In this video watch me forge a Bowie knife from a scrap of metal I cut from the stock that I used in the scissors video few weeks ago. The source of the metal is from a car leaf spring.

There are more high-quality knives on the market today than ever before. From hand forged to super steels, there are so many options it can be overwhelming. The knives below are my selections based on ...

I also appreciate its sharp tip, which allows for detailed work, and overall balance—the knife feels neutral in my hand. The only ... it’s forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless ...

If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more In the early 1800s, Jim Bowie engaged in a violent riverbed brawl. Unbeknownst to him, that fight would change the trajectory of ...

While some product categories experience seasonal ebbs and flows, the knife and multi-tool industry has a knack for churning out noteworthy new items with stunning regularity. This year has been no ...

Sometimes handgun concealed carry isn’t practical or even legal. And though far from optimal, a knife can be used for self-defense. There are more than a few issues and deficiencies when it comes to ...

Blacksmiths from around the area and the county testing their skills to see who can craft the best knife. Mike Diebert, a former forged-in fire contestant, explains some of the basics when it ...

They say that a creative mind will have its outlet in several areas of art. This explains Leonardo da Vinci’s gift in both painting and architectural design.

Most notably, though, the knives are stamped (cut from one large sheet of steel) instead of forged (made from a single bar of steel that is heated and then pounded into shape either by hand or ...