The Knife Blog
How to care for your knives
We discuss how to care for all of your knives in this article.
Knives: The Tool That Made Us Human
This article explores the history of knives and their importance to mankind.
A Gift That Lasts: The Tradition and Meaning Behind Gifting Knives
In this article we discuss knives as gifts. It includes superstitions, traditions, and the reasons for gifting a knife to friends and family.
The Benefits of Carbon Steel Knives, How Care for Them, and How to Restore Them
In this short article we discuss the pros and cons of carbon steel knives.
How to Keep Your Knives Razor Sharp
In this article we describe how to sharpen a knife and how to keep it sharp.. It provides detailed information on how to use a fixed sharpening jig and how to use a honing steel.
How to Make a Knife Handle
In this article we describe how to put a knife handle on a knife tang. This includes preparing the handle scale, drilling and cutting the scale, then finishing off with pinning glueing and shaping.
The Basics of How to Heat Treat 1084 Carbon Steel
In this article we discuss how to heat treat 1084 carbon steel.