From raw steel to a custom blade—this is the story of my first handmade chef’s knife. Guided by a world-class bladesmith, I shaped, forged, and finished a knife that’s both functional and beautiful.

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In this video, I take old compasses and transform them into a long, razor-sharp Damascus steel knife inspired by the tanto blade. Watch the entire blacksmithing process, from forging and grinding to ...

In 2018, Hackbarth's passion and skills culminated in the founding of Wolf River Forge, specializing in custom Damascus and high carbon steel blades. Every single Damascus knife is like a fingerprint.

Cold Steel’s Recon is one of its most time-tested tactical folding knife offerings. The fixed-blade version dates back to the 1980s, and it was among the first knives the brand ever offered. However, ...