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Materials, making and knife care

Practical workshop notes on steel, grinding, handles, finishes and caring for a handmade knife.

Knifemaker in the workshop holding an unfinished blade and pointing to its surface

Knife steels: properties, selection and surface finishes

What makes knife steels different? Explore hardness, toughness, corrosion resistance and the role of heat treatment and surface finishes.

15 May 2024

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