If you're looking for a challenge to get your blacksmithing skills up to speed, try making a knife from an old wrench. It's an impressive skill that will bring out your inner jack-of-all-trades. The...
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A bolster can add a lot to the look and feel of a knife. It’s an important detail in any blade design, and it can be used to make many different types of knives. There are two primary types of...
A fork and knife are two utensils that most people use regularly at home. However, not everyone is aware of how to make use of them correctly at a meal. This can lead to embarrassing blunders,...
Ground beef is a great way to get protein in your diet without too much fat. It can be used to make everything from tacos to burgers and meatloaf. However, ground beef is prone to contamination and...
When it comes to making and keeping a sharp edge on your knife, there are few things as important as the proper technique. Whether you're a chef, an outdoorsy type or just like to use knives for...
If you’re planning to make a knife handle, you may want to learn how to make rivets. These can be used to secure the handle to a knife’s blade tang, bolster, or sheath. These rivets can be made...