kaila Cumings-Farace has been making custom knives and swords for eight years; and her husband, ...

Watch how we are making a knife from a file, using basic forging techniques. This video highlights the art of knife making, showing each step in detail, from shaping the file, to finishing the ...

The centuries-old knife-making traditions of the Bonan craftsmen are surviving thanks to the close-knit community's spirit of competition and innovation, Fang Aiqing reports. Ma Gazhuma, from ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Blacksmithing can be done from home if you have the right setup and tools. The first ...