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I forged a blacksmith's knife with only hand tools (perfect for beginners!)

This video provides a step-by-step guide on forging your own blacksmith's knife. It covers the entire process, including ...
Popular Mechanics

Why Portland, Oregon, is the Knife-making Capital of the U.S.

Picture a chaotic Venn diagram with hundreds of circles representing the world’s byzantine knife laws. California’s limits on button-release switchblades. U.K. laws restricting lock knives. Japan’s ...
West Central Tribune

Jon Roisen keeps Norwegian knife-making skills sharp at Milan Village Arts School

MILAN — Sometimes the most useful tool can also be the simplest — and that is definitely true when talking about the “tollekniv,” also known as a Norwegian work knife. Usually created from a laminated ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Japanese City Known for Making Knives That Are a Cut Above

The production of knives flourished in Sakai due to the rich history of traditional metal processing techniques. Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty Images Eighty-five-year-old Etsuro Ikegami wipes the ...
SlashGear

Who Owns The Swiss Army Knife Brand & Where Are The Tools Made?

Thanks to its usefulness in a host of situations, the Swiss Army Knife is one of the most handy small tools around. Complete with knives, a corkscrew, a Swiss Army Knife can opener attachment, which ...
Bon Appétit

Inside 20 Chefs' Knife Rolls: Pro Chefs Reveal Their Go-To Tools

Ever wonder what tools top chefs use every day? Bon Appétit asked 20 of NYC’s best chefs to share the essential tools they keep in their knife rolls. From precision knives to unexpected gadgets, find ...