Damascus Hunting Knives

The first thing I do is get my ideas on paper. You can see the paper at the top of the photo. After having a good idea of ​​where I'm going with the design, I transfer the design to my raw material with a Sharpie marker. These particular knives are made from some of the farrier scrapers of the customer's grandfather. The grandfather was a farrier and my client wanted something with that legacy. I wanted three Custom Damascus Folding knives that were the same, but subtly different.100_2158 After obtaining the designs of the raw material, I use an angle grinder to cut the large pieces and the belt grinder to finish the profile. When they finish, they look like this. I started grinding the bevels on the top one. Once the knives are outlined, it's time to grind the bevels. These knives are going to be flat terrain most of the way up the spine. Grinding the bevels with a 60-grain belt, then changing to 120 and then 220 to prepare them for heat treatment. When they are r...

Whether you're an avid outdoor enthusiast or spend your free time in the water, you probably know the importance of carrying a good knife. Unfortunately, many less experienced nature lovers dismiss the importance of including a knife in their outdoor equipment. On handmade damascus pocket knives , we believe that a high quality knife is an absolute necessity for everyone, from outdoor enthusiasts to bicycle messengers. Here are some reasons why you should consider bringing a knife with you. Emergency situations If you ever suffer a car accident, you may find yourself trapped in the seatbelt. Even minor collisions can interfere with the safety belt, preventing you from getting out of the car. If it is not damaged, you can free yourself with a good knife instead of waiting for help. Likewise, a good folding knife, like our cobalt boat knives, can work like a window hit if you need to escape through a stuck car window. Cutting material If your employer forbids pocket knive...

As we mentioned in our last entry, a good knife has a wide variety of uses that you would expect, but what makes a knife an exceptionally useful tool is its ability to do things that you may not immediately think. Here are some of the ways a knife can be used in "ready-to-use" ways. You can use a knife to remove the brush and other plants from your camp. Sometimes, a camp is almost perfect except for a handful of plants that are right in the area where you were going to set up your tent or build a fire pit. A knife is ideal for cutting and cleaning plants. A Handmade Damascus Steel Hunting Knife can be used to help prepare and cook food. Whether you need a knife to gut a fish or other game, chop meat or vegetables into pieces that fit in a pot, or as a way to turn a steak into a grill, a knife is an invaluable tool when you need to eat it. A knife can help you build a shelter. If you get caught outside due to a storm and you did not bring a tent, a knife can help y...

When I started making Handmade Damascus Steel Hunting Knife , the entire process was foreign and new. I learned to become better at forging, grinding, finishing, installing, carpentry, forming, all by jumping directly into the application and knowledge of the book I gained by reading or watching videos. When you made your first knives, no matter how beautiful they were, I learned something. Usually you can apply to make the next knife better, but often you will find a trick made some part of the process easier or better somehow. Now because this was your first knife, it was new. Because it was new, I learned something. This principle applies to whether you have made five knives or five hundred. So what I like to do is every time in a while, is to build what I call a "new project." The novel project is something new or unfamiliar to me. Can be a katana, can be a chef's knife, can be a folding knife. I now have basic knowledge and experience I have a good idea...