Knife Skill are Life Skills Supersteel versus Traditional Carbon; which is a better choice for you? If meandering through the display cases of knives at Olde Towne Cutlery without focus, one could get overwhelmed by the choices of knives in the various steel types. And every internet expert has a confusing opinion. We hear you;… Read more »
Knife Skills are Life Skills #2 – Understanding Angles
If you have spent even just a moment on the internet trying to understand what angle to sharpen your knife, you’ve probably encountered millions of “experts” that claim their way/method is the ONLY way to arrive at sharp. Bullspit. ANGLES are less important than APEX. We are going to uncover a sharpening reality that will… Read more »
Knife Skills are Life Skills – #1 Sharpening without a Sharpener
Skill #1 – Sharpening Without a Sharpener We’ve all done it; set up camp in a remote place only to realize that we forgot to sharpen our knife. DOH! It’s frustrating spending all weekend doing camp activities with a knife-shaped bowling ball. What to do? Have no fear, there are many ways to sharpen and… Read more »
Proper Sanding Techniques
One of the distinctive traits of a well-made knife is something that you don’t see; scratches. Expertise in the sanding department takes time. Learning how to effectively use a succession of grits seems like it would be obvious; but nope. The trick, of course, is knowing where to look. Use this tutorial to learn how… Read more »
ODIE’S OIL DEALER ANNOUNCEMENT
Knife finishes can be tricky. On one hand, it needs to protect from water infiltration and dirt, and on the other hand, it looks better with a little patina from use. But how to get that warm, rich, buttery handle, which is not only beautiful but also effective at protection? Well, that’s the trick! And… Read more »
Unique Hidden Tang Construction How To
While in the shop today, I tried something I’d never really done before. I made a knife with a hidden tang but I made a spacer that is the same thickness as the blade and assembled with scales. Check out these photos: Here I have two vintage (but new) Indian Ridge Traders blanks that were… Read more »
Knifemaking Tips – Cutler’s Pointers – Surface Preparation
In my time making knives I’ve witnessed circumstances that I found very interesting and that have given me to form strong opinions about certain processes. One of these is certainly adhesives, or rather, the process of applying adhesives. Specifically the preparation leading up to the application of adhesives as it applies to knife making. As… Read more »
Cutler’s Pointers – Knife Making Tips – Tools of the Trade
Cutler’s Pointers – Knife Making Tips – Tools of the Trade If you’re reading this, you’ve got some interest in making some knives. Whether you visualize yourself making a few hoppy pieces as gifts, which is a tremendously fun hobby, or you’re contemplating taking the plunge into the full-time knife making world, you’ve been… Read more »
Boker Deluxe Razor Set
Safety Razor, Badger Hair Brush, Bowl and Stand Boker makes a beautiful handmade Deluxe Razor Set shaving kit. If you’re a knife geek and you use a cheap disposable, now is the time to step up your game. And ladies, this is a fantastic gift for any man (well, I should say any man that can grow a… Read more »
Winkler Belt Knife
Curly Maple with Tribal Markings The Belt Knife is one of the most popular of all the Winkler products. It’s just the “right-size”. The blade is 80CrV2 with a Caswell finish. This one is a curly maple handle with Tribal Markings pattern and comes with a lined leather sheath. Daniel Winkler designed this compact knife for high performance. Weighing… Read more »
White River Firecraft FC3.5 in Black Paracord
White River has done it again with the Firecraft FC3.5. This model comes in black paracord and sports S35VN stainless steel in a stonewashed finish. Blade length is 3.5″with an OAL 7.75”. A ferro rod and kydex sheath are included. White River has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their products, and when you see the… Read more »