Bladesmith Lincoln Holt is forging more than custom blades; he’s shaping a legacy rooted in craftsmanship, community, and ...

Various pieces of steel, rivets, wood and synthetics can be merged together to make artistic tools and heirlooms for those who enjoy the outdoors. Custom knifemakers like Ryan Schrock cut, bend and ...

Watch how we make a knife from raw steel using simple forging techniques and simple tools. This video shows the process of making a Japanese Aikuchi knife from an old rusty file. Enjoy the relaxing ...

The broad, slightly curved blade of a Japanese santoku knife is designed to cut, chop, and slice ingredients. I tested 15 ...

Top quality knives created with the highest grade steel get their hand-made start in a metal building beside clear flowing Flint Creek in Springtown. That's where Chris and Mandi Taylor build fixed ...

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 ...

A good chef’s knife is a central player in your kitchen lineup. Most chefs will tell you that you should have a Western blade for methodical chopping and a Japanese-style knife for more delicate prep.

Eighty-five-year-old Etsuro Ikegami wipes the wet blade across my fingers like I’m taking part in an initiation ceremony. His gaze never leaves my face. He wants to know if I feel the burr on the edge ...