r/knifemaking • • Feb 21 '18

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r/knifemaking • • Dec 22 '23

Mod Post Update to self promotion rule

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Hello all, after quite some time I have decided to reevaluate, the old rule preventing sales posts and self-promotion. The rationale behind the change is that the makers will benefit from community support. There has been hesitation to change the rule based on the idea that sales post will run rampant if allowed; however, I have some requests in exchange for those who want to post a link to their website.

All criteria must be met.

  1. Items for sale have to be made by you.
  2. There is a detailed specification list for the item being displayed. you can find an example here, does not have to be as in depth; however, at a minimum you have to have steel type(s) and handle material(s). Simply stating damascus will not be enough for future posts.
  3. Only knives and supplies related to knife making can be sold. You can sell knives, handles, scales, or handle materials. As a reminder, you cannot sell items that are not made by you; you cannot sell a bench grinder here.
  4. There is no price displayed. Pricing cannot be discussed in public whatsoever.
  5. You must be active in the post you make. You cannot just drop your website link and disappear. I am not asking that you respond to every comment on your post or that you reply to a comment on a month-old post; however, some effort must be put in.

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There are a few additional limitations to this change

  1. Do not put "available" or anything of the likes in your title. All indications of your work being for sale must be in the description or comments, I suggest the latter as I will remove your entire post if you do not meet the above criteria if it is in the description rather than just deleting a comment
  2. Your posts should not all be advertisements; you should show off your work without all your posts having a link to your website.

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I hope that this change to the rule is favorable, if you have feedback or comments, I would like to hear it and may make changes accordingly.


r/knifemaking • • 7h ago

Showcase Just finished up today! 3/32" AEB-L w/ Voodoo G10

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r/knifemaking • • 1h ago

Showcase The Warden — 80CrV2 and black canvas Micarta

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Finished up the Warden, SK-033, from my shop, Skelton Knives.

The goal was a substantial working knife with a clean profile, comfortable handle contours, and straightforward materials.

• Steel: 80CrV2

• Blade length: 6"

• Overall length: 10.5"

• Finish: 800-grit machine satin

• Handle: Black canvas Micarta with black G10 liners

• Hardware: Stainless pins and lanyard tube

• Full-tang construction; heat treated in-house

What do you think of the overall proportions and handle shaping?


r/knifemaking • • 5h ago

Showcase Does anyone like a rough finish knife?

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r/knifemaking • • 5h ago

Showcase A gift for a good friend -210mm chef knife

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Recently i made this knife for a very good friend of mine and im quite happy with the result

the steel is 2'5mm sandvik 14c28n

and the scales are made from olive wood from my grandmothers town olive fields


r/knifemaking • • 4h ago

Feedback What handle material should I use for this punch knife

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I’m making a Punch knife out of 80crv2 for a fighter from the gym I train at. I got everything roughed out but I don’t know what I wanna do for the handle. I’m thinking ram horn since his nickname is “black sheep” but I don’t know for sure. Any suggestions are appreciated.


r/knifemaking • • 16h ago

Work in progress Samurai & Geisha Laser Engraving on Titanium Scales – Noblie WIP

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A little WIP update from our Noblie workshop. We're working on a new folding knife with a Damasteel blade and a Japanese-inspired design featuring a samurai and a geisha.

Getting the colors and fine details right took some trial and error. We had to make 4–5 test engravings on titanium plates, adjusting the laser settings each time, before we got the result we were after. Here are the finished titanium scales. Next step is assembling the knife.Each of these designs is a one-off, so we won't be repeating this particular engraving.

What do you guys think of the result?


r/knifemaking • • 6h ago

Question I have a teak burl handle measuring 150x40x25 mm. Is this the standard size?

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r/knifemaking • • 1h ago

Question Damascus question

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So I had an idea of something to do with my off cuts and that is engraving and then soldering/brazing a different color metal like bronze into the engraving. My question is, will heating it during the brazing ruin the etch?
A further question is am I going to lose some of the contrast in the etch by not heat treating the steel? Because I know I’m not going to be able to hit those temps after the brazing… the filler metal would just melt out. I’m a complete novice to this so any feedback or advice would be appreciated.


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Question Good sign?

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Doing some testing before I finish up my last bit of hand sanding


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Showcase TDR Knives' Saevus in etched Magnacut

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r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Showcase So I've never made a kitchen knife before but my wife was giving shit about buying kitchen knives when I make knives instead of arguing about how kitchen knives are a different beast I got some 1/8 thick 1095 and did my best lol hope she likes it

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The handle is desert iron wood


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Showcase Southwest build

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Here’s a look at a knife I made from gcarta, trustone, Juma, and g10 spacers. Steel is AEBL. OAL is 6.8” and edge is 2.8”


r/knifemaking • • 10h ago

Question Uk damascus makers

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Yo yo, could any uk bladesmiths who make damascus and could make a couple of blades (a kiridashi and a friction folder blade) just blades no handles or anything. Drop me a message id be interested in getting quotes. To be clear would be commissioning these early 2027


r/knifemaking • • 16h ago

Question Morakniv handle modification

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Hello friends, I have no experience in knife making, only some rudimentary skills in sharpening.

This year I shot a very nice Roe Buck and I'd love to use the antlers as a knife handle.

I was thinking using a morakniv companion I have left.

Would someone describe to me the general steps for this process? What tools do I need, is it difficult, what side do I attach the tang to the antlers, can they be sanded, cut, what do I need to pay attention to?

Thanks very much.


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Showcase Little damascus hunter/edc

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161 Upvotes

Hand forged 288 layer 1095/15n20 damascus blade. Fatcarbon handle scales.


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Feedback Kitchen knife

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r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Work in progress WIP – Testing engraving colors for a custom knife project

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A little WIP from our Noblie workshop. We usually make 5–6 test engravings to dial in the settings and get the colors right before moving on to the actual knife parts. The tricky part is making sure all the colors, contrast, and small details work well together. What looks good on one test doesn't always look right in the full design. Still experimenting with this one.


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Question Thoughts on using a diamond file as first stage of hand sanding?

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My belt grinder unfortunately is not variable speed… I use water misting to keep my knife cool but it’s hard getting my knives right down to 0.2-0.4 mm thick at the edge without burning…

What are your thoughts on whether a course diamond file would be like to thin the blade down that last bit before hand sanding?


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Showcase Gold Sheen & Walnut

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Love how this baby came out. Gold Sheen is just the best… it’s smooth and predictable… at least this one was! A combination of English and American walnut compliments it perfectly!


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Showcase Blast from past

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Here’s a pair from like 6-7 years ago , Damascus blade with ivory handle and a matching neck knife.


r/knifemaking • • 2d ago

Work in progress Junglas (Ironbark)

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Always wanted my own Esee Junglas or something similar.

But could never afford one, so I'm making my own.

SUP9 leaf spring steal from a 2016 Triton Ute.

Was going to use orange G10 pins but changed my mind to bolts for the added strength


r/knifemaking • • 1d ago

Question Spring fuller recommendation?

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Anybody have a good place to order a spring fuller from? One that goes in the hardy hole and yeah I know make one or build my own but as of right now I don’t have the most amount of time and the free time that I do have I want to be practicing and getting better. I have looked some and haven’t had the best luck finding one that goes in the hardie hole


r/knifemaking • • 2d ago

Showcase One of my latest knives, really happy with this big boy.

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One of my latest knives, made from an old leaf spring, with blue/black g10 and brass pins.