Knives Project on MSN

Heating steel cable to 1000°C to forge a knife

In this project, braided steel cable is heated to roughly 1000°C and forged into a knife, showcasing an unconventional source ...
Forbes

Blenheim: Forging Knife Passion Into Viable Business

Going from passion to viable business is the first hurdle for a new entrepreneur. When a project is just a pipe dream or a hobby on the side, it’s easy to only see the positives. After all, those ...
The New York Times

An Irish Artisan Finds Joy in Forging Knives

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 ...
Knives Project on MSN

How steel rods were forged into a Damascus knife step-by-step

Damascus steel is created by layering and forging multiple pieces of steel into a single blade, producing both strength and ...
Hackaday

From Broken Drill Bit To Knife: Backyard Forging Basics

One of our tipsters sent in a great video showing how to make knives out of old broken drill bits. It comes from [The Art of Weapons] YouTube channel which is run by a 15 year old from the UK. He’s ...
Popular Mechanics

Forge Your Own Knife From a Railroad Spike

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 ...
Brattleboro Reformer

The Art of Forging Knives in Bellows Falls

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, ...
gearpatrol

In New Orleans, Knives by Down the River Forge Are Causing a Buzz

Welcome to Talking Points, a series that looks at what makes certain products worth talking about, brought to you by Gear Patrol Studios. Down the River Forge creates unique knives equipped for any ...