A pile of broken compasses might look like junk, but in the forge, they become something extraordinary. Through heat, hammer, and skill, they’re transformed into a Damascus tanto-style knife with a ...

At Middleton Made Knives in South Carolina, Quintin Middleton makes Damascus steel chef knives by welding two types of steel together. The bladesmith extends the concept of “blending” into his forging ...

Two hundred and fifty layers of steel are heated, stacked, and forged into a Damascus blade. What starts as separate layers ...

Patrick Brennan describes the process of making Damascus steel as ‘magical.’ The knife maker Patrick Brennan welds a piece in his workshop in Ireland. In March, he became a full member of the ...

In a sunlit workshop nestled in the rolling hills of Southern California, a unique artistry unfolds daily, marked by the rhythmic clang of hammer against steel. This is the world of Dave Ellis, the ...

The Easton area this weekend is hosting a celebration of one of the most indispensable items an outdoors enthusiast can carry — the knife. The 2024 Lehigh Valley Knife Show is scheduled 9 a.m. to 5 ...

Syokami, a Japanese-style kitchen knife brand, announces three new product lines that combine centuries-old blade-making ...

From Issue Five of Gear Patrol Magazine. Discounted domestic shipping + 15% off in the GP store for new subscribers. Bob Kramer, wearing a black welding mask and long leather apron, flipped a switch ...