As a result, a knife designed and used for a specific purpose is a very useful tool. Handmade knives are not mass-produced and require much effort and skill to make. The owner of a handmade knife has in his or her possession a unique and sometimes specially designed cutting instrument. There will be few, if any, other people with the same item. A reputable knife-maker will provide information regarding the type of steel, the hardness, and test information, description of guard, bolster, type of pins and sheath specifications.
Many knife makers use different methods to achieve specific end results.
Although most of my knives are made using the following general principles, some exceptions occur when special designs are used. The knife design is marked onto a piece of steel and cut out. Holes are drilled to accommodate the guard or bolster pins and to remove excess weight from the handle area. The blade is ground and the tang is papered. All holes are beveled to reduce stress during heat treatment.