If you're looking for something fun and different to do with a stack of scrap wood, here's a DIY project you can try: a wooden cake knife! The blade is made from maple wood, which is great for...
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A kitchen is as good as its knives - a saying that pretty much sums up the importance of having a quality knife in your arsenal. The knife-making process is a multi-step affair that takes hard work...
Knife scales are thin slabs of material that are affixed to the tang of a knife. They can be made of a variety of materials including stabilized wood, brass, micarta and alumilite. These scales are...
Knife handle scales are the thin slabs of material that are attached to either side of a knife tang. They form the handles for folding knives. A wide variety of materials are used to make knife...
If you're looking to make a homemade knife, making the grips is an important part of the process. Not only do you need to choose the right materials, but you need to know how to assemble and finish...
Japanese knife handles are very simple, elegant and functional. They're not riveted into place like Western style handles, making them easier to replace when they get damaged or need replacing. There...